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Editorial

A Message From the Editor

Gilles Flamant

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 030201. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004440

Extract

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Fuels , Solar energy , Solar energy concentrators , Solar power

Research Papers

Methane Decarbonization in Indirect Heating Solar Reactors of 20 and 50 kW for a CO₂-Free Production of Hydrogen and Carbon Black

Sylvain Rodat, Stéphane Abanades, Gilles Flamant

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004238

Abstract

View articletitled, Methane Decarbonization in Indirect Heating Solar Reactors of 20 and 50 kW for a CO<sub>2</sub>-Free Production of Hydrogen and Carbon Black

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Topics: Carbon black pigments , Heating , Hydrogen , Methane , Solar energy , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter

A Model for Solar Photocatalytic Mineralization

Franck Correia, Vincent Goetz, Gaël Plantard, Daniel Sacco

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004242

Abstract

View articletitled, A Model for Solar Photocatalytic Mineralization

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Topics: Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Solar energy , Ultraviolet radiation , Modeling , Catalysts , Simulation , Slurries , Pollution

Optimized Bands: A New Design Concept for Concentrating Solar Parabolic Mirrors

Lifang Li, Andres Kecskemethy, A. F. M. Arif, Steven Dubowsky

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004351

Abstract

View articletitled, Optimized Bands: A New Design Concept for Concentrating Solar Parabolic Mirrors

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Mirrors , Shapes , Solar energy , Design , Errors

Thermal Performances of a High Temperature Air Solar Absorber Based on Compact Heat Exchange Technology

B. Grange, A. Ferrière, D. Bellard, M. Vrinat, R. Couturier, F. Pra, Y. Fan

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004356

Abstract

View articletitled, Thermal Performances of a High Temperature Air Solar Absorber Based on Compact Heat Exchange Technology

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Topics: Cavities , Solar energy , Temperature , Simulation , High temperature , Gas turbines , Heat , Heat exchangers , Wall temperature , Heat transfer

Concentrated Solar Energy to Study High Temperature Materials for Space and Energy

Ludovic Charpentier, Kamel Dawi, Julien Eck, Baptiste Pierrat, Jean-Louis Sans, Marianne Balat-Pichelin

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004241

Abstract

View articletitled, Concentrated Solar Energy to Study High Temperature Materials for Space and Energy

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Topics: High temperature , Oxidation , Solar energy , Temperature , Furnaces , High temperature materials , Composite materials

High Temperature Thermochemical Heat Storage for Concentrated Solar Power Using Gas–Solid Reactions

Franziska Schaube, Antje Wörner, Rainer Tamme

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004245

Abstract

View articletitled, High Temperature Thermochemical Heat Storage for Concentrated Solar Power Using Gas–Solid Reactions

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Topics: Heat transfer , Temperature , Thermal conductivity , Storage , Concentrating solar power , High temperature , Particulate matter , Heat , Pressure drop

Analysis of Solar-Thermal Power Plants With Thermal Energy Storage and Solar-Hybrid Operation Strategy

Stefano Giuliano, Reiner Buck, Santiago Eguiguren

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004246

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis of Solar-Thermal Power Plants With Thermal Energy Storage and Solar-Hybrid Operation Strategy

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Topics: Combined cycles , Power stations , Solar energy , Solar thermal power , Carbon dioxide , Thermal energy storage , Parabolic troughs , Stress , Storage

Recycled Material for Sensible Heat Based Thermal Energy Storage to be Used in Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Plants

Xavier Py, Nicolas Calvet, Régis Olives, Antoine Meffre, Patrick Echegut, Catherine Bessada, Emmanuel Veron, Sandra Ory

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004267

Abstract

View articletitled, Recycled Material for Sensible Heat Based Thermal Energy Storage to be Used in Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Plants

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Topics: Ceramics , Heat , Storage , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , Vitrification , Concentrating solar power , Thermal conductivity , Thermal expansion

Face-Down Solid Particle Receiver Using Recirculation

Marc Röger, Lars Amsbeck, Birgit Gobereit, Reiner Buck

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004269

Abstract

View articletitled, Face-Down Solid Particle Receiver Using Recirculation

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Topics: Particulate matter , Solar energy , Design , Stress , Temperature

Feasibility Study of an Innovative Dry-Cooling System With Phase-Change Material Storage for Concentrated Solar Power Multi-MW Size Power Plant

Lorenzo Pistocchini, Mario Motta

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004268

Abstract

View articletitled, Feasibility Study of an Innovative Dry-Cooling System With Phase-Change Material Storage for Concentrated Solar Power Multi-MW Size Power Plant

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling , Phase change materials , Power stations , Storage , Temperature , Turbines , Steam , Concentrating solar power , Simulation

Optimization Model for Solar Thermochemical Reactor: Efficiency Increase by a Nonuniform Heat Sink Distribution

S. Tescari, N. Mazet, P. Neveu, S. Abanades

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004271

Abstract

View articletitled, Optimization Model for Solar Thermochemical Reactor: Efficiency Increase by a Nonuniform Heat Sink Distribution

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Topics: Cavities , Heat sinks , Optimization , Shapes , Solar energy , Temperature , Chemical reactions , Temperature distribution , Geometry , Design

The MED-CSD Project: Potential for Concentrating Solar Power Desalination Development in Mediterranean Countries

Massimo Moser, Franz Trieb, Jürgen Kern, Houda Allal, Nicolas Cottret, Jürgen Scharfe, Marie-Luise Tomasek, Enrico Savoldi

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004352

Abstract

View articletitled, The MED-CSD Project: Potential for Concentrating Solar Power Desalination Development in Mediterranean Countries

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Seawater , Solar energy , Temperature , Water , Stress , Wind velocity

Development of Molten Salt Heat Transfer Fluid With Low Melting Point and High Thermal Stability

Justin W. Raade, David Padowitz

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004243

Abstract

View articletitled, Development of Molten Salt Heat Transfer Fluid With Low Melting Point and High Thermal Stability

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Topics: Fluids , Heat transfer , Melting point , Thermal stability , Temperature

Thermodynamic Cycles for a Small Particle Heat Exchange Receiver Used in Concentrating Solar Power Plants

Kyle Kitzmiller, Fletcher Miller

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004270

Abstract

View articletitled, Thermodynamic Cycles for a Small Particle Heat Exchange Receiver Used in Concentrating Solar Power Plants

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Cycles , Gas turbines , Particulate matter , Solar energy , Temperature , Turbines , Heat , Thermodynamic cycles , Pressure

Numerical Analysis of Heat Loss From a Parabolic Trough Absorber Tube With Active Vacuum System

Matthew Roesle, Volkan Coskun, Aldo Steinfeld

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004276

Abstract

View articletitled, Numerical Analysis of Heat Loss From a Parabolic Trough Absorber Tube With Active Vacuum System

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Topics: Convection , Heat conduction , Heat losses , Heat transfer , Parabolic troughs , Radiation (Physics) , Solar energy , Temperature , Vacuum , Computational fluid dynamics

A 9-m-Aperture Solar Parabolic Trough Concentrator Based on a Multilayer Polymer Mirror Membrane Mounted on a Concrete Structure

Roman Bader, Andrea Pedretti, Aldo Steinfeld

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031016. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004353

Abstract

View articletitled, A 9-m-Aperture Solar Parabolic Trough Concentrator Based on a Multilayer Polymer Mirror Membrane Mounted on a Concrete Structure

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Topics: Design , Membranes , Mirrors , Solar energy , Splines

Annual Yield Analysis of Solar Tower Power Plants With GREENIUS

Jürgen Dersch, Peter Schwarzbözl, Timo Richert

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031017. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004355

Abstract

View articletitled, Annual Yield Analysis of Solar Tower Power Plants With GREENIUS

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Topics: Solar energy , Power stations , Computer software

AIMFAST: An Alignment Tool Based on Fringe Reflection Methods Applied To Dish Concentrators

Charles E. Andraka, Julius Yellowhair, Kirill Trapeznikov, Jeff Carlson, Brian Myer, Brad Stone, Kirby Hunt

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031018. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004357

Abstract

View articletitled, AIMFAST: An Alignment Tool Based on Fringe Reflection Methods Applied To Dish Concentrators

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Topics: Engines , Mirrors , Reflection , Design , Assembly lines , Engineering prototypes , Manufacturing , Errors

Jülich Solar Power Tower—Experimental Evaluation of the Storage Subsystem and Performance Calculation

Stefan Zunft, Matthias Hänel, Michael Krüger, Volker Dreißigacker, Felix Göhring, Eberhard Wahl

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031019. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004358

Abstract

View articletitled, Jülich Solar Power Tower—Experimental Evaluation of the Storage Subsystem and Performance Calculation

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Topics: Storage , Design , Heat , Temperature

Radiation Boundary Conditions for Computational Fluid Dynamics Models of High-Temperature Cavity Receivers

Siri Sahib S. Khalsa, Clifford K. Ho

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031020. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004274

Abstract

View articletitled, Radiation Boundary Conditions for Computational Fluid Dynamics Models of High-Temperature Cavity Receivers

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Cavities , Computational fluid dynamics , Radiation (Physics) , Ray tracing , High temperature

Methodology to Assess Potential Glint and Glare Hazards From Concentrating Solar Power Plants: Analytical Models and Experimental Validation

Clifford K. Ho, Cheryl M. Ghanbari, Richard B. Diver

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031021. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004349

Abstract

View articletitled, Methodology to Assess Potential Glint and Glare Hazards From Concentrating Solar Power Plants: Analytical Models and Experimental Validation

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Topics: Hazards , Reflection , Concentrating solar power , Mirrors , Safety , Solar energy , Damage

Validation of Two Optical Measurement Methods for the Qualification of the Shape Accuracy of Mirror Panels for Concentrating Solar Systems

Tobias März, Christoph Prahl, Steffen Ulmer, Stefan Wilbert, Christian Weber

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031022. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004240

Abstract

View articletitled, Validation of Two Optical Measurement Methods for the Qualification of the Shape Accuracy of Mirror Panels for Concentrating Solar Systems

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Topics: Errors , Mirrors , Optical measurement , Photogrammetry , Shapes , Solar energy , Uncertainty

Evaluation of Annual Performance of 2-Tank and Thermocline Thermal Storage Systems for Trough Plants

Gregory J. Kolb

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031023. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004239

Abstract

View articletitled, Evaluation of Annual Performance of 2-Tank and Thermocline Thermal Storage Systems for Trough Plants

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Topics: Design , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , Solar energy , Storage , Parabolic troughs

Uncertainties in Modeled Direct Irradiance Around the Sahara as Affected by Aerosols: Are Current Datasets of Bankable Quality?

Christian A. Gueymard

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031024. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004386

Abstract

View articletitled, Uncertainties in Modeled Direct Irradiance Around the Sahara as Affected by Aerosols: Are Current Datasets of Bankable Quality?

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Topics: Aerosols , Solar energy , Uncertainty , Dust , Storms

Technical Briefs

On the Development of a Low Cost Pyrheliometer

Michael Gnos, Brenton Greska, Anjaneyulu Krothapalli

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 034501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004266

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Development of a Low Cost Pyrheliometer

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Topics: Disks , Errors , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Lenses (Optics) , Radiation (Physics) , Sensors , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Steady state , Sustainability

Design Innovation

Concentrated Solar Power Harvesting Using Self-powered, Wireless, Thin-profile, Lightweight Solar Tiles

Serhan M. Ardanuç, Amit Lal, Samuel C. Jones

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 035001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004244

Abstract

View articletitled, Concentrated Solar Power Harvesting Using Self-powered, Wireless, Thin-profile, Lightweight Solar Tiles

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Topics: Mirrors , Solar energy , Tiles , Engineering prototypes , Concentrating solar power

Editorial

A Message From the Editor

Research Papers

Methane Decarbonization in Indirect Heating Solar Reactors of 20 and 50 kW for a CO₂-Free Production of Hydrogen and Carbon Black

A Model for Solar Photocatalytic Mineralization

Optimized Bands: A New Design Concept for Concentrating Solar Parabolic Mirrors

Thermal Performances of a High Temperature Air Solar Absorber Based on Compact Heat Exchange Technology

Concentrated Solar Energy to Study High Temperature Materials for Space and Energy

High Temperature Thermochemical Heat Storage for Concentrated Solar Power Using Gas–Solid Reactions

Analysis of Solar-Thermal Power Plants With Thermal Energy Storage and Solar-Hybrid Operation Strategy

Recycled Material for Sensible Heat Based Thermal Energy Storage to be Used in Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Plants

Face-Down Solid Particle Receiver Using Recirculation

Feasibility Study of an Innovative Dry-Cooling System With Phase-Change Material Storage for Concentrated Solar Power Multi-MW Size Power Plant

Optimization Model for Solar Thermochemical Reactor: Efficiency Increase by a Nonuniform Heat Sink Distribution

The MED-CSD Project: Potential for Concentrating Solar Power Desalination Development in Mediterranean Countries

Development of Molten Salt Heat Transfer Fluid With Low Melting Point and High Thermal Stability

Thermodynamic Cycles for a Small Particle Heat Exchange Receiver Used in Concentrating Solar Power Plants

Numerical Analysis of Heat Loss From a Parabolic Trough Absorber Tube With Active Vacuum System

A 9-m-Aperture Solar Parabolic Trough Concentrator Based on a Multilayer Polymer Mirror Membrane Mounted on a Concrete Structure

Annual Yield Analysis of Solar Tower Power Plants With GREENIUS

AIMFAST: An Alignment Tool Based on Fringe Reflection Methods Applied To Dish Concentrators

Jülich Solar Power Tower—Experimental Evaluation of the Storage Subsystem and Performance Calculation

Radiation Boundary Conditions for Computational Fluid Dynamics Models of High-Temperature Cavity Receivers

Methodology to Assess Potential Glint and Glare Hazards From Concentrating Solar Power Plants: Analytical Models and Experimental Validation

Validation of Two Optical Measurement Methods for the Qualification of the Shape Accuracy of Mirror Panels for Concentrating Solar Systems

Evaluation of Annual Performance of 2-Tank and Thermocline Thermal Storage Systems for Trough Plants

Uncertainties in Modeled Direct Irradiance Around the Sahara as Affected by Aerosols: Are Current Datasets of Bankable Quality?

Technical Briefs

On the Development of a Low Cost Pyrheliometer

Design Innovation

Concentrated Solar Power Harvesting Using Self-powered, Wireless, Thin-profile, Lightweight Solar Tiles

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