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Arthur D. Pelton

Arthur D. Pelton

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Engineering and Technology

D-Index
68
Citations
23308
World Ranking
1186
National Ranking
43

Overview

Arthur D. Pelton is affiliated with Polytechnique Montréal in Canada, focusing on research that intersects engineering, physics, and earth sciences. Their scholarly work spans multiple disciplines, including mechanical engineering, astronomy and astrophysics, geophysics, materials chemistry, and renewable energy, sustainability, and the environment. This interdisciplinary approach reflects an engagement with both theoretical and applied scientific challenges.

The main topics addressed in their research include metallurgical processes and thermodynamics, iron and steelmaking processes, astro and planetary science, thermal and kinetic analysis, phase change materials research, adsorption and cooling systems, and solar thermal and photovoltaic systems. These areas demonstrate a broad interest in materials science, energy systems, and planetary phenomena.

Arthur D. Pelton has contributed to several recent research publications, which provide insight into their focus and scientific contributions. Recent papers include:

  • On the Application of the FactSage Thermochemical Software and Databases in Materials Science and Pyrometallurgy, 2020, Processes
  • Determination of optimal compositions and properties for phase change materials in a solar electric generating station, 2020, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
  • Formation, cooling history and age of impact events on the IIE iron parent body: Evidence from the Miles meteorite, 2022, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
  • Applying constraints to chemical equilibrium calculations through the use of virtual elements, 2023, Calphad
  • Thermodynamic Calculations Support a Rain Cloud Model of Chondrule Formation, 2023, ACS Earth and Space Chemistry

Their research collaborations have involved frequent co-authors such as Jean-Philippe Harvey, Aïmen E. Gheribi, Francis Lebreux-Desilets, Jeanne Marchand, and K Oishi. These collaborations indicate contributions to projects with diverse scientific teams and multidisciplinary scopes.

Publication venues reflect the range of Pelton's research interests across different fields, with frequent appearances in:

  • Processes
  • Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
  • Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
  • Calphad
  • ACS Earth and Space Chemistry

The integration of thermodynamic modeling and chemical equilibrium calculations, as seen in their work published in Calphad, highlights a methodical approach to materials science. Meanwhile, engagement with astro and planetary science topics such as meteorite impact events and chondrule formation demonstrates a broader geological and astronomical interest.

Arthur D. Pelton's research encompasses both fundamental scientific inquiries and applied technological challenges, particularly in areas related to energy materials and processes relevant to solar power and metallurgical systems. This diverse portfolio aligns with current global interests in sustainable materials and energy innovations.

Best Publications

  • FactSage thermochemical software and databases

    C.W. Bale;P. Chartrand;S.A. Degterov;G. Eriksson

  • FactSage thermochemical software and databases, 2010–2016

    C.W. Bale;E. Bélisle;P. Chartrand;S.A. Decterov

  • FactSage thermochemical software and databases - recent developments

    Christopher Bale;Eve Belisle;Patrice Chartrand;Sergei Decterov

  • Reprint of: FactSage thermochemical software and databases, 2010–2016

    C.W. Bale;E. Bélisle;P. Chartrand;S.A. Decterov

  • The Modified Quasichemical Model I— Binary Solutions

    A. D. Pelton;S. A. Degterov;G. Eriksson;C. Robelin

  • The modified quasi-chemical model: Part II. Multicomponent solutions

    Arthur D. Pelton;Patrice Chartrand

  • Thermodynamic analysis of ordered liquid solutions by a modified quasichemical approach—Application to silicate slags

    Arthur D. Pelton;Milton Blander

  • Critical evaluation and optimization of the thermodynamic properties and phase diagrams of the CaO-Al 2 O 3 , Al 2 O 3 -SiO 2 , and CaO-Al 2 O 3 -SiO 2 systems

    Gunnar Eriksson;Arthur D. Pelton

  • Phase diagrams and thermodynamic properties of the 70 binary alkali halide systems having common ions

    James Sangster;Arthur D. Pelton

  • The modified quasi-chemical model: Part IV. Two-sublattice quadruplet approximation

    Arthur D. Pelton;Patrice Chartrand;Gunnar Eriksson

  • Coupled thermodynamic-phase diagram assessment of the rare earth oxide-aluminium oxide binary systems

    Ping Wu;Arthur D Pelton

  • A general “geometric” thermodynamic model for multicomponent solutions

    Arthur D. Pelton

  • A thermodynamic model for deoxidation equilibria in steel

    In-Ho Jung;Sergei A. Decterov;Arthur D. Pelton

  • Thermodynamic analysis of binary liquid silicates and prediction of ternary solution properties by modified quasichemical equations

    Milton Blander;Arthur D. Pelton

  • Critical thermodynamic evaluation and optimization of the MgO-Al2O3, CaO-MgO-Al2O3, and MgO-Al2O3-SiO2 Systems

    In-Ho Jung;Sergei A. Decterov;Arthur D. Pelton

  • Critical evaluation and optimization of the thermodynamic properties and phase diagrams of the MnO-TiO2, MgO-TiO2, FeO-TiO2, Ti2O3-TiO2, Na2O-TiO2, and K2O-TiO2 systems

    Gunnar Eriksson;Arthur D. Pelton

  • Critical Evaluation and Optimization of the Thermodynamic Properties and Phase Diagrams of the MnO–SiO2 and CaO–SiO2 Systems

    Gunnar Eriksson;Ping Wu;Milton Blander;Arthur D. Pelton

  • The Li-Mg (Lithium-Magnesium) system

    A. A. Nayeb-Hashemi;J. B. Clark;A. D. Pelton

  • The modified quasi-chemical model : Part III. Two sublattices

    Patrice Chartrand;Arthur D. Pelton

  • Computer Applications of Thermodynamic Databases to Inclusion Engineering

    In-Ho Jung;Sergei A. Decterov;Arthur D. Pelton

  • Critical Evaluation and Optimization of the Thermodynamic Properties and Phase Diagrams of the CaO–FeO, CaO–MgO, CaO–MnO, FeO–MgO, FeO–MnO, and MgO–MnO Systems

    Ping Wu;Gunnar Eriksson;Arthur D. Pelton

Frequent Co-Authors

In-Ho Jung
In-Ho Jung Seoul National University
Patrice Chartrand
Patrice Chartrand Polytechnique Montréal
Evgueni Jak
Evgueni Jak University of Queensland
Marie-Louise Saboungi
Marie-Louise Saboungi Sorbonne University
Charles Audet
Charles Audet Polytechnique Montréal
Ramana G. Reddy
Ramana G. Reddy University of Alabama
Marie-Claude Heuzey
Marie-Claude Heuzey Polytechnique Montréal
Mamoun Medraj
Mamoun Medraj Concordia University
Bart Blanpain
Bart Blanpain KU Leuven

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