Topics: Gallium arsenide , Solar cells , Thin films , Chemical vapor deposition , Crystals , Manufacturing , Metal oxide semiconductors , Semiconductor wafers , Weight (Mass)

Determination of Heliostat and Concentrator Size for Solar Furnace Facilities

G. P. Mulholland

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1983, 105(3): 243–245. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266373

View articletitled, Determination of Heliostat and Concentrator Size for Solar Furnace Facilities

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Topics: Furnaces , Solar energy

A Numerical Study of Transient Mixed Convection Flows in a Thermal Storage Tank

A. M. C. Chan, P. S. Smereka, D. Giusti

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1983, 105(3): 246–253. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266374

Abstract

View articletitled, A Numerical Study of Transient Mixed Convection Flows in a Thermal Storage Tank

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Mixed convection , Thermal energy storage , Transients (Dynamics) , Boundary-value problems , Inflow , Outflow , Approximation , Fluid dynamics , Forced convection

The Thermal Performance of the Two-Pass, Two-Glass-Cover Solar Air Heater

P. Persad, S. Satcunanathan

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1983, 105(3): 254–258. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266375

Abstract

View articletitled, The Thermal Performance of the Two-Pass, Two-Glass-Cover Solar Air Heater

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Topics: Glass , Solar energy , Temperature , Fluids

Solar Collector Durability Evaluation by Stagnation Temperature Measurements

A. G. Dawson, III, W. C. Thomas, D. Waksman

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1983, 105(3): 259–267. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266376

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar Collector Durability Evaluation by Stagnation Temperature Measurements

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Topics: Durability , Flat plates , Flow (Dynamics) , Insulation , Materials degradation , Materials properties , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Steady state , Temperature

Operational Characterization of the Solar-Thermal Power System Near Willard, New Mexico

G. A. Krivokapich, D. L. Fenton, G. H. Abernathy, J. V. Otts

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1983, 105(3): 268–276. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266377

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View articletitled, Operational Characterization of the Solar-Thermal Power System Near Willard, New Mexico

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Topics: Solar thermal power , Heat engines , Power systems (Machinery) , Hardware , Irrigation (Agriculture) , Maintenance , Parabolic troughs , Rankine cycle , Solar radiation , Thermal energy storage

The Effects of Temperature Settings on Cycling Rates for Bang-Bang Controllers

C. B. Winn

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1983, 105(3): 277–280. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266378

Abstract

View articletitled, The Effects of Temperature Settings on Cycling Rates for Bang-Bang Controllers

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Topics: Control equipment , Temperature effects , Capacitance , Solar collectors

Algorithm for Evaluating the Hourly Radiation Utilizability Function

D. R. Clark, S. A. Klein, W. A. Beckman

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1983, 105(3): 281–287. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266379

Abstract

View articletitled, Algorithm for Evaluating the Hourly Radiation Utilizability Function

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Topics: Algorithms , Radiation (Physics) , Solar radiation

A New High-Temperature Solar Research Furnace

R. B. Diver, D. E. E. Carlson, F. J. Macdonald, E. A. Fletcher

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1983, 105(3): 288–293. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266380

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View articletitled, A New High-Temperature Solar Research Furnace

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Topics: Furnaces , High temperature , Solar energy , Cavities , Construction

Blade Configurations and Performance of the Savonius Rotor With Application to an Irrigation System in Indonesia

V. J. Modi, N. J. Roth, A. Pittalwala

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1983, 105(3): 294–299. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266381

Abstract

View articletitled, Blade Configurations and Performance of the Savonius Rotor With Application to an Irrigation System in Indonesia

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Topics: Blades , Irrigation (Agriculture) , Rotors , Savonius wind turbines , Engineering prototypes , Gear pumps , Generators , Geometry , Pumps , Stress

Performance of Cross-Cooled Desiccant Dehumidifiers

V. C. Mei, Z. Lavan

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1983, 105(3): 300–304. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266382

Abstract

View articletitled, Performance of Cross-Cooled Desiccant Dehumidifiers

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Topics: Dehumidifiers , Computer software , Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Water temperature

Diffuse Sky Measurements and Determination of Corrected Shadow Band Multiplication Factors

W. D. Turner, A. M. Mujahid

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1983, 105(3): 305–310. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266383

Abstract

View articletitled, Diffuse Sky Measurements and Determination of Corrected Shadow Band Multiplication Factors

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Topics: Shades and shadows , Radiation (Physics) , Solar radiation , Errors , Meteorology , Radiation measurement

Performance of Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems at the National Bureau of Standards—Measurements and Predictions

A. H. Fanney, S. A. Klein

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1983, 105(3): 311–321. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266384

Abstract

View articletitled, Performance of Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems at the National Bureau of Standards—Measurements and Predictions

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Topics: Hot water , Solar energy , Heat exchangers , Computers , Storage tanks

Analysis of a Combined Thermal-Photovoltaic Solar System Based on the Spherical Reflector/Tracking Absorber Concentrator

A. Bar-Lev, S. Waks, G. Grossman

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1983, 105(3): 322–328. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266385

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis of a Combined Thermal-Photovoltaic Solar System Based on the Spherical Reflector/Tracking Absorber Concentrator

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Topics: Solar energy , Heat , Absorption , Design , Shapes , Solar cells , Steam

Dust Storm Simulation for Accelerated Life Testing of Solar Collector Mirrors

R. M. Bethea, E. G. Collier, J. D. Reichert

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1983, 105(3): 329–335. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266386

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View articletitled, Dust Storm Simulation for Accelerated Life Testing of Solar Collector Mirrors

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Topics: Accelerated life testing , Dust , Mirrors , Simulation , Solar collectors , Storms , Glass , Reflectance , Calibration , Kinetic energy

Technical Briefs

Heat Flux Reduction by a Flowing Liquid Desiccant Film Over the Roof

P. Gandhidasan

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1983, 105(3): 336–338. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266387

View articletitled, Heat Flux Reduction by a Flowing Liquid Desiccant Film Over the Roof

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Topics: Heat flux , Roofs

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The Thermal Performance of the Two-Pass, Two-Glass-Cover Solar Air Heater

Solar Collector Durability Evaluation by Stagnation Temperature Measurements

Operational Characterization of the Solar-Thermal Power System Near Willard, New Mexico

The Effects of Temperature Settings on Cycling Rates for Bang-Bang Controllers

Algorithm for Evaluating the Hourly Radiation Utilizability Function

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Blade Configurations and Performance of the Savonius Rotor With Application to an Irrigation System in Indonesia

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Diffuse Sky Measurements and Determination of Corrected Shadow Band Multiplication Factors

Performance of Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems at the National Bureau of Standards—Measurements and Predictions

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