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June 2015
ISSN 0199-6231
EISSN 1528-8986
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Research Papers
Comparisons of Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine Wake Interaction Models
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028914
Topics:
Engineering simulation
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Horizontal axis wind turbines
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Simulation
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Turbines
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Turbulence
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Wakes
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Resolution (Optics)
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Rotors
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Wind turbines
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Blades
Modular Design and Experimental Testing of a 50 kWth Pressurized-Air Solar Receiver for Gas Turbines
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028918
Topics:
Solar energy
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Temperature
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Design
,
Testing
Geographical Limitations on Integral Collector Storage Collectors Due to Freezing
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028913
Numerical Simulation of Natural Convection in Solar Cavity Receivers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029106
Topics:
Boundary-value problems
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Cavities
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Heat losses
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Temperature
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Heat flux
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Turbulence
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Solar energy
Design Considerations of Photovoltaic/Thermal Air Systems: Energetic and Exergetic Approaches
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029107
Topics:
Convection
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Design
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Electrical efficiency
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Exergy
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Fins
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Glass
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Heat transfer coefficients
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Packing (Shipments)
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Packings (Cushioning)
Parametric Consideration of a Thermal Water Pump and Application for Agriculture
Jirawat Sitranon, Charoenporn Lertsatitthanakorn, Pichai Namprakai, Naris Prathinthong, Taveewat Suparos, Natthaphon Roonprasang
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029108
Design of a Solar Reactor to Split CO2 Via Isothermal Redox Cycling of Ceria
Roman Bader, Rohini Bala Chandran, Luke J. Venstrom, Stephen J. Sedler, Peter T. Krenzke, Robert M. De Smith, Aayan Banerjee, Thomas R. Chase, Jane H. Davidson, Wojciech Lipiński
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028917
Topics:
Carbon dioxide
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Cavities
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Cycles
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Design
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Engineering prototypes
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Heat
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Heat transfer
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Mass transfer
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Particulate matter
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Solar energy
Sun-Relative Pointing for Dual-Axis Solar Trackers Employing Azimuth and Elevation Rotations
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029379
Topics:
Algorithms
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Solar energy
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Testing
Improvement in Solar Chimney Power Generation by Using a Diffuser Tower
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029377
Topics:
Computational fluid dynamics
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Diffusers
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Solar energy
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Temperature
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Energy generation
,
Wind
Stress and Fracture Analyses of Solar Silicon Wafers During Suction Process and Handling
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029451
Topics:
Fracture (Materials)
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Semiconductor wafers
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Stress
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Suction
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Solar energy
,
Stress concentration
Twenty-Four Hour Solar Irradiance Forecast Based on Neural Networks and Numerical Weather Prediction
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029452
Comparative Analysis of Single- and Dual-Media Thermocline Tanks for Thermal Energy Storage in Concentrating Solar Power Plants
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029453
A Novel Model for Daily Energy Production Estimation of Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029454
Probabilistic Analysis to Quantify Optical Performance and Error Budgets for Next Generation Heliostats
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029376
Photovoltaics Energy Prediction Under Complex Conditions for a Predictive Energy Management System
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031015.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029378
CuO Nanoparticles Based Bulk Heterojunction Solar Cells: Investigations on Morphology and Performance
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031016.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029542
Topics:
Absorption
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Nanoparticles
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Solar cells
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Excitons
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Polymers
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Solar energy
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Semiconductors (Materials)
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Diffusion (Physics)
Behavior of a Solar Collector Loop During Stagnation
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031017.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027933
Topics:
Fluids
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Solar collectors
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Vessels
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Pipes
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Vapors
Development of a Solar Receiver Based on Compact Heat Exchanger Technology for Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Power Cycles
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031018.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029861
Description and Computer Modeling of a Ball-and-Socket Hub That Enables Teetering for Three-Bladed Wind Turbines
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031019.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029813
Topics:
Blades
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Design
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Fatigue
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Torque
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Wind turbines
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Computer simulation
,
Turbines
Conceptual Design and Performance Analysis of a Solar Thermal-Photovoltaic-Powered Absorption Refrigeration System
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031020.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029910
Topics:
Absorption
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Cooling
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Solar energy
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Temperature
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Water
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Conceptual design
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Solar radiation
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Refrigeration
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Modeling
,
Stress
Technical Brief
Performance of Flat-Plate and Compound Parabolic Concentrating Solar Collectors in Underfloor Heating Systems
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 034501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029229
Topics:
Flat plates
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Fluids
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Heat
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Heating
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Radiant heating equipment
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Simulation
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Slabs
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Solar collectors
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Solar energy
,
Temperature
Simulation of Energy Production in Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems From Measured and Calculated Data From Clear-Sky Radiation Model
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 034502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029381
Thermal Annealing Effect on the Optical, Electrical and Morphological Properties of the PBTTT-C12:PC71BM Blend Films
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 034503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029230
Topics:
Annealing
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Solar cells
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Temperature
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Thin films
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Atomic force microscopy
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Glass
,
Ester
Efficiency Estimations for Multijunction and Intermediate Band Solar Cells Using Actual Measured Solar Spectra in Japan
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 034504.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029382
Topics:
Solar cells
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Solar energy
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Spectra (Spectroscopy)
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Photons
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Energy gap
Performance Enhancement of Partially Shaded Solar Photovoltaic Array Using Grouping Technique
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 034505.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029540
Effect of 1,8-Diiodooctane on the Performance of P3HT:PCBM Solar Cells
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 034506.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029863
Topics:
Atomic force microscopy
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Solar cells
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Ultraviolet radiation
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Chain
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Solar energy
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Annealing
,
Absorption
,
Photovoltaics
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