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Testing of Thermocline Filler Materials and Molten-Salt Heat Transfer Fluids for Thermal Energy Storage Systems in Parabolic Trough Power Plants

Doug Brosseau, John W. Kelton, Daniel Ray, Mike Edgar, retired, Kye Chisman, Blaine Emms
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 109–116.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824107
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Testing of Thermocline Filler Materials and Molten-Salt Heat Transfer Fluids for Thermal Energy Storage Systems in Parabolic Trough Power Plants
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Topics: Fillers (Materials), Rocks, Sands, Testing, Thermal energy storage, Heat transfer, Weight (Mass), Parabolic troughs, Cycles, Fluids
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RIE-Texturing of Industrial Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cells

Douglas S. Ruby, Saleem Zaidi, S. Narayanan, Satoshi Yamanaka, Ruben Balanga
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 146–149.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1756926
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, RIE-Texturing of Industrial Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cells
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Topics: Reactive-ion etching, Reflectance, Silicon, Solar cells, Solar energy, Texture (Materials)
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Monte Carlo Radiative Transfer Modeling of a Solar Chemical Reactor for The Co-Production of Zinc and Syngas

Stefan Kra¨upl, Aldo Steinfeld
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 102–108.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824105
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Monte Carlo Radiative Transfer Modeling of a Solar Chemical Reactor for The Co-Production of Zinc and Syngas
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Topics: Cavities, Chemical kinetics, Convection, Furnaces, Heat conduction, Methane, Modeling, Radiation (Physics), Radiative heat transfer, Ray tracing
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Design of Commercial Solar Updraft Tower Systems—Utilization of Solar Induced Convective Flows for Power Generation

Jo¨rg Schlaich, Rudolf Bergermann, Wolfgang Schiel, Gerhard Weinrebe
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 117–124.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1823493
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Design of Commercial Solar Updraft Tower Systems—Utilization of Solar Induced Convective Flows for Power Generation
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Topics: Solar energy, Turbines, Flow (Dynamics), Design
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The Femtosecond Energy Diffusion Sensor: A Non-contact Tool for Photovoltaic Characterization

James T. McLeskey,, Jr., Pamela M. Norris
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 131–137.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1767991
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, The Femtosecond Energy Diffusion Sensor: A Non-contact Tool for Photovoltaic Characterization
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Topics: Absorption, Energy gap, Junctions, Sensors, Solar cells, Probes, Pumps, Silicon, Diffusion (Physics), Density
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Thermal Characterization of Prototypical Integral Collector Storage Systems With Immersed Heat Exchangers

W. Liu, J. H. Davidson, Fellow of ASME, F. A. Kulacki, Fellow of ASME
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 21–28.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824106
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Thermal Characterization of Prototypical Integral Collector Storage Systems With Immersed Heat Exchangers
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Topics: Fluids, Heat exchangers, Heat transfer, Natural convection, Storage, Temperature, Water temperature, Rayleigh number, Wall temperature, Heat transfer coefficients
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Parametric Analysis of Active and Passive Building Thermal Storage Utilization

Guo Zhou, Moncef Krarti, Gregor P. Henze
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 37–46.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824110
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Parametric Analysis of Active and Passive Building Thermal Storage Utilization
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Topics: Cooling, Thermal energy storage, Optimal control, Temperature, Storage, Stress
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Studies of Heat Pumps Using Direct Expansion Type Solar Collectors

Sadasuke Ito, Naokatsu Miura, Yasushi Takano
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 60–64.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824102
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Studies of Heat Pumps Using Direct Expansion Type Solar Collectors
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Topics: Compressors, Heat pumps, Solar collectors, Temperature, Solar energy, Pressure, Refrigerants, Heating
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Scaling in Polymer Tubes and Interpretation for Use in Solar Water Heating Systems

Yana Wang, Jane Davidson, Lorraine Francis
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 3–14.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1823492
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Scaling in Polymer Tubes and Interpretation for Use in Solar Water Heating Systems
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Topics: Copper, Heat exchangers, Nylon fabrics, Polymers, Water, Shells, Solar energy, Temperature, X-ray diffraction
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A Model-Based Feed-Forward Controller Scheme for Accurate Chilled Water Temperature Control of Inlet Guide Vane Centrifugal Chillers

Yongzhong Jia, T. Agami Reddy
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 47–52.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1775225
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, A Model-Based Feed-Forward Controller Scheme for Accurate Chilled Water Temperature Control of Inlet Guide Vane Centrifugal Chillers
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Topics: Feedforward control, Inlet guide vanes, Transients (Dynamics), Water, Water temperature, Temperature sensors, Temperature, Refrigerants, Signals, Cooling
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Photogrammetry: A Powerful Tool for Geometric Analysis of Solar Concentrators and Their Components

Klaus Pottler, Eckhard Lu¨pfert, Glen H. G. Johnston, Mark R. Shortis
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 94–101.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824109
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Photogrammetry: A Powerful Tool for Geometric Analysis of Solar Concentrators and Their Components
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Topics: Mirrors, Photogrammetry, Shapes, Solar energy concentrators, Thermal expansion, Gravity (Force), Errors, Ray tracing
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Energy Performance Analysis of Coupled-Control Units With Both Thermostat and Humidistat

Mingsheng Liu, Jinrong Wang
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 65–69.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824104
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Energy Performance Analysis of Coupled-Control Units With Both Thermostat and Humidistat
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Topics: Air flow, Cooling, Design, Energy consumption, Heating, Leakage, Stress, Temperature, Temperature controls, Valves
Journal Articles

Two-Dimensional Axi-Symmetric Model of a Solar-Thermal Fluid-Wall Aerosol Flow Reactor

Jaimee K. Dahl, Alan W. Weimer, Andreas Z’Graggen, Aldo Steinfeld
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 76–85.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824108
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Two-Dimensional Axi-Symmetric Model of a Solar-Thermal Fluid-Wall Aerosol Flow Reactor
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Topics: Aerosols, Annulus, Flow (Dynamics), Fluids, Gas flow, Graphite, Heat transfer, Hydrogen, Permeability, Quartz
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Solar Blind Pyrometer Temperature Measurements in High Temperature Solar Thermal Reactors: A Method for Correcting the System-Sensor Cavity Reflection Error

Aaron P. Freid, Paul K. Johnson, Manuela Musella, Reto Mu¨ller, Julie E. Steinbrenner, Robert D. Palumbo
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 86–93.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1796992
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Solar Blind Pyrometer Temperature Measurements in High Temperature Solar Thermal Reactors: A Method for Correcting the System-Sensor Cavity Reflection Error
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Topics: Cavities, Errors, Filters, Pyrometers, Reflection, Sensors, Solar energy, Temperature, Temperature measurement, Uncertainty
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Radiative Heat Transfer Across Glass Coated With Gold Nano-Particles

Humayer Chowdhury, Xiaoda Xu, Phuoc Huynh, Michael B. Cortie
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 70–75.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1769416
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Radiative Heat Transfer Across Glass Coated With Gold Nano-Particles
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Topics: Coatings, Glass, Nanoparticles, Solar energy, Radiation (Physics)
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Thermal Performance of a Large Low Flow Solar Heating System With a Highly Thermally Stratified Tank

Simon Furbo, Niels Kristian Vejen, Louise Jivan Shah
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 15–20.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1767190
Published Online: February 7, 2005
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Topics: Design, Flow (Dynamics), Heat exchangers, Hot water, Pipes, Solar collectors, Solar energy, Solar heating, Water, Solar radiation
Journal Articles

Study of a Solar Booster Assisted Ejector Refrigeration System With R134a

Jorge I. Herna´ndez, Roberto Best, Rube´n J. Dorantes, Claudio A. Estrada
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 53–59.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1771683
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Study of a Solar Booster Assisted Ejector Refrigeration System With R134a
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Topics: Ejectors, Refrigeration, Solar energy, Temperature
Journal Articles

Solar Thermal Water Pumps: A Preliminary Analysis of the Working Process

K. Mahkamov, E. P. Orda
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 29–36.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1767191
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Solar Thermal Water Pumps: A Preliminary Analysis of the Working Process
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Topics: Cycles, Pumps, Solar energy, Steam, Temperature, Water, Pressure
Journal Articles

Electron Exposure Measurements of Candidate Solar Sail Materials

Tesia L. Albarado, William A. Hollerman, David Edwards, Whitney Hubbs, Charles Semmel
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 125–130.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1823495
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Electron Exposure Measurements of Candidate Solar Sail Materials
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Topics: Electrons, Solar energy, Space vehicles
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Modeling and Experimental Evaluation of Passive Heat Sinks for Miniature High-Flux Photovoltaic Concentrators

Jian Sun, Tomer Israeli, T. Agami Reddy, Kevin Scoles, Jeffrey M. Gordon, Daniel Feuermann
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 138–145.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1785799
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Modeling and Experimental Evaluation of Passive Heat Sinks for Miniature High-Flux Photovoltaic Concentrators
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Topics: Heat sinks, Solar cells, Temperature, Modeling