Wayne K. and Lyla L. Masur HVAC Laboratory
Founding Director:
Dr.
Professor of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering
232 MAE Bldg. B,
Tel (352) 392-7821
Fax (352) 392-1071
E-mail: sasherif@ufl.edu
The Wayne K. and Lyla L. Masur HVAC Laboratory was inaugurated in
February 1995 in a ceremony attended by dignitaries from the University of
Florida and the local, regional, and national American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) community. The Laboratory was founded by Dr.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
PERFORMED
1.
“Renewable
Energy Fuels in a Micro-Grid Power Module.” Florida Department of Environmental
Protection,
2.
“A
Comprehensive Solar Energy Power System for the
3.
“Flow
Control Valves for Commercial Refrigeration.”
4.
“A Feasibility
Study of Vapor Compression Refrigeration Systems Employing Rotary Vane
Expanders.”
5.
“Distributed
Generation Combined with the Production of Fresh Water and Refrigeration.”
6.
“Integration
of Space Thermal Management and Propulsion Systems.” NASA,
7.
“Liquid Hydrogen Storage Onboard Spacecraft in
Microgravity.” NASA,
8.
“Ortho-Para
Hydrogen Detection and Conversion.”
NASA,
9.
“Mass Gauging in Hydrogen Storage Vessels.” NASA,
10.
“Transient
Analysis of Pressure-Induced Transfer of Cryogenic and Gaseous Hydrogen in
Storage Systems.” August 2002-May 2004.
11.
“Weight
Optimization of a Capillary-Pumped Thermal Management System.” NASA,
12.
“Hydrogen Storage, Transportation and Handling.” NASA,
13.
“Weight
Optimization of Active Thermal Management Using a Novel Heat Pump.” NASA,
14.
“Optimization
of Heat Exchanger Inventory of a Two-Stage Vapor Compression Refrigeration
Cycle.” 2002-2004
15.
“Thermoeconomic
Optimization of a Steam-Jet Refrigeration System.” 2001-2003.
16.
“Comparative
Analysis of Vapor Compression and Hybrid Liquid Desiccant Dehumidification
Systems.” 2001-2003.
17.
“Thermodynamic
Analysis of Refrigerant Mixtures as R22 Substitutes in Water-Cooled Chiller
Applications.” 2001-2003.
18.
“Performance
of a Combustion Turbine and Absorption Refrigeration Combined Cycle.” 2001-2003.
19.
“Proof of
Concept of the Ion Collider in Refrigeration Systems.”
20.
“Frost and
Ice Fog Formation in Freezer Entryways.”
ASHRAE, Inc.,
21.
“Frost
Formation and Heat Transfer in the Supersaturated Zone in Industrial
Freezers.” ASHRAE, Inc.,
22.
“A Study
to Determine Heat Loads Due to Coil Defrosting-Phase II.” ASHRAE, Inc.,
23.
"Study
and Analysis of Defrosting Loads with Psychrometric Effects." ASHRAE, Inc.,
24.
“Experimental
Investigation of a Constant-Area Two-Phase Flow Ejector.” 1998-2000.
25.
"First
and Second Law Optimization of a Two-Stage Refrigeration System." 1998-2000.
26.
"Optimization
of Multistage Vapor Compression Cycles Using Genetic Algorithms." 1997-1999.
27.
"Thermoeconomics
of Lithium Bromide/Water Absorption Chillers and Heat Transformers."
1994-1999.
28.
"An
Integrated Hydrogen System for Niche Markets in
29.
"Economic
Evaluation of Cool Mist, Level of Charge, Desuperheating, Subcooling, and
Internal Tube Cleaning Devices."
30.
"Electric
Defrosting Analysis of a Finned Tube Evaporator Coil Using the Enthalpy
Method." 1995-1997.
31.
"Performance
Analysis of Subcoolers, Intercoolers, and Liquid-to-Suction Heat Exchangers for
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Applications."
32.
"Analysis
and Modeling of a Two-Phase Jet Pump of a Thermal Management System for
Aerospace Applications-Phase II."
NASA, May 1997-September 1997.
33.
"Measurement
and Analysis of Coil Defrosting Loads at Freezer Temperatures." ASHRAE, Inc.,
34.
"Optimization
of a Combined Power and Refrigeration Cycle Using Solar Thermal Heat
Sources." 1996-1997.
35.
"Thermodynamics
of Triple Stage Vapor Compression Refrigeration Systems." 1995-1997.
36.
"Analysis
and Modeling of a Two-Phase Jet Pump of a Thermal Management System for
Aerospace Applications-Phase I."
NASA, May 1996-September 1996.
37.
"A
Study to Determine Heat Loads Due to Coil-Defrosting." ASHRAE, Inc.,
38.
"
39.
"Effect
of Level of Charge under Field Conditions on the Performance of Air
Conditioning Systems."
40.
"Experimental
Evaluation of a Cool-Mist Unit on a Three-Ton Residential Air Conditioning
System."
41.
"Solar
Chimneys for Power Generation."
Florida Department of Community Affairs,
42.
"Analysis
of Icing and De-Icing of Aircraft."
AFOSR, May 1994-December 1994.
43.
"Experimental
Investigation of the Performance of a Solid Desiccant Cooling System with Solar
Regenerator." ASHRAE, Inc., July
1993 - June 1994.
44.
"Coil
Defrosting Loads at Freezer Temperatures." ASHRAE, Inc., July 1993 - June
1994.
45.
"Transient
Simulation and Economics of a Solar-Assisted Desiccant Air Conditioning
System." ASHRAE, Inc., 1992-1994.
46.
"Optimizing
a District Heating System Using Search Methods." US Navy, 1992-1994.
47.
"Demonstration
and Performance Analysis of a Hybrid Solar Driven Desiccant Air Conditioning
System." ASHRAE, Inc., 1992-1994.
48.
"Analysis
and Design Optimization of Two-Phase High-Speed Impact Cleansers." NASA, May 1993-December 1993.
49.
"Biomass
Reactor Powered Hot Water Heater."
Florida Department of Community Affairs, October 1992 - October 1993.
50.
"Heat
Transfer Performance of a Roof-Spray Cooling System Employing the Transfer
Function Method." US Navy,
1992-1993.
51.
"Blended
Refrigerants for Energy Conservation - Phase II."
52.
"Blended
Refrigerants for Energy Conservation-Phase I."
53.
"Review
Report on Steam-Jet Refrigeration."
54.
"Analytical
Investigation of Magnetic Refrigeration Systems for Hydrogen
Liquefaction."
55.
"Expected
Performance from an Absorption Liquid Chiller as Part of an Incinerator-Fed
District Heating and Cooling System."
1991-1992.
56.
"Hydrogen
Liquefaction."
57.
"Solar
Dehumidification." Laboratory for
Architectural Science and Environmental Research (LASER), August 1990 - August
1991.
58.
"Measurements
of Heat and Mass Transfer under Conditions of Frost Deposition." ASHRAE,
Inc., July 1990 - June 1991.
59.
"Enhancement
of In-Tube Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Analysis of Various Refrigerants in
a Horizontal Multi-Channel Boiling System." 1990 – 1991.
60.
“Analysis
of Cryogenic Liquid Hydrogen Storage Systems."
61.
"Frost
Growth and Heat Transfer in HVAC Equipment." 1989 – 1990.
62.
"Hydrogen
Liquefaction."
63.
"Measurements
of the Flow and Turbulence Characteristics of Extended Surface Heat Exchangers
using Laser Doppler Velocimetry."
1989 – 1990.
64.
"In-Tube
Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Analysis of Refrigerants in a Horizontal
Multi-Channel Boiling System." 1989
– 1990.
65.
"Thermodynamic
and Economic Analysis of Hydrogen Liquefiers."
66.
"Experimental
and Simulated Performance of a Solar Water Heating System for Residential
Applications." 1988-1990.
67.
"Hydrogen
Liquefaction."
68.
"Measurements
of the Flow and Turbulence Structure in Extended Surface Heat Exchangers Using
a Two-Color Laser Doppler Anemometer." 1988 – 1989.
69.
"Frost
Formation and Heat Transfer in Refrigerating Evaporators." 1988 – 1989.
70.
"Transient
Simulation of Solar-Assisted Heating/Cooling Systems for an
71.
"Heat
and Mass Transfer in Refrigerating Evaporators under Frosting Conditions."
1987 – 1988.
72.
"Design
and Application of Linear Induction Motors in Flexible Manufacturing
Systems." Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, 1986 –
1987.
73.
"Cost
Benefit Analysis and Reduction of Labor and Energy Costs for Controlled
Environment Agriculture." Illinois Department of Commerce and Community
Affairs/Phytofarms of America, Inc., 1986-1987.
74.
"Analysis
of
A. Ph.D. Committees (Chairman)
1. Alphonso, Jason Zenon (2012).
2. Tiffany, David (2011). “Characterization of Flameless
Oxidation Transition and Stability for Various Fuels in a Novel Semi-Closed Gas
Turbine Cycle” UF
3. Taub, Gordon Noah (2012). “ Modeling Flow and Heat
Transfer in Solar Chimneys for Power Generation” UF
4. Al-Raqom, Fotouh (2010). “Fluidized Bed Reactor for Thermochemical Hydrogen Production using Concentrated Solar
Energy” UF
5. Mehdizadeh, Ayyoub (2010). “CFD
Analysis of Two-Phase Rotary-Vane Refrigeration Expanders” UF
6. Quach, Kiet Anh
(2011). “Frosting and Defrosting of Finned Surfaces under Supersaturated
Conditions” UF
7. Mahmoud, Ahmad M. (Summer 2008). “Analytical and Experimental Investigation of
Rotary-Vane Two-Phase Expanders in Vapor Compression Refrigeration Systems” UF
8. Notardonato, William U. (Fall 2006). “Analysis and Testing of an Integrated
Refrigeration and Storage System for Liquid Hydrogen Zero Boil-Off,
Liquefaction, and Densification” UF
9. Khan, Jameel Ur Rehman (Spring 2006).
“Design and Optimization of a Distributed Generation System with the
Production of Water and Refrigeration” UF
10. Kandil, Sherif M. (Co-Chairman/Spring 2006). “Analysis and Optimization of a Jet-Pumped
Combined Power/Refrigeration Cycle” UF
11. Mago, Pedro Jose (Summer 2003). “Coil Frosting and Defrosting in Industrial
Freezers Operating Near Saturated Conditions” UF
12. Lee, Shun-Fu (Fall 1999). "Thermoeconomics
of Lithium Bromide/Water Absorption Chillers and Heat Transformers" UF
13. Al-Mutawa, Nawaf K. (Summer 1997).
"Experimental Investigations of Frosting and Defrosting of
Evaporator Coils at Freezer Temperatures" UF
14. Zhang, Li (Spring 1993). "Analytical Investigation of Magnetic
Refrigeration Systems for Hydrogen Liquefaction" UM
Master's Committees (Chairman)
1.
Al-Raqom, Fotouh (Spring
2009-Nonthesis) UF
2.
Negroni, Alberto Jose (Fall 2008-Nonthesis) UF
3.
Madala, Srikanth (Fall 2008-Nonthesis) UF
4.
Howell,
Eric B. (Co-Chairman/Summer 2007), “Experimental Study of a Novel Gas Turbine
Engine Integrated with an Absorption Refrigeration System” UF
5.
Vergis, Midhun Thomas (Summer 2007). “Economics of Steam
Methane Reformation and Coal Gasification for Hydrogen Production” UF
6.
Al-Twairgy, Abed Rabei (Summer
2005-Nonthesis) UF
7.
Mahmoud, Ahmad M. (Spring 2004).
“Transient Analysis of Pressure-Induced Transfer of Cryogenic and
Gaseous Hydrogen in Storage Systems” UF
8.
Alphonso, Jason Zenon (Fall 2003). “Proof of Concept of the Ion Collider in Refrigeration Systems” UF
9.
Morales,
Manuel Jose (Summer 2003). “Optimization
of Heat Exchanger Inventory of a Two-Stage Vapor Compression Refrigeration
Cycle” UF
10.
Bray,
Joseph (Summer 2003/Co-Chairman). “Experimental Investigation of a
Constant-Area Two-Phase Flow Ejector” UF
11.
Al-Jaafari, Abdullah M. (Summer 2003). “Comparative Analysis of Vapor Compression
and Hybrid Liquid Desiccant Dehumidification Systems” UF
12.
Bhusari, Sanjyot V. (Spring 2003). “Thermodynamic Analysis of Refrigerant
Mixtures as R22 Substitutes in Water-Cooled Chiller Applications” UF
13.
Boza,
Joseph Jared (Spring 2003/Co-Chairman). “Performance of a Combustion Turbine and
Absorption Refrigeration Combined Cycle” UF
14.
Tiedeman, Jason S. (Summer 2000).
"First and Second Law Optimization of a Two-Stage Refrigeration
System" UF
15.
West,
Andrew Curtis (Summer 1999).
"Optimization of Multistage Vapor Compression Cycles Using Genetic
Algorithms" UF
16.
Velazquez,
Luis G. (Fall 1998). Non-Thesis ME. UF
17.
Skygge, Henric (Fall
1997). "Optimization of a Combined
Power and Refrigeration Cycle Using Solar Thermal Heat Sources." Joint Supervision with the Swedish Royal
Institute (
18.
Eidensten, Goran (Fall 1997). "A Feasibility Study of a Combined Power
and Refrigeration Cycle Using Solar Thermal Heat Sources." Joint Supervision with the Swedish Royal
Institute (
19.
Gupta,
Sanjay (Summer 1997).
"Thermodynamics of Triple Stage Vapor Compression Refrigeration
Systems" UF
20.
Vashishta, Nitish (Summer
1997). "Evaluation of the Effects
of Subcooling, Intercooling,
and Liquid-to-Suction Heat Exchange on the Performance of Vapor Compression
Refrigeration Systems" UF
21.
Alebrahim, Asad M. (Spring 1997). "Electric Defrosting Analysis of a
Finned Tube Evaporator Coil Using the Enthalpy Method" UF
22.
Pasumarthi, Naveen (Spring 1995). "Performance Evaluation of Solar
Chimneys" UF
23.
Davanagere, Badrish S. (Fall 1994/Co-Chairman). "Transient Simulation and Economics of a
Solar-Assisted Desiccant Air Conditioning System" UF
24.
Iyer,
Suresh V. (Summer 1994). "Demonstration
and Performance Analysis of a Hybrid Solar Driven Desiccant Air Conditioning
System" UF
25.
Baker,
Dennis Keith (Spring 1994).
"Optimizing a District Heating System Using Search Methods" UF
26.
Clements,
Joseph A. (Fall 1993). "Heat
Transfer Performance of a Roof-Spray Cooling System Employing the Transfer
Function Method" UF
27.
Yurchisin, Todd Andre (Summer 1992/Non-Thesis).
"Expected Performance from an Absorption Liquid Chiller as Part of
an Incinerator-Fed District Heating and Cooling System" UF
28.
Sengupta, Saibal (Fall 1992). "An Experimental Investigation of Frost
Formation and Heat Transfer on Subfreezing Surfaces" UM
29.
Gursu,
Sezgin (1991).
"Analysis of Cryogenic Liquid Hydrogen Storage Systems" UM
30.
Syed,
Muhammad Tashfeen (1990). "Thermodynamic and Economic Analysis of
Hydrogen Liquefiers" UM
31.
Raju,
Srinivasa P. (1990).
"Numerical Predictions of Frost Formation and Heat Transfer in
Forced Convection" UM
32.
Yazdani, Muhammad Omar (1990).
"Experimental and Simulated Performance of a Solar Water Heating System
for Residential Applications" UM
33.
Alkhamis, Adnan Ibrahim
(1989). "Transient Simulation of
Solar-Assisted Heating/Cooling Systems for an
34.
Tsiris, George (1988 Non-Thesis).
"Desiccant-Integrated HVAC Systems" UM
SUPERVISED GRADUATE RESEARCH
Madala, Srikanth (Summer 2008); Mago, Pedro Jose (Fall 2001); Morales, Manuel (Summer
2001); Bhusari, Sanjyot
(Fall 2000); Notardonato, William (Summer 2000); Tiedeman, Jason (Fall 1998); Madabhushi,
Srinivasan (Summer 1996); Pasumarthi,
Naveen (Summer 1995); Kulkarni,
Sanjay (Fall 1993); Farooq, Khizar
(Summer 1993)
Lordgooei, Mehrdad (1989); Alkhamis, Adnan Ibrahim (1988); Rewary, Ajaya (1988); Padki, Manoj M. (1988)
Northern
Thangasamy, Arul (1987); Zargarian, Arsalan (1986)
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISED
Mayeaux, Carolyn (Fall 2004); Boza, Joseph Jared
(Fall 2000); Theen, Randy S. (Spring 2000); Peaden, Jonathan M. (Fall 1998); Abulhosn,
Hisham (Summer 1997); Tiedeman,
Jason (Spring 1997); MacFarlane, Steven (Spring 1996); Tiedeman,
Jason (Spring 1996); Urlaub, Jeff (Summer 1995);
Anderson, William David (Fall 1993); Pugh, Robert Wayne, III (Summer 1993);
Moreland, Samuel (Summer 1993); Hertz, Mark Gerard (Spring 1993); Thomas,
Alicia L. (Spring 1993); Howard, Andy Gregg (Spring 1993); Mertz, Austin Cory
(Fall 1992); Wei, Bui (Summer 1992)
Dorula, Jacek (1990); Perez, Juan
F. (1989)
Northern
1.
Jaski,
Mark S. (1986)
Highest Honors Committees
1.
Smith,
Carl Benjamin (Fall 2006). “Lesser Known Energy Sources: A Study of Biogas and
Tire-Based Fuels.” Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, UF/ISE
(Member)
2.
Locke,
Laura (Fall 2006). Department of
Industrial and Systems Engineering, UF (Member)
3.
Zafar,
Sadia (Fall 2003).
“Energy Efficient Lighting for the
4.
Friedman,
Michael E. (Fall 2001). “Feasibility
Study on a Piezoelectric Droplet Ejector” UF (Member)
5.
Fisher,
Brian (Summer 2000). “The Effect of
Oxygen on the Atomic Emission of Mercury” UF (Member)
6.
Freudenberg, Kevin D. (Spring 2000). “Parametric Analysis of a Thermally-Actuated
Cooling System for Space Applications” UF (Co-Chairman)
7.
Arsenault,
Gregory R. (Spring 2000).
“Characterization of an Aerosol Source Stream for Development of
Laser-Based Diagnostic Techniques” UF (Member)
8.
Ricciardo, Mark (Spring 2000).
“Experimental Setup for Nucleate Pool Boiling Study” UF (Member).
9.
Nord,
James William (Fall 1999). “Analysis of
a Jet-Pumped Spacecraft Thermal Management and Power System” UF (Co-Chairman)
10.
Alhadeff, Noam Joseph (Spring 1999). “Modification and Analysis of Regenerative
Feedback Turbine Engine for Flight Applications” UF (Member)
High Honors Committees
1.
Goswami, Jaya (Fall 2008). “Cost Effective Energy
Solutions for Low Income Housing in
2.
Phillips,
Robert A. (Spring 2007). “A Case Study of Displacement Ventilation Applied to
an Individual and Open Office Concept” UF (Member)
3.
Garcia,
4.
Eaton,
Robert (Spring 2004). “Predicting Energy Savings using Piece-Wise Linear
Regression” Department of Industrial and
Systems Engineering, UF (Member)
5.
Ateyo,
Suzanne (Spring 2004). “Life Cycle Cost Comparison of Equal Friction Air Duct
Sizing Criteria” UF (Member)
6.
Angel, Robert
(Fall 2003). “Life Cycle Cost Comparison of Different Pipe Sizing Criteria” UF
(Member)
7.
Arvesu, Marisa,
(Fall 2003). “Energy Savings in the Boat and Ship Manufacturing Industry: Proposed Solutions.” Department of Industrial and Systems
Engineering, UF (Member)
8.
Heckwolf, Michael (Fall 2001). “An Analysis of Shutdown for an Operational Fuel
Cell Transit Bus” UF (Member)
9.
Bray,
Joseph (Summer 2001). “Design Considerations of a Two-Phase Flow Ejector Rig”
UF (Co-Chairman)
10.
Boza,
Joseph Jared (Fall 2000). “Analysis of a Two-Phase Flow in the Re-Equilibration
Region after a Shock Wave” UF (Chairman)
11.
Trembley, Phillip William (Spring 2000). “Analysis of Regenerative Feedback
Turbine Engine for Flight Applications at Takeoff and Cruise Conditions” UF
(Member)
12.
Brandt,
Ryan W. (Spring 2000). “Design and Implementation of a Fuel Additive
Vaporization System for Flame Generation of Aerosols” UF (Member)
13.
Masters,
Forrest (Fall 1999). “Stochastic Simulation Program.” Department of Civil Engineering, UF (Member)
14.
Lurton, Mark L. (Spring 1999). “Mass Flow Rate Measurement at the Inlet to
the High Pressure Compressor in a Regenerative Feedback Turbine Engine” UF
(Member)
15.
Mokhbat, Elie Ayoub (Fall
1998). "Reynolds Number Effect on the Condensed Phase Momentum Flux of
Supersonic Nozzle Flows" UF (Chairman)
16.
Pardo,
Luis Alberto (1998). "Design of Five-Link Suspension Systems" UF
(Member)
17.
Davis,
Robert B. (Summer 1998). "Design Point Study of a Single Spool Gas
Turbine" UF (Member)
18.
Collins-Garcia,
Holly (Spring 1998). "The Process of Extraction and Recovery of Asphalt
from a Mixture Using Trichloroethylene and Other Solvents" Department of
Civil Engineering, UF (Member)
19.
Langford,
Joseph (Spring 1996). "Efficiency and Gasdynamic
Analysis of Two-Phase Mixtures in Supersonic Nozzles with Inter-Phase Heat
Transfer and Slip" UF (Member)
20.
Jackson,
Charles R. (Fall 1995). "Rankine-Hugoniot
Analysis of Two-Phase Flow" UF (Member)
21.
Swalla, Dana R. (Spring 1993). "Analysis of a Combined Vapor
Compression/ Absorption Refrigeration System" UF (Chairman)
22.
Cimbaro, Daniel M. (Spring 1993). "Blended Refrigerants for Energy
Conservation" UF (Member)
23.
Levi,
Daniel (1990). "Transient Forced Convection in a Rectangular Channel for a
Sinusoidal Variation of Inlet Temperature” UM (Member)