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August 2009
ISSN 0199-6231
EISSN 1528-8986
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Research Papers
3D Numerical Simulation of the Transient Thermal Behavior of a Simplified Building Envelope Under External Flow
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3139137
A New Fast Ray Tracing Tool for High-Precision Simulation of Heliostat Fields
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3139139
Topics:
Computation
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Density
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Ray tracing
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Simulation
,
Geometry
,
Shapes
,
Shades and shadows
Optimization of Solar Photovoltaic Fields
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142705
Topics:
Design
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Shades and shadows
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Solar energy
,
Optimization
Experimental and Numerical Study of Mixing in a Horizontal Hot-Water Storage Tank
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142801
Solar Thermal Electrolytic Process for the Production of Zn From ZnO: An Ionic Conductivity Study
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142802
Comparative Evaluation of Maximum Power Point Tracking Methods for Photovoltaic Systems
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142827
Optical Design of a Novel Two-Stage Solar Trough Concentrator Based on Pneumatic Polymeric Structures
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142824
Topics:
Errors
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Mirrors
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Solar energy
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Optical design techniques
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Deformation
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Engineering prototypes
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Polymers
,
Ray tracing
,
Simulation
Beating Betz: Energy Extraction Limits in a Constrained Flow Field
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3139143
Topics:
Diffusers
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Rotors
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Thrust
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Electromagnetic induction
,
Design
Development and Validation of a CFD Technique for the Aerodynamic Analysis of HAWT
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3139144
Topics:
Blades
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Computational fluid dynamics
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Wind tunnels
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Rotors
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Pressure
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Wind turbines
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Torque
,
Horizontal axis wind turbines
Application of Constrained Stochastic Simulation to Determine the Extreme Loads of Wind Turbines
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142726
Topics:
Engineering simulation
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Simulation
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Wind turbines
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Wind velocity
,
Wind
Prediction of Wind Farm Power Ramp Rates: A Data-Mining Approach
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142727
Topics:
Algorithms
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Data mining
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Support vector machines
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Time series
,
Wind farms
Methods for Controlling a Wind Turbine System With a Continuously Variable Transmission in Region 2
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3139145
Topics:
Control equipment
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Generators
,
Torque
,
Wind
,
Wind turbines
,
Stress
,
Wind velocity
An Assessment on Simple Modeling Approaches to the Electric Behavior of Two CIS PV Modules in a Sunny Climate
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142800
Topics:
Calibration
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Circuits
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Climate
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Modeling
,
Sound transmission class
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Temperature
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Uncertainty
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Currents
,
Photovoltaic power systems
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Measurement systems
Urban Building Energy Planning With Space Distribution and Time Dynamic Simulation
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142725
Topics:
Cities
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Coal
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Emissions
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Heat pumps
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Heating
,
Simulation
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Stress
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Air conditioning
,
Energy resources
Reactive Pellets for Improved Solar Hydrogen Production Based on Sodium Manganese Ferrite Thermochemical Cycle
Carlo Alvani, Mariangela Bellusci, Aurelio La Barbera, Franco Padella, Marzia Pentimalli, Luca Seralessandri, Francesca Varsano
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031015.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142723
Topics:
Cycles
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Ferrites (Magnetic materials)
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Hydrogen production
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Sodium
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Water
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Hydrogen
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Temperature
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Carbon dioxide
Solar Flash Desalination Under Hydrostatically Sustained Vacuum
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031016.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142724
Topics:
Solar energy
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Temperature
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Vacuum
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Water
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Seawater
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Pressure
,
Condensers (steam plant)
Thermodynamic Analysis of Freezing and Melting Processes in a Bed of Spherical PCM Capsules
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031017.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142822
Topics:
Energy dissipation
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Exergy
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Heat transfer
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Melting
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Solidification
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Temperature
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Water
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Ice
,
Storage
Study of a Quench Device for the Synthesis and Hydrolysis of Zn Nanoparticles: Modeling and Experiments
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031018.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142825
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
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Hydrogen
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Jets
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Modeling
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Nanoparticles
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Particulate matter
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Temperature
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Steam
,
Filters
,
Hydrogen production
Technical Briefs
Tracking Speed Analysis for Heliostat Using Spinning-Elevation Tracking Mode
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 034501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142829
Topics:
Spin (Aerodynamics)
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Spinning (Textile)
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Solar energy
Convergence Failure and Stall Hysteresis in Actuator-Disk Momentum Models Applied to Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 034502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142826
Topics:
Actuators
,
Blades
,
Disks
,
Failure
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Iterative methods
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Momentum
,
Vertical axis wind turbines
What is the Best Solution to Improve Thermal Performance of Storage Tanks With Immersed Heat Exchangers: Baffles or a Divided Tank?
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 034503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142823
Topics:
Heat exchangers
,
Storage
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Storage tanks
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Temperature
,
Heat transfer
,
Water storage
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