1. Investigation of Heat Transfer Mechanisms in Dilute Particle Clouds for Thermochemical Energy Storage Applications Restricted (Penn State Only) Author: Umer, Muhammad Title: Investigation of Heat Transfer Mechanisms in Dilute Particle Clouds for Thermochemical Energy Storage Applications Graduate Program: Mechanical Engineering Keywords: Particle heat exchangersThermochemical energy storageParticle cloud heatingHeat transfer in particles under sub-atmospheric pressureHeat transfer coefficientWall convectionFree-falling particle systemConvection and radiation in dilute particle flow.Sub-atmospheric pressureDilute particle flow File: Login to Download Committee Members: Linxiao Zhu, Major Field MemberJacqueline O'Connor, Major Field MemberBrian Fronk, Chair & Dissertation AdvisorSaya Lee, Outside Unit & Field MemberRobert Kunz, Professor in Charge/Director of Graduate Studies