Volume 128 Issue 3 | J. Sol. Energy Eng.

Research Papers

Multiple Air-Jet Window Cooling for High-Temperature Pressurized Volumetric Receivers: Testing, Evaluation, and Modeling

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 265–274. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2212437

View articletitled, Multiple Air-Jet Window Cooling for High-Temperature Pressurized Volumetric Receivers: Testing, Evaluation, and Modeling

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , High temperature , Solar energy , Temperature , Testing , Convection , Air jets , Simulation

A Novel Solar-Hybrid Gas Turbine Combined Cycle With Inherent $C O_{2}$ Separation Using Chemical-Looping Combustion by Solar Heat Source

Hui Hong, Hongguang Jin, Baiqian Liu

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 275–284. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2212443

Abstract

View articletitled, A Novel Solar-Hybrid Gas Turbine Combined Cycle With Inherent <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mrow xmlns=""><mi mathvariant="normal">C</mi><msub><mi mathvariant="normal">O</mi><mn>2</mn></msub></mrow></math> Separation Using Chemical-Looping Combustion by Solar Heat Source

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Combined cycles , Combustion , Energy levels (Quantum mechanics) , Exergy , Solar energy , Solar thermal power , Temperature , Methane , Fuels , Separation (Technology)

Pyrometric Temperature Measurements on Solar Thermal High Temperature Receivers

Markus Pfänder, Eckhard Lüpfert, Peter Heller

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 285–292. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210499

Abstract

View articletitled, Pyrometric Temperature Measurements on Solar Thermal High Temperature Receivers

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Absorption , Errors , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Temperature , Temperature measurement , High temperature , Filters , Reflection

Dual Receiver Concept for Solar Towers up to 100 MW

M. Eck, R. Buck, M. Wittmann

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 293–301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210501

Abstract

View articletitled, Dual Receiver Concept for Solar Towers up to 100 MW

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Boilers , Density , Design , Heat flux , Pressure , Solar energy , Steam , Stress , Superheating , Temperature

Solar Chimney Power Plant Performance

Johannes P. Pretorius, Detlev G. Kröger

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 302–311. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210491

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar Chimney Power Plant Performance

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Computer simulation , Convection , Momentum , Power stations , Roofs , Solar energy , Shear stress

Flow Through a Solar Chimney Power Plant Collector-to-Chimney Transition Section

Carl F. Kirstein, Theodor W. von Backström

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 312–317. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210502

Abstract

View articletitled, Flow Through a Solar Chimney Power Plant Collector-to-Chimney Transition Section

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Inlet guide vanes , Power stations , Pressure , Solar energy , Turbines , Electrohydrodynamics , Geometry

$Ru ∕ Ni - Mg - O$ Catalyzed SiC-Foam Absorber for Solar Reforming Receiver-Reactor

Tatsuya Kodama, Takuya Moriyama, Takehiro Shimoyama, Nobuyuki Gokon, Hidemasa Andou, Nobuhiro Satou

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 318–325. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210497

Abstract

View articletitled, <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mrow xmlns=""><mi mathvariant="normal">Ru</mi><mo>∕</mo><mi mathvariant="normal">Ni</mi><mo>-</mo><mi mathvariant="normal">Mg</mi><mo>-</mo><mi mathvariant="normal">O</mi></mrow></math> Catalyzed SiC-Foam Absorber for Solar Reforming Receiver-Reactor

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Solar energy , Temperature , Catalysts , Ceramic foam , High temperature , Methane

Solar Production of Hydrogen Using “Self-Assembled” Polyoxometalate Photocatalysts

N. Muradov, A. T-Raissi

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 326–330. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2212442

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar Production of Hydrogen Using “Self-Assembled” Polyoxometalate Photocatalysts

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Hydrogen , Solar energy , Water , Hydrogen production , Ethanol

A Comparative Study of Supported $Ti O_{2}$ as Photocatalyst in Water Decontamination at Solar Pilot Plant Scale

Mahmut Kus, Wolfgang Gernjak, Pilar Fernández Ibáñez, Sixto Malato Rodríguez, Julián Blanco Gálvez, Siddik Icli

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 331–337. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210494

Abstract

View articletitled, A Comparative Study of Supported <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mrow xmlns=""><mi mathvariant="normal">Ti</mi><msub><mi mathvariant="normal">O</mi><mn>2</mn></msub></mrow></math> as Photocatalyst in Water Decontamination at Solar Pilot Plant Scale

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Catalysts , Decontamination , Organic compounds , Particulate matter , Silver , Solar energy , Sol-gel processing , Water , Atomic force microscopy

Analysis of Sandwich Panels for an Energy Efficient and Self-Supporting Residential Roof

Daniel Thomas, Susan C. Mantell, Jane H. Davidson, Louise F. Goldberg, John Carmody

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 338–348. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210503

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis of Sandwich Panels for an Energy Efficient and Self-Supporting Residential Roof

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Climate , Deflection , Roofs , Steel , Stress , Shear (Mechanics) , Insulation , Weight (Mass) , Design , Buckling

Effect of Unglazed Transpired Collector on the Performance of a Polycrystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Module

A. T. Naveed, E. C. Kang, E. J. Lee

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 349–353. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2212438

Abstract

View articletitled, Effect of Unglazed Transpired Collector on the Performance of a Polycrystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Module

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Cooling , Electricity (Physics) , Photovoltaic power systems , Polysilicon , Temperature , Ventilation , Solar energy , Heating , Solar collectors , Operating temperature

Flow Control and Unsteady-State Analysis on Thermal Performance of Solar Air Collectors

Sadasuke Ito, Minoru Kashima, Naokatsu Miura

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 354–359. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210493

Abstract

View articletitled, Flow Control and Unsteady-State Analysis on Thermal Performance of Solar Air Collectors

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Flow control , Heat , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Temperature , Heat capacity , Heat conduction , Steady state , Wind velocity

LAHU Heat Recovery System Optimal Operation and Control Schedules

Yujie Cui, Mingsheng Liu

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 360–366. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2188960

Abstract

View articletitled, LAHU Heat Recovery System Optimal Operation and Control Schedules

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Heat recovery , Temperature , Thermal energy

A Zonal Model for Large Enclosures With Combined Stratification Cooling and Natural Ventilation: Part 1—Model Generation and its Procedure

Jun Gao, Jia-ning Zhao, Xiao-dong Li, Fu-sheng Gao

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 367–375. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2188958

Abstract

View articletitled, A Zonal Model for Large Enclosures With Combined Stratification Cooling and Natural Ventilation: Part 1—Model Generation and its Procedure

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Heat transfer , Temperature , Ventilation , Air flow , Temperature distribution

Development of Heat-Storage System Using Metal Hydraid: Experiment of Performance by the Actual Loading Condition

Takami Koseki, Harunobu Takeda, Kazuaki Iijima, Masamitu Murai, Hisayoshi Matsufuji, Osamu Kawaguchi

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 376–382. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210492

Abstract

View articletitled, Development of Heat-Storage System Using Metal Hydraid: Experiment of Performance by the Actual Loading Condition

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Heat , Heat storage , Hydrogen , Vessels , Water , Cooling , Pressure , Metals

A Linear Stability Study of the Gradient Zone of a Solar Pond

L. Kaffel Rebaï, A. K. Mojtabi, M. J. Safi, A. A. Mohamad

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 383–393. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210498

Abstract

View articletitled, A Linear Stability Study of the Gradient Zone of a Solar Pond

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Solar energy , Stability , Steady state , Temperature , Convection

Bayesian and Sensitivity Analysis Approaches to Modeling the Direct Solar Irradiance

Philippe Lauret, Mathieu David, Eric Fock, Alain Bastide, Carine Riviere

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 394–405. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210495

Abstract

View articletitled, Bayesian and Sensitivity Analysis Approaches to Modeling the Direct Solar Irradiance

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Artificial neural networks , Modeling , Sensitivity analysis , Solar radiation , Errors , Noise (Sound) , Design , Approximation , Weight (Mass)

Technical Briefs

Generation of a Radiation Absorbing Medium for a Solar Receiver by Elutriation of Fine Particles From a Spouted Bed

Hanna H. Klein, Rachamim Rubin, Jacob Karni

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 406–408. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2212441

Abstract

View articletitled, Generation of a Radiation Absorbing Medium for a Solar Receiver by Elutriation of Fine Particles From a Spouted Bed

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Particulate matter , Radiation (Physics) , Solar energy , Carbon black pigments , Heat transfer

The Thermodynamic Performance Analysis of an Irreversible Space Solar Dynamic Power Brayton System and its Parametric Optimum Design

Y. Zhang, J. Chen

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 409–413. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2212440

Abstract

View articletitled, The Thermodynamic Performance Analysis of an Irreversible Space Solar Dynamic Power Brayton System and its Parametric Optimum Design

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Brayton cycle , Heat transfer , Optimization , Power systems (Machinery) , Solar energy , Temperature , Radiant heat , Cycles , Solar collectors , Design

Impacts of Balancing Valves on Pump Energy and Control Performance in Variable Water Flow Systems

B. Zheng, M. Liu

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 414–417. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2189862

Abstract

View articletitled, Impacts of Balancing Valves on Pump Energy and Control Performance in Variable Water Flow Systems

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pumps , Valves , Water , Stress , Pressure drop

Announcement

ASME Frank Kreith Energy Award Solar Energy Division and Advanced Energy Systems Division American Society of Mechanical Engineers

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 418. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2198477

Extract

View articletitled, ASME Frank Kreith Energy Award Solar Energy Division and Advanced Energy Systems Division American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Open the PDF for in another window

Topics: Advanced Energy Systems Division , Mechanical engineers , Solar energy

Research Papers

Multiple Air-Jet Window Cooling for High-Temperature Pressurized Volumetric Receivers: Testing, Evaluation, and Modeling

A Novel Solar-Hybrid Gas Turbine Combined Cycle With Inherent $C O_{2}$ Separation Using Chemical-Looping Combustion by Solar Heat Source

Pyrometric Temperature Measurements on Solar Thermal High Temperature Receivers

Dual Receiver Concept for Solar Towers up to 100 MW

Solar Chimney Power Plant Performance

Flow Through a Solar Chimney Power Plant Collector-to-Chimney Transition Section

$Ru ∕ Ni - Mg - O$ Catalyzed SiC-Foam Absorber for Solar Reforming Receiver-Reactor

Solar Production of Hydrogen Using “Self-Assembled” Polyoxometalate Photocatalysts

A Comparative Study of Supported $Ti O_{2}$ as Photocatalyst in Water Decontamination at Solar Pilot Plant Scale

Analysis of Sandwich Panels for an Energy Efficient and Self-Supporting Residential Roof

Effect of Unglazed Transpired Collector on the Performance of a Polycrystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Module

Flow Control and Unsteady-State Analysis on Thermal Performance of Solar Air Collectors

LAHU Heat Recovery System Optimal Operation and Control Schedules

A Zonal Model for Large Enclosures With Combined Stratification Cooling and Natural Ventilation: Part 1—Model Generation and its Procedure

Development of Heat-Storage System Using Metal Hydraid: Experiment of Performance by the Actual Loading Condition

A Linear Stability Study of the Gradient Zone of a Solar Pond

Bayesian and Sensitivity Analysis Approaches to Modeling the Direct Solar Irradiance

Technical Briefs

Generation of a Radiation Absorbing Medium for a Solar Receiver by Elutriation of Fine Particles From a Spouted Bed

The Thermodynamic Performance Analysis of an Irreversible Space Solar Dynamic Power Brayton System and its Parametric Optimum Design

Impacts of Balancing Valves on Pump Energy and Control Performance in Variable Water Flow Systems

Announcement

ASME Frank Kreith Energy Award Solar Energy Division and Advanced Energy Systems Division American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Email alerts

RSS Feeds

ASME Journals

ASME Conference Proceedings

ASME eBooks

Resources

Opportunities

Issues

Research Papers

Technical Briefs

Announcement

Email alerts

RSS Feeds

ASME Journals

ASME Conference Proceedings

ASME eBooks

Resources

Opportunities

This Feature Is Available To Subscribers Only