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Editorial

Solar Energy: Potential, Problems, and Implications

H. M. Hubbard

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 249–251. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267592

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Topics: Solar energy

Research Papers

Open-Cycle Desiccant Air Conditioning as an Alternative to Vapor Compression Cooling in Residential Applications

J. J. Jurinak, J. W. Mitchell, W. A. Beckman

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 252–260. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267593

Abstract

View articletitled, Open-Cycle Desiccant Air Conditioning as an Alternative to Vapor Compression Cooling in Residential Applications

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Topics: Air conditioning , Compression , Cooling , Cycles , Vapors , Air conditioners , Dehumidifiers , Energy consumption , Solar energy systems

Flow and Heat Transfer of a Stably Stratified Fluid Through an Enclosure

S. R. Chaney, J. A. C. Humphrey, L. Month, A. Shah

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 261–270. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267594

Abstract

View articletitled, Flow and Heat Transfer of a Stably Stratified Fluid Through an Enclosure

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Heat transfer , Energy storage , Buoyancy , Cycles , Energy conservation , Flow visualization , Heat conduction , Performance characterization

Improved Optical Design of Nontracking Concentrators

B. M. Kwan, R. B. Bannerot

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 271–278. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267595

Abstract

View articletitled, Improved Optical Design of Nontracking Concentrators

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Topics: Accounting , Computer simulation , Optical design techniques , Optical mirrors , Reflection , Shapes

Analysis and Design of the “Solar One” Thermal Storage Subsystem Heat Exchangers

F. R. Weiner

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 279–285. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267596

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis and Design of the “Solar One” Thermal Storage Subsystem Heat Exchangers

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Topics: Design , Heat exchangers , Solar energy , Thermal energy storage , Cycles , Power stations , Tradeoffs

Shell-and-Plate-Type Heat Exchangers for OTEC Plants

H. Uehara, H. Kusuda, M. Monde, T. Nakaoka, H. Sumitomo

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 286–290. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267597

Abstract

View articletitled, Shell-and-Plate-Type Heat Exchangers for OTEC Plants

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Ocean thermal energy conversion , Shells , Condensers (steam plant) , Plates (structures) , Fluids , Heat transfer coefficients , Testing performance , Titanium , Water

Second Law Analysis of Solar Powered Absorption Cooling Cycles and Systems

D. K. Anand, K. W. Lindler, S. Schweitzer, W. J. Kennish

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 291–298. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267598

Abstract

View articletitled, Second Law Analysis of Solar Powered Absorption Cooling Cycles and Systems

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Topics: Absorption , Cooling , Cycles , Solar power , Second law of thermodynamics

Heat Transfer Enhancement in a Paraffin Wax Thermal Storage System

J. Eftekhar, A. Haji-Sheikh, D. Y. S. Lou

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 299–306. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267599

Abstract

View articletitled, Heat Transfer Enhancement in a Paraffin Wax Thermal Storage System

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Topics: Heat transfer , Paraffin wax , Thermal energy storage , Fins , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer coefficients , Melting , Natural convection , Thermal expansion

Overview of the Electrofluid Dynamic Wind-Driven Generator

R. L. Mitchell

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 307–311. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267600

Abstract

View articletitled, Overview of the Electrofluid Dynamic Wind-Driven Generator

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Topics: Generators , Wind , Conceptual design , Electricity (Physics) , Governments , Optimization , Uncertainty , Wind energy

An Analytical Examination of Three Open-Cycle Cooling Systems

J. van Leersum

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 312–321. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267601

Abstract

View articletitled, An Analytical Examination of Three Open-Cycle Cooling Systems

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Topics: Cooling systems , Cycles

Prediction of Long-Term Performance of Active Solar Heating Systems Using Daily Hours of Bright Sunshine

C. T. Nguyen, N. Galanis

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 322–326. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267602

Abstract

View articletitled, Prediction of Long-Term Performance of Active Solar Heating Systems Using Daily Hours of Bright Sunshine

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Topics: Solar heating , Sunlight , Algorithms , Heating , Radiation (Physics) , Solar radiation , Storage , Stress

Technical and Economic Assessment of Tethered Wind Energy Systems

O. Furuya, S. Maekawa

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 327–334. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267603

Abstract

View articletitled, Technical and Economic Assessment of Tethered Wind Energy Systems

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Topics: Economic analysis , Fossil fuels , Potential energy , Power density , Wind energy , Wind energy systems , Wings

The Bottom Heat Loss of a Solar Pond in the Presence of Moving Ground Water

A. Duyar, W. Bober

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 335–340. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267604

Abstract

View articletitled, The Bottom Heat Loss of a Solar Pond in the Presence of Moving Ground Water

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Topics: Groundwater , Heat losses , Solar energy , Water , Soil , Thermal conductivity , Electrical conductance , Flow (Dynamics) , Steady state

Two-Dimensional Mathematical Model of Evacuated Tubular Solar Collector

F. Rahman, A. S. Al-Zakri, M. A. A. Rahman

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 341–346. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267605

Abstract

View articletitled, Two-Dimensional Mathematical Model of Evacuated Tubular Solar Collector

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Topics: Solar collectors , Capacitance , Cylinders , Flat plates , Glass , Meteorology , Steady state

Design Optimization of Small Wind Turbines for Low Wind Regimes

D. E. Cromack, Debbie Oscar

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 347–350. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267606

Abstract

View articletitled, Design Optimization of Small Wind Turbines for Low Wind Regimes

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Wind , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Machinery , Generators , Rotors , Stress , Blades

Utilization of Solar Energy for Sludge Drying Beds

A. S. El-Ariny, Ph.D., P.E., H. I. Miller, P.E.

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 351–357. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267607

Abstract

View articletitled, Utilization of Solar Energy for Sludge Drying Beds

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Topics: Drying , Solar energy , Solids , Biological sewage treatment , Cities , Economic analysis , Glass reinforced plastics , Solar heating

Heat Transfer Enhancement in Air-Heating Flat-Plate Solar Collectors

Ye-Di Liu, L. A. Diaz, N. V. Suryanarayana

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 358–363. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267608

Abstract

View articletitled, Heat Transfer Enhancement in Air-Heating Flat-Plate Solar Collectors

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Topics: Flat plates , Heat transfer , Heating , Solar collectors , Temperature , Fins , Friction , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat flux

Technical Briefs

Simple Heat Exchange Factors for Steam-Producing Solar Systems

R. C. Gee

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 364–366. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267609

View articletitled, Simple Heat Exchange Factors for Steam-Producing Solar Systems

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Topics: Heat , Solar energy , Steam

Verification of a Numerical Simulation Technique for Natural Convection

A. Gadgil, F. Bauman, E. Altmayer, R. C. Kammerud

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 366–369. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267610

View articletitled, Verification of a Numerical Simulation Technique for Natural Convection

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Topics: Computer simulation , Natural convection

Calculation of Radiation Properties of a Stack of Partially Transparent Plates With an Absorber Plate

M. M. Elsayed

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 370–372. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267611

View articletitled, Calculation of Radiation Properties of a Stack of Partially Transparent Plates With an Absorber Plate

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Topics: Plates (structures) , Radiation (Physics) , Transparency

Thermal Performance of Submerged Coil Heat Exchangers Used in Solar Energy Storage Tanks

D. E. Klett, D. Y. Goswami, M. T. Saad

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 373–375. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267612

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Solar energy , Storage tanks

Book Reviews

Fundamentals of Energy Storage

Johannes Jensen, Author, Bent So̸rensen, Author, A. Rabl, Reviewer

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 376. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267613

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Topics: Energy storage

Treatise on Solar Energy, Volume 1: Fundamentals of Solar Energy

H. P. Garg, Author, Aden Meinel, Reviewer

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 376–377. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267614

View articletitled, <em>Treatise on Solar Energy, Volume 1: Fundamentals of Solar Energy</em>

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Topics: Solar energy

Editorial

Solar Energy: Potential, Problems, and Implications

Research Papers

Open-Cycle Desiccant Air Conditioning as an Alternative to Vapor Compression Cooling in Residential Applications

Flow and Heat Transfer of a Stably Stratified Fluid Through an Enclosure

Improved Optical Design of Nontracking Concentrators

Analysis and Design of the “Solar One” Thermal Storage Subsystem Heat Exchangers

Shell-and-Plate-Type Heat Exchangers for OTEC Plants

Second Law Analysis of Solar Powered Absorption Cooling Cycles and Systems

Heat Transfer Enhancement in a Paraffin Wax Thermal Storage System

Overview of the Electrofluid Dynamic Wind-Driven Generator

An Analytical Examination of Three Open-Cycle Cooling Systems

Prediction of Long-Term Performance of Active Solar Heating Systems Using Daily Hours of Bright Sunshine

Technical and Economic Assessment of Tethered Wind Energy Systems

The Bottom Heat Loss of a Solar Pond in the Presence of Moving Ground Water

Two-Dimensional Mathematical Model of Evacuated Tubular Solar Collector

Design Optimization of Small Wind Turbines for Low Wind Regimes

Utilization of Solar Energy for Sludge Drying Beds

Heat Transfer Enhancement in Air-Heating Flat-Plate Solar Collectors

Technical Briefs

Simple Heat Exchange Factors for Steam-Producing Solar Systems

Verification of a Numerical Simulation Technique for Natural Convection

Calculation of Radiation Properties of a Stack of Partially Transparent Plates With an Absorber Plate

Thermal Performance of Submerged Coil Heat Exchangers Used in Solar Energy Storage Tanks

Book Reviews

Fundamentals of Energy Storage

Treatise on Solar Energy, Volume 1: Fundamentals of Solar Energy

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