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11. Designing Sustainable Products, Services and Manufacturing Systems
Topic: Sustainability
Published: 12/1/2010
Authors: Amaresh Chakrabarti, Rachuri Rachuri, Prabir Sarkar, Srinivas Kota
Abstract: This book is based on an anthology of papers from experts from the United States and India, along with a summary of focused discussions and suggestions in several areas of critical importance within the broad topic of sustainability in development of ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=905884

12. Effect of Al2O3 Nanolubricant on a Passively Enhanced R134a Pool Boiling Surface
Topic: Sustainability
Published: 11/15/2011
Author: Mark A Kedzierski
Abstract: This paper quantifies the influence of Al2O3 nanoparticles on the pool boiling performance of R134a/polyolester mixtures on a Turbo-BII-HP boiling surface. An Al2O3 nanolubricant (a lubricant containing dispersed nano-size particles) was made by sus ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=907104

13. Energy Consumption of Automatic Ice Makers Installed in Domestic Refrigerators (NIST TN 1697)
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1697
Topic: Sustainability
Published: 4/1/2011
Authors: David A Yashar, Ki-Jung Park
Abstract: This study examines the energy consumption of automatic ice makers installed in domestic refrigerators. The purpose of this research is to determine a method of measuring the energy consumption of automatic ice makers that will generate a repeatable ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=907664

14. Energy Consumption of Automatic Ice Makers Installed in Domestic Refrigerators, Revision 1
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1697-2011
Topic: Sustainability
Published: 12/7/2011
Authors: David A Yashar, Ki-Jung Park
Abstract: This study examines the energy consumption of automatic ice makers installed in domestic refrigerators. The purpose of this research is to determine a method of measuring the energy consumption of automatic ice makers that will generate a repeatab ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910220

15. Energy Price Indices and Discount Factors for Life-Cycle Cost Analysis - April 2010: Annual Supplement to NIST Handbook 135 and NBS Special Publication 709
Series: NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Report Number: 85-3273-25
Topic: Sustainability
Published: 5/15/2010
Authors: Amy Susan Rushing, Joshua D Kneifel, Barbara Cassard Lippiatt
Abstract: This is the April 2010 edition of energy price indices and discount factors for performing life-cycle cost analyses of energy and water conservation and renewable energy projects in federal facilities. It will be effective from April 1, 2010 to March ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=905655

16. Environmental impact of manufactured products: A measure inspired by nature
Topic: Sustainability
Published: 7/10/2009
Authors: Prabir Sarkar, Rachuri Rachuri, Hyo Won Suh, Kevin W Lyons, Ram D Sriram
Abstract: Environmental impacts of products are generally determined by using criteria or indicators. There are many criteria or indicators available and during design selecting some of them and assigning weight is difficult. As natural systems are considered ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=901511

17. Life-Cycle Carbon and Cost Analysis of Energy Efficiency Measures in New Commercial Buildings
Topic: Sustainability
Published: 3/1/2010
Author: Joshua D Kneifel
Abstract: Building energy efficiency has become a top priority due to the recent energy price spikes and increasing concern regarding climate change. It is easier and less costly to increase energy efficiency in new buildings than in existing buildings, making ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=903351

18. Materials Challenges in Carbon Mitigation Technologies
Topic: Sustainability
Published: 4/24/2012
Authors: Laura Espinal, Bryan D. Morreale
Abstract: Thermochemical conversion of fossil fuels currently dominates the national and global energy portfolio, with the most notable being the stationary power production and transportation vehicles sectors. As global energy demand continues to increase, p ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=909611

19. Metrics, Standards and Industry Best Practices for Sustainable Manufacturing Systems
Topic: Sustainability
Published: 8/10/2009
Authors: Rachuri Rachuri, Ram D Sriram, Prabir Sarkar
Abstract: Substantial global climate changes due to global warming and the growing rate resource depletion have compelled several researchers to focus their research in the area of sustainability. Ensuring a sustainable future requires a systems approach. Sust ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=903008

20. Saturation molalities and standard molar enthalpies of solution of alpha-D-xylose(cr) in H2O(l); Standard molar enthalpies of solution of 1,4-beta-D-xylobiose(am), and 1,4-beta-D-xylotriose(am) in H2O(l)
Topic: Sustainability
Published: 5/14/2012
Authors: Robert Nathan Goldberg, Brian E Lang, Bruce Coxon, Stephen R. Decker
Abstract: The saturation molality of alpha-D-xylose(cr) in water was measured by using HPLC and is m(sat) = (8.43 ± 0.42) mol∙kg-1 at the temperature T = 298.15 K. It was also established that the anhydrous form of alpha-D-xylose(cr) is the crystalline ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=908256