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A Novel Design of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector’s Absorber Tube

Mohamed Salim Djenane, Seddik Hadji, Omar Touhami, Abdel Halim Zitouni
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2024, 146(3): 031001.
Paper No: SOL-22-1309
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063700
Published Online: October 31, 2023
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Topics: Design, Parabolic troughs, Shapes, Solar energy, Temperature, Thermal efficiency, Heat, Pressure drop, Heat transfer
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Characterization and Deviation Analysis of a High-Flux Solar Simulator With Metal-Halide Lamps

Yuankun Zhang, Matthew Shaw, Ben Ekman, Geoffrey Brooks, Muhammad Akbar Rhamdhani, Chunsheng Guo
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2024, 146(2): 021002.
Paper No: SOL-22-1307
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063182
Published Online: September 27, 2023
View Article titled, Characterization and Deviation Analysis of a High-Flux Solar Simulator With Metal-Halide Lamps
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Topics: Errors, Metals, Modeling, Radiation (Physics), Solar energy, Shapes, Radiance, Computer simulation
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Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Phase-Change Material and High-Density Polyethylene Functional Composites for Thermal Energy Storage

Melissa A. Messenger, Casey J. Troxler, Isabel Melendez, Thomas B. Freeman, Nicholas Reed, Rafael M. Rodriguez, Sandra K. S. Boetcher
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2023, 145(6): 061006.
Paper No: SOL-22-1318
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062197
Published Online: April 20, 2023
View Article titled, Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Phase-Change Material and High-Density Polyethylene Functional Composites for Thermal Energy Storage
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Topics: Composite materials, Phase change materials, Temperature, Thermal conductivity, Thermal energy storage, Tensile strength, Heat of fusion, Shapes, Density, Thermal characterization
Journal Articles

Parametric Investigation of a V-Shape Ribbed Absorber Tube in Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors

Faisal Altwijri, S. A. Sherif, Ahmed M. Alshwairekh
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2023, 145(4): 041004.
Paper No: SOL-22-1277
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056281
Published Online: December 26, 2022
View Article titled, Parametric Investigation of a V-Shape Ribbed Absorber Tube in Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors
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Topics: Fluids, Heat transfer, Parabolic troughs, Shapes, Temperature, Friction, Solar collectors, Reynolds number, Design
Journal Articles

Analysis of the Characteristics and Effects of Soiling Natural Accumulation on Photovoltaic Systems: A Systematic Review of the Literature

José Janiere Silva de Souza, Paulo Cesar Marques de Carvalho, Giovanni Cordeiro Barroso
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Review Articles
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2023, 145(4): 040801.
Paper No: SOL-22-1051
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056453
Published Online: December 26, 2022
View Article titled, Analysis of the Characteristics and Effects of Soiling Natural Accumulation on Photovoltaic Systems: A Systematic Review of the Literature
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Topics: Particulate matter, Photovoltaic power systems, Quartz, Dust, Temperature, Shapes
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Estimating Radiation Scattering Around Plasmonic Nanowires Using Engineered Geometric Features

Mine Kaya, Shima Hajimirza
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2023, 145(3): 031008.
Paper No: SOL-21-1412
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055994
Published Online: November 11, 2022
View Article titled, Estimating Radiation Scattering Around Plasmonic Nanowires Using Engineered Geometric Features
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Topics: Electromagnetic scattering, Light scattering, Nanoscale phenomena, Nanowires, Radiation (Physics), Radiation scattering, Shapes, Wavelength, Cross section (Physics), Particulate matter
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Evolving a Bio-Inspired Blade Shape of the Drag-Based Vertical-Axis Wind Rotor Derived From Orange Sea Pen ( Ptilosarcus Gurneyi )

Umang H. Rathod, Vinayak Kulkarni, Ujjwal K. Saha
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2023, 145(3): 031007.
Paper No: SOL-22-1112
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055914
Published Online: November 11, 2022
View Article titled, Evolving a Bio-Inspired Blade Shape of the Drag-Based Vertical-Axis Wind Rotor Derived From Orange Sea Pen ( Ptilosarcus Gurneyi )
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Topics: Blades, Rotors, Savonius wind turbines, Seas, Shapes, Biomimetics, Flow (Dynamics), Drag (Fluid dynamics)
Journal Articles

Composite Imagery-Based Non-Uniform Illumination Sensing for System Health Monitoring of Solar Power Plants

Sirshendu Arosh, Kuntal Ghosh, Dharmendra Kumar Dheer, Surya Prakash
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2023, 145(1): 011009.
Paper No: SOL-21-1420
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054921
Published Online: July 29, 2022
View Article titled, Composite Imagery-Based Non-Uniform Illumination Sensing for System Health Monitoring of Solar Power Plants
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Topics: Algorithms, Kalman filters, Photovoltaic power systems, Solar energy, Solar power stations, Composite materials, Energy generation, Shades and shadows, Shapes
Journal Articles

Effect of Channel Designs and Its Optimization for Enhanced Thermo-Hydraulic Performance of Solar Air Heater

Amit Kumar, Ajeet Pratap Singh, Akshayveer, O. P. Singh
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2022, 144(5): 051009.
Paper No: SOL-21-1169
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054396
Published Online: May 10, 2022
View Article titled, Effect of Channel Designs and Its Optimization for Enhanced Thermo-Hydraulic Performance of Solar Air Heater
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Topics: Design, Ducts, Flow (Dynamics), Heat transfer, Reynolds number, Solar energy, Surface roughness, Temperature, Turbulence, Wavelength
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Pairing Directional Solar Inputs From Ray Tracing to Solar Receiver/Reactor Heat Transfer Models on Unstructured Meshes: Development and Case Studies

H. Evan Bush, Andrew J. Schrader, Peter G. Loutzenhiser
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2021, 143(3): 031006.
Paper No: SOL-20-1032
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048563
Published Online: October 6, 2020
View Article titled, Pairing Directional Solar Inputs From Ray Tracing to Solar Receiver/Reactor Heat Transfer Models on Unstructured Meshes: Development and Case Studies
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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics, Heat transfer, Irradiation (Radiation exposure), Ray tracing, Solar energy, Radiation (Physics), Modeling, Algorithms, Absorption, Interpolation
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Low Cost High-Accuracy Compound Parabolic Concentrator System—A Manufacturing Methodology

J. G. Carrillo, M. I. Peña-Cruz, Miguel Terron-Hernandez, Luis Valentín
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2021, 143(2): 025001.
Paper No: SOL-20-1082
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048015
Published Online: August 24, 2020
View Article titled, Low Cost High-Accuracy Compound Parabolic Concentrator System—A Manufacturing Methodology
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Topics: Aluminum, Design, Manufacturing, Photogrammetry, Shapes, Urethane elastomers
Journal Articles

Optical Performance of a Novel Two-Receiver Solar Central Tower System

Suhil Kiwan, Abdel Latif Khammash
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2020, 142(1): 011005.
Paper No: SOL-18-1432
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044189
Published Online: July 23, 2019
View Article titled, Optical Performance of a Novel Two-Receiver Solar Central Tower System
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Topics: Shapes, Solar energy, Biomimetics, Design, Particle swarm optimization
Journal Articles

On the Use of Longitudinal Fins to Enhance the Performance in Rectangular Duct of Solar Air Heaters—A Review

Mukesh Kumar Sahu, Manoj Sharma, M. M. Matheswaran, Kinshuk Maitra
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Review Articles
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2019, 141(3): 030802.
Paper No: SOL-18-1359
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042827
Published Online: March 5, 2019
View Article titled, On the Use of Longitudinal Fins to Enhance the Performance in Rectangular Duct of Solar Air Heaters—A Review
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Topics: Ducts, Fins, Shapes, Solar energy, Flow (Dynamics)
Journal Articles

Effects of Novel Collector Roof on Solar Chimney Power Plant Performance

Fifi N. M. Elwekeel, Antar M. M. Abdala, Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2019, 141(3): 031004.
Paper No: SOL-18-1076
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041403
Published Online: October 1, 2018
View Article titled, Effects of Novel Collector Roof on Solar Chimney Power Plant Performance
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Topics: Power stations, Roofs, Shapes, Solar energy, Solar radiation, Pressure
Journal Articles

Multifractal Analysis of Daily Global Horizontal Radiation in Complex Topography Island: La Reunion as a Case Study

Miloud Bessafi, Vishwamitra Oree, Abdel Anwar Hossen Khoodaruth, Guillaume Jumaux, François Bonnardot, Patrick Jeanty, Mathieu Delsaut, Jean-Pierre Chabriat, Muhammad Zaid Dauhoo, Li Peng
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2019, 141(3): 031005.
Paper No: SOL-18-1253
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041404
Published Online: October 1, 2018
View Article titled, Multifractal Analysis of Daily Global Horizontal Radiation in Complex Topography Island: La Reunion as a Case Study
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Topics: Dimensions, Fluctuations (Physics), Fractals, Radiation (Physics), Shorelines, Solar energy, Solar radiation, Turbulence, Climate, Boundary layers
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On Analyzing the Optical Performance of Solar Central Tower Systems on Hillsides Using Biomimetic Spiral Distribution

Suhil Kiwan, Saif Al Hamad
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2019, 141(1): 011010.
Paper No: SOL-18-1050
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041101
Published Online: September 14, 2018
View Article titled, On Analyzing the Optical Performance of Solar Central Tower Systems on Hillsides Using Biomimetic Spiral Distribution
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Topics: Biomimetics, Shades and shadows, Shapes, Solar energy
Journal Articles

Modeling and Design Method for an Adaptive Wind Turbine Blade With Out-of-Plane Twist

Hamid Khakpour Nejadkhaki, John F. Hall
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 051010.
Paper No: SOL-17-1491
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040104
Published Online: May 29, 2018
View Article titled, Modeling and Design Method for an Adaptive Wind Turbine Blade With Out-of-Plane Twist
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Topics: Blades, Design, Wind turbines, Wind velocity, Design engineering, Optimization, Actuators, Shapes, Stiffness
Journal Articles

General Correlation of Building Energy Use Via Hybrid Genetic Programming/Genetic Algorithm

Raed I. Bourisli, Mohammed A. Altarakma, Adnan A. AlAnzi
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2018, 140(4): 041005.
Paper No: SOL-17-1165
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039447
Published Online: March 20, 2018
View Article titled, General Correlation of Building Energy Use Via Hybrid Genetic Programming/Genetic Algorithm
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Topics: Algorithms, Computer programming, Energy consumption, Genetic algorithms, Structures, Shapes, Encryption
Journal Articles

Structural Dynamics Analysis of Three-Dimensional Bi-Axial Sun-Tracking System Structure Determined by Numerical Modal Analysis

Fateh Ferroudji, Cherif Khelifi, Toufik Outtas
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031004.
Paper No: SOL-16-1331
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039272
Published Online: February 27, 2018
View Article titled, Structural Dynamics Analysis of Three-Dimensional Bi-Axial Sun-Tracking System Structure Determined by Numerical Modal Analysis
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Topics: Damping, Design, Finite element analysis, Modal analysis, Mode shapes, Q-factor, Shapes, Simulation, Stress, Structural dynamics
Journal Articles

Explicit Analytical Expression for Solar Flux Distribution on an Undeflected Absorber Tube of Parabolic Trough Concentrator Considering Sun-Shape and Optical Errors

Sourav Khanna, Vashi Sharma
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2016, 138(1): 011010.
Paper No: SOL-15-1215
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032122
Published Online: December 22, 2015
View Article titled, Explicit Analytical Expression for Solar Flux Distribution on an Undeflected Absorber Tube of Parabolic Trough Concentrator Considering Sun-Shape and Optical Errors
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Topics: Errors, Solar energy, Shapes, Parabolic troughs