MSU ME Bagley College of Engineering at MSU Mississippi State University

Pedro Mago

Pedro Mago

Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering Department
Mail Stop 9552, 210 Carpenter Building
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Telephone: (662) 325-6602
Fax: (662) 325-7223
E-mail: mago@me.msstate.edu

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PUBLICATIONS

Books

Book Chapters

  1. Mago, P.J., Chamra, L.M., and Fumo, N. “Evaluation of Cooling, Heating, and Power Systems Based on Primary Energy Operational Strategy.” In Progress in Management Engineering, Lucas P. Gragg and Jan M. Cassell (Editors), Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, 2009, ISBN: 978-1-60741-310-3. (Invited).
  2. Chamra, L.M., Mago, P.J., and Zdaniuk, G. “Heat Transfer and Friction in HEllically-Finned Tubes Using Artificial Neural Networks.” In Advances in Multiphase Flow and Heat Transfer, Dr. Lixin Cheng (Editor), Bentham Science Publishers. (Invited) 
  3. Mago, P.J. and Chamra, L.M., “Use of Organic Rankine Cycles to Produce Electric Power from Waste Heat Sources.” In Electric Power Research Trends, Michael C. Schmidt (Editor), Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, 2008, pp. 177-208. ISBN: 1-60021-978-0.  (Invited).
  4. Chamra, L.M. and Mago, P.J., “Micro-CHP Power Generation for Residential  and Small Commercial Buildings.” In Electric Power Research Trends, Michael C. Schmidt (Editor), Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, 2008, pp. 47-102.  ISBN: 1-60021-978-0. (Invited).  
  5. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., “A Simple Calculation Procedure for Transient Heat and Mass Transfer with Phase Change: Moist Air Example.”  In Handbook of Heat Transfer Calculations, Kutz, M. (Editor), McGraw-Hill, New York, 2005, pp. 17.1-17.13. ISBN-13: 0-07-141041-0 (Invited).

Archival Journal Publications

  1. Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M. “Analysis and Optimization of CCHP Systems based on Energy, Economical, and Environmental considerations.” Energy and Buildings, 2009, Vol. 41, pp. 1099-1106
  2. Harrod, J., Mago, P.J., Srinivasan, K.K., and Chamra,L.M., “First and Second Law Analysis of a Stirling Engine with Imperfect Regeneration and Dead Volume," IMechE Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, accepted for Publication.
  3. Fumo, N., Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M. “Analysis of Cooling, Heating, and Power Systems based on Site Energy Consumption.” Applied Energy,2009, Vol. 86, 6. 928-932.
  4. Mago, P.J., Fumo, N., and Chamra, L.M., “Performance Analysis of CCHP and CHP Systems Operating Following the Thermal and Electric Load.” International Journal of Energy Research, 2009, Vol. 33, 9, July, pp. 852-864.
  5. Fumo, N., Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M., “Energy and Economic Evaluation of Cooling, Heating, and Power Systems Based on Primary Energy.” Applied Thermal Engineering, 2009, Vol. 29, pp. 2665-2671.
  6. Cho, H., Mago, P.J., Luck, R., and Chamra, L.M. “Evaluation of CHP Systems Performance based on Operational cost, Primary Energy Consumption, and Carbon Dioxide Emission by Utilizing an Optimal Operation Scheme.” Applied Energy Journal, 2009, Vol. 86, pp. 2540-2549.
  7. Fumo, N., Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M. “Emission Operational Strategy for Combined, Cooling, and Power Systems.” Applied Energy Journal, 2009, Vol 86, 11,  pp. 2344-2350.
  8. Hueffed, A., Chamra, L, and Mago, P.J., “A Simplified Model of Heat and Mass Transfer Between air and Falling-Film Desiccant in Parallel-Plate Humidifier,” ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, May 2009, Vol 131, pp. 052001-1 – 052001-7.
  9. Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M., “Exergy Analysis of a Combined Engine-Organic Rankine Cycle Configuration.”IMechE Journal of Power and Energy, 2008, Vol.22, No. 8, pp. 761-770.
  10. Fumo, N., Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M. “Hybrid-Cooling Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power System.” IMechE Journal of Power and Energy, accepted for publication.
  11. Mago, P.J.,Srinivasan, K., Chamra, L.M., and Somayaji, C., “An Examination of Exergy Destruction in Organic Rankine Cycles,” International Journal of Energy Research, Vol. 32, No. 10, August 2008, pp. 926-938
  12. Moran, A., Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M., “Thermoeconomic Modeling of Micro-CHP (Micro-Cooling, Heating, and Power) for Small Commercial Applications.” International Journal of Energy Research, Vol. 32, No. 9, July 2008, pp. 808-823.
  13. Mago, P.J., Chamra, L.M., Srinivasan, K., and Somayaji, C., “An Examination of Regenerative Rankine Cycles Using Dry Fluids.” Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol. 28, No. 8-9, June 2008, pp. 998-1007.
  14. Srinivasan, K.K., Mago, P.J., Zdaniuk, G.J., Chamra, L.M., Midkiff, K.C., “Improving the Efficiency of the Advanced Injection Low Pilot Ignited Natural Gas Engine using Organic Rankine Cycles.” ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Vol. 130, June 2008, pp. 022201-1 – 022201-7.
  15. Zdaniuk, G., Chamra, L.M., and Mago, P.J., “Experimental Determination of Heat Transfer and Friction in Helically-Finned Tubes.” Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, Vol. 32, No. 3, January 2008, pp. 761-775
  16. Zdaniuk, G., Chamra, L.M., and Mago, P.J., “A Survey of Cooling Tower Water Quality for Condenser Tube Fouling Potential.” IMechE Journal of Power and Energy, Vol. 222, No. 1, 2008, pp. 112-122
  17. Fumo, N., Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M., “Cooling, Heating, and Power Energy Performance for System    Feasibility.” IMechE Journal of Power and Energy, Vol. 222, No. 5, 2008, pp. 347-354.
  18. Mago, P.J., Fumo, N., and Chamra, L.M., Methodology to Perform a Non-conventional Evaluation of Cooling, Heating, and Power (CHP) Systems. IMechE Journal of Power and Energy, Vol. 221, No. 8, December 2007, pp. 1075-1087
  19. Mago, P.J., Chamra, L.M., and Somayaji, C., “Analysis and Optimization of Organic Rankine Cycles.” IMechE Journal of Power and Energy, Vol. 221, No. 3, May 2007, pp. 255-263.
  20. Chamra, L.M. and Mago, P.J., “Modeling of Evaporation Heat Transfer of Pure Refrigerants and Refrigerant Mixtures in Micro-fin Tube.” IMechE Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 221, No. 4, April 2007, pp. 443-447.
  21. Zdaniuk, G.J., Chamra, L.M, and Mago, P.J., “A Literature Survey of Water-Side Fouling Applicable to Cooling Tower Condensers.” IMechE Journal of Power and Energy, Vol. 220, November 2006, pp. 815-827.
  22. Chamra, L.M. and Mago, P.J., “Modeling of Condensation Heat Transfer of Refrigerant Mixtures in Micro-Fin Tubes.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 49, No.11-12, June 2006, pp. 1915-1921.
  23. Chamra, L.M., Mago, P.J., and Zdaniuk, G., “Experimental Comparison of Condensers and Evaporators for use in both Bottom-Mount and Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezer Units.” IMechE Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 220, No. 2, February 2006, pp. 215-222.
  24. Mago, P.J., Chamra, L., and Steele, G., “A Simulation Model for the Performance of a Hybrid Liquid Desiccant System during Cooling and Dehumidification.” International Journal of Energy Research, Vol. 30, January 2006, pp. 51-66. 
  25. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., "Frost Formation and Heat Transfer on a Cold Surface in Ice Fog." International Journal of Refrigeration, Vol. 28, No. 4, June 2005, pp. 538-546.
  26. Chamra, L.M., Mago, P.J., Tan, M., and Kung, C., “Modeling of Condensation Heat Transfer of Pure Refrigerants in Micro-Fin Tubes.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 48, No. 7, March 2005, pp. 1293-1302.
  27. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., “Coil Frosting and Defrosting Issues at Low Freezer Temperatures near Saturation Conditions.”  ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 111, Part 1, February 2005, pp. 3-17.
  28. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., “Psychrometric Charts and Property Formulations of Supersaturated Air.”  HVAC&R Research, Vol. 11, No. 1, January 2005, pp.147-163.
  29. Chamra, L.M., Mago, P.J., Tan, M., and Kung, C., “Modeling of Evaporation and Condensation Pressure-drop in Micro-fin Tubes.” IMechE Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 219, Part C, No. 1, January 2005, pp. 61-71.
  30. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., “Effect of Face Velocity on Hot-Gas Coil-Defrosting in Refrigerated Facilities Operating Near Saturated Entering-Air Conditions.” IMechE Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 218, No 12, December 2004, pp. 1507-1516.
  31. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., “Heat and Mass Transfer on a Cylinder Surface in Cross Flow under Supersaturated Frosting Conditions.” International Journal of Refrigeration, Vol. 26, Issue 8, December 2003, pp. 889-899.
  32. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., “Alternative Energy Conservation Technologies in Industrial Freezers Operating Under Frosting Conditions.”  IMechE Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 217, No. 10, October 2003, pp. 1155-1163.
  33. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., “Formulations of Thermodynamic Properties of Supersaturated Moist Air.” IMechE Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 217, No. 6, Part C, June 2003, Paper No. C16502, pp. 705-718.
  34. Mago, P.J. and Goswami, D.Y., “Study of the Performance of a Hybrid Liquid Desiccant System Using Lithium Chloride.” ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, Vol. 125, No. 1, February 2003, pp. 129-131.
  35. Mago, P.J., “Sistema Híbrido de Enfriamiento como Alternativa al Sistema Convencional de Aire Acondicionado.” Revista SABER, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2003, pp. 39-44.
  36. Mago, P.J., “Análisis Económico de la Utilización de un Sistema Híbrido Enfriamiento de Liquido Secante en Aplicaciones Residenciales y Comerciales.” Revista SABER, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2003, pp. 45-50.
  37. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., “Dynamics of Coil-Defrosting in Supersaturated Freezer Air.” IMechE Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 216, No. C10, Part C, 2002, pp. 949-958.
  38. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., “Modeling the Cooling Process Path of a Dehumidifying Coil Under Frosting Conditions.” ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 124, No. 6, December 2002, pp. 1182-1191.
  39. Sherif, S.A., Mago, P.J., Al-Mutawa, N.K., Theen, R.S., and Bilen, K., “Psychrometrics in the Supersaturated Frost Zone.” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 107, Part 2, June 2001, pp. 753-767.
  40. Mago, P.J., y Espinoza, H., “Análisis Dinámico Rígido de Motores y Compresores Alternativos por medio del Software Dinamic.” Revista SABER, Vol. 9,   No. 2, 1997, pp. 7-13.

Conference Papers

  1. Hueffed, A., Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M., “Effect of the Power Generation Unit Operation on the Energy, Economical, and Environmental Performance of CCHP systems for Small Commercial Building.”  ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2009), Paper No. IMECE2009-12687, Orlando, FL November 13-19, 2009. 
  2. Cho, H., Luck, R., Mago, P.J. and Chamra, L.M. “Assessment of CHP System Performance with Commercial Building Benchmark Models in Different U.S. Climate Zones.” ASME Energy Sustainability 2009, San Francisco, California, USA, July 19-23, 2009.
  3. Fumo, N., Chamra, L.M., Mago, P.J., and Hodge, B.K., “Potential of Thermal Solar Energy for CHP Energy Performance in Hot Climates.” ASES National Solar Conference, Solar 2009, Buffalo, NY, May 13-16, 2009.
  4. Fumo, N., Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M., “Effect of the Power Generation Unit Size on the Energy Performnce of Cooling, Heating, and Power Systems.” ASME Power Conference, Paper No. PWR2008-60057, Orlando, FL, July 22-24, 2008.
  5. Weathers, J.B., Marvel, B.T., Srinivasan, K.K., Mago, P.J., Chamra, L.M., and Steele, W.G., “Error Propagation in Heat Release Analysis of Pilot Ignited Natural Gas Combustion.” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2007), Paper No. IMECE2007-42144, Seattle, Washington, November 11-15, 2007.
  6. Fumo, N., Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M., “Evaluation of Cooling, Heating, and Power (CHP) Systems Based on Energy-Rating.” ASME Energy Sustainability 2007, Paper No.ES2007-36145, Long Beach, California, USA, June 27-30, 2007.
  7. Srinivasan, K.K., Mago, P.J., Zdaniuk, G.J., Chamra, L.M., Midkiff, K.C., “Improving the Efficiency of the Advanced Injection Low Pilot Ignited Natural Gas Engine using Organic Rankine Cycles.” ASME Energy Sustainability 2007, Paper No.ES2007-36151, Long Beach, California, USA, June 27-30, 2007.
  8. Mago, P.J., Chamra, L.M., and Somayaji, C., “Optimization of Organic Rankine Cycles Using Dry Fluids.” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2006), Paper No. IMECE2006-14805, Chicago, Illinois, November 5-10, 2006.
  9. Mago, P.J., Chamra, L.M., and Moran, A., “Modeling of Micro-Cooling, Heating, and Power (Micro-CHP) for Residential or Small Commercial Applications.” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2006), Paper No. IMECE2006-13558, Chicago, Illinois, November 5-10, 2006.
  10. Somayaji, C., Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L. M., “Second Law Analysis and Optimization of Organic Rankine Cycles.” ASME Power Conference, Paper No. PWR2006-88061, Atlanta, GA, May 2-4, 2006.
  11. Chamra, L.M, Mago, P.J., Stone, N., and Oliver, J., “Micro-CHP (Cooling, Heating, and Power) – Not Just a Scale Down CHP.” ASME Power Conference, Paper No. PWR2006-88076, Atlanta, GA, May 2-4, 2006.
  12. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., “Frost Formation and Heat Transfer on a Cold Surface in Ice Fog.”  42nd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, AIAA Paper No. AIAA-2004-0164, Reno, Nevada, January 5-8, 2004.
  13. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., “Thermodynamic Property Formulations of Supersaturated Air.” 36th AIAA Thermophysics Conference, AIAA Paper No. AIAA-2003-3912, Orlando, FL, June 23-26, 2003.
  14. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., “Heat and Mass Transfer on a Cylinder Surface in Cross Flow under Supersaturated Frosting Conditions.” 36th AIAA Thermophysics Conference, AIAA Paper No. AIAA-2003-4192, Orlando, FL, June 23-26, 2003.
  15. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., “Coil Frosting and Defrosting Issues Near Saturated Conditions.”  Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on the Role of Engineering Towards a Better Environment (RETBE’02), Vol. II, Alexandria, Egypt, December 21-23, 2002, pp. 769-778.
  16. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., “Alternative Energy Conservation Technologies in Industrial Freezers Operating Under Frosting Conditions.” Proceedings of the 37th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC), Washington, DC, July 28-August 2, 2002, Paper No. 20148.
  17. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., “Dynamics of Coil Defrosting Under Supersaturated Conditions.” Proceedings of the 21st Southeastern Conference on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Orlando, Florida, May 19-21, 2002.  In Developments in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Vol. XXI, ISBN 0-615-11944-1, Kassab, A.J., Nicholson, D.W., and Ionescu, I. (Editors), University of Central Florida (Rivercross Publishing, Inc.), Orlando, Florida, May 2002, pp. 589-599.
  18. Mago, P.J. and Sherif, S.A., “Modeling the Cooling Process Path of a Dehumidifying Coil Under Frosting Conditions.”  Symposium on Freezing and Melting Processes in Low Temperature Applications, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE ‘2001), New York NY, November 11-16, 2001.  In “Heat Transfer In Multiphase Systems.”  Y. Jaluria (Editor), HTD-Vol. 369-2, pp. 379-395.
  19. Mago, P.J., “Sistema Híbrido de Enfriamiento de Liquido Secante Utilizado como Alternativa al Sistema Convencional de Aire Acondicionado.” IV Congreso Científico de la Universidad de Oriente, Cumana, Venezuela, Diciembre 2001.
  20. Mago, P.J., “Análisis Económico de la Utilización de un Sistema Híbrido de Enfriamiento de Liquido Secante en Aplicaciones Residenciales y Comerciales.” IV Congreso Científico de la Universidad de Oriente, Cumana, Venezuela, Diciembre 2001.
  21. Mago, P.J. and Goswami, D.Y., “A Study of the Performance of a Hybrid Liquid Desiccant Cooling System using Lithium Chloride.” Proceedings of the International Solar Energy Conference. Forum 2001: Solar Energy: The Power to Choose, Washington, DC, 2001, pp.  133-139.
  22. Mago, P.J. and Goswami, D.Y., “A Simulation Model and Software for the Performance Simulation of a Hybrid Liquid Desiccant Cooling System.” Proceedings of the ASES Annual Conference and the National Passive Solar Conference. Forum 2001: Solar Energy: The Power to Choose, Washington, DC, 2001, pp. 229-235. 
  23. Sherif, S.A., Mago, P.J., Al-Mutawa, N.K., and Theen, R.S., “Psychrometric Theory Under Supersaturated Frosting Conditions.” Proceedings of the 37th Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics Institute, California State University at Sacramento, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Reardon, F.H. and Ngo, T.D. (Editors), Sacramento, California, May 31-June 1, 2001, pp. 177-188.
  24. Mago, P.J.,  y Espinoza, H., “Estudio Paramétrico del Desequilibrio Dinámico de Motores Alternativos.” Segundo Congreso Nacional de Ingeniería Mecánica. (CONIN), Mérida, Venezuela, 1997.
  25. Mago, P.J., “Estudio de Falla de Encendido sobre la Regularidad de Giro de Motores de Cuatro Tiempos y Cuatro Cilindros.”  ASOVAC, Valencia, Venezuela, 1997.
  26. Mago, P.J.,  y Espinoza, H., “Estudio del Efecto de la Variación de la Presión de Descarga sobre la Regularidad de Giro de Compresores Alternativos de una Etapa y Cuatro Cilindros.” Jornadas Científicas de Ingeniería Mecánica, JOCIME,  Barcelona, Venezuela, 1996.

Technical Reports

  1. Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M., 2007, “Propane-Fueled Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems for Residential Applications.” Final Technical Report. Propane Educational & Research Council (PERC),October.
  2. Mago, P.J., Chamra, L.M., and N. Fumo., 2007. “Methodology to Perform a Non-conventional Evaluation of Cooling, Heating, and Power (CHP) Systems.” Final Technical Report. US. Department of Energy, March.
  3. Mago, P.J., and Long, M., 2005, “Mathematical Model and Performance Analysis for Hybrid Liquid Desiccant System Air Conditioner,” Final Technical Report. MSU Office of the Vice President for Research, January.
  4. Sherif, S.A., Mago, P.J., and Theen, R.S., 2002, “A Study to Determine Heat Loads Due to Coil Defrosting – Phase II.” Final Technical Report No. UFME/SEECL-200201, Contract No. ASHRAE-1094-RP, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Atlanta, Georgia, February.
  5. Goswami, D.Y., Mago, P.J., and Fumo, N., 1999, “Evaluation of a Liquid Desiccant Air Conditioning System.” Final Technical Report No. UFME/SEECL-9905, Florida Power and Light Company, December.

Posters Presentation

  1. Mago, P.J., Chamra, L.M., N. Fumo, B. Withmire. “Analysis and Optimization of CHP Systems based on Energy, Economical, and Environmental Considerations.” 2nd  Energy-Synergy Workshop, Mississippi State University, April 15, 2009.
  2. N. Fumo., Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M. Hybrid-Cooling, Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power Systems, 2nd  Energy-Synergy Workshop, Mississippi State University, April 15, 2009.
  3. Harrod, J., Mago, P.J., Srinivasan, K.K.,  and Chamra, L.M., First and Second Law Analysis of a Stirling Engine with Imperfect Regeneration andDead Volume and its Application in CHP Systems.” , 2nd  Energy-Synergy Workshop, Mississippi State University, April 15, 2009.
  4. Mago, P.J., Chamra, L.M., and N. Fumo. “Non-conventional Evaluation of Cooling, Heating, and Power (CHP) Systems based on Energy Consumption.” 1st Energy-Synergy Workshop, Mississippi State University, April 17, 2008.
  5. Mago, P.J., Srinivasan, K.K, Chamra, L.M., Somayaji, C., Sham, D. “Use of Organic Rankine Cycles to Produce Power from Low Temperature Waste Heat Sources.” 1st Energy-Synergy Workshop, Mississippi State University, April 17, 2008.  
  6. Avilés-Bosques, O., and Mago, P.J., “Modeling Micro-Cooling, Heating, and Power Systems versus Conventional Energy Systems.” NSF's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Closing Poster Symposia, Mississippi State University, July 27, 2007.

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