Volume 128 Issue 1 | J. Sol. Energy Eng.

Topics: Annealing , Carbon , Computer simulation , Fluid dynamics , Helium , Single-walled nanotubes , Solar energy , Temperature , Vapors , Temperature distribution

Demonstration of Infrared-Photovoltaics for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System

Dan Dye, Byard Wood, Lewis Fraas, Jeanette Kretschmer

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2006, 128(1): 30–33. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2147587

Abstract

View articletitled, Demonstration of Infrared-Photovoltaics for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Mirrors , Photovoltaics , Solar energy , Solar energy systems , Solar spectrum , Visible spectrum , Optics , Testing , Photovoltaic cells

Photovoltaic Maximum Power Point Varying with Illumination and Temperature

E. Radziemska, E. Klugmann

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2006, 128(1): 34–39. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2147586

Abstract

View articletitled, Photovoltaic Maximum Power Point Varying with Illumination and Temperature

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Topics: Solar cells , Temperature

Modeling and Optimizing the Size of the Power Conditioning Unit for Photovoltaic Systems

Abou El-Maaty M. Abd El-Aal, Jürgen Schmid, Jochen Bard, Peter Caselitz

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2006, 128(1): 40–44. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2148978

Abstract

View articletitled, Modeling and Optimizing the Size of the Power Conditioning Unit for Photovoltaic Systems

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Topics: Generators , Photovoltaic power systems , Power conditioning , Modeling , Stress

An Axisymmetric Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach to the Analysis of the Working Process of a Solar Stirling Engine

K. Mahkamov

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2006, 128(1): 45–53. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2148979

Abstract

View articletitled, An Axisymmetric Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach to the Analysis of the Working Process of a Solar Stirling Engine

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , Solar energy , Stirling engines , Engines , Compression , Temperature , Modeling , Pressure , Turbulence

Lifetime of Imidazolium Salts at Elevated Temperatures

Daniel M. Blake, Luc Moens, Daniel Rudnicki, Heidi Pilath

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2006, 128(1): 54–57. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2148976

Abstract

View articletitled, Lifetime of Imidazolium Salts at Elevated Temperatures

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Topics: Fluids , Heat transfer , Solar energy , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , Thermal stability , Heating

Modeling Phase Change Materials With Conduction Transfer Functions for Passive Solar Applications

Jason P. Barbour, Douglas C. Hittle

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2006, 128(1): 58–68. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2000977

Abstract

View articletitled, Modeling Phase Change Materials With Conduction Transfer Functions for Passive Solar Applications

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Topics: Heat capacity , Heat conduction , Modeling , Phase change materials , Temperature , Transfer functions , Simulation , Tiles , Solar energy , Latent heat

Latent Heat Storage in a Two-Phase Thermosyphon Solar Water Heater

Wen-Shing Lee, Bo-Ren Chen, Sih-Li Chen

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2006, 128(1): 69–76. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2147588

Abstract

View articletitled, Latent Heat Storage in a Two-Phase Thermosyphon Solar Water Heater

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Topics: Energy storage , Solar energy , Water , Heat , Latent heat , Sodium , Storage

Experimental Study on a Hybrid Desiccant Dehumidification and Air Conditioning System

Li Yong, K. Sumathy, Y. J. Dai, J. H. Zhong, R. Z. Wang

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2006, 128(1): 77–82. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2148977

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Study on a Hybrid Desiccant Dehumidification and Air Conditioning System

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Topics: Air conditioning , Air flow , Compression , Dehumidification , Stress , Temperature , Vapors , Heat , Flow (Dynamics)

Displacement of Natural Ventilation in an Enclosure With a Convective/Radiative Heat Source and Nonadiabatic Envelopes

Jun Gao, Jia-ning Zhao, Fu-sheng Gao

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2006, 128(1): 83–89. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2148975

Abstract

View articletitled, Displacement of Natural Ventilation in an Enclosure With a Convective/Radiative Heat Source and Nonadiabatic Envelopes

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Topics: Design , Displacement , Heat , Ventilation , Computational fluid dynamics , Simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Air flow

Transient and Rate-Dependent Performance of Conventional Electric Storage Water Heating Systems

J. W. McMenamy, K. O. Homan

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2006, 128(1): 90–97. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2148974

Abstract

View articletitled, Transient and Rate-Dependent Performance of Conventional Electric Storage Water Heating Systems

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heating , Hot water heating , Storage , Temperature , Transients (Dynamics) , Water , Thermal energy storage

Exergetic, Thermal, and Externalities Analyses of a Cogeneration Plant

Margaret B. Bailey, Peter Curtiss, CPT Paul H. Blanton, CPT Thomas B. McBrayer

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2006, 128(1): 98–103. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2148973

Abstract

View articletitled, Exergetic, Thermal, and Externalities Analyses of a Cogeneration Plant

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Topics: Boilers , Coal , Cogeneration plants , Combustion , Cycles , Emissions , Nitrogen oxides , Fuels , Feedstock , Exergy

Improved Accuracy Models For Hourly Diffuse Solar Radiation

T. Muneer, S. Munawwar

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2006, 128(1): 104–117. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2148972

Abstract

View articletitled, Improved Accuracy Models For Hourly Diffuse Solar Radiation

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Topics: Errors , Radiation (Physics) , Solar radiation , Sunlight , Databases , Statistics , Regression models , Solar energy

Technical Briefs

Multi-tower Line Focus Fresnel Array Project

David R. Mills, Graham Morrison, John Pye, Peter Le Lièvre

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2006, 128(1): 118–120. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2148971

Abstract

View articletitled, Multi-tower Line Focus Fresnel Array Project

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Topics: Coal , Design , Power stations , Solar cell arrays , Solar energy , Steam , Optical mirrors , Heat

Annular Compound Parabolic Concentrator

W. Lipiński, A. Steinfeld

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2006, 128(1): 121–124. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2148970

Abstract

View articletitled, Annular Compound Parabolic Concentrator

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Topics: Radiation (Physics) , Ray tracing , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Solar energy concentrators , Reflectance

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Research Papers

A Two-Step Thermochemical Water Splitting by Iron-Oxide on Stabilized Zirconia

Solar Carbothermic Reduction of ZnO in a Two-Cavity Reactor: Laboratory Experiments for a Reactor Scale-Up

Hydrogen Production by Solar Reforming of Natural Gas: A Comparison Study of Two Possible Process Configurations

Modeling of a Solar Reactor for Single-Wall Nanotube Synthesis

Demonstration of Infrared-Photovoltaics for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System

Photovoltaic Maximum Power Point Varying with Illumination and Temperature

Modeling and Optimizing the Size of the Power Conditioning Unit for Photovoltaic Systems

An Axisymmetric Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach to the Analysis of the Working Process of a Solar Stirling Engine

Lifetime of Imidazolium Salts at Elevated Temperatures

Modeling Phase Change Materials With Conduction Transfer Functions for Passive Solar Applications

Latent Heat Storage in a Two-Phase Thermosyphon Solar Water Heater

Experimental Study on a Hybrid Desiccant Dehumidification and Air Conditioning System

Displacement of Natural Ventilation in an Enclosure With a Convective/Radiative Heat Source and Nonadiabatic Envelopes

Transient and Rate-Dependent Performance of Conventional Electric Storage Water Heating Systems

Exergetic, Thermal, and Externalities Analyses of a Cogeneration Plant

Improved Accuracy Models For Hourly Diffuse Solar Radiation

Technical Briefs

Multi-tower Line Focus Fresnel Array Project

Annular Compound Parabolic Concentrator

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