Volume 133 Issue 1 | J. Sol. Energy Eng.

Research Papers

Investigation of Reverse Thermosyphoning in an Indirect SDHW System

Cynthia A. Cruickshank, Stephen J. Harrison

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002556

View articletitled, Investigation of Reverse Thermosyphoning in an Indirect SDHW System

Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Heat exchangers , Storage , Storage tanks , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , Natural convection

A Nano Quasi-Solid Electrolyte With Modified Nano-Clay Applied to Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Meng-Cheng Tsui, Yung-Liang Tung, Song-Yeu Tsai, Chung-Wen Lan

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001407

Abstract

View articletitled, A Nano Quasi-Solid Electrolyte With Modified Nano-Clay Applied to Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

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Topics: Electrolytes , Nanoclays , Solar cells , Ionic conductivity

Design, Construction and Evaluation of a Sun-Tracking System on a Mobile Structure

Hossein Mousazadeh, Alireza Keyhani, Arzhang Javadi, Hossein Mobli, Karen Abrinia, Ahmad Sharifi

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003296

Abstract

View articletitled, Design, Construction and Evaluation of a Sun-Tracking System on a Mobile Structure

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Topics: Actuators , Construction , Design , Motors , Photovoltaic power systems , Sensors , Solar energy , Agricultural machinery , Insulation

Analysis and Performance of a Two-Axis PV Tracker in Southern Spain

G. Almonacid, E. Muñoz, F. Baena, P. Pérez-Higueras, J. Terrados, M. J. Ortega

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003297

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis and Performance of a Two-Axis PV Tracker in Southern Spain

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Topics: Generators , Photovoltaic power systems , Irradiation (Radiation exposure)

Exergy Analysis and Sustainability Assessment of a Solar-Ground Based Heat Pump With Thermal Energy Storage

Hakan Caliskan, Arif Hepbasli, Ibrahim Dincer

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003040

Abstract

View articletitled, Exergy Analysis and Sustainability Assessment of a Solar-Ground Based Heat Pump With Thermal Energy Storage

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Topics: Exergy , Exergy analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat pumps , Solar energy , Storage , Sustainability , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , Solar collectors

On the Use of Velocity Data for Load Estimation of a VAWT in Dynamic Stall

Carlos J. Simão Ferreira, Gerard J. W. van Bussel, Gijs A. M. van Kuik, Fulvio Scarano

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003182

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Use of Velocity Data for Load Estimation of a VAWT in Dynamic Stall

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Topics: Blades , Errors , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Resolution (Optics) , Simulation , Stress , Uncertainty , Vertical axis wind turbines , Wakes

The Impact of Ice Formation on Wind Turbine Performance and Aerodynamics

S. Barber, Y. Wang, S. Jafari, N. Chokani, R. S. Abhari

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003187

Abstract

View articletitled, The Impact of Ice Formation on Wind Turbine Performance and Aerodynamics

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Topics: Blades , Ice , Wind turbines , Computational fluid dynamics

Prediction of Status Patterns of Wind Turbines: A Data-Mining Approach

Andrew Kusiak, Anoop Verma

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003188

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View articletitled, Prediction of Status Patterns of Wind Turbines: A Data-Mining Approach

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Topics: Algorithms , Data mining , Mining , Turbines , Wind turbines

The AQUASOL System: Solar Collector Field Efficiency and Solar-Only Mode Performance

Julián Blanco, Diego Alarcón, Elena Guillén, Wolfgang Gernjak

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003291

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View articletitled, The AQUASOL System: Solar Collector Field Efficiency and Solar-Only Mode Performance

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Topics: Solar collectors , Solar energy , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , Water

Liquid Calcium Chloride Solar Storage: Concept and Analysis

Josh A. Quinnell, Jane H. Davidson, Jay Burch

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003292

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View articletitled, Liquid Calcium Chloride Solar Storage: Concept and Analysis

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Topics: Absorption , Density , Energy storage , Heat exchangers , Solar energy , Storage , Temperature , Water , Heating , Heat

Modeling of Turbulent Atmospheric Flow Around Tubular and Lattice Meteorological Masts

Matthieu Tusch, Christian Masson, Pierre Héraud

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003293

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View articletitled, Modeling of Turbulent Atmospheric Flow Around Tubular and Lattice Meteorological Masts

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Turbulence , Wind , Modeling , Meteorology , Uncertainty

Analysis of the Ideality Factor of a-Si:H Solar Cells

A. Al Tarabsheh, I. Etier

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003294

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View articletitled, Analysis of the Ideality Factor of a-Si:H Solar Cells

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Topics: Electrons , Silicon , Solar cells , Current density , Modeling , Currents

Design of a New $45 {kW}_{e}$ High-Flux Solar Simulator for High-Temperature Solar Thermal and Thermochemical Research

K. R. Krueger, J. H. Davidson, W. Lipiński

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003298

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View articletitled, Design of a New <span class="inline-formula no-formula-id"><span class="mathFormula"></span><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mrow xmlns=""><mn>45</mn><mtext> </mtext><msub><mrow><mtext>kW</mtext></mrow><mtext>e</mtext></msub></mrow></math></span> High-Flux Solar Simulator for High-Temperature Solar Thermal and Thermochemical Research

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Topics: Design , High temperature , Radiation (Physics) , Ray tracing , Shapes , Solar energy , Errors , Geometry

Multicomponent Molten Salt Mixtures Based on Nitrate/Nitrite Anions

Joseph G. Cordaro, Nicholas C. Rubin, Robert W. Bradshaw

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003418

Abstract

View articletitled, Multicomponent Molten Salt Mixtures Based on Nitrate/Nitrite Anions

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Topics: Density , Heat transfer , Lithium , Temperature , Thermal stability , Potassium , Sodium , Melting , Fluids , Parabolic troughs

Stirling Engines for Distributed Low-Cost Solar-Thermal-Electric Power Generation

Artin Der Minassians, Seth R. Sanders

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003144

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View articletitled, Stirling Engines for Distributed Low-Cost Solar-Thermal-Electric Power Generation

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Topics: Design , Engines , Heat exchangers , Pistons , Stirling engines , Solar energy , Temperature

Air-Heating Solar Collectors for Humidification-Dehumidification Desalination Systems

Edward K. Summers, John H. Lienhard, V, Syed M. Zubair

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011016. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003295

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View articletitled, Air-Heating Solar Collectors for Humidification-Dehumidification Desalination Systems

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Topics: Cycles , Dehumidification , Design , Heat transfer , Heating , Materials properties , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Temperature , Wind velocity

Splitting Water and Carbon Dioxide via the Heterogeneous Oxidation of Zinc Vapor: Thermodynamic Considerations

Luke J. Venstrom, Jane H. Davidson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011017. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003417

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View articletitled, Splitting Water and Carbon Dioxide via the Heterogeneous Oxidation of Zinc Vapor: Thermodynamic Considerations

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Cycles , Oxidation , Temperature , Vapors , Water , Solar energy , Heat , Aerosols , Hydrogen

Solar Energy R&D in Asia

One-Dimensional Nanostructure Arrays for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Patcharee Charoensirithavorn, Takashi Sagawa, Shuzi Hayase, Susumu Yoshikawa

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011101. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001153

Abstract

View articletitled, One-Dimensional Nanostructure Arrays for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

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Topics: Electrodes , Nanorods , Nanotubes , Solar cells , Manufacturing , Nanoparticles , Electron transport

Technical Briefs

Temperature of a Quartz/Sapphire Window in a Solar Cavity-Receiver

G. Maag, C. Falter, A. Steinfeld

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 014501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002774

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View articletitled, Temperature of a Quartz/Sapphire Window in a Solar Cavity-Receiver

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Topics: Cavities , Quartz , Sapphire , Solar energy , Temperature , Absorption , Solar radiation , Reflectance

Design Innovation

Design and Performance of a Solar Photobioreactor Utilizing Spatial Light Dilution

Dan Dye, Jeff Muhs, Byard Wood, Ron Sims

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 015001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003419

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View articletitled, Design and Performance of a Solar Photobioreactor Utilizing Spatial Light Dilution

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Topics: Biofuel , Biomass , Design , Solar energy , Density , Temperature , Sunlight , Radiation (Physics)

Research Papers

Investigation of Reverse Thermosyphoning in an Indirect SDHW System

A Nano Quasi-Solid Electrolyte With Modified Nano-Clay Applied to Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Design, Construction and Evaluation of a Sun-Tracking System on a Mobile Structure

Analysis and Performance of a Two-Axis PV Tracker in Southern Spain

Exergy Analysis and Sustainability Assessment of a Solar-Ground Based Heat Pump With Thermal Energy Storage

On the Use of Velocity Data for Load Estimation of a VAWT in Dynamic Stall

The Impact of Ice Formation on Wind Turbine Performance and Aerodynamics

Prediction of Status Patterns of Wind Turbines: A Data-Mining Approach

The AQUASOL System: Solar Collector Field Efficiency and Solar-Only Mode Performance

Liquid Calcium Chloride Solar Storage: Concept and Analysis

Modeling of Turbulent Atmospheric Flow Around Tubular and Lattice Meteorological Masts

Analysis of the Ideality Factor of a-Si:H Solar Cells

Design of a New $45 {kW}_{e}$ High-Flux Solar Simulator for High-Temperature Solar Thermal and Thermochemical Research

Multicomponent Molten Salt Mixtures Based on Nitrate/Nitrite Anions

Stirling Engines for Distributed Low-Cost Solar-Thermal-Electric Power Generation

Air-Heating Solar Collectors for Humidification-Dehumidification Desalination Systems

Splitting Water and Carbon Dioxide via the Heterogeneous Oxidation of Zinc Vapor: Thermodynamic Considerations

Solar Energy R&D in Asia

One-Dimensional Nanostructure Arrays for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Technical Briefs

Temperature of a Quartz/Sapphire Window in a Solar Cavity-Receiver

Design Innovation

Design and Performance of a Solar Photobioreactor Utilizing Spatial Light Dilution

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