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May 2008
ISSN 0199-6231
EISSN 1528-8986
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Research Papers
Numerical Study of Radiation Characteristics in a Dish Solar Collector System
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840570
Topics:
Cavities
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Monte Carlo methods
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Radiation (Physics)
,
Solar collectors
,
Shapes
,
Solar energy
,
Errors
High Flux Central Receivers of Molten Salts for the New Generation of Commercial Stand-Alone Solar Power Plants
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2884576
Topics:
Design
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Solar energy
,
Solar power stations
,
Temperature
,
Thermal efficiency
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Flux (Metallurgy)
,
Durability
Improving Discharge Characteristics of Indirect Integral Collector Storage Systems With Multielement Storage
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840569
Topics:
Storage
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Temperature
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Heat exchangers
Impact of Solar Model Selection on Building Energy Analysis for Kuwait
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2844410
A Feasibility Study of Using Solar Liquid-Desiccant Air Conditioner in Queensland, Australia
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2844426
Topics:
Air conditioners
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Air flow
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Cooling
,
Solar energy
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Temperature
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Water
,
Heat exchangers
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Lithium
,
Dehumidification
Performance of a Zero-Energy House
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2844429
Topics:
Construction
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Energy consumption
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Sensors
,
Solar heating
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Water
,
Temperature
,
Design
,
Photovoltaics
,
Solar power
,
Solar water heating
Experimental Analysis of Overall Thermal Properties of Parabolic Trough Receivers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888756
Topics:
Glass
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Heat losses
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Parabolic troughs
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Solar energy
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Temperature
,
Thermal properties
,
Testing
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Experimental analysis
,
Fluids
,
Emissivity
Optimal Heat Collection Element Shapes for Parabolic Trough Concentrators
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888757
Topics:
Heat
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Mirrors
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Parabolic troughs
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Shapes
,
Solar energy
,
Sunlight
A Receiver-Reactor for the Solar Thermal Dissociation of Zinc Oxide
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840576
Topics:
Cavities
,
Computational fluid dynamics
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Cycles
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Gases
,
Particulate matter
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Radiation (Physics)
,
Solar energy
,
Temperature
,
Tiles
Buoyancy Effects on Thermal Behavior of a Flat-Plate Solar Collector
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840611
Topics:
Buoyancy
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Computational fluid dynamics
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Flow (Dynamics)
,
Fluids
,
Manifolds
,
Solar collectors
,
Strips
,
Temperature
,
Temperature distribution
,
Fluid dynamics
Thermal Stress Analysis/Life Prediction of Concentrating Photovoltaic Module
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840572
Topics:
Bonding
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Heat sinks
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Solders
,
Steady state
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Stress
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Stress analysis (Engineering)
,
Temperature
,
Thermal stresses
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Cycles
,
Fatigue testing
Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of Electricity Production by Solarthermal Power Plants in Spain
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888754
Topics:
Climate change
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Cycles
,
Emissions
,
Parabolic troughs
,
Power stations
,
Solar energy
,
Solar thermal power
,
Life cycle assessment
,
Natural gas
Radiative Transfer Within a Cylindrical Cavity With Diffusely/Specularly Reflecting Inner Walls Containing an Array of Tubular Absorbers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888755
Topics:
Cavities
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Radiative heat transfer
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Temperature
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Temperature distribution
,
Solar energy
,
Cavity walls
Mechanism of Upgrading Low-Grade Solar Thermal Energy and Experimental Validation
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840609
Topics:
Energy levels (Quantum mechanics)
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Methanol
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Solar energy
,
Solar thermal power
,
Temperature
,
Exergy
,
Fuels
Thermoeconomic Optimization of a Solar Chimney Power Plant
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021015.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840571
Topics:
Dimensions
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Optimization
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Power stations
,
Solar energy
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Thermoeconomics
,
Inflow
,
Computer simulation
Discharge of Thermal Storage Tanks via Immersed Baffled Heat Exchangers: Numerical Model of Flow and Temperature Fields
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021016.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2856012
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
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Fluids
,
Heat exchangers
,
Temperature
,
Thermal energy storage
,
Storage
,
Transients (Dynamics)
Technical Briefs
Central Receiver System Solar Power Plant Using Molten Salt as Heat Transfer Fluid
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 024501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807210
Topics:
Solar energy
,
Solar power stations
,
Heat transfer
Effect of Cover Inclination and Water Depth on Performance of a Solar Still for Indian Climatic Conditions
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 024502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2844450
Topics:
Mass transfer
,
Solar stills
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Water
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Convection
,
Heat
,
Heat transfer coefficients
Optimal Orientation of a Liquid-Film Solar-Assisted Brine Concentrator
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 024503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2844448
Topics:
Evaporation
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Liquid films
,
Simulation
,
Solar energy
,
Wind
,
Simulation models
Discussions
A Scenario for a Secure Transportation System Based on Fuel From Biomass
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 025501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2855951
Topics:
Biomass
,
Emissions
,
Ethanol
,
Fuels
,
Gasoline
,
Petroleum
,
Transportation systems
,
Vehicles
,
Carbon dioxide
,
Hybrid electric vehicles
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