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February 1984
ISSN 0199-6231
EISSN 1528-8986
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Editorial
Solar Thermal Central Receivers: At Crossroads
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 1–2.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267556
Topics:
Solar energy
Research Papers
Physics Considerations of Solar Energy Conversion
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 3–15.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267561
Topics:
Physics
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Solar energy conversion
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Heat
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Solar radiation
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Temperature
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Cycles
,
Energy conversion
,
Radiation (Physics)
,
Reservoirs
,
Solar energy
The Second Law Efficiency of Solar Energy Conversion
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 16–21.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267555
Assessment of Generic Solar Thermal Systems for Large Power Applications
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 22–28.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267557
Topics:
Solar energy
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Thermal systems
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Engineering simulation
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Meteorology
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Simulation
,
Solar thermal power
A Reciprocating Solar-Heated Engine Utilizing Direct Absorption by Small Particles
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 29–34.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267558
Topics:
Absorption
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Engines
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Particulate matter
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Solar energy
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Cylinders
,
Heat
,
Sunlight
,
Compression
,
Cycles
,
Fluids
The Effect of Concentrator Field Layout on the Performance of Point-Focus Distributed Receiver Systems
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 35–38.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267559
Instantaneous Flux Distribution on a Solar Central Receiver
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 39–43.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267560
Topics:
Solar energy
,
Design
Thermal Analysis of a Solar Advanced Water/Steam Receiver
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 44–49.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267562
Topics:
Solar energy
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Steam
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Thermal analysis
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Water
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Design
,
Thermal efficiency
,
Conceptual design
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Energy / power systems
,
Temperature
10-MWe Solar Thermal Central Receiver Pilot Plant
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 50–58.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267563
Topics:
Solar energy
Central Receiver System (CRS) in the Small Solar Power Systems Project (SSPS) of the International Energy Agency (IEA)
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 59–65.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267564
Topics:
Solar energy systems
Eurelios, The 1-MW(el) Helioelectric Power Plant of the European Community Program
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 66–77.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267565
Topics:
Power stations
A Spanish “Power Tower” Solar System: Project CESA-1
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 78–82.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267566
Topics:
Solar energy
The Themis Program and the 2500-KW Themis Solar Power Station at Targasonne
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 83–89.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267567
Topics:
Solar power stations
A 1-MWe Central Receiver Type Solar Thermal Electric Power Pilot Plant
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 90–97.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267568
Topics:
Electricity (Physics)
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Solar energy
Thermal Performance of a Heat Storage Module Using Calcium Chloride Hexahydrate
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 106–111.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267552
Topics:
Heat
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Heat storage
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Heat transfer
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Phase change materials
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Thermal resistance
Spectral Analysis of the Effective Temperature in Passive Solar Buildings
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 112–119.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267553
An Experimental Investigation of OC-OTEC Direct-Contact Condensation and Evaporation Processes
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 120–127.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267554
Technical Briefs
Convection Heat Loss From a Cavity Receiver
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 98–100.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267569
Topics:
Cavities
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Convection
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Heat losses
Evaluation of Air-Cooled Central Receivers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 100–103.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267550
A Simple Model for Predicting the Flux Distribution Through the Focal Plane of a Multifaceted-Concentrator Solar Furance
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 103–105.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267551
Topics:
Solar energy
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