Refereed Conference Papers

  1. DeBlois, J.C., Collinge, W.O., Bilec, M.M., and Schaefer, L.A., 2015, “Calibration and Modeling for a Dashboard that Provides Real-Time Feedback on Energy Saving Strategies,” Building Simulation Conference, Hyderabad, India, BS-2150.
  2. Whiston, M.W., Collinge, W.O., Bilec, M.M., and Schaefer, L.A., 2014, “Dynamic Response of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stack to Changes in a University Building’s Load,” ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2014-39206.
  3. DeBlois, J.C., Collinge, W.O., Bilec, M.M., Jones, A.K., and Schaefer, L.A., 2014, “Modeling a Multi-Purpose Public Building with Stochastic Gains and Occupancy Schedules,” ASHRAE Winter Meeting, New York, NY, 12093.
  4. Jones, A., Chen, Y., Collinge, W.O., Xu, H., Schaefer, L., Landis, A., and Bilec, M., 2013, “Considering Fabrication in Sustainable Computing,” International Conference on Computer-Aided Design, San Jose, CA, 6691120, pp. 206-210.
  5. Jones, A.K., Liao, L., Collinge, W.O., Xu, H., Schaefer, L.A., Landis, A.E., and Bilec, M.M., 2013, “Green Computing: A Life Cycle Perspective,” International Green Computing Conference, Arlington, VA.
  6. Xu, H., Bilec, M., Schaefer, L., Landis, A., and Jones, A., 2013, “Ocelot: A Wireless Sensor Network and Computing Engine with Commodity Palmtop Computers,” International Green Computing Conference, Arlington, VA.
  7. Collinge, W., Landis, A., Jones, A.K., Schaefer, L., and Bilec, M., 2012, “Integrating Indoor Environmental Quality Metrics in a Dynamic Life Cycle Assessment Framework For Buildings,” Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE International Symposium on Sustainable Systems & Technology (ISSST), Boston, MA, doi: 10.1109/ISSST.2012.6227992.
  8. Collinge, W.O., DeBlois, J.C., Sweriduk, M.E., Landis, A.E., Jones, A.K., Schaefer, L.A., and Bilec, M.M., 2012, “Measuring Whole-Building Performance with Dynamic LCA: A Case Study of a Green University Building,” International Symposium on Life Cycle Assessment and Construction, Nantes, France, R12095.
  9. Ikeda, M., and Schaefer, L., 2012, “Lattice Boltzmann Simulation of Thermal Multiphase Flows with Dynamic Wall Interactions,” ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2012-87405.
  10. Schaefer, L., Ikeda, M., and Bao, J., 2012, “The Lattice Boltzmann Equation Method for Complex Flows,” ASME, 10th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels and Minichannels, ICNMM2012-73049, Keynote Presentation.
  11. Hu, Y., and Schaefer, L., 2011, “Detailed Energy and Exergy Analysis for Lithium Bromide Absorption Chiller and a Conventional Electric Chiller (R134a),” ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2011-64266.
  12. Ikeda, M., and Schaefer, L., 2011, “Lattice Boltzmann Simulation of a Vapor Bubble in a Microchannel undergoing Flow Boiling,” ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2011-66044.
  13. Knotts, W., Miller, D., Mo, C., Schaefer, L.A., and Clark, W.W., 2011, “Smart Insulation for Thermal Control in Buildings,” ASME, Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, SMASIS2011-5007.
  14. Collinge, W., Bilec, M., Landis, A., Jones, A., and Schaefer, L., 2011, “Scenario Modeling for Dynamic Life Cycle Assessment of Commercial and Institutional Buildings,” Proceedings of LCA-XI, Chicago, IL.
  15. Hu, Y., Schaefer, L., and Hartkopf, V., 2011, “Life Cycle Energy and Exergy Analysis for Building Cooling Systems – A Comparison Between a Solar Driven Absorption Chiller and Electric Driven Chiller,” ASME, International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ESFuelCell2011-54737.
  16. Hu, Y., Schaefer, L., and Hartkopf, V., 2011, “Energy and Exergy Analysis of Integrating compound parabolic collectors (CPC) with Lithium Bromide (Li-Br) Absorption Chiller for Building Heating and Cooling to Achieve Net Zero Buildings,” ASHRAE, 2011 Annual Conference, Montreal, Quebec, ML-11-C022.
  17. Hu, Y., Schaefer, L., and Hartkopf, V., 2011, “Energy and Exergy Analysis of Double Effect (Parallel and Series Flow) Absorption Chiller Systems,” 10th IEA Heat Pump Conference, Tokyo, Japan (conference changed to virtual conference due to earthquake).
  18. Ryan, T., Schaefer, L., and Vipperman, J., 2010, “Control of a Standing-Wave Thermoacoustic Refrigerator,” ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2010-38966.
  19. Kerzmann, T.L., and Schaefer, L.A., 2010, “An Energy Analysis of a Linear Concentrating Photovoltaic System with an Active Cooling System,” SPIE Optics + Photonics, San Diego, CA.
  20. Miller, V., and Schaefer, L., 2009, “Hydrokinetic Turbine Selection and System Characterization,” ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2009-11115.
  21. Zink, F., Vipperman, J., and Schaefer, L., 2009, “Influence of the thermal properties of the driving components on the performance of a thermoacoustic engine,” ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2009-11325.
  22. Zink, F., Vipperman, J., and Schaefer, L., 2009, “Heat Transfer Analysis in Thermoacoustic Regenerators using CFD,” ASME, Summer Heat Transfer Conference, SHTC-88215.
  23. Miller, V., and Schaefer, L., 2008, “Dynamic Modeling of Hydrokinetic Energy Extraction,” Sustainable Energy Systems, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2008- 67722.
  24. Zink, F., Vipperman, J., and Schaefer, L., 2008, “Advancing Thermoacoustics Through CFD Simulation Using Fluent,” Applications of Micro and Nanotechnologies to Energy Systems I, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2008-66510.
  25. Li, P.-W., Schaefer, L., and Chyu, M. K., 2005, “Optimization of Heat/Mass Transfer and Electric Charge Conduction in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells,” 5th International Symposium on Multiphase Flow, Heat Mass Transfer and Energy Conversion, Xi’an, China, July 3-6, pp. 254-260.
  26. Schaefer, L., and Shelton, S., 2005, “Working Fluid Selection Through Parameter Estimation,” International Sorption Heat Pump Conference, Denver, Colorado.
  27. Yuan, P., and Schaefer, L., 2004, “Lattice Boltzmann Simulation of Two-phase Flow and Heat Transfer in a Rectangular Channel,” Fluids Engineering Division, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2004-59437.
  28. Lu, Y., Schaefer, L., and Li, P.-W., 2004, “Numerical Simulation of Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow of a Flat-Tube High Power Density Solid Oxide Fuel Cell,”Second International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology, Rochester, New York.
  29. Desai, S., Lovell, M., Sacre, M., Schaefer, L., and Mickle, M., 2003, “Development of the RAPID Network,” NCIIA 7th Annual Conference, Boston, MA, March, 2003.
  30. Li, P.-W., Schaefer, L., and Chyu, M. K., 2003, “The Energy Budget in Tubular and Planar Type Solid Oxide Fuel Cells,” Heat Transfer Division, ASME,International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2003-42426.
  31. Li, P.-W., Schaefer, L., and Chyu, M. K., 2003, “Interdigitated Heat/Mass Transfer and Chemical/Electrochemical Reactions in a Planar Type Solid Oxide Fuel Cell,” ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, Las Vegas, HT2003-47436. 
  32. Li, P.-W., Schaefer, L., and Chyu, M. K., 2003, “Investigation of the Energy Budget in an Internal Reforming Tubular Type Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Through Numerical Computation,” International Joint Power Generation Conference, Atlanta, IJPGC2003-40126. 
  33. Li, P.-W., Schaefer, L., and Chyu, M. K., 2003, “Three-Dimensional Model for the Conjugate Processes of Heat and Gas Species Transportation in a Flat Plate Solid Oxide Fuel Cell,” International Symposium of Transport Phenomenon, Bali, Indonesia, June 6-9, pp. 305-312.
  34. Mickle, M., Lovell, M., Schaefer, L., Wang, A., and Cain, J.T., 2003, “Three Dimensional Sensing for Environment and Security Control,” IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Transactions.
  35. Zhang, T., Li, P.-W., Wang, Q.-M., Schaefer, L., and Chyu, M. K., 2003, “Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Miniaturized Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells,” Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology, Rochester, FUELCELL2003-1709.
  36. Li, P.-W., Schaefer, L., Wang, Q. M., Zhang, T., and Chyu, M. K., 2002, “Multi-gas Transportation and Electrochemical Performance in a Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell with Complicated Flow Channels,” First International Symposium on Thermal Science and Technology (TSE 2002), Beijing, China, Oct. 23-26, pp. G438-G449.
  37. Li, P.-W., Schaefer, L., Wang, Q.-M., and Chyu, M. K., 2002, “Computation of the Conjugating Heat Transfer of Fuel and Oxidant Separated by a Heat-Generating Cell Tube in a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell,” Heat Transfer Division, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2002-32564.
  38. Schaefer, L. A., and Schaefer, A. J., 2001, “The Viability and Reliability of Hybrid Fuel Cell-Turbine Power Generation,” Proceedings of the 2001 Virginia Tech College of Engineering Green Engineering Conference, M. Gregg, ed., Roanoke, Virginia, CD Transactions, S6-T-03.
  39. Schaefer, L. A., and Shelton, S. V., 2001, “Electric and Gas Water Heating: Environmental and Economic Implications,” Proceedings of the 2001 Virginia Tech College of Engineering Green Engineering Conference, M. Gregg, ed., Roanoke, Virginia, CD Transactions, S2-M-04.
  40. Shelton, S. V., Delano, A., and Schaefer, L. A., 1999, “Design Analysis of the Einstein Refrigeration Cycle,” Proceedings, Renewable & Advanced Energy Systems for the 21st Century, CD Transactions, RAES-04.
  41. Shelton, S. V., Delano, A., and Schaefer, L. A., 1999, “Second Law Study of the Einstein Refrigeration Cycle,” Proceedings, Renewable & Advanced Energy Systems for the 21st Century, CD Transactions, SLA-02.
  42. Shelton, S. V., Jacob, D., and Schaefer, L. A., 1999, “Analysis of the Air Cooled Ammonia-Water Triple Effect Cycle,” Proceedings of the ASME Advanced Energy Systems Division, vol. 39, S. Aceves et al., ed., 151-158.
  43. Shelton, S. V., Vodenicker, J., and Schaefer, L. A., 1999, “Three Dimensional Graphic Analysis of Absorption Cycles,” Proceedings of the ASME Advanced Energy Systems Division, vol. 39, S. Aceves et al., ed., 143-150.
  44. 2Schaefer, L. A., and Shelton, S. V., 1998, “Heat Exchanger Mean Temperature Differences for Refrigerant Mixtures,” Proceedings of the ASME Advanced Energy Systems Division, vol. 38, H. Metghalchi et al., ed., 383-389.