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Closed-Loop Pointing Feedback for Heliostats in Concentrating Solar Power

Bernhard W. Adams
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2024, 146(6): 061007.
Paper No: SOL-23-1214
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066119
Published Online: August 27, 2024
View Article titled, Closed-Loop Pointing Feedback for Heliostats in Concentrating Solar Power
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Topics: Heliostats, Mirrors, Photodetectors, Glass, Sunlight, Quartz, Feedback
Journal Articles

Review and Gap Analysis of Heliostat Components & Controls

Accepted Manuscript
Kenneth Armijo, Matthew Muller, Daniel Tsvankin, Dimitri Madden
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng.
Paper No: SOL-23-1245
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065976
Published Online: July 16, 2024
View Article titled, Review and Gap Analysis of Heliostat Components & Controls
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Topics: Heliostats, Advanced materials, Calibration, Concentrating solar power, Design, Engineering standards, Mirrors, Renewable energy, Solar towers, Steel
Journal Articles

Laboratory Demonstration of Grating Embedded Mirrors for Single-Shot Heliostat Optical Metrology

Hayden J. Wisniewski, Ian J. Arnold, Daewook Kim, Heng E. Zuo, Brandon D. Chalifoux
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2024, 146(6): 061003.
Paper No: SOL-23-1199
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065432
Published Online: May 20, 2024
View Article titled, Laboratory Demonstration of Grating Embedded Mirrors for Single-Shot Heliostat Optical Metrology
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Topics: Diffraction gratings, Heliostats, Metrology, Mirrors, Errors, Lasers
Journal Articles

Theoretical Analysis and Photothermal Experimental Study of a Segmented Specular Reflection Solar Concentrator

Qian Zhang, Song Chen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2024, 146(3): 031006.
Paper No: SOL-23-1064
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063856
Published Online: November 22, 2023
View Article titled, Theoretical Analysis and Photothermal Experimental Study of a Segmented Specular Reflection Solar Concentrator
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Topics: Glass, Heat, Mirrors, Radiation (Physics), Reflection, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Temperature, Theoretical analysis, Flow (Dynamics)
Journal Articles

Compilation of a Solar Mirror Materials Database and an Analysis of Natural and Accelerated Mirror Exposure and Degradation

Tucker Farrell, Yue Cao, Frank Burkholder, Daniel Celvi, Christa Schreiber, Guangdong Zhu
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2023, 145(6): 061012.
Paper No: SOL-22-1280
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063079
Published Online: October 4, 2023
View Article titled, Compilation of a Solar Mirror Materials Database and an Analysis of Natural and Accelerated Mirror Exposure and Degradation
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Topics: Databases, Mirrors, Reflectance, Solar energy, Wavelength
Journal Articles

Nonimaging Behavior of Circular Trough Concentrators With Tubular Receivers

Matteo Timpano, Thomas A. Cooper
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2024, 146(1): 011002.
Paper No: SOL-22-1178
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062482
Published Online: May 25, 2023
View Article titled, Nonimaging Behavior of Circular Trough Concentrators With Tubular Receivers
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Topics: Design, Hazardous substances, Mirrors, Parabolic troughs, Reflection, Solar energy, Geometry, Radiation (Physics), Ray tracing
Journal Articles

Wind Load Effect Study on Large-Aperture Parabolic Trough Collector Mirror Fields

Zhi Zhang, Jie Sun, Qi Li Xu, Zhen Wen Zhang, Li Wang, Jin Jia Wei, Steven Wang
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2023, 145(4): 041006.
Paper No: SOL-22-1158
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056123
Published Online: January 17, 2023
View Article titled, Wind Load Effect Study on Large-Aperture Parabolic Trough Collector Mirror Fields
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Topics: Mirrors, Stress, Wind, Turbulence, Solar energy
Journal Articles

Analysis and Optimization of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector to Improve Its Optical Performance

Anubhav Goel, Rajesh Mahadeva, Gaurav Manik
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2023, 145(3): 031009.
Paper No: SOL-22-1137
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055995
Published Online: November 11, 2022
View Article titled, Analysis and Optimization of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector to Improve Its Optical Performance
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Topics: Irradiation (Radiation exposure), Optimization, Parabolic troughs, Particle swarm optimization, Solar collectors, Solar energy, Errors, Glass, Optimization algorithms, Mirrors
Journal Articles

A Combined Computer Vision and Deep Learning Approach for Rapid Drone-Based Optical Characterization of Parabolic Troughs

Devon Kesseli, Veena Chidurala, Ryan Gooch, Guangdong Zhu
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2023, 145(2): 021008.
Paper No: SOL-22-1086
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055172
Published Online: August 24, 2022
View Article titled, A Combined Computer Vision and Deep Learning Approach for Rapid Drone-Based Optical Characterization of Parabolic Troughs
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Topics: Computers, Corners (Structural elements), Parabolic troughs, Mirrors, Algorithms, Unmanned aerial vehicles
Journal Articles

Enhancing TEM 00 -Mode Solar Laser With Beam Merging and Ring-Array Concentrator

B. D. Tibúrcio, D. Liang, J. Almeida, D. Garcia, M. Catela, H. Costa, C. R. Vistas
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2022, 144(6): 061005.
Paper No: SOL-21-1352
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054666
Published Online: June 13, 2022
View Article titled, Enhancing TEM 00 -Mode Solar Laser With Beam Merging and Ring-Array Concentrator
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Topics: Lasers, Solar energy, Laser beams, Mirrors
Journal Articles

Piecewise-Focusing Collectors Reduce the Mirror Area in Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Plants

David K. Bisset
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2022, 144(5): 055001.
Paper No: SOL-21-1304
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054027
Published Online: March 22, 2022
View Article titled, Piecewise-Focusing Collectors Reduce the Mirror Area in Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Plants
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Topics: Cavities, Corners (Structural elements), Elevations (Drawings), Mirrors, Optical mirrors, Solar energy, Solar thermal power, Temperature, Design, Computer simulation
Journal Articles

Modeling, Implementing, and Evaluating of an Advanced Dual Axis Heliostat Drive System

W. M. Hamanah, A. S. Salem, M. A. Abido, F. A. Al-Sulaiman, A. M. Qwbaiban, T. G. Habetler
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2022, 144(4): 041001.
Paper No: SOL-21-1211
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052958
Published Online: February 11, 2022
View Article titled, Modeling, Implementing, and Evaluating of an Advanced Dual Axis Heliostat Drive System
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Topics: Concentrating solar power, Control equipment, Engineering prototypes, Feedback, Mirrors, Modeling, Sensors, Simulation, Solar energy, Solar towers
Journal Articles

Linear Solar Concentrator Structural Optimization Using Variable Beam Cross Sections

Moucun Yang, Yuezhao Zhu, Wei Fu, Garth Pearce, Robert A. Taylor
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2018, 140(6): 061006.
Paper No: SOL-17-1410
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040273
Published Online: June 26, 2018
View Article titled, Linear Solar Concentrator Structural Optimization Using Variable Beam Cross Sections
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Topics: Cantilevers, Cross section (Physics), Design, Finite element analysis, Simulation, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Stiffness, Structural optimization, Torque
Journal Articles

Incidence-Angle- and Wavelength-Resolved Ray-Tracing Simulations of a Linear Fresnel Collector Using the In-House Software otsun

Julian D. Hertel, Francesc Bonnín-Ripoll, Víctor Martínez-Moll, Ramón Pujol-Nadal
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 034502.
Paper No: SOL-17-1233
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039329
Published Online: March 13, 2018
View Article titled, Incidence-Angle- and Wavelength-Resolved Ray-Tracing Simulations of a Linear Fresnel Collector Using the In-House Software otsun
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Topics: Ray tracing, Reflectance, Simulation, Wavelength, Electromagnetic scattering, Radiation scattering, Scattering (Physics), Engineering simulation, Computer software, Mirrors
Journal Articles

Curvature Variability Study for Small- and Large-Scale Linear Fresnel Solar Fields: A Step Toward Optimization

Sara Benyakhlef, Ahmed Al Mers, Ossama Merroun, Abdelfattah Bouatem, Hamid Ajdad, Noureddine Boutammachte, Soukaina El Alj
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2017, 139(5): 051009.
Paper No: SOL-17-1075
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037382
Published Online: August 22, 2017
View Article titled, Curvature Variability Study for Small- and Large-Scale Linear Fresnel Solar Fields: A Step Toward Optimization
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Topics: Solar energy, Deflection, Mirrors, Optimization
Journal Articles

Parametric Trough Solar Collector With Commercial Evacuated Receiver: Performance Comparison at Plant Level

Juan Pablo Núnez Bootello, Markus Schramm, Manuel Silva Pérez, Manuel Doblaré Castellano
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2017, 139(4): 041014.
Paper No: SOL-17-1016
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036934
Published Online: June 8, 2017
View Article titled, Parametric Trough Solar Collector With Commercial Evacuated Receiver: Performance Comparison at Plant Level
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Topics: Mirrors, Reflection, Simulation, Solar collectors, Solar energy, Errors, Parabolic troughs, Optics, Glass, Power stations
Journal Articles

Optical Modeling and Analysis of the First Moroccan Linear Fresnel Solar Collector Prototype

Soukaina El Alj, Ahmed Al Mers, Ossama Merroun, Abdelfattah Bouatem, Noureddine Boutammachte, Hamid Ajdad, Sara Benyakhlef, Yousra Filali Baba
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2017, 139(4): 041009.
Paper No: SOL-16-1459
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036726
Published Online: May 25, 2017
View Article titled, Optical Modeling and Analysis of the First Moroccan Linear Fresnel Solar Collector Prototype
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Topics: Engineering prototypes, Mirrors, Shades and shadows, Solar energy, Optimization, Simulation, Modeling, Parabolic troughs, Ray tracing
Journal Articles

Solar Field Optical Characterization at Stillwater Geothermal/Solar Hybrid Plant

Guangdong Zhu, Craig Turchi
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2017, 139(3): 031002.
Paper No: SOL-16-1342
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035518
Published Online: January 27, 2017
View Article titled, Solar Field Optical Characterization at Stillwater Geothermal/Solar Hybrid Plant
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Topics: Mirrors, Reflectance, Solar energy, Errors
Journal Articles

Optical Analysis of a Two Stage XX Concentrator for Parametric Trough Primary and Tubular Absorber With Application in Solar Thermal Energy Trough Power Plants

Juan Pablo Núnez Bootello, Henry Price, Manuel Silva Pérez, Manuel Doblaré Castellano
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2016, 138(4): 041002.
Paper No: SOL-15-1392
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032944
Published Online: April 5, 2016
View Article titled, Optical Analysis of a Two Stage XX Concentrator for Parametric Trough Primary and Tubular Absorber With Application in Solar Thermal Energy Trough Power Plants
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Topics: Design, Geometry, Glass, Mirrors, Power stations, Reflection, Solar thermal power, Ray tracing, Symmetry (Physics), Sensitivity analysis
Journal Articles

Optical Analysis of a Two Stage XX Simultaneous Multiple Surface Concentrator for Parametric Trough Primary and Flat Absorber With Application in Direct Steam Generation Solar Thermal Plants

Juan Pablo Núnez Bootello, Henry Price, Manuel Silva Pérez, Manuel Doblaré Castellano
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2016, 138(2): 021002.
Paper No: SOL-15-1213
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032243
Published Online: January 11, 2016
View Article titled, Optical Analysis of a Two Stage XX Simultaneous Multiple Surface Concentrator for Parametric Trough Primary and Flat Absorber With Application in Direct Steam Generation Solar Thermal Plants
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Topics: Mirrors, Optics, Parabolic troughs, Solar energy, Steam, Wind, Stress, Geometry, Reflection