Topics: Cycles , Graphite , Heat , Heat storage , High temperature , Solar power , Temperature , Thermodynamic power cycles , Solar energy , Brayton cycle

Parabolic Trough Optical Performance Analysis Techniques

Eckhard Lüpfert, Klaus Pottler, Steffen Ulmer, Klaus-J. Riffelmann, Andreas Neumann, Björn Schiricke

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 147–152. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2710249

Abstract

View articletitled, Parabolic Trough Optical Performance Analysis Techniques

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Topics: Engineering prototypes , Geometry , Mirrors , Parabolic troughs , Photogrammetry , Ray tracing , Shapes , Solar energy , Testing

Practical Field Alignment of Parabolic Trough Solar Concentrators

Richard B. Diver, Timothy A. Moss

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 153–159. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2710496

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View articletitled, Practical Field Alignment of Parabolic Trough Solar Concentrators

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Topics: Mirrors , Overlays (Materials engineering) , Parabolic troughs , Photography , Errors , Solar energy concentrators , Solar energy

Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Gas-Particle Flow Within a Solid-Particle Solar Receiver

Huajun Chen, Yitung Chen, Hsuan-Tsung Hsieh, Nathan Siegel

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 160–170. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2716418

Abstract

View articletitled, Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Gas-Particle Flow Within a Solid-Particle Solar Receiver

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Solar energy , Particle size , Temperature , Computational fluid dynamics

Sensitivity Analysis of the Operating and Technical Specifications of a Solar Chimney Power Plant

Johannes P. Pretorius, Detlev G. Kröger

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 171–178. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2711473

Abstract

View articletitled, Sensitivity Analysis of the Operating and Technical Specifications of a Solar Chimney Power Plant

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Topics: Emissivity , Power stations , Roofs , Simulation , Solar energy , Glass , Sensitivity analysis

Central-Station Solar Hydrogen Power Plant

Gregory J. Kolb, Richard B. Diver, Nathan Siegel

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 179–183. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2710246

Abstract

View articletitled, Central-Station Solar Hydrogen Power Plant

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Topics: Cycles , Hydrogen , Particulate matter , Solar energy , Thermal energy storage , Flow (Dynamics) , Power stations

Hydrogen From Solar Via Light-Assisted High-Temperature Water Splitting Cycles

A. T-Raissi, N. Muradov, C. Huang, O. Adebiyi

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 184–189. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2710493

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View articletitled, Hydrogen From Solar Via Light-Assisted High-Temperature Water Splitting Cycles

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Topics: Cycles , High temperature , Hydrogen , Solar energy , Sulfur , Water

A $300 kW$ Solar Chemical Pilot Plant for the Carbothermic Production of Zinc

C. Wieckert, U. Frommherz, S. Kräupl, E. Guillot, G. Olalde, M. Epstein, S. Santén, T. Osinga, A. Steinfeld

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 190–196. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2711471

Abstract

View articletitled, A <span class="inline-formula no-formula-id"><span class="mathFormula"></span><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mrow xmlns=""><mn>300</mn><mspace width="0.3em"></mspace><mi>kW</mi></mrow></math></span> Solar Chemical Pilot Plant for the Carbothermic Production of Zinc

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Topics: Solar chemistry , Solar energy , Cavities

Simulation of a Volumetric Solar Reformer

R. Ben-Zvi, J. Karni

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 197–204. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2711472

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View articletitled, Simulation of a Volumetric Solar Reformer

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Topics: Catalysts , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Heat transfer , Pins (Engineering) , Simulation , Solar energy , Temperature , Methane

Photovoltaic-Thermal Collector System for Domestic Application

T. T. Chow, J. Ji, W. He

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 205–209. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2711474

Abstract

View articletitled, Photovoltaic-Thermal Collector System for Domestic Application

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Topics: Design , Solar energy , Temperature , Water , Solar radiation , Solar collectors , Solar cells , Heat , Electrical efficiency , Aluminum alloys

Transient Natural Convection Heat Transfer Correlations for Tube Bundles Immersed in a Thermal Storage

Yan Su, Jane H. Davidson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 210–214. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2710492

Abstract

View articletitled, Transient Natural Convection Heat Transfer Correlations for Tube Bundles Immersed in a Thermal Storage

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Natural convection , Storage , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , Transients (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Fluids , Vessels

Evaluation of Reinforcement Learning for Optimal Control of Building Active and Passive Thermal Storage Inventory

Simeng Liu, Gregor P. Henze

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 215–225. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2710491

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View articletitled, Evaluation of Reinforcement Learning for Optimal Control of Building Active and Passive Thermal Storage Inventory

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Topics: Control equipment , Cooling , Optimal control , Stress , Thermal energy storage , Temperature , Simulation , Algorithms

Evaluation of a High-Performance Solar Home in Loveland, Colorado

Robert Hendron, Mark Eastment, Ed Hancock, Greg Barker, Paul Reeves

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 226–234. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2710248

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View articletitled, Evaluation of a High-Performance Solar Home in Loveland, Colorado

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Topics: Heating , Hot water , Solar energy , Simulation , Temperature , Ducts , Heat recovery , Stress , Ventilation , Water

Experimental Validation of the Laboratory Air Handling Unit System (LAHU)—Part I: Winter Operation

Yujie Cui, Mingsheng Liu, Kirk Conger

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 235–242. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2710494

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View articletitled, Experimental Validation of the Laboratory Air Handling Unit System (LAHU)—Part I: Winter Operation

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Topics: Energy consumption , Heat recovery , Heating , Temperature , Pumps , Air flow

A Calculating Method Of Albedo and Experimental Study of its Influence on Building Heat Environment in Summer

Chen Zhi, Yu Bingfeng, Shang Pingjun

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 243–248. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2710495

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View articletitled, A Calculating Method Of Albedo and Experimental Study of its Influence on Building Heat Environment in Summer

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Topics: Albedo , Heat , Temperature , Coatings

Technical Briefs

Behavior of Bimetallic Absorber in Parabolic Collectors During DSG to Low Powers

Vicente Flores, Rafael Almanza

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 249–252. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2711475

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View articletitled, Behavior of Bimetallic Absorber in Parabolic Collectors During DSG to Low Powers

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Topics: Copper , Deflection , Flow (Dynamics) , Solar energy , Steam , Steel , Temperature , Temperature distribution , Two-phase flow , Thermal conductivity