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May 2009
ISSN 0199-6231
EISSN 1528-8986
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Research Papers
Dry Methane Reforming Without a Metal Catalyst in a Directly Irradiated Solar Particle Reactor
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 021001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3090823
Topics:
Carbon
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Carbon dioxide
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Methane
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Particulate matter
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Solar energy
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Temperature
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Catalysts
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Metals
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Carbon black pigments
A Simplified Method for Calculating the Effective Solar Optical Properties of a Venetian Blind Layer for Building Energy Simulation
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 021002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3090822
Topics:
Radiation (Physics)
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Solar energy
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Simulation
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Shades and shadows
Design of an Adaptive Cathodic Protection Device Powered by Four Photovoltaic Solar Panels
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 021003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3090821
Topics:
Cathodic protection
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Photovoltaic power systems
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Design
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Solar energy
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Circuits
Infrared-Reflective Coating on Fused Silica for a Solar High-Temperature Receiver
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 021004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3097270
Topics:
Coating processes
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Coatings
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Filters
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Solar energy
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Temperature
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High temperature
Buoyancy-Driven Flow in Two Interconnected Rooms: Effects of the Exterior Vent Location and Size
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 021005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3097272
Topics:
Buoyancy
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Density
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Fluids
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Vents
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Ventilation
Design and Construction of an Air Cooled Ammonia Absorber
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 021006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3097273
Topics:
Absorption
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Construction
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Cooling
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Design
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Solar energy
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Geometry
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Heat transfer coefficients
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Cycles
Tin as a Possible Candidate for Solar Thermochemical Redox Process for Hydrogen Production
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 021007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3090825
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
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Hydrogen
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Hydrogen production
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Steam
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Temperature
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Water
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Solar energy
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Pressure
A Reactive Fe-YSZ Coated Foam Device for Solar Two-Step Water Splitting
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 021008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3090819
Topics:
Water
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Cycles
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Solar energy
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Magnetite
Effect of Chemical Treatment on the Optical Properties of a Cadmium Telluride Photovoltaic Device Investigated by Spectroscopic Ellipsometry
Sandeep Kohli, Venkatesan Manivannan, James N. Hilfiker, Patrick R. McCurdy, Robert A. Enzenroth, Kurt L. Barth, Westcott P. Smith, Richard Luebs, Walajabad S. Sampath
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 021009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3097282
Topics:
Glass
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Solar cells
An Optimum Sizing Methodology for Combined Photovoltaic-Energy Storage Electricity Generation Configurations
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 021010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3097271
Topics:
Electric power generation
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Energy storage
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Generators
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Storage
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Solar energy
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Stress
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Thermal power stations
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Power stations
Comparison of Predicted to Measured Photovoltaic Module Performance
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 021011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3090826
Topics:
Energy generation
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Glass
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Junctions
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Radiation (Physics)
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Silicon
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Simulation models
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Solar radiation
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Temperature
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Photovoltaic power systems
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Copper
Stable Cu-Based Back Contacts for CdTe Thin Film Photovoltaic Devices
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 021012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3090820
Topics:
Secondary ion mass spectrometry
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Stability
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Stress
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Testing
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Thin films
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Copper
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Manufacturing
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Temperature
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Surface finishing
Multiphase Stirling Engines
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 021013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3097274
Technical Briefs
Comparison of Stratification in a Water Tank and a PCM-Water Tank
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 024501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3097277
Topics:
Water
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Temperature
Characterization of a Thermosyphon Heat Exchanger for Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 024502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3097279
Topics:
Heat exchangers
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Solar energy
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Natural convection
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Hot water
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Flow (Dynamics)
Modeling of a Multitube High-Temperature Solar Thermochemical Reactor for Hydrogen Production
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 024503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3097280
Analysis Model of Mismatch Power Losses in PV Systems
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 024504.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3097275
Topics:
Photovoltaic power systems
Design of the Heliostat Field of the CSIRO Solar Tower
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 024505.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3097269
Topics:
Density
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Design
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Solar energy
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Shades and shadows
Design Innovation
A Novel Design for a Cheap High Temperature Solar Collector: The Rotating Solar Boiler
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2009, 131(2): 025001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3097268
Topics:
Boilers
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Design
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Solar collectors
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Solar energy
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High temperature
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Convection
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