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Volume 136, Issue 3

August 2014

ISSN 0199-6231

EISSN 1528-8986

Research Papers

Energy and Exergy Study of Effective Parameters on Performance of Photovoltaic/Thermal Natural Air Collectors

M. Gholampour, M. Ameri

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026250

Abstract

View articletitled, Energy and Exergy Study of Effective Parameters on Performance of Photovoltaic/Thermal Natural Air Collectors

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Topics: Exergy , Fins , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Solar energy , Temperature , Thermal efficiency , Solar radiation

A Study of Back Electrode Stacked With Low Cost Reflective Layers For High-Efficiency Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cell

Tsung-Wei Chang, Chao-Te Liu, Wen-Hsi Lee, Yu-Jen Hsiao

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025581

Abstract

View articletitled, A Study of Back Electrode Stacked With Low Cost Reflective Layers For High-Efficiency Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cell

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Topics: Electrodes , Paints , Reflectance , Silicon , Solar cells , Temperature , Thin films , Sputtering (Irradiation) , Electromagnetic scattering , Wavelength

Guidelines for Volume Force Distributions Within Actuator Line Modeling of Wind Turbines on Large-Eddy Simulation-Type Grids

Pankaj K. Jha, Matthew J. Churchfield, Patrick J. Moriarty, Sven Schmitz

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026252

Abstract

View articletitled, Guidelines for Volume Force Distributions Within Actuator Line Modeling of Wind Turbines on Large-Eddy Simulation-Type Grids

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Topics: Actuators , Blades , Rotors , Simulation , Stress , Turbines , Wind turbines , Modeling , Wind , Chords (Trusses)

Design Considerations of Unglazed Transpired Collectors: Energetic and Exergetic Studies

M. Gholampour, M. Ameri

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026251

Abstract

View articletitled, Design Considerations of Unglazed Transpired Collectors: Energetic and Exergetic Studies

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Topics: Design , Exergy , Pressure drop , Suction , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Solar energy , Exergy analysis , Solar radiation , Thermal energy

Sun Tracker Performance Analysis for Different Solar Module Technologies in an Alpine Environment

Philip Ingenhoven, Giorgio Belluardo, David Moser, Wolfram Sparber

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026253

Abstract

View articletitled, Sun Tracker Performance Analysis for Different Solar Module Technologies in an Alpine Environment

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Topics: Shades and shadows , Solar energy , Wind velocity , Sensors

Transient Three-Dimensional Heat Transfer Model of a Solar Thermochemical Reactor for H₂O and CO₂ Splitting Via Nonstoichiometric Ceria Redox Cycling

Justin Lapp, Wojciech Lipiński

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026465

Abstract

View articletitled, Transient Three-Dimensional Heat Transfer Model of a Solar Thermochemical Reactor for H2O and CO2 Splitting Via Nonstoichiometric Ceria Redox Cycling

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Cavities , Cylinders , Solar energy , Temperature , Heat transfer , Heat recovery , Water , Insulation , Radiative heat transfer

Optimal Control of a Wind Turbine With a Variable Ratio Gearbox for Maximum Energy Capture and Prolonged Gear Life

Mohamed L. Shaltout, John F. Hall, Dongmei Chen

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026676

Abstract

View articletitled, Optimal Control of a Wind Turbine With a Variable Ratio Gearbox for Maximum Energy Capture and Prolonged Gear Life

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Topics: Gear teeth , Gears , Mechanical drives , Weight (Mass) , Wind , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Energy generation , Design

Syngas and Hydrogen Production by Cyclic Redox of ZrO₂-Supported CeO₂ in a Volumetric Receiver-Reactor

Jong Tak Jang, Ki June Yoon, Gui Young Han

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026677

Abstract

View articletitled, Syngas and Hydrogen Production by Cyclic Redox of ZrO2-Supported CeO2 in a Volumetric Receiver-Reactor

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Topics: Hydrogen production , Methane , Solar energy , Syngas , Temperature , Water , Disks , Silicon carbide ceramics , Cycles , Hydrogen

Analysis of a Hybrid PV/T Concept Based on Wavelength Selective Mirror Films

Tejas U. Ulavi, Jane H. Davidson, Tim Hebrink

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026678

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis of a Hybrid PV/T Concept Based on Wavelength Selective Mirror Films

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Topics: Geometry , Radiation (Physics) , Wavelength , Electrical efficiency , Mirrors , Thin films , Roofs , Solar energy

Energy Analysis of Solar Home Lighting System With Microcontroller-Based Charge Controller

Ashutosh S. Werulkar, P. S. Kulkarni

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026679

Abstract

View articletitled, Energy Analysis of Solar Home Lighting System With Microcontroller-Based Charge Controller

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Topics: Solar energy , Stress , Control equipment , Batteries

Experiments on Natural Convective Solar Thermal Achieved by Supercritical CO₂/Dimethyl Ether Mixture Fluid

Lin Chen, Xin-Rong Zhang

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026920

Abstract

View articletitled, Experiments on Natural Convective Solar Thermal Achieved by Supercritical CO2/Dimethyl Ether Mixture Fluid

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Pressure , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Temperature , Water , Supercritical fluids

Actuator Disk Theory—Steady and Unsteady Models

Jean-Jacques Chattot

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026947

Abstract

View articletitled, Actuator Disk Theory—Steady and Unsteady Models

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Topics: Actuators , Disks , Flow (Dynamics) , Rotors , Vortices , Blades , Wakes , Unsteady flow

Techniques to Measure Solar Flux Density Distribution on Large-Scale Receivers

Marc Röger, Patrik Herrmann, Steffen Ulmer, Miriam Ebert, Christoph Prahl, Felix Göhring

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027261

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View articletitled, Techniques to Measure Solar Flux Density Distribution on Large-Scale Receivers

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Topics: Density , Sensors , Simulation , Solar energy

Fluidized Bed Technology for Concentrating Solar Power With Thermal Energy Storage

Zhiwen Ma, Greg Glatzmaier, Mark Mehos

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027262

Abstract

View articletitled, Fluidized Bed Technology for Concentrating Solar Power With Thermal Energy Storage

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Topics: Particulate matter , Storage , Thermal energy storage , Temperature , Fluidized beds , Design

Energy Efficient Two-Phase Microcooler Design for a Concentrated Photovoltaic Triple Junction Cell

Alexander Reeser, Peng Wang, Gad Hetsroni, Avram Bar-Cohen

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027422

Abstract

View articletitled, Energy Efficient Two-Phase Microcooler Design for a Concentrated Photovoltaic Triple Junction Cell

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Topics: Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Microcoolers , Pressure drop , Temperature , Solar energy , Heat transfer coefficients , Junctions , Design , Solar cells

Investigation on Operating Processes for a New Solar Cooling Cogeneration Plant

R. Shankar, T. Srinivas

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031016. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027423

Abstract

View articletitled, Investigation on Operating Processes for a New Solar Cooling Cogeneration Plant

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Topics: Cooling , Cycles , Solar energy , Temperature , Turbines , Vapors , Cogeneration plants , Thermal efficiency , Water , Heat

Coupled Experimental Study and Thermodynamic Modeling of Melting Point and Thermal Stability of Li₂CO₃-Na₂CO₃-K₂CO₃ Based Salts

Chunlin Chen, Ty Tran, Rene Olivares, Steven Wright, Shouyi Sun

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031017. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027264

Abstract

View articletitled, Coupled Experimental Study and Thermodynamic Modeling of Melting Point and Thermal Stability of Li2CO3-Na2CO3-K2CO3 Based Salts

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Topics: Melting point , Modeling , Temperature , Thermal stability , Phase diagrams

Technical Brief

Intercomparison of Long-Term Performance Prediction Methods for a Flat-Plate Domestic Solar Water Heating System

Huai S. Xue

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 034501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026314

Abstract

View articletitled, Intercomparison of Long-Term Performance Prediction Methods for a Flat-Plate Domestic Solar Water Heating System

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Topics: Flat plates , Solar water heating

Design and Testing of a New Small Wind Turbine Blade

Qiyue Song, William David Lubitz

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 034502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026464

Abstract

View articletitled, Design and Testing of a New Small Wind Turbine Blade

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Topics: Blades , Testing , Boundary element methods , Wind turbines , Design

Water Cooling Method to Improve the Performance of Field-Mounted, Insulated, and Concentrating Photovoltaic Modules

Matthew K. Smith, Hanny Selbak, Carl C. Wamser, Nicholas U. Day, Mathew Krieske, David J. Sailor, Todd N. Rosenstiel

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 034503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026466

Abstract

View articletitled, Water Cooling Method to Improve the Performance of Field-Mounted, Insulated, and Concentrating Photovoltaic Modules

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Topics: Cooling , Water , Cooling systems , Temperature

Investigation of a Hybrid Photovoltaic-Biomass System With Energy Storage Options

Mehdi Hosseini, Ibrahim Dincer, Marc A. Rosen

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 034504. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026637

Abstract

View articletitled, Investigation of a Hybrid Photovoltaic-Biomass System With Energy Storage Options

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Topics: Biomass , Energy storage , Exergy , Gas turbines , Photovoltaic power systems

Estimation and Applications of Clear Sky Global Horizontal Irradiance at the Equator

Dazhi Yang, Wilfred M. Walsh, Panida Jirutitijaroen

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 034505. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027263

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View articletitled, Estimation and Applications of Clear Sky Global Horizontal Irradiance at the Equator

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Topics: Errors , Radiative heat transfer , Solar energy , Time series , Acoustic emissions , Brightness (Photometry) , Modeling , Solar radiation , Water

Research Papers

Energy and Exergy Study of Effective Parameters on Performance of Photovoltaic/Thermal Natural Air Collectors

A Study of Back Electrode Stacked With Low Cost Reflective Layers For High-Efficiency Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cell

Guidelines for Volume Force Distributions Within Actuator Line Modeling of Wind Turbines on Large-Eddy Simulation-Type Grids

Design Considerations of Unglazed Transpired Collectors: Energetic and Exergetic Studies

Sun Tracker Performance Analysis for Different Solar Module Technologies in an Alpine Environment

Transient Three-Dimensional Heat Transfer Model of a Solar Thermochemical Reactor for H₂O and CO₂ Splitting Via Nonstoichiometric Ceria Redox Cycling

Optimal Control of a Wind Turbine With a Variable Ratio Gearbox for Maximum Energy Capture and Prolonged Gear Life

Syngas and Hydrogen Production by Cyclic Redox of ZrO₂-Supported CeO₂ in a Volumetric Receiver-Reactor

Analysis of a Hybrid PV/T Concept Based on Wavelength Selective Mirror Films

Energy Analysis of Solar Home Lighting System With Microcontroller-Based Charge Controller

Experiments on Natural Convective Solar Thermal Achieved by Supercritical CO₂/Dimethyl Ether Mixture Fluid

Actuator Disk Theory—Steady and Unsteady Models

Techniques to Measure Solar Flux Density Distribution on Large-Scale Receivers

Fluidized Bed Technology for Concentrating Solar Power With Thermal Energy Storage

Energy Efficient Two-Phase Microcooler Design for a Concentrated Photovoltaic Triple Junction Cell

Investigation on Operating Processes for a New Solar Cooling Cogeneration Plant

Coupled Experimental Study and Thermodynamic Modeling of Melting Point and Thermal Stability of Li₂CO₃-Na₂CO₃-K₂CO₃ Based Salts

Technical Brief

Intercomparison of Long-Term Performance Prediction Methods for a Flat-Plate Domestic Solar Water Heating System

Design and Testing of a New Small Wind Turbine Blade

Water Cooling Method to Improve the Performance of Field-Mounted, Insulated, and Concentrating Photovoltaic Modules

Investigation of a Hybrid Photovoltaic-Biomass System With Energy Storage Options

Estimation and Applications of Clear Sky Global Horizontal Irradiance at the Equator

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