2023
Journal Publications
(updated 2/8/2024)
Fix, A.J., Oh. J, Braun, J. E., & Warsinger, D. M. (2024). Dual-module humidity pump for efficient air dehumidification: Demonstration and performance limitations, Applied Energy, 122771. (doi link)
Das, A., Rao, A. K., Alnajdi, S., & Warsinger, D. M. (2023). Pressure exchanger batch reverse osmosis with zero downtime operation. Desalination, 117121. (doi link)
Lu, Z., Fix, A. J., Warsinger, D. M., Braun, J. E., Ziviani, D. (2024).Generalization of second law efficiency for next-generation cooling and dehumidification systems, Energy Conversion and Management, 117972. (doi link)
Beni, A. N., Ghofrani, I., Nouri-Borujerdi, A., Moosavi, A., & Warsinger, D. M. (2023). Membrane properties overview in integrated forward osmosis/osmotically assisted reverse osmosis systems. Desalination, 117008. (doi link)
Fix, A. J., Braun, J. E., & Warsinger, D. M. (2023). A General Effectiveness-NTU Modeling Framework for Membrane Dehumidification Systems. Applied Thermal Engineering, 121514. (doi link)
Tao, M., Ji, Y., Mair, L., Fang, Y., Singh, A., Beechem, T., Warsinger, D., & Moran, J. (2023). Mechanisms of Highly Efficient Photocatalytic Pollutant Degradation by Au/TiO2 Janus Nanoparticles. (link)
Mumtaz, M., Pamintuan, B. C., Fix, A. J., Braun, J. E., & Warsinger, D. M. (2023). Hybrid membrane dehumidification and dewpoint evaporative cooling for sustainable air conditioning. Energy Conversion and Management, 294, 117547. (doi link)
Esquivel-Puentes, H. A., Vacca, A., Pulletikurthi, V., Doosttalab, A., Garcia-Bravo, J., Warsinger, D. M., Chamorro, L. P., & Castillo, L. (2023). On the design and power output response of hydraulic wind turbines. Energy Conversion and Management, 293, 117425. (doi link).
Zhu, W., Zhang, Y., Zhang, C., Shan, X., Rao, A. K., Pitts, S. L., Woodbury, T. J., Masnyk, T. S., Derome, D., Warsinger, D. M., Ruan, X., Mauer, L. J., Carmeliet, J., & Li, T. (2023). Radiative cooling sorbent towards all weather ambient water harvesting. Communications Engineering, 2(1), 35 (doi link).
Hamid Fattahi Juybari, Mohammad Karimi, Rishabh Srivastava, Jaichander Swaminathan, David M. Warsinger, Superhydrophobic composite asymmetric electrospun membrane for sustainable vacuum assisted air gap membrane distillation, Desalination, Volume 553, 2023, 116411, ISSN 0011-9164. (doi link)
Ji, Y., Choi, Y.J., Fang, Y., Pham, H.S., Nou, A.T., Lee, L.S., Niu, J. and Warsinger, D.M., 2023. Electric Field-Assisted Nanofiltration for PFOA Removal with Exceptional Flux, Selectivity, and Destruction. Environmental Science & Technology. (doi link) (Supplemental Cover)
Fix, A. J., Gupta, S., Braun, J. E., & Warsinger, D. M. (2023). Demonstrating non-isothermal vacuum membrane air dehumidification for efficient next-generation air conditioning. Energy Conversion and Management, 276, 116491 (doi link)
Juybari, H. F., Parmar, H. B., Alshubbar, A. D., Young, K. L., & Warsinger, D. M. (2023). Porous condensers can double the efficiency of membrane distillation. Desalination, 545, 116129, (doi link)
Alsaati, A. A., Warsinger, D. M., Weibel, J. A., & Marconnet, A. M. (2023). A mechanistic model to predict saturated pool boiling critical heat flux (CHF) in a confined gap. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 104542, (doi link)
Conference Publications
(updated 9/16/2023)
2022
Journal Publications
(updated 12/21/2022)
Fang, Y., Wereley, S. T., Moran, J. L., & Warsinger, D. M. (2022). Electric double layer overlap limits flow rate in Janus electrocatalytic self-pumping membranes. Electrochimica Acta, 426, 140762 (doi link)
Rao, A. K., Fix, A. J., Yang, Y. C., & Warsinger, D. M. (2022). Thermodynamic limits of atmospheric water harvesting. Energy & Environmental Science, 15(10), 4025-4037 (doi link)
K Hirbodi, M Yaghoubi, DM Warsinger, New Nusselt number correlations for developing and fully developed laminar flows in concentric circular annular ducts, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer 134, 105936, 2022 (doi link)
AJ Fix, BC Pamintuan, JE Braun, DM Warsinger, Vapor-selective active membrane energy exchanger with mechanical ventilation and indoor air recirculation, Applied Energy 312, 118768,2022 (doi link)
Yun Zhang, Wenkai Zhu, Chi Zhang, Joseph Peoples, Xuan Li, Andrea Lorena Felicelli, Xiwei Shan, David M Warsinger, Theodorian Borca-Tasciuc, Xiulin Ruan, Tian Li, Atmospheric Water Harvesting by Large-Scale Radiative Cooling Cellulose-Based Fabric,2022(doi link)
AS Chandrasekaran, AJ Fix, DM Warsinger, Combined Membrane Dehumidification with Heat Exchangers Optimized Using CFD for High-Efficiency HVAC Systems, Membranes 2022, 12(4), 348 (doi link)
Wenkai Zhu, Chi Zhang, Yun Zhang, Xiwei Shan, Akshay Rao, Sarah Pitts, Travest Woodbury, Dominique Derome, David Warsinger, Lisa Mauer, Xiulin Ruan, Jan Carmeliet, Tian Li, Radiative Cooling Sorbent towards High-Performance All-Weather Ambient Water Harvesting , 2022 (doi link)
Y Ji, J Niu, Y Fang, AT Nou, DM Warsinger, Micelles inhibit electro-oxidation degradation of nonylphenol ethoxylates, Chemical Engineering Journal 430, 133167, 2022 (doi link)
KM Brodersen, EA Bywater, AM Lanter, HH Schennum, KN Furia, M. K Sheth, N. S Kiefer, B. K Cafferty, A. K Rao, J. M Garcia, D. M Warsinger, Direct-drive ocean wave-powered batch reverse osmosis, Desalination, vol 523, 1, 115393, 2022 (doi link)
Conference Publications
A. Das, C. B. Botero, A. N. Beni, D. M. Warsinger, Temporally Multi-staged Batch Counterflow Reverse Osmosis for High Recovery Desalination, The International Desalination Association World Congress, Sydney Australia, 2022
A. Fix, J. Braun, D. M. Warsinger, Enhancing Membrane-Based Air Dehumidification Through Non-Isothermal Operation. Purdue University Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference, 2022 (2nd Place Best Paper ) (link)
M. T. Thai, D. I. Aragones, J. Weibel, D. M. Warsinger, A Thermodynamics Analysis for Improvement of Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies for Space, AIAA, 2022 (link)
D. Isaac Aragones, C. H. Chen, J. A. Weibel, D. M. Warsinger, R. W. Bonner, Experimental and Modelling Analysis of a Large-Scale Two-Phase Loop Thermosyphon, Heat Transfer Summer Conference 85796, V001T13A001, 2022 (link)
Book Chapters
Hamid Fattahi Juybari, Sina Nejati, Mohammad Rezaei, Harsharaj B. Parmar, Albraa A. Alsaati, Jaichander Swaminathan, Lucy Mar Camacho and David M. Warsinger, Performance of Membrane Distillation Technologies, vol 3, pages 223-266, book: The World Scientific Reference of Water Science (Edit. Y. Cohen), World Scientific Publishing Company, ISBN: 978-981-124-591-6, 2022 (link) (download)
Patents
Warsinger, David, and Sandra Cordoba, Salinity gradient grade-scale energy storage method and apparatus, U.S. Patent App. 17/764,528, 2022
D Warsinger, S Cordoba, Double-Acting Piston Batch Reverse Osmosis Desalination Assembly And Method, US Patent App. 17/764,527, 2022
D. Warsinger, A. Das, H. Fattahijuybari, H. Parmar, Thermal vapor compression membrane distillation hybrid using vapor selective membranes, US Patent App. 17/533,868
Reports
R. Ramos, C. Heald, V. Singh, R. Soltis, K. Kelsey, A. Hisham, A. Harp, B. Pamintuan, P. Beck, M. Sheridan, J. Pacholski, C. B. Botero, A. Rao, A. Das, S. Alnajdi, Ali Naderi, A. Esquivel, D. M. Warsinger. Integrating Wave-Powered Batch Reverse Osmosis with Pressure Retarded Osmosis for Higher Efficiency Desalination, Marine Energy Collegiate Competition, NREL, Purdue University, 2022 (link)
2021
Journal Publications
E. W Tow, A. L. Hartman, A. Jaworowski, I. Zucker, S. Kum, M. AzadiAghdam, E. R Blatchley III, A. Achilli, H. Gu, G. M. Urper, David M Warsinger, Modeling the energy consumption of potable water reuse schemes, Water Research X, vol. 13, pp. 100126, 2021 (doi link)
Y. Ji, J. Niu, Y. Fang, H. S. Pham, A. T. Nou, D. M. Warsinger, Micelles inhibit electro-oxidation degradation of nonylphenol ethoxylates, Chemical Engineering Journal, no. 133167, 2021(doi link)
A. Ccanccapa-Cartagena, B. Paredes, C. Vera, F. D. Chavez-Gonzales, E J.Olsond, L. R.Welp, N. N.Zyaykina, Timothy R.Filley, D. M.Warsinger, C T.Jafvert,Occurrence and probabilistic health risk assessment (PRA) of dissolved metals in surface water sources in Southern Peru, Environmental Advances, vol 5, 100102, 2021(doi link)
H. B. Parmar, H. F. Juybari, Y. Yogi, Y., S. Nejati, R. Jacob, P. Menon, and D. M. Warsinger, Nanofluids improve energy efficiency of membrane distillation. Nano Energy, p.106235, 2021(doi link)
A. A. Alsaati, D. M. Warsinger, J. A. Weibel, A. M. Marconnet, Vapor Stem Bubbles Dominate Heat Transfer Enhancement in Extremely Confined Boiling, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol 177, pp.121520, 2021 (doi link)
A.K. Rao, O. R Li, L. Wrede, S.M. Coan, G. Elias, S. Cordoba, M. Roggenberg, L. Castillo, L. and D. M. Warsinger, A framework for blue energy enabled energy storage in reverse osmosis processes. Desalination, vol 511, p.115088, 2021 (doi link)
A. J. Fix; J. E. Braun, D. M. Warsinger, Vapor-Selective Membrane Heat Exchanger for High-Efficiency Outdoor Air Treatment, Applied Energy, vol 295, pp. 116950, 2021 (doi link)
M Roggenburg, D. M. Warsinger, H. Bocanegra-Evans, L. Castillo, Combatting Water Scarcity and Economic Distress Along the US-Mexico Border Using Renewable Powered Desalination, Applied Energy, vol. 291, pp. 116765 (doi link)
S. Cordoba, A. Das, D. Warsinger, Desalination, Double-acting piston batch reverse osmosis configuration for best-in-class efficiency and low downtime, vol. 506, pp. 114959, 2021 (doi link)
A. Das, D. Warsinger, Batch Counterflow Reverse Osmosis, Desalination, vol. 507, pp. 115008, 2021 (doi link)
Y. Ji, J. Niu, D. Xu, K. Wang, K., J. Brejcha, S. Jeon, D. Warsinger, Efficient electrocatalysis for denitrification by using TiO2 nanotube arrays cathode and adding chloride ions. Chemosphere, vol. 274, pp. 129706, 2021 (doi link)
Conference Papers
A. Fix, J. Braun, D. M. Warsinger, Impact of Mechanical Ventilation and Indoor Air Recirculation Rates on the Performance of an Active Membrane Energy Exchanger System, 18th International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference at Purdue, 2020ne Purdue Conferences, ID 210020, 2021 (link)
Book Chapters
David M. Warsinger, Sina Nejati, Hamid Fattahi Juybari, Energy Efficiency Metrics in Membrane Distillation, vol 17, pages 263-288, book: Advances in Water Desalination Technologies (Edit. Y. Cohen), World Scientific Publishing Company, ISBN: 978-981-122-697-7, 2021 (link) (download)
Reports
K. Brodersen, A. Lanter, M. Seth, N. Kiefer, E. Bywater, K. Furia, E. Bywater, K. Furia, B. Cafferty, H. Schennum, Y. Xi, A. Werner, D. Ramchandani, S. Cordoba, A. Rao, A. Das, J. Chen, D. M. Warsinger. Osmocean: Marine Energy Collegiate Competition 2021, NREL, Purdue University, 2021 (1st Place)
Full Patent Applications
H. Parmar, H. Juybari, A. Das, D. Warsinger <title redacted>, App # BCS 368-15287, November 2021
A. Fix, J. E. Braun, D. M. Warsinger, <Redacted title>, U.S. Provisional application. PRF number 2020-WARS-68838, February 2020.
2020
Journal Publications
S. Nejati, S. A. Mirbagheri, J. Waimin, M. E. Grubb, S. Peana, D. M. Warsinger, and R. Rahimi, Laser Functionalization of Carbon Membranes for Effective Immobilization of Antimicrobial Silver Nanoparticles. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, p.104109, 2020 (doi link)
M. O. Mavukkandya, S. A. McBride, D. M. Warsinger, N. Dizge, S. W.Hasan, H. A.Arafata, Thin film deposition techniques for polymeric membranes– A review, Journal of Membrane Science, vol 610, 2020, 118258 (doi link), 2020
G. M. Urper‐Bayram, N. Bossa, D. M. Warsinger, I. Koyuncu, M. Wiesner, Comparative Impact of SiO2 and TiO2 Nanofillers on the Performance of Thin Film Nanocomposite Membranes, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 49382, 2020 (doi link)
M. Roggenberg, H. A. Esquivel-Puentes, A. Vacca, H. Bocanegra Evans, J. M.Garcia-Bravo, D. M. Warsinger, M. Ivantysynova, L. Castillo, Techno-Economic Analysis of a Hydraulic Transmission for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines, Renewable Energy, vol 153, 1194-1204, 2020 (doi link)
D. B. Lu, D. M. Warsinger, Energy savings of retrofitting residential buildings with variable air volume systems across different climates, Journal of Building Engineering, vol 30, pp 101223, 2020 (doi link)
M Rezaei, A Alsaati, DM Warsinger, F Hell, WM Samhaber, Long-Running Comparison of Feed-Water Scaling in Membrane Distillation, Membranes 10 (8), 173 2020 (doi link)
Q Zaib, I Adeyemi, D M Warsinger, IM Al Nashef, Deep Eutectic Solvent Assisted Dispersion of Carbon Nanotubes in Water, Frontiers in Chemistry 8, 808 (doi link)
arXiv Manuscripts
A Das, ML Robinson, DM Warsinger, Converting Hemodialysis (HD) membranes to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) machines, arXiv preprint arXiv:2005.03118
Magazines
D. Warsinger, Desalination Innovations Needed to Ensure Clean Water for the Next 50 Years, The Bridge 50th Anniversary Issue, National Academy of Engineering, 2020
Provisional Patent Applications
Rao et. al, <Redacted title> May 2020. Application number 63023759 by the USPTO.
A. Fix, J. E. Braun, D. M. Warsinger, <Redacted title>, U.S. Provisional application. PRF number 2020-WARS-68838, February 2020.
Peer Reviewed Journal Papers-In review
J. O'Donnell, H., B. Evans, A. Doosttalab, W. Gutierrez, S. Abedi, D. M. Warsinger, D. Niyogi, L. Castillo, Socioeconomic Equality through Clean Energy Access, Energy Policy, 2020
A. Mohammad, A. Alsaati, P. Nyga, D. M. Warsinger, A. Marconnet, A. Kildishev, David B. Janes*, Controlled Photomodification of a Nickel Inverse Opal Structure, Advanced Materials, 2020
2019
Journal Publications
S. Nejati, S. A. Mirbagheri, D. M. Warsinger, and M. Fazeli, “Biofouling in seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO): Impact of module geometry and mitigation with ultrafiltration,” Journal of Water Process Engineering, vol. 29, p. 100782, 2019 (doi link)
Peer Reviewed Conference Papers
Y. S. Yogi, S. Nejati, A. K. Rao, R. Roy, L. Li, S. Sett, A. Das, N. Miljkovic, J. A. Weibel, D. M. Warsinger, Nanoengineered condenser surfaces for enhancing transport in thermal desalination by air gap membrane distillation, The 2nd Pacific Rim Thermal Engineering Conference, Maui USA, December 13-17, 2019 (link)
S. P. Córdoba, A. Das, D. M. Warsinger, Improved Batch Reverse Osmosis Configuration For Better Energy Efficiency, IDA 2019 World Congress World Congress on Water Reuse and Desalination, Dubai, UAE, October 20-24, 2019. (link)
Patents
D. M. Warsinger, J. H Lienhard, A.T Servi, J. Swaminathan, “Maintenance of Gas Layers for Fouling Prevention on Submerged Surfaces,” Full Patent (Granted), US 10441921, October 2019. (link)
Provisional Patent Applications
D. M. Warsinger, S. Cordoba. Improved Configuration for Batch Pressure-driven membrane separation (Batch Reverse Osmosis). U.S. Provisional application. October 2019
D. M. Warsinger, S. Cordoba. Salinity Gradient Grid-Scale Energy Storage with Water Production. U.S. Provisional application. October 2019
2018
Journal Publications
F. Du, D. M. Warsinger, T. Urmi, G. P. Thiel, A. Kumar, and J. H. Lienhard, “Sodium hydroxide production from seawater desalination brine: process design and energy efficiency,” Environmental science & technology, 52, 10, 5949–5958, 2018 (doi link)
M. Rezaei, D. M. Warsinger, J. H. Lienhard V, and W. M. Samhaber, “Wetting phenomena in membrane distillation: mechanisms, reversal, and prevention,” Water Research, vol 139, pp 329-352, 2018. (doi link)
D. M. Warsinger, J. Swaminathan, L. Morales, and J. H. Lienhard, “Comprehensive condensation flow regimes in air gap membrane distillation: visualization and energy efficiency,” Journal of Membrane Science, vol 555, pp 517-528, 2018. (doi link)
R. Epsztein, E. Shaulsky, N. Dizge, D. M. Warsinger, and M. Elimelech, “Role of ionic charge density in donnan exclusion of monovalent anions by nanofiltration,” Environmental science & technology, 2018. (doi link) (Impact Factor 29.51)
A. Deshmukh, C. Boo, S. Lin, A. Straub, T. Tong, D. M. Warsinger, Vasiliki Karanikola, and M. Elimelech, Membrane Distillation at the Water-Energy Nexus: Limits, Opportunities, and Challenges, Energy & Environmental Science, 2018 (doi link)
D. M. Warsinger, E. W. Tow, L. A. Maswadeh, G. Connors, J. Swaminathan, and John H. Lienhard, “Inorganic fouling mitigation by salinity cycling in batch reverse osmosis,” Water Research, 2018. (doi link)
D. M. Warsinger, E. Tow, S. Loutatidou, H. A. Arafat, V. Tarabara, A. M. Mikelonis, A. Achilli, L. Karimi, M. Plumlee, S. Chakaraborty, J. H. Lienhard V, and C. Bellona, “A review of polymeric membranes and processes for potable water reuse,” Progress in Polymer Science, Jan 2018. (doi link) (Impact Factor 26.38)
J. Swaminathan, H. W. Chung, D. M. Warsinger, and J. H. Lienhard V, “Energy efficiency of membrane distillation up to high salinity: evaluating critical system size and optimal membrane thickness,” Applied Energy, vol. 211, pp. 715-734, 2018. (doi link)
Patents
J. Swaminathan, D. M. Warsinger, H. W. Chung, and J. H. Lienhard V, “Energy-Efficient Conductive-Gap Membrane Distillation,” Full Patent US 9956528, July 2018. (link)
Whitepapers
D. M. Warsinger (Editor). Oxford Encyclopedia of Water Resources Management, Oxford University Press, 2018 (in progress)
2017
Journal Publications
D. M. Warsinger, A. Servi, G. B. Connors, M. O. Mavukkandy, H. A. Arafat, K. Gleason, and J. H. Lienhard, “Reversing membrane wetting in membrane distillation: comparing dryout to backwashing with pressurized air,” Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, vol. 3, pp. 930–939, 2017. (doi link) (preprint)
D. M. Warsinger, J. Swaminathan, E. Tow, and J. H. Lienhard V, “Theoretical framework for predicting inorganic fouling in membrane distillation and experimental validation with calcium sulfate ,” Journal of Membrane Science, vol. 528, pp. 381–390, 2017. (doi link) (preprint)
Peer Reviewed Conference Papers
D. M. Warsinger, J. Swaminathan, and J. H. Lienhard V, “Ultrapermeable membranes for batch desalination: maximum desalination energy efficiency, and system cost,” IDA 2017 World Congress on Water Reuse and Desalination, São Paulo, Brazil, October 15-20, 2017. (preprint)
J. Swaminathan, E. W. Tow, D. M. Warsinger, and J. H. Lienhard V, “Effect of practical losses on optimal design of batch RO systems,” IDA 2017 World Congress on Water Reuse and Desalination, São Paulo, Brazil, October 15-20, 2017. (preprint)
D. M. Warsinger, J. Swaminathan, L. L. Morales, and J. H. Lienhard V, “Visualization of droplet condensation in membrane distillation desalination with surface modification: hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity, and wicking spacers,” 4th International Workshop on Heat Transfer (IWHT), April 2-5, 2017, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 2017. (preprint)
Whitepapers/Books
L. Awerbuch, G. Canton, V. van der Mast, G. Carpenter, S. Delagah, S. Desai, M. Fabig, A. Felber, H. Fravel, Jr., V. Fthenakis, C. Gasson, P. G. S. W. Hasan, T. Hogan, S. Hong, I. S. Kim, B. Liberman, J. Lienhard, N. Lior, D. M. Warsinger, and P. MacLaggan, “Creative Solutions and Innovative Strategies for Today’s Water Challenges,” International Desalination Association, American Water Summit, Miami Florida, December 6-7, 2017.
2016
Journal Publications
A. Servi, E. Guillen-Burrieza, D. M. Warsinger, W. Livernois, K. Notarangelo, J. Kharraz, J. H. Lienhard V, H. A. Arafat, K. K. Gleason, “The effects of iCVD film thickness and conformality on the permeability and wetting of MD membranes,” Journal of Membrane Science, vol. 523, pp. 470–479, 2016. (doi link) (preprint)
D. M. Warsinger, A. Servi, S.Van Belleghem, J. Gonzalez, J. Swaminathan, J. Kharraz, H. W. Chung, H. A. Arafat, K. K. Gleason, J. Lienhard V, “Combining air recharging and membrane superhydrophobicity for fouling prevention in membrane distillation,” Journal of Membrane Science, vol. 505, pp. 241-252, 2016. (doi link) (preprint)
J. Swaminathan, H. W. Chung, D. M. Warsinger, and J. H. Lienhard V, “Simple method for balancing direct contact membrane distillation,” Desalination, vol 383, pp. 53-59, 2016. (doi link) (preprint)
Pending Full Patent Applications
D. M. Warsinger, E. W. Tow, and John H. Lienhard V. Batch Pressure-Driven Membrane Desalination Using Pressure Exchanger for Efficiency. Full Patent Application US 15009 10166510, January 2016 (link)
J. Swaminathan, H. W. Chung, D. M. Warsinger, R. McGovern, and J. H. Lienhard V, “Multi-effect membrane distillation,” International Application No. PCT/US16/42571, filed 15 July 2016 (link)
Patents
J. Swaminathan, H. W. Chung, D. M. Warsinger, R. McGovern, and J. H. Lienhard V, “Multi-effect membrane distillation,” Full Patent (Granted), US 10392270, August 2019. Previously: No.15/211,424 filed 15 July 2016 (link). International Application pending
D. M. Warsinger, E. W. Tow, R. McGovern, G. Thiel, and J. H. Lienhard V. Batch Pressure-Driven Membrane Separation with Closed-Flow Loop and Reservoir. Full Patent US ,US10166510B, 2 previously No. 15/350,064 November 2016 (link)
Peer Reviewed Conference Papers - published
D. M. Warsinger, A. Servi, G. Connors, J. Gonzalez, J. Swaminathan, H. W. Chung, H. A. Arafat, K. K. Gleason, J. H. Lienhard V, “Reversing wetting in membrane distillation: A comparison of pressurized air backwashing versus dryout,” Proceedings of the AMTA Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition (MTC16), February 1-5, 2016, San Antonio, Texas, 2016. (preprint)
K. A. Rambo, D. M. Warsinger, S. J. Shanbhogue, J. H. Lienhard V, A. F. Ghoniem, (October 2016). “Water-Energy Nexus in Saudi Arabia.” In Energy Procedia. International Conference on Applied Energy. Beijing, China. (doi link)
D. M. Warsinger, A. Servi, G. Connors, J. Gonzalez, J. Swaminathan, H. W. Chung, H. A. Arafat, K. K. Gleason, J. Lienhard V, “A novel air-cleaning method for membrane distillation,” Proceedings of the AMTA Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition (MTC16), February 1-5, 2016, San Antonio, Texas, February 2016.
Whitepapers/books
*J. H. Lienhard V, G. P. Thiel, D. M. Warsinger, and L. D. Banchik, Low Carbon Desalination: Status and Research, Development, and Demonstration Needs. Abdul Latif Jameel World Water and Food Security Lab, MIT, 2016. (link) (*This 125-page whitepaper created at an international workshop for COP22 will be expanded into a book)
2015
Journal Publications
D. M. Warsinger, K. H. Mistry, K. G. Nayar, H. W. Chung, and J. H. Lienhard V, “Entropy generation of desalination powered by variable temperature waste heat,” Entropy, vol. 17, pp. 7530–7566, 2015. (doi link)
D. M. Warsinger, J. Swaminathan, E. Guillen-Burrieza, H. A. Arafat, and J. H. Lienhard V, “Scaling and fouling in membrane distillation for desalination applications: A review,” Desalination, vol. 356, pp. 294–313, 2015. (doi link) (preprint)
Provisional Patent Applications
J. Swaminathan, D. M. Warsinger, H. W. Chung, and J. H. Lienhard V, “Composite MD membranes with high thermal conductivity support layer and integrated condensing surface,” Provisional Patent Application, September 2015
Peer Reviewed Conference Papers
D. M. Warsinger, J. V. Gonzalez, S. M. Van Belleghem, A. Servi, J. Swaminathan, and J. H. Lienhard V, “The combined effect of air layers and membrane superhydrophobicity on biofouling in membrane distillation,” in Proceedings of The American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exposition, Anaheim, California, USA, 2015. (preprint)
D. M. Warsinger, J. Swaminathan, , H. W. Chung, S. Jeong, and J. H. Lienhard V, “The effect of filtration and particulate fouling in membrane distillation,” in Proceedings of The International Desalination Association World Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse, San Diego, California, USA, Aug. 2015. (preprint)
K. G. Nayar, J. Swaminathan, D. M. Warsinger, J. Swaminathan, D. Panchanathan, , and J. H. Lienhard V, “Effect of scale formation on surface tension of seawater and membrane distillation,” in Proceedings of The International Desalination Association World Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse, San Diego, California, USA, Aug. 2015. (preprint
J. Swaminathan, D. M. Warsinger, and J. H. Lienhard V, “Experimental investigation of high efficiency single-stage membrane distillation configurations,” in Proceedings of The International Desalination Association World Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse, San Diego, California, USA, Aug. 2015. (preprint)
K. G. Nayar, J. Swaminathan, D. M. Warsinger, and J. H. Lienhard V, “Performance Limits and Opportunities for low temperature thermal desalination,” in Proceedings of the 2015 Indian Water Week, New Delhi, India, Jan. 2015. (preprint)
2014
Patents
D. M. Warsinger, J. Swaminathan, and J. H. Lienhard V, “Hydrophobic air-gap membrane distillation,” Full Patent (Granted), US 9,751,047, September 2014. (link)
Peer Reviewed Conference Papers - published
D. M. Warsinger, J. Swaminathan, and J. H. Lienhard V, “Effect of module inclination angle on air gap membrane distillation,” in Proceedings of the 15th International Heat Transfer Conference, IHTC-15, Paper No. IHTC15-9351, Kyoto, Japan August 2014. (preprint)
2012
Pending Full Patent Applications
D. Warsinger (Martin), B. Tadayon, and S. Tadayon, “Heat exchange using underground water system,” Full Patent Application, US20120255706 A1, March 2012. (link)
Provisional Patent Applications
D. Warsinger (Martin), “Hybrid vehicle optimization and control incorporating unconventional additional data,” Provisional Patent Application, March 2012.
2010
Patents
D. Warsinger (Martin), B. Tadayon, and S. Tadayon, “Wind turbine blade system with air passageway,” Full Patent (Granted), US8449255 B2, March 2010. (link)
Pending Full Patent Applications
D. Warsinger (Martin), B. Tadayon, and S. Tadayon, “Method and system for rotary coupling and planetary gear,” Full Patent Application,US20130267375 A1, March 2010. (link)