Topics: Carbon dioxide , Coal , Coke , Fluidized beds , Fuel gasification , Solar energy , Particulate matter , Flow (Dynamics) , Optics , High temperature

A Thermodynamic Similarity Framework for Assessment of Working Fluids for Solar Rankine Power Generation

Deborah A. Sunter, Van P. Carey

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002136

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View articletitled, A Thermodynamic Similarity Framework for Assessment of Working Fluids for Solar Rankine Power Generation

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Topics: Cycles , Fluids , Temperature , Solar energy , Water , Pressure

Analysis and Design of a Paraffin/Graphite Composite PCM Integrated in a Thermal Storage Unit

R. Pokhrel, J. E. González, T. Hight, T. Adalsteinsson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001473

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View articletitled, Analysis and Design of a Paraffin/Graphite Composite PCM Integrated in a Thermal Storage Unit

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Topics: Composite materials , Graphite , Latent heat , Melting , Paraffin wax , Solidification , Specific heat , Temperature , Thermal conductivity , Thermal energy storage

Structural Design and Analysis of the Toroidal Heliostat

Chuncheng Zang, Zhifeng Wang, Wenfeng Liang, Xiaoyu Wang

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002347

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View articletitled, Structural Design and Analysis of the Toroidal Heliostat

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Topics: Equipment performance , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Shapes , Solar power , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Spinning (Textile) , Stress , Structural design , Vibration

A Comparison of Long-Term Wind Speed Forecasting Models

Petros P. Kritharas, Simon J. Watson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002346

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View articletitled, A Comparison of Long-Term Wind Speed Forecasting Models

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Topics: Errors , Time series , Wind velocity , Fittings

Performance Characteristics of a 1 kW Scale Kite-Powered System

David J. Olinger, Jitendra. S. Goela

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002082

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View articletitled, Performance Characteristics of a 1 kW Scale Kite-Powered System

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Topics: Aerodynamics , Design , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flywheels , Gears , Performance characterization , Stress , Tension , Weight (Mass)

Assessment of Solar Power Tower Driven Ultrasupercritical Steam Cycles Applying Tubular Central Receivers With Varied Heat Transfer Media

Csaba Singer, Reiner Buck, Robert Pitz-Paal, Hans Müller-Steinhagen

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002137

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View articletitled, Assessment of Solar Power Tower Driven Ultrasupercritical Steam Cycles Applying Tubular Central Receivers With Varied Heat Transfer Media

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Topics: Cycles , Heat transfer media , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Solar energy , Solar power , Steam , Storage , Temperature , Thermal efficiency , Design

Renewable Hydrogen From the Zn/ZnO Solar Thermochemical Cycle: A Cost and Policy Analysis

Julia F. Haltiwanger, Jane H. Davidson, Elizabeth J. Wilson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002511

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View articletitled, Renewable Hydrogen From the Zn/ZnO Solar Thermochemical Cycle: A Cost and Policy Analysis

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Topics: Carbon , Cycles , Hydrogen , Solar energy

Scaling Effect of Direct Solar Hot Water Systems on Energy Efficiency

U. C. Arunachala, M. Siddhartha Bhatt, L. K. Sreepathi

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002512

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View articletitled, Scaling Effect of Direct Solar Hot Water Systems on Energy Efficiency

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Pipeline risers , Pressure drop , Risers (Casting) , Water , Hot water , Energy efficiency , Solar energy , Pressure

Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment of Concrete Thermal Energy Storage for Parabolic Trough Power Plants

D. Laing, W. D. Steinmann, P. Viebahn, F. Gräter, C. Bahl

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001404

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View articletitled, Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment of Concrete Thermal Energy Storage for Parabolic Trough Power Plants

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Topics: Concretes , Life cycle assessment , Parabolic troughs , Power stations , Storage , Thermal energy storage , Economic analysis , Solar energy

Calibration and Validation of the Dynamic Wake Meandering Model for Implementation in an Aeroelastic Code

H. Aa. Madsen, G. C. Larsen, T. J. Larsen, N. Troldborg, R. Mikkelsen

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002555

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View articletitled, Calibration and Validation of the Dynamic Wake Meandering Model for Implementation in an Aeroelastic Code

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Topics: Calibration , Turbulence , Wakes , Turbines , Computation , Actuators , Wake turbulence

Experimental Simulation of Solar Flash Desalination

Mohammad Abutayeh, D. Yogi Goswami

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002557

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View articletitled, Experimental Simulation of Solar Flash Desalination

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Seawater , Simulation , Solar energy , Temperature , Vacuum , Water , Solar heating , Condensation

Spectral Reflectance Patterns of Photovoltaic Modules and Their Thermal Effects

J. P. Silva, G. Nofuentes, J. V. Muñoz

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041016. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002246

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View articletitled, Spectral Reflectance Patterns of Photovoltaic Modules and Their Thermal Effects

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Topics: Reflectance , Temperature , Solar radiation

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