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Professor Wojciech Lipinski

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Craig Building (35A), C2.17
+61 2 61 25 7896

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2009   Habilitation, Energy Technology, ETH Zurich
2004   Doctor of Technical Sciences, Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zurich
2000   Magister Inzynier, Environmental Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology

Research interests are in thermal and chemical sciences, optics, and applications to energy, environmental and space engineering. The focus is on development of processes, components and systems that use high-flux solar radiation for production of fuels, materials and power.

Articles and chapters in edited books and e-books

  1. W. Lipiński. Stefan's analysis of radiative transfer. In Jožef Stefan: His Scientific Legacy on the 175th Anniversary of His Birth, pages 137–165, Bentham Science Publishers, Oak Park, 2013.

    DOI: 10.2174/9781608054770113010011

  2. L.A. Dombrovsky and W. Lipiński. Radiative transfer in multidimensional problems: A combined computational model. In Thermopedia—A-to-Z Guide to Thermodynamics, Heat & Mass Transfer, and Fluids Engineering, Begell House, 2011.

    DOI: 10.1615/thermopedia.000127

  3. W. Lipiński and A. Steinfeld. Radiative transfer in high-temperature gas-solid thermochemical reactions. In Recent Research Developments in Chemical Engineering, 6:23–45, Transworld Research Network, Kerala, 2005.

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Articles in refereed journals

  1. L. Yue and W. Lipiński. Effect of surface radiative properties of a CO2 sorbent particle on its interactions with high-flux solar irradiation. Optics Express, in press.
  2. L. Yue and W. Lipiński. Thermal transport model of a sorbent particle undergoing calcination—carbonation cycling. AIChE Journal, in press.
  3. L. Reich, R. Bader, T. Simon, and W. Lipiński. Thermal transport model of a packed-bed reactor for solar thermochemical CO2 capture. Special Topics & Reviews in Porous Media, in press.
  4. L. Yue and W. Lipiński. A numerical model of transient thermal transport phenomena in a high-temperature solid–gas reacting system for CO2 capture applications. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 85:1058–1068, 2015.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2015.01.124

  5. R. Bala Chandran, R. Bader, and W. Lipiński. Transient heat and mass transfer analysis in a porous ceria structure of a novel solar redox reactor. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 92:138–149, 2015.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2015.01.016

  6. Q. Cao, D.H.Y Pui, and W. Lipiński. A concept of a novel solar-assisted large-scale cleaning system (SALSCS) for urban air remediation. Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 15:1–10, 2015.

    DOI: 10.4209/aaqr.2014.10.0246

  7. R. Bader, R. Bala Chandran, L.J. Venstrom, S.J. Sedler, P.T. Krenzke, R.M. De Smith, A. Banerjee, T.R. Chase, J.H. Davidson, and W. Lipiński. Design of a solar reactor to split CO2 via isothermal redox cycling of ceria. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 137:031007, 2015.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.4028917

  8. R. Bader, S. Haussener, and W. Lipiński. Optical design of multi-source high-flux solar simulators. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 137:021012, 2014.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.4028702

  9. J.H. Randrianalisoa, L.A. Dombrovsky, W. Lipiński, and V. Timchenko. Effects of short-pulsed laser radiation on transient heating of superficial human tissues. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 78:488–497, 2014.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2014.07.011

  10. P.P. Ebner and W. Lipiński. Heterogeneous thermochemical decomposition of a semi-transparent particle under high-flux irradiation—Uniform vs. non-uniform irradiation. Heat and Mass Transfer, 50:1031–1036, 2014.

    DOI: 10.1007/s00231-014-1311-7

  11. V.M. Wheeler, J. Randrianalisoa, K.K. Tamma, and W. Lipiński. Spectral radiative properties of three-dimensionally ordered macroporous ceria particles. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 143:63–72, 2014.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.jqsrt.2013.08.007

  12. J. Lapp and W. Lipiński. Transient three-dimensional heat transfer model of a solar thermochemical reactor for H2O and CO2 splitting via nonstoichiometric ceria redox cycling. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 136:031006, 2014.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.4026465

  13. L. Reich, L. Yue, R. Bader, and W. Lipiński. Towards solar thermochemical carbon dioxide capture via calcium oxide looping: A review. Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 14:500–514, 2014.

    DOI: 10.4209/aaqr.2013.05.0169

  14. D. Keene, W. Lipiński, and J.H. Davidson. The effects of morphology on the thermal reduction of nonstoichiometric ceria. Chemical Engineering Science, 111:231–243, 2014.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2014.01.010

  15. J. Randrianalisoa and W. Lipiński. Effect of pore-level geometry on far-field radiative properties of three-dimensionally ordered macro-porous ceria particle. Applied Optics, 53:1290–1297, 2014.

    DOI: 10.1364/AO.53.001290

  16. K. Ganesan, L.A. Dombrovsky, T.S. Oh, and W. Lipiński. Determination of optical constants of ceria by combined analytical and experimental approaches. JOM, 65:1694–1701, 2013.

    DOI: 10.1007/s11837-013-0708-y

  17. L.A. Dombrovsky, J.H. Randrianalisoa, W. Lipiński, and V. Timchenko. Simplified approaches to radiative transfer simulations in laser-induced hyperthermia of superficial tumors. Computational Thermal Sciences, 5:521–530, 2013.

    DOI: 10.1615/ComputThermalScien.2013008157

  18. K. Ganesan, J. Randrianalisoa, and W. Lipiński. Effect of morphology on spectral radiative properties of three-dimensionally ordered macroporous ceria packed bed. Journal of Heat Transfer, 135:122701, 2013.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.4024942

  19. R. Bader, L.J. Venstrom, J.H. Davidson, and W. Lipiński. Thermodynamic analysis of isothermal redox cycling of ceria for solar fuel production. Energy & Fuels, 27:5533–5544, 2013.

    DOI: 10.1021/ef400132d

  20. K.R. Krueger, W. Lipiński, and J.H. Davidson. Operational performance of the University of Minnesota 45 kWe high-flux solar simulator. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 135:044501, 2013.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.4023595

  21. W. Lipiński, J.H. Davidson, S. Haussener, J.F. Klausner, A.M. Mehdizadeh, J. Petrasch, A. Steinfeld, and L. Venstrom. Review of heat transfer research for solar thermochemical applications. Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications, 5:021005, 2013.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.4024088

  22. M.T. Dunham, R. Kassetty, A. Mathur, and W. Lipiński. Optical analysis of a novel linked heliostat tracking system for distributed-scale concentrated solar power. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 135:034501, 2013.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.4023593

  23. M.T. Dunham and W. Lipiński. Thermodynamic analyses of single Brayton and combined Brayton–Rankine cycles for distributed solar thermal power generation. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 135:031008, 2013.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.4023591

  24. J. Lapp, J.H. Davidson, and W. Lipiński. Heat transfer analysis of a solid-solid heat recuperation system for solar-driven non-stoichiometric redox cycles. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 135:031004, 2013.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.4023357

  25. D. Keene, J.H. Davidson, and W. Lipiński. A model of transient heat and mass transfer in a heterogeneous medium of ceria undergoing nonstoichiometric reduction. Journal of Heat Transfer, 135:052701, 2013.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.4023494

  26. K. Ganesan, L.A. Dombrovsky, and W. Lipiński. Visible and near-infrared optical properties of ceria ceramics. Infrared Physics & Technology, 57:101–109, 2013.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.infrared.2012.12.040

  27. L.A. Dombrovsky, K. Ganesan, and W. Lipiński. Combined two-flux approximation and Monte Carlo model for identification of radiative properties of highly scattering dispersed materials. Computational Thermal Sciences, 4:365–378, 2012.

    DOI: 10.1615/ComputThermalScien.2012005025

  28. L. Matthews and W. Lipiński. Thermodynamic analysis of solar thermochemical CO2 capture via carbonation/calcination cycle with heat recovery. Energy, 45:900–907, 2012.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2012.06.072

  29. B.J. Hathaway, J.H. Davidson, and W. Lipiński. Heat transfer in a solar cavity receiver—Design considerations. Numerical Heat Transfer Part A—Applications, 62:445–461, 2012.

    DOI: 10.1080/10407782.2012.703471

  30. P.P. Ebner and W. Lipiński. Heterogeneous thermochemical decomposition of a semi-transparent particle under high-flux irradiation—Changing grain size vs. shrinking core models. Numerical Heat Transfer Part A—Applications, 62:412–431, 2012.

    DOI: 10.1080/10407782.2012.703466

  31. Y.C. Ng and W. Lipiński. Thermodynamic analyses of solar thermal gasification of coal for hybrid solar-fossil power and fuel production. Energy, 44:720–731, 2012.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2012.05.019

  32. Z. Liu, J. Lapp, and W. Lipiński. Optical design of a flat facet solar concentrator. Solar Energy, 86:1962–1966, 2012.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2012.03.007

  33. J. Lapp, J.H. Davidson, and W. Lipiński. Efficiency of two-step solar thermochemical non-stoichiometric redox cycles with heat recovery. Energy, 37:591–600, 2012.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2011.10.045

  34. K. Ganesan and W. Lipiński. Experimental determination of spectral transmittance of porous cerium dioxide in the range 900–1,700 nm. Journal of Heat Transfer, 133:104501, 2011.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.4003970

  35. P. Coray, W. Lipiński, and A. Steinfeld. Spectroscopic goniometry system for determining thermal radiative properties of participating media. Experimental Heat Transfer, 24:300–312, 2011.

    DOI: 10.1080/08916152.2011.556311

  36. Z. Liang, W.C. Chueh, K. Ganesan, S.M. Haile, and W. Lipiński. Experimental determination of transmittance of porous cerium dioxide media in the spectral range 300–1,100 nm. Experimental Heat Transfer, 24:285–299, 2011.

    DOI: 10.1080/08916152.2010.542876

  37. L.A. Dombrovsky, J.H. Randrianalisoa, W. Lipiński, and D. Baillis. Approximate analytical solution to normal emittance of semi-transparent layer of an absorbing, scattering, and refracting medium. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 112:1987–1994, 2011.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.jqsrt.2011.04.008

  38. P.P. Ebner and W. Lipiński. Heterogeneous thermochemical decomposition of a semi-transparent particle under direct irradiation. Chemical Engineering Science, 66:2677–2689, 2011.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2011.03.028

  39. J. Petrasch, S. Haussener, and W. Lipiński. Discrete vs. continuous level simulation of radiative transfer in semitransparent two-phase media. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 112:1450–1459, 2011.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.jqsrt.2011.01.025

  40. K. Krueger, J.H. Davidson, and W. Lipiński. Design of a new 45 kWe high-flux solar simulator for high-temperature solar thermal and thermo-chemical research. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 133:011013, 2011.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.4003298

  41. L.A. Dombrovsky and W. Lipiński. A combined P1 and Monte Carlo model for multi-dimensional radiative transfer problems in scattering media. Computational Thermal Sciences, 2:549–560, 2010.

    DOI: 10.1615/ComputThermalScien.v2.i6.60

  42. W. Lipiński, D. Keene, S. Haussener, and J. Petrasch. Continuum radiative heat transfer modeling in media consisting of optically distinct components in the limit of geometrical optics. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 111:2474–2480, 2010.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.jqsrt.2010.06.022

  43. S. Haussener, W. Lipiński, P. Wyss, and A. Steinfeld. Tomography-based analysis of radiative transfer in reacting packed beds undergoing a solid-gas thermochemical transformation. Journal of Heat Transfer, 132:061201, 2010.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.4000749

  44. S. Haussener, P. Coray, W. Lipiński, P. Wyss, and A. Steinfeld. Tomography-based heat and mass transfer characterization of reticulate porous ceramics for high-temperature processing. Journal of Heat Transfer, 132:023305, 2010.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.4000226

  45. P. Coray, W. Lipiński, and A. Steinfeld. Experimental and numerical determination of thermal radiative properties of ZnO particulate media. Journal of Heat Transfer, 132:012701, 2010.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.3194763

  46. W. Lipiński, J. Petrasch, and S. Haussener. Application of the spatial averaging theorem to radiative heat transfer in two-phase media. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 111:253–258, 2010.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.jqsrt.2009.08.001

  47. I. Hischier, D. Hess, W. Lipiński, M. Modest, and A. Steinfeld. Heat transfer analysis of a novel pressurized air receiver for concentrated solar power via combined cycles. Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications, 1:041002, 2009.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.4001259

  48. G. Maag, W. Lipiński, and A. Steinfeld. Particle-gas reacting flow under concentrated solar irradiation. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 52:4997–5004, 2009.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2009.02.049

  49. L.O. Schunk, W. Lipiński, and A. Steinfeld. Ablative heat transfer in a shrinking packed-bed of ZnO undergoing solar thermal dissociation. AIChE Journal, 55:1659–1666, 2009.

    DOI: 10.1002/aic.11782

  50. L.O. Schunk, W. Lipiński, and A. Steinfeld. Heat transfer model of a solar receiver-reactor for the thermal dissociation of ZnO—Experimental validation at 10 kW and scale-up to 1 MW. Chemical Engineering Journal, 150:502–508, 2009.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2009.03.012

  51. S. Haussener, W. Lipiński, J. Petrasch, P. Wyss, and A. Steinfeld. Tomographic characterization of a semitransparent-particle packed bed and determination of its thermal radiative properties. Journal of Heat Transfer, 131:072701, 2009.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.3109261

  52. K. Jäger, W. Lipiński, H.G. Katzgraber, and A. Steinfeld. Determination of thermal radiative properties of packed-bed media containing a mixture of polydispersed particles. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 48:1510–1516, 2009.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2008.12.006

  53. L.A. Dombrovsky, L. Schunk, W. Lipiński, and A. Steinfeld. An ablation model for the thermal decomposition of porous zinc oxide layer heated by concentrated solar radiation. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 52:2444–2452, 2009.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2008.12.025

  54. R. Müller, W. Lipiński, and A. Steinfeld. Transient heat transfer in a directly-irradiated solar chemical reactor for the thermal dissociation of ZnO. Applied Thermal Engineering, 28:524–531, 2008.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2007.05.002

  55. W. Lipiński, E. Guillot, G. Olalde, and A. Steinfeld. Transmittance enhancement of packed-bed particulate media. Experimental Heat Transfer, 21:73–82, 2008.

    DOI: 10.1080/08916150701647843

  56. L.A. Dombrovsky and W. Lipiński. Transient temperature and thermal stress profiles in semi-transparent particles under high-flux irradiation. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 50:2117–2123, 2007.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2006.11.008

  57. L.A. Dombrovsky, W. Lipiński, and A. Steinfeld. A diffusion-based approximate model for radiation heat transfer in a solar thermochemical reactor. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 103:601–610, 2007.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.jqsrt.2006.08.003

  58. P.v. Zedtwitz, W. Lipiński, and A. Steinfeld. Numerical and experimental study of gas-particle radiative heat exchange in a fluidized-bed reactor for steam-gasification of coal. Chemical Engineering Science, 62:599–607, 2007.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2006.09.027

  59. W. Lipiński, D. Thommen, and A. Steinfeld. Unsteady radiative heat transfer within a suspension of ZnO particles undergoing thermal dissociation. Chemical Engineering Science, 61:7029–7035, 2006.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2006.07.037

  60. A. Meier, E. Bonaldi, G.M. Cella, W. Lipiński, and D. Wuillemin. Solar chemical reactor technology for industrial production of lime. Solar Energy, 80:1355–1362, 2006.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2005.05.017

  61. T. Osinga, W. Lipiński, E. Guilot, G. Olalde, and A. Steinfeld. Experimental determination of the extinction coefficient for a packed-bed particulate medium. Experimental Heat Transfer, 19:69–79, 2006.

    DOI: 10.1080/08916150500318398

  62. W. Lipiński, A. Z'Graggen, and A. Steinfeld. Transient radiation heat transfer within a nongray nonisothermal absorbing-emitting-scattering suspension of reacting particles undergoing shrinkage. Numerical Heat Transfer Part B—Fundamentals, 47:443–457, 2005.

    DOI: 10.1080/10407790590928955

  63. W. Lipiński and A. Steinfeld. Annular compound parabolic concentrator. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 128:121–124, 2006.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.2148970

  64. W. Lipiński and A. Steinfeld. Transient radiative heat transfer within a suspension of coal particles undergoing steam gasification. Heat and Mass Transfer, 41:1021–1032, 2005.

    DOI: 10.1007/s00231-005-0654-5

  65. A. Meier, E. Bonaldi, G.M. Cella, and W. Lipiński. Multi-tube rotary kiln for the industrial solar production of lime. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 127:386–395, 2005.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.1979517

  66. A. Meier, E. Bonaldi, G.M. Cella, W. Lipiński, D. Wuillemin, and R. Palumbo. Design and experimental investigation of a horizontal rotary reactor for the solar thermal production of lime. Energy, 29:811–821, 2004.

    DOI: 10.1016/S0360-5442(03)00187-7

  67. W. Lipiński and A. Steinfeld. Heterogeneous thermochemical decomposition under direct irradiation. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 47:1907–1916, 2004.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2003.10.010

Articles in refereed conference proceedings

  1. L. Reich, L. Melmoth, R. Gresham, T. Simon, and W. Lipiński. Design of a solar thermochemical reactor for calcium oxide based carbon dioxide capture. In Proceedings of the ASME 2015 Power and Energy Conference, San Diego, USA, 28 June–2 July, 2015.

     

  2. L. Yue and W. Lipiński. A numerical model of transient thermal transport phenomena in a high-temperature solid–gas reacting system for CO2 capture applications. In Proceedings of the IHTC-15 International Heat Transfer Conference, Kyoto, Japan, 10–15 August, 2014.

    DOI: 10.1615/IHTC15.sol.009014

  3. L. Reich, R. Bader, T.W. Simon, and W. Lipiński. Heat and mass transfer model of a packed-bed reactor for solar thermochemical CO2 capture. In Proceedings of the IHTC-15 International Heat Transfer Conference, Kyoto, Japan, 10–15 August, 2014.

    DOI: 10.1615/IHTC15.pmd.008893

  4. J. Randrianalisoa, L.A. Dombrovsky, W. Lipiński, and V. Timchenko. Absorption of short-pulsed laser radiation in superficial human tissues: Transient vs quasi-steady radiative transfer. In Proceedings of the IHTC-15 International Heat Transfer Conference, Kyoto, Japan, 10–15 August, 2014.

    DOI: 10.1615/IHTC15.rad.008268

  5. R. Bader, L. Gampp, A. Steinfeld, and W. Lipiński. Transient radiative heat transfer in a suspension of ceria particles undergoing non-stoichiometric reduction. In Proceedings of the 11th AIAA/ASME Joint Thermophysics and Heat Transfer Conference, Atlanta, USA, 16–20 June, 2014.

    DOI: 10.2514/6.2014-2387

  6. J. Lapp and W. Lipiński. Three-dimensional heat transfer modeling of a solar thermochemical reactor for water and carbon dioxide splitting with ceria. In Proceedings of the ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Minneapolis, USA, 14–19 July, 2013.

    DOI: 10.1115/ES2013-18040

  7. K. Ganesan, J. Randrianalisoa, and W. Lipiński. Effect of morphology on spectral radiative properties of 3DOM ceria packed bed. In Proceedings of the ASME 2013 Summer Heat Transfer Conference, Minneapolis, USA, 14–19 July, 2013.

    DOI: 10.1115/HT2013-17382

  8. V.M. Wheeler, J. Randrianalisoa, K.K. Tamma, and W. Lipiński. Spectral radiative properties of 3DOM ceria properties. In Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Radiative Transfer RAD-13, Kusadasi, Turkey, June 2–8, 2013.

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  9. L.A. Dombrovsky, J. Randrianalisoa, W. Lipiński, and V. Timchenko. Simplified approaches to radiative transfer simulations in laser-induced hyperthermia of superficial tumors. In Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Radiative Transfer RAD-13, Kusadasi, Turkey, 2–8 June, 2013.

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  10. M. Dunham, R. Kasetty, A. Mathur, and W. Lipiński. Optical design of a concentrating solar system for distributed solar power. In Proceedings of the ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, San Diego, USA, 23–26 July, 2012.

    DOI: 10.1115/ES2012-91077

  11. K. Krueger, J. Davidson, and W. Lipiński. Operational performance of the University of Minnesota 45 kWe high-flux solar simulator. In Proceedings of the ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, San Diego, USA, 23–26 July, 2012.

    DOI: 10.1115/ES2012-91119

  12. D. Keene, J. Davidson, and W. Lipiński. A model of transient heat and mass transfer in a heterogeneous medium of cerium dioxide undergoing nonstoichiometric reduction. In Proceedings of the ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, San Diego, USA, 23–26 July, 2012.

    DOI: 10.1115/ES2012-91380

  13. J. Lapp, J. Davidson, and W. Lipiński. Heat transfer analysis of a solid-solid heat recuperation system for solar-driven non-stoichiometric redox cycles. In Proceedings of the ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, San Diego, USA, 23–26 July, 2012.

    DOI: 10.1115/1.4023357

  14. L.A. Dombrovsky, K. Ganesan, and W. Lipiński. Combined two-flux approximation and Monte Carlo model for identification of radiative properties of highly scattering dispersed materials. In Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Advances in Computational Heat Transfer CHT-12, Bath, England, 1–6 July, 2012.

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  15. K. Ganesan, L.A. Dombrovsky, and W. Lipiński. A novel methodology to determine spectral radiative properties of ceria ceramics. In Proceedings of the Eurotherm Seminar 95—Computational Thermal Radiation in Participating Media IV, Nancy, France, 18–20 April, 2012.

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  16. M. Dunham and W. Lipiński. Thermodynamic analyses of single Brayton and combined Brayton–Rankine cycles for distributed solar thermal power generation. In Proceedings of the 2011 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Denver, USA, 11–17 November, 2011.

    DOI: 10.1115/IMECE2011-64597

  17. K. Ganesan and W. Lipiński. Measurements of spectral transmittance of porous cerium dioxide media in the range 900–1,700 nm. In Proceedings of the ASME/JSME 8th Thermal Engineering Joint Conference, Honolulu, USA, 13–17 March, 2011.

    DOI: 10.1115/AJTEC2011-44332

  18. K. Krueger, J. Davidson, and W. Lipiński. Design of a new 45kWe high-flux solar simulator for high-temperature solar thermal and thermo-chemical research. In Proceedings of the 2010 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Vancouver, Canada, 12–18 November, 2010.

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  19. L.A. Dombrovsky and W. Lipiński. A combined P1 and Monte Carlo model for radiative transfer in multi-dimensional anisotropically scattering media. In Proceedings of the IHTC-14 International Heat Transfer Conference, Washington DC, USA, 8–13 August, 2010.

    DOI: 10.1115/IHTC14-22194

  20. J. Petrasch, S. Haussener, and W. Lipiński. Discrete vs continuum level simulation of radiative transfer in semitransparent two-phase media. In Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Radiative Transfer RAD-10, Antalya, Turkey, 13–19 June, 2010.

    DOI: 10.1615/ICHMT.2010.RAD-6.170

  21. W. Lipiński, D. Keene, S. Haussener, and J. Petrasch. Continuum radiative heat transfer modeling in media consisting of optically distinct components in the limit of geometrical optics. In Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Radiative Transfer RAD-10, Antalya, Turkey, 13–19 June, 2010.

    DOI: 10.1615/ICHMT.2010.RAD-6.180

  22. I. Hischier, D. Hess, W. Lipiński, M. Modest, and A. Steinfeld. Heat transfer analysis of a novel pressurized air receiver for concentrated solar power via combined cycles. In Proceedings of the 2009 ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, San Francisco, USA, 19–23 July, 2009.

    DOI: 10.1115/HT2009-88122

  23. S. Haussener, W. Lipiński, P. Wyss, and A. Steinfeld. Tomography-based analysis of radiation heat transfer in reacting packed beds undergoing a solid-gas thermochemical transformation. In Proceedings of the 2009 ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, San Francisco, USA, 19–23 July, 2009.

    DOI: 10.1115/HT2009-88030

  24. S. Haussener, P. Coray, W. Lipiński, P. Wyss, and A. Steinfeld. Tomography-based heat and mass transfer characterization of reticulate porous ceramics for high-temperature processing. In Proceedings of the 2009 ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, San Francisco, USA, 19–23 July, 2009.

    DOI: 10.1115/HT2009-88031

  25. W. Lipiński, J. Petrasch, S. Haussener, and A. Steinfeld. Application of the spatial averaging theorem to radiative heat transfer in two-phase media. In Proceedings of the Eurotherm Seminar 83—Computational Thermal Radiation in Participating Media III, pages 47–56, Lisbon, Portugal, 15–17 April, 2009.

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  26. G. Maag, F.J. Gutiérrez, W. Lipiński, and A. Steinfeld. Thermal dissociation of CH4 using a particle-flow chemical reactor exposed to concentrated solar radiation. In Proceedings of the 2008 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Boston, USA, 31 October–6 November, 2008.

    DOI: 10.1115/IMECE2008-66792

  27. P. Coray, W. Lipiński, and A. Steinfeld. Experimental and numerical determination of thermal radiative properties of ZnO particulate media. In Proceedings of the 2008 ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, Jacksonville, USA, 10–14 August, 2008.

    DOI: 10.1115/HT2008-56236

  28. P. Coray, J. Petrasch, W. Lipiński, and A. Steinfeld. Determination of radiative characteristics of reticulate porous ceramics. In Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Radiative Transfer RAD-V, Bodrum, Turkey, 17–22 June, 2007.

    DOI: 10.1615/ICHMT.2007.RadTransfProc.470

  29. L.A. Dombrovsky and W. Lipiński. Temperature and thermal stress profiles in semi-transparent particles heated by concentrated thermal radiation. In Proceedings of the IHTC-13 International Heat Transfer Conference, Sydney, Australia, 13–18 August, 2006.

    DOI: 10.1615/IHTC13.p4.20

  30. M. Pfänder, D. Hernandez, A. Neumann, E. Lüpfert, W. Lipiński, H.-R. Tschudi, and J. Ballestrín. Solar-blind pyrometric temperature measurements under concentrated solar radiation. In Proceedings of the 13th SolarPACES International Symposium on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Technologies, Seville, Spain, 20–23 June, 2006.

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  31. L.A. Dombrovsky, W. Lipiński, and A. Steinfeld. A diffusion-based approximate model for radiation heat transfer in a solar thermochemical reactor. In Proceedings of the Eurotherm Seminar 78—Computational Thermal Radiation in Participating Media II, pages 319–328, Poitiers, 5–7 April, 2006.

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  32. A. Meier, E. Bonaldi, G.M. Cella, W. Lipiński, and D. Wuillemin. Solar Chemical reactor technology for the industrial solar production of lime. In Proceedings of the 12th SolarPACES Conference, Oaxaca, 6–8 October, 2004.

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  33. W. Lipiński and A. Steinfeld. Transient radiative heat transfer within a particle suspension undergoing endothermal decomposition—shrinking vs. non-shrinking particles. In Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Radiative Transfer RAD-IV, pages 305–314, Istanbul, Turkey, 20–25 June, 2004.

    DOI: 10.1615/ICHMT.2004.RAD-4.300

  34. A. Meier, E. Bonaldi, G.M. Cella, W. Lipiński, D. Wuillemin, and R. Palumbo. Design and experimental investigation of a horizontal rotary reactor for the solar thermal production of lime. In Proceedings of the 11th SolarPACES Conference, pages 365–372, Zurich, Switzerland, 4–6 September, 2002.

     

  35. A. Meier, E. Bonaldi, G.M. Cella, W. Lipiński, R. Palumbo, A. Steinfeld, and D. Wuillemin. CO2 mitigation in the lime industry- replacing fossil fuels with concentrated solar energy. In Proceedings of the 10th International Lime Association Congress, Washington DC, USA, 7–10 May, 2002.

     

Patents

  1. A. Meier, E. Bonaldi, G.M. Cella, W. Lipiński, and D. Wuillemin. Reactor for indirect utilization of external radiation heat for thermal or thermochemical material processes. European Patent EP 03 010 448.3, May, 2003.

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Editorial

  1. W. Lipiński, K. Daun, T. Straatman, and K. Tamma. Guest editorial. Numerical Heat Transfer Part A—Applications, 62:365–366, 2012.

    DOI: 10.1080/10407782.2012.703105

  2. W. Lipiński, K. Daun, T. Straatman, and K. Tamma. Guest editorial. Numerical Heat Transfer Part B—Fundamentals, 62:87–88, 2012.

    DOI: 10.1080/10407790.2012.702496

 

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