Topics: Convection , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Reynolds number , Temperature , Turbulence , Uncertainty , Heat transfer coefficients , Heating , Solar energy

Analysis of Heat Storage and Delivery of a Thermocline Tank Having Solid Filler Material

Jon T. Van Lew, Peiwen Li, Cho Lik Chan, Wafaa Karaki, Jake Stephens

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2011, 133(2): 021003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003685

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View articletitled, Analysis of Heat Storage and Delivery of a Thermocline Tank Having Solid Filler Material

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Topics: Energy budget (Physics) , Fillers (Materials) , Fluids , Heat storage , Rocks , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , Heat , Storage tanks , Heat transfer

Numerical Investigation of Natural Convection Loss From Cavity Receivers in Solar Dish Applications

S. Paitoonsurikarn, K. Lovegrove, G. Hughes, J. Pye

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2011, 133(2): 021004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003582

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View articletitled, Numerical Investigation of Natural Convection Loss From Cavity Receivers in Solar Dish Applications

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Topics: Cavities , Natural convection , Convection , Solar energy , Temperature

Evaluation and Validation of Equivalent Circuit Photovoltaic Solar Cell Performance Models

Matthew T. Boyd, Sanford A. Klein, Douglas T. Reindl, Brian P. Dougherty

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2011, 133(2): 021005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003584

Abstract

View articletitled, Evaluation and Validation of Equivalent Circuit Photovoltaic Solar Cell Performance Models

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Topics: Circuits , Errors , Modeling , Radiation (Physics) , Sensitivity analysis , Solar cells , Temperature , Sound transmission class , Silicon

Monitoring Solar Home Systems With Pulse Width Modulation Charge Control

Nathaniel J. Williams, E. Ernest van Dyk, Frederik J. Vorster

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2011, 133(2): 021006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003586

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View articletitled, Monitoring Solar Home Systems With Pulse Width Modulation Charge Control

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Topics: Cycles , Errors , Pulse width modulation , Solar energy , Control equipment , Circuits , Design , Batteries

Distribution of Emerged Energy for Daylight Illuminate on Prismatic Elements

Shih-Chuan Yeh, Allen Jong-Woei Whang, Horng-Ching Hsiao, Xi-Duo Hu, Yi-Yung Chen

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2011, 133(2): 021007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003587

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View articletitled, Distribution of Emerged Energy for Daylight Illuminate on Prismatic Elements

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Topics: Prisms (Optics) , Solar energy , Ray tracing , Reflection

Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane in Directly Irradiated Solar Reactor With Porcupine Absorber

Rachamim Rubin, Jacob Karni

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2011, 133(2): 021008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003678

Abstract

View articletitled, Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane in Directly Irradiated Solar Reactor With <em>Porcupine</em> Absorber

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Catalysts , Flow (Dynamics) , Methane , Solar energy , Temperature , Ruthenium , Design , Quartz , Heating

A Simplified Model for Radiative Transfer in Building Enclosures With Low Emissivity Walls: Development and Application to Radiant Barrier Insulation

Frédéric Miranville, Philippe Lauret, Mario Medina, Dimitri Bigot

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2011, 133(2): 021009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003730

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View articletitled, A Simplified Model for Radiative Transfer in Building Enclosures With Low Emissivity Walls: Development and Application to Radiant Barrier Insulation

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Topics: Emissivity , Roofs , Simulation , Temperature , Heat transfer , Radiative heat transfer , Insulation , Modeling , Instrumentation

Air-Sand Heat Exchanger for High-Temperature Storage

Shashikant Warerkar, Stefan Schmitz, Joachim Goettsche, Bernhard Hoffschmidt, Martin Reißel, Rainer Tamme

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2011, 133(2): 021010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003583

Abstract

View articletitled, Air-Sand Heat Exchanger for High-Temperature Storage

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Sands , Flow (Dynamics)

Solar Gasification of Biomass: Kinetics of Pyrolysis and Steam Gasification in Molten Salt

Brandon J. Hathaway, Jane H. Davidson, David B. Kittelson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2011, 133(2): 021011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003680

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar Gasification of Biomass: Kinetics of Pyrolysis and Steam Gasification in Molten Salt

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Topics: Fuel gasification , Pyrolysis , Steam , Biomass , Carbon , Solar energy , Temperature

Passive and Active Thermographic Assessment as a Tool for Condition-Based Performance Monitoring of Photovoltaic Modules

J. A. Tsanakas, P. N. Botsaris

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2011, 133(2): 021012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003731

Abstract

View articletitled, Passive and Active Thermographic Assessment as a Tool for Condition-Based Performance Monitoring of Photovoltaic Modules

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Topics: Condition monitoring , Performance evaluation , Solar cells , Temperature , Thermography , Heat , Heating

Technical Briefs

Spatially Varying Extinction Coefficient for Direct Absorption Solar Thermal Collector Optimization

Todd P. Otanicar, Patrick E. Phelan, Robert A. Taylor, Himanshu Tyagi

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2011, 133(2): 024501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003679

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View articletitled, Spatially Varying Extinction Coefficient for Direct Absorption Solar Thermal Collector Optimization

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Topics: Absorption , Fluids , Solar collectors , Solar energy

Solar Radiation on Horizontal Tubular Microalgae Photobioreactor: Direct Beam Radiation

T. Maor, J. Appelbaum

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2011, 133(2): 024502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003585

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View articletitled, Solar Radiation on Horizontal Tubular Microalgae Photobioreactor: Direct Beam Radiation

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Topics: Bioreactors , Radiation (Physics) , Shades and shadows , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Biofuel

Horizontal Tubular Microalgae Photobioreactor Plant View Factors and Diffuse Radiation

T. Maor, J. Appelbaum

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2011, 133(2): 024503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003628

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View articletitled, Horizontal Tubular Microalgae Photobioreactor Plant View Factors and Diffuse Radiation

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Topics: Radiation (Physics) , Solar radiation , Space

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