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Model validation and performance analysis of regenerative solid oxide cells for energy storage applications: Reversible operation by Kazempoor, P., Braun, R.J.

“…The need for electrical energy storage (EES) is being driven by the deployment of increasing amounts of intermittent renewable energy resources. In addition to…”
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Techno-economic analysis of solid oxide fuel cell-based combined heat and power systems for biogas utilization at wastewater treatment facilities by Trendewicz, A.A., Braun, R.J.

“…This paper presents a techno-economic analysis of biogas-fueled solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems for combined heat and power (CHP) applications in…”
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Model validation and performance analysis of regenerative solid oxide cells: Electrolytic operation by Kazempoor, P., Braun, R.J.

“…The use of regenerative, high temperature solid oxide cells (SOCs) as energy storage devices has the potential for round-trip efficiencies that are competitive…”
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Production of Fischer–Tropsch liquid fuels from high temperature solid oxide co-electrolysis units by Becker, W.L., Braun, R.J., Penev, M., Melaina, M.

“…A model for high temperature co-electrolysis (HTCE) of carbon dioxide and water using solid oxide electrolytic cells (SOEC) for syngas production and…”
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Design and technoeconomic performance analysis of a 1 MW solid oxide fuel cell polygeneration system for combined production of heat, hydrogen, and power by Becker, W.L., Braun, R.J., Penev, M., Melaina, M.

“…► The amount of hydrogen recovery (85–90%) with EHS is higher than PSA. ► SOFC electrical efficiency of 48.8% (LHV) and best overall CHHP efficiency of 85.2%…”
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Evaluation of system configurations for solid oxide fuel cell-based micro-combined heat and power generators in residential applications by Braun, R.J., Klein, S.A., Reindl, D.T.

“…The evaluation of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) combined heat and power (CHP) system configurations for application in residential dwellings is explored through…”
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High-fidelity stack and system modeling for tubular solid oxide fuel cell system design and thermal management by Kattke, K.J., Braun, R.J., Colclasure, A.M., Goldin, G.

“…▶ A thermally coupled tubular SOFC system model is presented. ▶ High-fidelity stack model captures thermofluidic interactions in/around the stack. ▶ Radiation…”
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Characterization of a novel, highly integrated tubular solid oxide fuel cell system using high-fidelity simulation tools by Kattke, K.J., Braun, R.J.

“…► A novel, highly integrated tubular SOFC system is characterized. ► High-fidelity stack model captures thermofluidic interactions in/around the stack. ►…”
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Evaporation-driven tear film thinning and breakup in two space dimensions by Chen, Qinying, Driscoll, Tobin A., Braun, R. J.

“…Evaporation profiles have a strong effect on tear film thinning and breakup (TBU), a key factor in dry eye disease (DED). In experiments, TBU is typically seen…”
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On modeling tear breakup dynamics with a nematic lipid layer by Taranchuk, M. J., Braun, R. J.

“…One of the main roles of the lipid layer (LL) of the tear film (TF) is to help prevent evaporation of the aqueous layer (AL). The LL thickness, composition,…”
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Novel electrical energy storage system based on reversible solid oxide cells: System design and operating conditions by Wendel, C.H., Kazempoor, P., Braun, R.J.

“…Electrical energy storage (EES) is an important component of the future electric grid. Given that no other widely available technology meets all the EES…”
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Dynamics and function of the tear film in relation to the blink cycle by Braun, R.J., King-Smith, P.E., Begley, C.G., Li, Longfei, Gewecke, N.R.

“…Great strides have recently been made in quantitative measurements of tear film thickness and thinning, mathematical modeling thereof and linking these to…”
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RAP, a specialized chaperone, prevents ligand‐induced ER retention and degradation of LDL receptor‐related endocytic receptors by Willnow, T. E., Rohlmann, A., Horton, J., Otani, H., Braun, J. R., Hammer, R. E., Herz, J.

“…The multifunctional low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor‐related protein (LRP) forms a complex with a receptor‐associated protein (RAP) within the secretory…”
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Dynamics of Fluorescent Imaging for Rapid Tear Thinning by Zhong, L., Braun, R. J., Begley, C. G., King-Smith, P. E.

“…A previous mathematical model has successfully simulated the rapid tear thinning caused by glob (thicker lipid) in the lipid layer. It captured a fast…”
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Modelling drainage of the precorneal tear film after a blink by Braun, R. J., Fitt, A. D.

“…We study the drainage of the precorneal tear film in humans. A fluid dynamic model for the drainage of the aqueous layer is developed that includes the effects…”
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Tear film dynamics with evaporation, osmolarity and surfactant transport by Siddique, J.I., Braun, R.J.

“…In this article we develop a model for the evaporation and rupture of the tear film. The tear film is generally considered a multi-layer structure which we…”
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Duplex Tear Film Evaporation Analysis by Stapf, M. R., Braun, R. J., King-Smith, P. E.

“…Tear film thinning, hyperosmolarity, and breakup can cause irritation and damage to the human eye, and these form an area of active investigation for dry eye…”
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Mathematical modelling of glob-driven tear film breakup by Zhong, L, Ketelaar, C F, Braun, R J, Begley, C G, King-Smith, P E

“…Evaporation is a recognized contributor to tear film thinning and tear breakup (TBU). Recently, a different type of TBU is observed, where TBU happens under or…”
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Simulation of parabolic flow on an eye-shaped domain with moving boundary by Driscoll, T. A., Braun, R. J., Brosch, J. K.

“…During the upstroke of a normal eye blink, the upper lid moves and paints a thin tear film over the exposed corneal and conjunctival surfaces. This thin tear…”
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Computed flow and fluorescence over the ocular surface by Li, Longfei, Braun, R J, Henshaw, W D, King-Smith, P E

“…Abstract Fluorescein is perhaps the most commonly used substance to visualize tear film thickness and dynamics; better understanding of this process aids…”
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