Topics: Design , Solar cells , Algorithms , Failure , Fatigue , Reliability , Cycles , Electromagnetic scattering , Optimization , Photovoltaic power systems

Coefficients of Heat and Mass Transfer in a Packed Bed Suitable for Solar Regeneration of Aqueous Lithium Chloride Solutions

G. O. G. Lo¨f, T. G. Lenz, S. Rao

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1984, 106(4): 387–392. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267616

Abstract

View articletitled, Coefficients of Heat and Mass Transfer in a Packed Bed Suitable for Solar Regeneration of Aqueous Lithium Chloride Solutions

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Topics: Heat , Lithium , Mass transfer , Solar energy , Heat transfer , Absorption , Cycles , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature

Review of Solar Radiation Utilizability

S. A. Klein, W. A. Beckman

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1984, 106(4): 393–402. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267617

View articletitled, Review of Solar Radiation Utilizability

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Topics: Solar radiation

Utilization of Seasonal Sky Radiation Energy for Space Cooling

T. Saitoh, T. Ono

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1984, 106(4): 403–407. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267618

Abstract

View articletitled, Utilization of Seasonal Sky Radiation Energy for Space Cooling

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Topics: Cooling , Radiation (Physics) , Meteorology , Simulation

Solar Tests of Aperture Plate Materials for Solar Thermal Dish Collectors

L. D. Jaffe

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1984, 106(4): 408–415. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267619

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar Tests of Aperture Plate Materials for Solar Thermal Dish Collectors

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Topics: Solar energy , Graphite , Ceramics , Cycles , Hazards , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Metals , Oxidation , Polymers , Solar collectors

On the Tracking Error of a Self-Contained Solar Tracking System

A. Baz, A. Sabry, A. Mobarak, S. Morcos

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1984, 106(4): 416–422. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267620

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Tracking Error of a Self-Contained Solar Tracking System

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Topics: Errors , Solar energy , Design

Proportional Versus On/Off Control: A Detailed Comparison

P. Naumann, R. Wolfson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1984, 106(4): 423–427. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267621

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View articletitled, Proportional Versus On/Off Control: A Detailed Comparison

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Topics: Energy consumption , Hot water , Meteorology , Pumps , Solar energy , Storage tanks , Temperature , Thermal energy

Effect of Thermal Buoyancy on the Recirculating Flow in a Solar Pond for Energy Extraction and Heat Rejection

C. K. Cha, Y. Jaluria

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1984, 106(4): 428–437. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267622

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View articletitled, Effect of Thermal Buoyancy on the Recirculating Flow in a Solar Pond for Energy Extraction and Heat Rejection

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Topics: Buoyancy , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Solar energy , Fluids , Temperature , Boundary-value problems , Steady state , Storage , Thermal stratification

The Use of Serpentine Earth Coils in Ground Coupled Heat Pump Systems

P. D. Metz

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1984, 106(4): 438–446. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267623

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View articletitled, The Use of Serpentine Earth Coils in Ground Coupled Heat Pump Systems

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Topics: Heat pumps , Heat , Soil , Heating , Solar energy , Thermal properties , Climate , Cold climates , Computer simulation , Cooling

Solar-Powered/Fuel-Assisted Rankine Cycle Power and Cooling System: Sensitivity Analysis

N. Lior, K. Koai

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1984, 106(4): 447–456. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267624

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View articletitled, Solar-Powered/Fuel-Assisted Rankine Cycle Power and Cooling System: Sensitivity Analysis

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Topics: Cooling systems , Fuels , Rankine cycle , Sensitivity analysis , Solar power , Steam , Computer simulation , Fluids , Solar energy , Superheaters

An Experimental Technique for Testing Thermosyphon Solar Hot Water Systems

A. H. Fanney

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1984, 106(4): 457–464. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267625

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View articletitled, An Experimental Technique for Testing Thermosyphon Solar Hot Water Systems

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Topics: Hot water , Solar energy , Testing , Strips , Solar collectors , Flat plates , Plates (structures)

Charge and Discharge Characteristics of a Direct Contact Latent Thermal Energy Storage Unit Using Form-Stable High-Density Polyethylene

Y. Abe, Y. Takahashi, R. Sakamoto, K. Kanari, M. Kamimoto, T. Ozawa

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1984, 106(4): 465–474. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267626

Abstract

View articletitled, Charge and Discharge Characteristics of a Direct Contact Latent Thermal Energy Storage Unit Using Form-Stable High-Density Polyethylene

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Topics: Density , Thermal energy storage , Storage , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Temperature , Computer simulation , Fluids , Low temperature , Melting

Effect of Solar Radiation on Thermal and Hydrodynamic Conditions in Laminar, Open Channel Flow

W. G. Houf, F. P. Incropera, R. Viskanta

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1984, 106(4): 475–482. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267627

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View articletitled, Effect of Solar Radiation on Thermal and Hydrodynamic Conditions in Laminar, Open Channel Flow

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Open channels (Hydraulics) , Solar radiation , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Buoyancy , Solar energy , Albedo , Laminar flow , Radiation (Physics) , Reflectance