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Research Papers

Numerical Study of Radiation Characteristics in a Dish Solar Collector System

Yong Shuai, Xin-Lin Xia, He-Ping Tan

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840570

Abstract

View articletitled, Numerical Study of Radiation Characteristics in a Dish Solar Collector System

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Topics: Cavities , Monte Carlo methods , Radiation (Physics) , Solar collectors , Shapes , Solar energy , Errors

High Flux Central Receivers of Molten Salts for the New Generation of Commercial Stand-Alone Solar Power Plants

Jesús M. Lata, Manuel Rodríguez, Mónica Álvarez de Lara

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2884576

Abstract

View articletitled, High Flux Central Receivers of Molten Salts for the New Generation of Commercial Stand-Alone Solar Power Plants

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Topics: Design , Solar energy , Solar power stations , Temperature , Thermal efficiency , Flux (Metallurgy) , Durability

Improving Discharge Characteristics of Indirect Integral Collector Storage Systems With Multielement Storage

A. M. Boies, K. O. Homan

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840569

Abstract

View articletitled, Improving Discharge Characteristics of Indirect Integral Collector Storage Systems With Multielement Storage

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Topics: Storage , Temperature , Heat exchangers

Impact of Solar Model Selection on Building Energy Analysis for Kuwait

Adnan Al-Anzi, Ph.D., Donghyun Seo, Moncef Krarti, Ph.D.

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2844410

Abstract

View articletitled, Impact of Solar Model Selection on Building Energy Analysis for Kuwait

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Topics: Simulation , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Artificial neural networks , Simulation analysis

A Feasibility Study of Using Solar Liquid-Desiccant Air Conditioner in Queensland, Australia

Shahab Alizadeh

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2844426

Abstract

View articletitled, A Feasibility Study of Using Solar Liquid-Desiccant Air Conditioner in Queensland, Australia

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Topics: Air conditioners , Air flow , Cooling , Solar energy , Temperature , Water , Heat exchangers , Flow (Dynamics) , Lithium , Dehumidification

Performance of a Zero-Energy House

S. Rosta, R. Hurt, R. Boehm, M. J. Hale

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2844429

Abstract

View articletitled, Performance of a Zero-Energy House

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Topics: Construction , Energy consumption , Sensors , Solar heating , Water , Temperature , Design , Photovoltaics , Solar power , Solar water heating

Experimental Analysis of Overall Thermal Properties of Parabolic Trough Receivers

Eckhard Lüpfert, Klaus-J. Riffelmann, Henry Price, Frank Burkholder, Tim Moss

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888756

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Analysis of Overall Thermal Properties of Parabolic Trough Receivers

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Topics: Glass , Heat losses , Parabolic troughs , Solar energy , Temperature , Thermal properties , Testing , Experimental analysis , Fluids , Emissivity

Optimal Heat Collection Element Shapes for Parabolic Trough Concentrators

Charles L. Bennett

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888757

Abstract

View articletitled, Optimal Heat Collection Element Shapes for Parabolic Trough Concentrators

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Topics: Heat , Mirrors , Parabolic troughs , Shapes , Solar energy , Sunlight

A Receiver-Reactor for the Solar Thermal Dissociation of Zinc Oxide

L. O. Schunk, P. Haeberling, S. Wepf, D. Wuillemin, A. Meier, A. Steinfeld

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840576

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View articletitled, A Receiver-Reactor for the Solar Thermal Dissociation of Zinc Oxide

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Topics: Cavities , Computational fluid dynamics , Cycles , Flow (Dynamics) , Gases , Particulate matter , Radiation (Physics) , Solar energy , Temperature , Tiles

Buoyancy Effects on Thermal Behavior of a Flat-Plate Solar Collector

Jianhua Fan, Simon Furbo

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840611

Abstract

View articletitled, Buoyancy Effects on Thermal Behavior of a Flat-Plate Solar Collector

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Topics: Buoyancy , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Manifolds , Solar collectors , Strips , Temperature , Temperature distribution , Fluid dynamics

Thermal Stress Analysis/Life Prediction of Concentrating Photovoltaic Module

M. Cao, S. Butler, J. T. Benoit, Y. Jiang, R. Radhakrishnan, Y. Chen, S. Bendapudi, Steve Horne

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840572

Abstract

View articletitled, Thermal Stress Analysis/Life Prediction of Concentrating Photovoltaic Module

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Topics: Bonding , Heat sinks , Solders , Steady state , Stress , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Temperature , Thermal stresses , Cycles , Fatigue testing

Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of Electricity Production by Solarthermal Power Plants in Spain

Yolanda Lechón, Cristina de la Rúa, Rosa Sáez

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888754

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View articletitled, Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of Electricity Production by Solarthermal Power Plants in Spain

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Topics: Climate change , Cycles , Emissions , Parabolic troughs , Power stations , Solar energy , Solar thermal power , Life cycle assessment , Natural gas

Radiative Transfer Within a Cylindrical Cavity With Diffusely/Specularly Reflecting Inner Walls Containing an Array of Tubular Absorbers

Tom Melchior, Aldo Steinfeld

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888755

Abstract

View articletitled, Radiative Transfer Within a Cylindrical Cavity With Diffusely/Specularly Reflecting Inner Walls Containing an Array of Tubular Absorbers

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Topics: Cavities , Radiative heat transfer , Temperature , Temperature distribution , Solar energy , Cavity walls

Mechanism of Upgrading Low-Grade Solar Thermal Energy and Experimental Validation

Hui Hong, Hongguang Jin, Jun Sui, Jun Ji

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840609

Abstract

View articletitled, Mechanism of Upgrading Low-Grade Solar Thermal Energy and Experimental Validation

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Topics: Energy levels (Quantum mechanics) , Methanol , Solar energy , Solar thermal power , Temperature , Exergy , Fuels

Thermoeconomic Optimization of a Solar Chimney Power Plant

Johannes P. Pretorius, Detlev G. Kröger

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840571

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View articletitled, Thermoeconomic Optimization of a Solar Chimney Power Plant

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Topics: Dimensions , Optimization , Power stations , Solar energy , Thermoeconomics , Inflow , Computer simulation

Discharge of Thermal Storage Tanks via Immersed Baffled Heat Exchangers: Numerical Model of Flow and Temperature Fields

Yan Su, Jane H. Davidson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021016. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2856012

Abstract

View articletitled, Discharge of Thermal Storage Tanks via Immersed Baffled Heat Exchangers: Numerical Model of Flow and Temperature Fields

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Heat exchangers , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , Storage , Transients (Dynamics)

Technical Briefs

Central Receiver System Solar Power Plant Using Molten Salt as Heat Transfer Fluid

J. Ignacio Ortega, J. Ignacio Burgaleta, Félix M. Téllez

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 024501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807210

Abstract

View articletitled, Central Receiver System Solar Power Plant Using Molten Salt as Heat Transfer Fluid

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Topics: Solar energy , Solar power stations , Heat transfer

Effect of Cover Inclination and Water Depth on Performance of a Solar Still for Indian Climatic Conditions

Anil Kr. Tiwari, G. N. Tiwari

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 024502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2844450

Abstract

View articletitled, Effect of Cover Inclination and Water Depth on Performance of a Solar Still for Indian Climatic Conditions

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Topics: Mass transfer , Solar stills , Water , Convection , Heat , Heat transfer coefficients

Optimal Orientation of a Liquid-Film Solar-Assisted Brine Concentrator

Dae Hyun Kim, Bryan M. Jenkins

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 024503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2844448

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View articletitled, Optimal Orientation of a Liquid-Film Solar-Assisted Brine Concentrator

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Topics: Evaporation , Liquid films , Simulation , Solar energy , Wind , Simulation models

Discussions

A Scenario for a Secure Transportation System Based on Fuel From Biomass

Ronald E. West, Frank Kreith

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 025501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2855951

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View articletitled, A Scenario for a Secure Transportation System Based on Fuel From Biomass

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Topics: Biomass , Emissions , Ethanol , Fuels , Gasoline , Petroleum , Transportation systems , Vehicles , Carbon dioxide , Hybrid electric vehicles

Research Papers

Numerical Study of Radiation Characteristics in a Dish Solar Collector System

High Flux Central Receivers of Molten Salts for the New Generation of Commercial Stand-Alone Solar Power Plants

Improving Discharge Characteristics of Indirect Integral Collector Storage Systems With Multielement Storage

Impact of Solar Model Selection on Building Energy Analysis for Kuwait

A Feasibility Study of Using Solar Liquid-Desiccant Air Conditioner in Queensland, Australia

Performance of a Zero-Energy House

Experimental Analysis of Overall Thermal Properties of Parabolic Trough Receivers

Optimal Heat Collection Element Shapes for Parabolic Trough Concentrators

A Receiver-Reactor for the Solar Thermal Dissociation of Zinc Oxide

Buoyancy Effects on Thermal Behavior of a Flat-Plate Solar Collector

Thermal Stress Analysis/Life Prediction of Concentrating Photovoltaic Module

Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of Electricity Production by Solarthermal Power Plants in Spain

Radiative Transfer Within a Cylindrical Cavity With Diffusely/Specularly Reflecting Inner Walls Containing an Array of Tubular Absorbers

Mechanism of Upgrading Low-Grade Solar Thermal Energy and Experimental Validation

Thermoeconomic Optimization of a Solar Chimney Power Plant

Discharge of Thermal Storage Tanks via Immersed Baffled Heat Exchangers: Numerical Model of Flow and Temperature Fields

Technical Briefs

Central Receiver System Solar Power Plant Using Molten Salt as Heat Transfer Fluid

Effect of Cover Inclination and Water Depth on Performance of a Solar Still for Indian Climatic Conditions

Optimal Orientation of a Liquid-Film Solar-Assisted Brine Concentrator

Discussions

A Scenario for a Secure Transportation System Based on Fuel From Biomass

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