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Low-Cost Inflatable Heliostat for Solar Thermal Powerplants

Mithra Sankrithi

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 205. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1504094

Extract

View articletitled, Low-Cost Inflatable Heliostat for Solar Thermal Powerplants

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Topics: Solar energy , Thermal power stations , Mirrors , Solar energy concentrators , Solar power stations

Technical Papers

The Tornado Flow Configuration—An Effective Method for Screening of a Solar Reactor Window

Abraham Kogan, Meir Kogan

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 206–214. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1487882

Abstract

View articletitled, The Tornado Flow Configuration—An Effective Method for Screening of a Solar Reactor Window

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Solar energy , Cavities , Flow visualization , Smoke , Gas flow

Concentrated Solar Energy as a Diagnostic Tool to Study Materials Under Extreme Conditions

M. Balat-Pichelin, D. Hernandez, G. Olalde, B. Rivoire, J. F. Robert

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 215–222. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1488164

Abstract

View articletitled, Concentrated Solar Energy as a Diagnostic Tool to Study Materials Under Extreme Conditions

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Topics: Carbon , High temperature , Oxidation , Oxygen , Solar energy , Solar energy concentrators , Temperature , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Reflectance , Simulation

Optical In-Situ Assessment of a Nonimaging Secondary Concentrator in a Solar Tower

Abraham Kribus, Mem. ASME, Andreas Timinger

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 223–229. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1488668

Abstract

View articletitled, Optical In-Situ Assessment of a Nonimaging Secondary Concentrator in a Solar Tower

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Topics: Geometry , Optimization , Ray tracing , Simulation , Solar energy , Errors , Resolution (Optics) , Radiation (Physics) , Dimensions

Carbon Particle Cloud Generation for a Solar Particle Receiver

Rudi Bertocchi

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 230–236. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1488666

Abstract

View articletitled, Carbon Particle Cloud Generation for a Solar Particle Receiver

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Topics: Carbon , Particulate matter , Generators

Parametric Sensitivity Analysis of a Test Cell Thermal Model Using Spectral Analysis

Thierry Alex Mara, Harry Boyer, Franc¸ois Garde

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 237–242. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1488665

Abstract

View articletitled, Parametric Sensitivity Analysis of a Test Cell Thermal Model Using Spectral Analysis

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Topics: Emission spectroscopy , Sensitivity analysis , Simulation , Spectroscopy , Temperature , Thermal conductivity

Heat Transfer Enhancement Study of a LHTS Unit Containing Dispersed High Conductivity Particles

R. V. Seeniraj, R. Velraj, N. Lakshmi Narasimhan

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 243–249. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1488669

Abstract

View articletitled, Heat Transfer Enhancement Study of a LHTS Unit Containing Dispersed High Conductivity Particles

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Topics: Particulate matter , Thermal conductivity , Heat transfer , Energy storage , Heat flux

Coupling of Convective and Radiative Heat Transfer in PV Cooling Ducts

B. J. Brinkworth

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 250–255. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1498847

Abstract

View articletitled, Coupling of Convective and Radiative Heat Transfer in PV Cooling Ducts

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Topics: Convection , Cooling , Ducts , Laminar flow , Wall temperature , Turbulence , Radiation (Physics) , Radiative heat transfer , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature

Wind Heat Loss From Corrugated, Transpired Solar Collectors

Keith M. Gawlik, Charles F. Kutscher

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 256–261. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1487886

Abstract

View articletitled, Wind Heat Loss From Corrugated, Transpired Solar Collectors

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Topics: Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat losses , Suction , Boundary layers , Wind , Heat transfer

New Approach for Analyzing Solar Collectors Subjected to Unequal Front/Rear Ambient Temperatures: The Equivalent Ambient Temperature Concept, Part 1: Modeling

Kam T. K. Ho, Dennis L. Loveday

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 262–267. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1488165

Abstract

View articletitled, New Approach for Analyzing Solar Collectors Subjected to Unequal Front/Rear Ambient Temperatures: The Equivalent Ambient Temperature Concept, Part 1: Modeling

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Topics: Modeling , Solar collectors , Temperature , Heat losses , Geometry , Heat

New Approach for Analyzing Solar Collectors Subjected to Unequal Front/Rear Ambient Temperatures: The Equivalent Ambient Temperature Concept, Part 2: Validation and Implications for Design

Kam T. K. Ho, Dennis L. Loveday

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 268–275. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1488166

Abstract

View articletitled, New Approach for Analyzing Solar Collectors Subjected to Unequal Front/Rear Ambient Temperatures: The Equivalent Ambient Temperature Concept, Part 2: Validation and Implications for Design

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Topics: Temperature , Solar collectors , Design

Simulation of an Air-Cooled Solar-Assisted Absorption Air Conditioning System

Luis H. Alva, Jorge E. Gonza´lez

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 276–282. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1487885

Abstract

View articletitled, Simulation of an Air-Cooled Solar-Assisted Absorption Air Conditioning System

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Topics: Absorption , Air conditioning , Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling , Simulation , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Stress , Temperature , Machinery

Study of the Effects of Mass and Heat Recovery on the Performances of Activated Carbon/Ammonia Adsorption Refrigeration Cycles

T. F. Qu, W. Wang, R. Z. Wang

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 283–290. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1487883

Abstract

View articletitled, Study of the Effects of Mass and Heat Recovery on the Performances of Activated Carbon/Ammonia Adsorption Refrigeration Cycles

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Topics: Activated carbon , Cooling , Cycles , Heat recovery , Temperature , Refrigeration cycles , Heat , Evaporation

Performance Study of a Bi-Directional Thermodiode Designed for Energy-Efficient Buildings

Wongee Chun, Kuan Chen, Hyung Taek Kim

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 291–299. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1498849

Abstract

View articletitled, Performance Study of a Bi-Directional Thermodiode Designed for Energy-Efficient Buildings

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Topics: Copper , Fluids , Heat , Heat transfer , Natural convection , Radiation (Physics) , Solar heating , Structures , Temperature , Design

Variable Water Flow Pumping for Central Chilled Water Systems

M. Liu

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 300–304. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1488667

Abstract

View articletitled, Variable Water Flow Pumping for Central Chilled Water Systems

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Topics: Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Pumps , Temperature , Water , Stress , Compressors

Evaluation of Methylene Blue and Rose Bengal for Dye Sensitized Solar Water Treatment

Adrienne T. Cooper, D. Yogi Goswami

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 305–310. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1498850

Abstract

View articletitled, Evaluation of Methylene Blue and Rose Bengal for Dye Sensitized Solar Water Treatment

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Topics: Solar energy , Sunlight , Water treatment , Water

New Model of a Basin-Type Solar Still

Irene De Paul

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 311–314. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1498848

Abstract

View articletitled, New Model of a Basin-Type Solar Still

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Topics: Convection , Flow visualization , Geometry , Solar stills , Temperature , Vapors , Water , Turbulence , Flow (Dynamics) , Water vapor

Technical Briefs

Solar Processing for the Glazing of ${ZrO}_{2} - Y_{2} O_{3}$ Thermal Barrier Coatings: Reduction of Crack Initiation

Alain Ferriere and, Laurent Lestrade

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 315–317. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1488163

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar Processing for the Glazing of <span class="inline-formula no-formula-id"><span class="mathFormula"></span><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mrow xmlns=""><msub><mtext mathvariant="italic">ZrO</mtext><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msub><mo>-</mo><msub><mi>Y</mi><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msub><msub><mi>O</mi><mrow><mn>3</mn></mrow></msub></mrow></math></span> Thermal Barrier Coatings: Reduction of Crack Initiation

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Solar energy , Thermal barrier coatings , Temperature , Heating

On the Calibration of a Solar UV Radiometer to Measure Broadband UV Radiation from Blacklight Lamps

Sanjay Vijayaraghavan and, D. Y. Goswami

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 317–319. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1487884

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Calibration of a Solar UV Radiometer to Measure Broadband UV Radiation from Blacklight Lamps

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Topics: Calibration , Solar energy , Ultraviolet radiation , Instrumentation

A Financial Worksheet for Computing the Cost (¢/kWh) of Solar Electricity Generated at Grid Connected Photovoltaic (PV) Generating Plants

Michael Stavy

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 319–321. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1488162

Abstract

View articletitled, A Financial Worksheet for Computing the Cost (¢/kWh) of Solar Electricity Generated at Grid Connected Photovoltaic (PV) Generating Plants

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Topics: Power stations , Solar energy , Maintenance

Discussion

Comments Dealing with Fuel Cell Energy Policy and Renewable Energy

Frank Kreith,, P.E., Beth Isler

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 322. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1487928

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View articletitled, Comments Dealing with Fuel Cell Energy Policy and Renewable Energy

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Topics: Energy policy , Fuel cells , Renewable energy , Electric vehicles , Renewable energy sources

Solar Scenery

Low-Cost Inflatable Heliostat for Solar Thermal Powerplants

Technical Papers

The Tornado Flow Configuration—An Effective Method for Screening of a Solar Reactor Window

Concentrated Solar Energy as a Diagnostic Tool to Study Materials Under Extreme Conditions

Optical In-Situ Assessment of a Nonimaging Secondary Concentrator in a Solar Tower

Carbon Particle Cloud Generation for a Solar Particle Receiver

Parametric Sensitivity Analysis of a Test Cell Thermal Model Using Spectral Analysis

Heat Transfer Enhancement Study of a LHTS Unit Containing Dispersed High Conductivity Particles

Coupling of Convective and Radiative Heat Transfer in PV Cooling Ducts

Wind Heat Loss From Corrugated, Transpired Solar Collectors

New Approach for Analyzing Solar Collectors Subjected to Unequal Front/Rear Ambient Temperatures: The Equivalent Ambient Temperature Concept, Part 1: Modeling

New Approach for Analyzing Solar Collectors Subjected to Unequal Front/Rear Ambient Temperatures: The Equivalent Ambient Temperature Concept, Part 2: Validation and Implications for Design

Simulation of an Air-Cooled Solar-Assisted Absorption Air Conditioning System

Study of the Effects of Mass and Heat Recovery on the Performances of Activated Carbon/Ammonia Adsorption Refrigeration Cycles

Performance Study of a Bi-Directional Thermodiode Designed for Energy-Efficient Buildings

Variable Water Flow Pumping for Central Chilled Water Systems

Evaluation of Methylene Blue and Rose Bengal for Dye Sensitized Solar Water Treatment

New Model of a Basin-Type Solar Still

Technical Briefs

Solar Processing for the Glazing of ${ZrO}_{2} - Y_{2} O_{3}$ Thermal Barrier Coatings: Reduction of Crack Initiation

On the Calibration of a Solar UV Radiometer to Measure Broadband UV Radiation from Blacklight Lamps

A Financial Worksheet for Computing the Cost (¢/kWh) of Solar Electricity Generated at Grid Connected Photovoltaic (PV) Generating Plants

Discussion

Comments Dealing with Fuel Cell Energy Policy and Renewable Energy

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