Topics: Density , Storage , Thermal energy storage , Heat transfer , Rods , Fluids , Solar energy , Temperature profiles , Thermal efficiency , Thermal insulation

Latent Thermal Storage Unit Using Form-Stable High Density Polyethylene; Part II: Numerical Analysis of Heat Transfer

M. Kamimoto, Y. Abe, K. Kanari, Y. Takahashi, T. Tani, T. Ozawa

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1986, 108(4): 290–297. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3268108

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View articletitled, Latent Thermal Storage Unit Using Form-Stable High Density Polyethylene; Part II: Numerical Analysis of Heat Transfer

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Topics: Density , Heat transfer , Numerical analysis , Thermal energy storage , Storage , Computer simulation , Engineering prototypes , Rods

Heat Exchange Between a Tube and Water-Saturated Soil

C. A. van der Star, G. A. M. van Meurs, C. J. Hoogendoorn

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1986, 108(4): 298–302. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3268109

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View articletitled, Heat Exchange Between a Tube and Water-Saturated Soil

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Topics: Heat , Soil , Water , Heat transfer , Approximation , Cylinders , Dimensions , Flow (Dynamics) , Groundwater , Thermal conductivity

A Vortex Lifting Line Method for the Analysis of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines

A. A. Afjeh, T. G. Keith, Jr.

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1986, 108(4): 303–309. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3268110

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View articletitled, A Vortex Lifting Line Method for the Analysis of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines

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Topics: Horizontal axis wind turbines , Vortices , Wakes , Biot-Savart law , Computation , Rotors , Stress

A Characteristic Dimensionless Time in Phase Change Problems

G. C. J. Bart, C. J. Hoogendoorn, P. B. J. Schaareman

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1986, 108(4): 310–315. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3268111

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View articletitled, A Characteristic Dimensionless Time in Phase Change Problems

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Topics: Latent heat , Melting , Phase change materials , Simulation , Solar energy , Solidification , Storage , Temperature , Testing

Obtaining Solar Collector Cover-Plate Transmissivities From a Solar Simulator

B. W. Fintel, G. S. Jakubowski

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1986, 108(4): 316–319. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3268112

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View articletitled, Obtaining Solar Collector Cover-Plate Transmissivities From a Solar Simulator

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Topics: Solar collectors , Solar energy , Design , Float glass , Glass reinforced plastics

Monthly Averages of the Daily Effective Optical Air Mass and Solar Related Angles for Horizontal or Inclined Surfaces

C. Gueymard

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1986, 108(4): 320–324. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3268113

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View articletitled, Monthly Averages of the Daily Effective Optical Air Mass and Solar Related Angles for Horizontal or Inclined Surfaces

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Topics: Solar energy , Climate , Extraterrestrial radiation , Radiation (Physics) , Solar radiation

Simulation of a Solar Pond Using Upward Flow Through the Storage Zone

D. Preston Lowrey, R. R. Johnson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1986, 108(4): 325–331. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3268114

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View articletitled, Simulation of a Solar Pond Using Upward Flow Through the Storage Zone

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Simulation , Solar energy , Storage , Heat , Water , Heating , Temperature , Design , Computer simulation

Design of an Experimental Solar-Powered, Solid-Adsorption Ice Maker

M. Pons, J. J. Guilleminot

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1986, 108(4): 332–337. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3268115

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View articletitled, Design of an Experimental Solar-Powered, Solid-Adsorption Ice Maker

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Topics: Design , Ice making equipment , Solar power , Solar energy , Ice , Machinery , Activated carbon , Condensation , Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling