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February 2008
ISSN 0199-6231
EISSN 1528-8986
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Editorial
A Message From the Editor
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 010201.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807216
Topics:
Solar power
Guest Editorial
A Message From the Guest Editors
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 010301.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2820769
Topics:
Power stations
,
Solar energy
,
Concentrating solar power
,
Design
,
Hydrogen
,
Solar thermal power
,
Testing
,
Boron
,
Chemical energy
,
Construction
Research Papers
Potential of Polygeneration With Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804618
Topics:
Absorption
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Combined heat and power
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Cooling
,
Heat engines
,
Solar energy
,
Temperature
,
Heat
,
Photovoltaic power systems
,
Waste heat
Field Test of Water-Steam Separators for Direct Steam Generation in Parabolic Troughs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804619
Topics:
Pressure
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Separation (Technology)
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Steam
,
Water
,
Parabolic troughs
,
Test facilities
Design of a Phase Separation System for a Direct Steam Generation Parabolic Trough Collector Field
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804621
Topics:
Design
,
Drainage
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Phase separation
,
Polishing equipment
,
Separation (Technology)
,
Solar energy
,
Steam
,
Stress
,
Water
Latent Heat Storage for Solar Steam Systems
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804624
Topics:
Heat transfer
,
Latent heat
,
Solar energy
,
Steam
,
Storage
,
Thermal conductivity
,
Phase change materials
,
Temperature
,
Composite materials
,
Graphite
Elaboration of Conductive Thermal Storage Composites Made of Phase Change Materials and Graphite for Solar Plant
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804620
Solid Media Thermal Storage Development and Analysis of Modular Storage Operation Concepts for Parabolic Trough Power Plants
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804625
Topics:
Design
,
Storage
,
Heat transfer
,
Power stations
,
Optimization
,
Parabolic troughs
Effect of Additives on the Durability and Properties of Antireflective Films for Solar Glass Covers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804626
Topics:
Coatings
,
Durability
,
Glass
,
Solar energy
,
Sol-gel processing
,
Organic compounds
,
Borosilicate glasses
,
Weathering
Automatic Noncontact Quality Inspection System for Industrial Parabolic Trough Assembly
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804628
Practical Considerations in Designing Large Scale “Beam Down” Optical Systems
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804629
Topics:
Design
,
Dimensions
,
Errors
,
Mirrors
,
Optimization
,
Sensitivity analysis
,
Solar energy
,
Approximation
,
Temperature
,
Optics
Optical Performance and Weight Estimation of a Heliostat With Ganged Facets
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804630
Topics:
Mirrors
,
Torque
,
Weight (Mass)
,
Errors
,
Wind
,
Ray tracing
,
Solar heating
,
Solar power
,
Optimization
,
Stress
Comparison of Experimental and Numerical Air Temperature Distributions Behind a Cylindrical Volumetric Solar Absorber Module
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807046
Experimental Evaluation of Particle Consumption in a Particle Seeded Solar Receiver
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804631
Topics:
Particulate matter
,
Solar energy
,
Temperature
,
Carbon
,
Combustion
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Solar radiation
,
Nitrogen
,
Heat transfer
Detailed Performance Analysis of a Dish∕Stirling System
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807191
Topics:
Cavities
,
Cooling
,
Energy budget (Physics)
,
Engines
,
Measurement systems
,
Solar energy
,
Stirling engines
,
Temperature
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Water
Thermal Model of the EuroDish Solar Stirling Engine
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807192
Topics:
Cavities
,
Stirling engines
,
Temperature
,
Engines
,
Solar energy
Slope Measurements of Parabolic Dish Concentrators Using Color-Coded Targets
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011015.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807193
Topics:
Errors
,
Ray tracing
,
Resolution (Optics)
,
Shapes
,
Reflection
,
Manufacturing
Solar Photocatalysis for the Elimination of Trichloroethylene in the Gas Phase
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011016.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807194
Topics:
Borosilicate glasses
,
Solar energy
,
Solar radiation
,
Sunlight
,
Pollution
,
Flow (Dynamics)
Well-To-Wheel Analysis of Solar Hydrogen Production and Utilization for Passenger Car Transportation
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011017.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807195
Topics:
Automobiles
,
Emissions
,
Hydrogen
,
Hydrogen production
,
Solar energy
,
Transportation systems
,
Water
,
Fuels
,
Wheels
,
Construction
Iron-Containing Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia System For Two-Step Thermochemical Water Splitting
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011018.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807197
Topics:
Hydrogen
,
Iron
,
Water
,
Ions
,
Cycles
,
X-ray diffraction
,
High temperature
Technical Briefs
Assessment of SEGS-Like Power Plants for the Brazilian Northeast Region
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 014501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807208
Solar Field Efficiency and Electricity Generation Estimations for a Hybrid Solar Gas Turbine Project in France
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 014502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807211
Topics:
Gas turbines
,
Solar energy
,
Electric power generation
,
Simulation
Three-Dimensional Analysis of a Concentrated Solar Flux
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 014503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807212
Topics:
Design
,
Errors
,
Mirrors
,
Ray tracing
,
Solar energy
,
Solar energy concentrators
,
Solar radiation
,
Computer software
,
Density
,
Radiation (Physics)
Application of an Internally Circulating Fluidized Bed for Windowed Solar Chemical Reactor with Direct Irradiation of Reacting Particles
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 014504.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807213
Topics:
Coal
,
Coke
,
Fluidized beds
,
Fuel gasification
,
Particulate matter
,
Solar chemistry
,
Solar energy
,
Irradiation (Radiation exposure)
Towards the Industrial Solar Carbothermal Production of Zinc
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 014505.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807214
Topics:
Fuels
,
Solar energy
,
Hydrogen
,
Solar chemistry
Boron Hydrolysis at Moderate Temperatures: First Step to Solar Fuel Cycle for Transportation
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 014506.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807215
Topics:
Boron
,
Hydrogen
,
Steam
,
Temperature
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Solar energy
,
Water
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