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Volume 132, Issue 3

August 2010

ISSN 0199-6231

EISSN 1528-8986

Research Papers

Progress in Understanding Factors Governing the Sodium Manganese Ferrite Thermochemical Cycle

C. Alvani, M. Bellusci, A. La Barbera, F. Padella, L. Seralessandri, F. Varsano

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001401

Abstract

View articletitled, Progress in Understanding Factors Governing the Sodium Manganese Ferrite Thermochemical Cycle

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Cycles , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Hydrogen production , Sodium , Water

A Low Temperature Solar Thermochemical Power Plant With ${CO}_{2}$ Recovery Using Methanol-Fueled Chemical Looping Combustion

Hui Hong, Tao Han, Hongguang Jin

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001467

Abstract

View articletitled, A Low Temperature Solar Thermochemical Power Plant With <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mrow xmlns=""><msub><mrow><mtext>CO</mtext></mrow><mn>2</mn></msub></mrow></math> Recovery Using Methanol-Fueled Chemical Looping Combustion

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Topics: Combustion , Cycles , Exergy , Methanol , Solar energy , Solar thermal power , Carbon dioxide , Fuels , Temperature , Low temperature

Influence of Measurement Equipment on the Uncertainty of Performance Data from Test Loops for Concentrating Solar Collectors

Nicole Janotte, Eckhard Lüpfert, Robert Pitz-Paal, Klaus Pottler, Markus Eck, Eduardo Zarza, Klaus-Jürgen Riffelmann

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001476

Abstract

View articletitled, Influence of Measurement Equipment on the Uncertainty of Performance Data from Test Loops for Concentrating Solar Collectors

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Topics: Uncertainty , Temperature , Testing , Fittings

Truncation of the Secondary Concentrator (CPC) as Means to Cost Effective Beam-Down System

Akiba Segal, Michael Epstein

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001469

Abstract

View articletitled, Truncation of the Secondary Concentrator (CPC) as Means to Cost Effective Beam-Down System

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Topics: Design , Dimensions , Geometry , Mirrors , Optics , Sensitivity analysis , Solar energy , Solar energy concentrators , Solar power stations

Impacts of Climate Change in Degree Days and Energy Demand in Coastal California

B. Lebassi, J. E. González, D. Fabris, R. Bornstein

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001564

Abstract

View articletitled, Impacts of Climate Change in Degree Days and Energy Demand in Coastal California

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Topics: Climate change , Cooling , Horizontal directional drilling , Shorelines , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Seas

Mechanism of Hydrogen Formation in Solar Parabolic Trough Receivers

Luc Moens, Daniel M. Blake

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001402

Abstract

View articletitled, Mechanism of Hydrogen Formation in Solar Parabolic Trough Receivers

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Topics: Fluids , Hydrogen , Parabolic troughs , Solar energy , Heat transfer

The ${SnO}_{2} / Sn$ Carbothermic Cycle for Splitting Water and Production of Hydrogen

Michael Epstein, Irina Vishnevetsky, Alexander Berman

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001403

Abstract

View articletitled, The <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mrow xmlns=""><msub><mrow><mtext>SnO</mtext></mrow><mn>2</mn></msub><mo>/</mo><mtext>Sn</mtext></mrow></math> Carbothermic Cycle for Splitting Water and Production of Hydrogen

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Topics: Cycles , Flow (Dynamics) , Graphite , Hydrogen , Metals , Temperature , Tin , Water , Carbon dioxide , Steam

Analysis of Wind Turbine Vibrations Based on SCADA Data

Andrew Kusiak, Zijun Zhang

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001461

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis of Wind Turbine Vibrations Based on SCADA Data

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Topics: Torque , Trains , Turbines , Vibration , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Blades , Wind , Sensitivity analysis

The Impacts of Climate Changes on the Renewable Energy Resources in the Caribbean Region

M. E. Angeles, J. E. González, D. J. Erickson, III, J. L. Hernández

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001475

Abstract

View articletitled, The Impacts of Climate Changes on the Renewable Energy Resources in the Caribbean Region

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Topics: Climate , Climate change , Renewable energy sources , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Wind , Wind velocity , Wind energy , Wind power , Seas

Trailing Edge Noise Model Validation and Application to Airfoil Optimization

F. Bertagnolio, H. Aa. Madsen, C. Bak

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001462

Abstract

View articletitled, Trailing Edge Noise Model Validation and Application to Airfoil Optimization

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Topics: Airfoils , Design , Noise (Sound) , Optimization , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure

An Experimental Data Based Correction Method of Biomass Gasification Equilibrium Modeling

L. Damiani, A. Trucco

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001463

Abstract

View articletitled, An Experimental Data Based Correction Method of Biomass Gasification Equilibrium Modeling

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Topics: Biomass , Carbon , Equilibrium (Physics) , Temperature , Fuel gasification , Methane

Incorporating Uncertainty into Probabilistic Performance Models of Concentrating Solar Power Plants

Clifford K. Ho, Gregory J. Kolb

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001468

Abstract

View articletitled, Incorporating Uncertainty into Probabilistic Performance Models of Concentrating Solar Power Plants

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Topics: Modeling , Probability , Reliability , Uncertainty , Sensitivity analysis

Considerations for the Design of Solar-Thermal Chemical Processes

Janna Martinek, Melinda Channel, Allan Lewandowski, Alan W. Weimer

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001474

Abstract

View articletitled, Considerations for the Design of Solar-Thermal Chemical Processes

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Topics: Design , Solar energy , Chemical processes , Temperature , Heat , System efficiency , Water , Enthalpy

A Direct Steam Generation Solar Power Plant With Integrated Thermal Storage

Jürgen Birnbaum, Markus Eck, Markus Fichtner, Tobias Hirsch, Dorothea Lehmann, Gerhard Zimmermann

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001563

Abstract

View articletitled, A Direct Steam Generation Solar Power Plant With Integrated Thermal Storage

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Topics: Solar energy , Steam , Storage , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , Solar power stations , Heat exchangers , Pressure , Turbines , Power stations

Electricity Generation From a Compound Parabolic Concentrator Coupled to a Thermoelectric Module

Chigbo A. Mgbemene, John Duffy, Hongwei Sun, Samuel O. Onyegegbu

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001670

Abstract

View articletitled, Electricity Generation From a Compound Parabolic Concentrator Coupled to a Thermoelectric Module

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Topics: Electric power generation , Heat , Solar energy , Temperature , Generators , Thermal energy

PV-Electrolyzer Plant: Models and Optimization Procedure

P. Artuso, F. Zuccari, A. Dell’Era, F. Orecchini

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031016. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001673

Abstract

View articletitled, PV-Electrolyzer Plant: Models and Optimization Procedure

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Topics: Hydrogen production , Optimization , Simulation , Temperature , Radiance , Hydrogen

An Air-Based Cavity-Receiver for Solar Trough Concentrators

Roman Bader, Maurizio Barbato, Andrea Pedretti, Aldo Steinfeld

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031017. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001675

Abstract

View articletitled, An Air-Based Cavity-Receiver for Solar Trough Concentrators

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Topics: Absorption , Cavities , Convection , Heat transfer , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Radiation (Physics) , Reflection

Technical Briefs

A Solar Thermal Electrolytic Reactor for Studying the Production of Metals From Their Oxides

P. Krenzke, K. Krueger, N. Leonard, S. Duncan, R. D. Palumbo, S. Möller

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 034501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001464

Abstract

View articletitled, A Solar Thermal Electrolytic Reactor for Studying the Production of Metals From Their Oxides

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Topics: Electrolysis , Metals , Solar energy , Temperature , Electrolytes , Current density , Design

Negatively Buoyant Plume Flow in a Baffled Heat Exchanger

Sandra K. S. Boetcher, F. A. Kulacki, Jane H. Davidson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 034502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001471

Abstract

View articletitled, Negatively Buoyant Plume Flow in a Baffled Heat Exchanger

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Topics: Cylinders , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Plumes (Fluid dynamics) , Fluids

Two-Step Optimization for Wind Turbine Blade With Probability Approach

Ki-Hak Lee, Kyu-Hong Kim, Dong-Ho Lee, Kyung-Tae Lee, Jong-Po Park

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 034503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001671

Abstract

View articletitled, Two-Step Optimization for Wind Turbine Blade With Probability Approach

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Topics: Blades , Design , Optimization , Probability , Wind turbines

Research Papers

Progress in Understanding Factors Governing the Sodium Manganese Ferrite Thermochemical Cycle

A Low Temperature Solar Thermochemical Power Plant With ${CO}_{2}$ Recovery Using Methanol-Fueled Chemical Looping Combustion

Influence of Measurement Equipment on the Uncertainty of Performance Data from Test Loops for Concentrating Solar Collectors

Truncation of the Secondary Concentrator (CPC) as Means to Cost Effective Beam-Down System

Impacts of Climate Change in Degree Days and Energy Demand in Coastal California

Mechanism of Hydrogen Formation in Solar Parabolic Trough Receivers

The ${SnO}_{2} / Sn$ Carbothermic Cycle for Splitting Water and Production of Hydrogen

Analysis of Wind Turbine Vibrations Based on SCADA Data

The Impacts of Climate Changes on the Renewable Energy Resources in the Caribbean Region

Trailing Edge Noise Model Validation and Application to Airfoil Optimization

An Experimental Data Based Correction Method of Biomass Gasification Equilibrium Modeling

Incorporating Uncertainty into Probabilistic Performance Models of Concentrating Solar Power Plants

Considerations for the Design of Solar-Thermal Chemical Processes

A Direct Steam Generation Solar Power Plant With Integrated Thermal Storage

Electricity Generation From a Compound Parabolic Concentrator Coupled to a Thermoelectric Module

PV-Electrolyzer Plant: Models and Optimization Procedure

An Air-Based Cavity-Receiver for Solar Trough Concentrators

Technical Briefs

A Solar Thermal Electrolytic Reactor for Studying the Production of Metals From Their Oxides

Negatively Buoyant Plume Flow in a Baffled Heat Exchanger

Two-Step Optimization for Wind Turbine Blade With Probability Approach

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