Topics: Absorption , Aerosols , Carbon dioxide , Electromagnetic scattering , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Solar energy , Water vapor

Performance Characteristics of a Thermosyphon Solar Domestic Hot Water System

M. F. Young, J. B. Bergquam

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1981, 103(3): 193–200. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266240

Abstract

View articletitled, Performance Characteristics of a Thermosyphon Solar Domestic Hot Water System

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Topics: Hot water , Performance characterization , Solar energy , Flow (Dynamics) , Storage tanks , Temperature , Temperature profiles , Computer software , Convection , Flowmeters

Performance of Storage Walls with Highly Conductive Covering Plates and Connecting Fins

J. K. E. Ortega, C. E. Bingham, J. M. Connolly

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1981, 103(3): 201–206. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266241

Abstract

View articletitled, Performance of Storage Walls with Highly Conductive Covering Plates and Connecting Fins

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Topics: Fins , Plates (structures) , Storage , Heat transfer , Concretes , Structural design , Thermal conductivity

The Effect of Receiver Optical Properties on Solar Thermal Electric Systems

P. J. Call, G. J. Jorgensen, J. R. Pitts

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1981, 103(3): 207–212. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266242

Abstract

View articletitled, The Effect of Receiver Optical Properties on Solar Thermal Electric Systems

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Topics: Electronic systems , Solar energy , Computers , Electricity (Physics) , High temperature , Operating temperature , Sensitivity analysis , System dynamics

The Effects of Regional Insolation Differences upon Advanced Solar Thermal Electric Power Plant Performance and Energy Costs

A. F. Latta, J. M. Bowyer, T. Fujita

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1981, 103(3): 213–220. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266243

Abstract

View articletitled, The Effects of Regional Insolation Differences upon Advanced Solar Thermal Electric Power Plant Performance and Energy Costs

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Topics: Electricity (Physics) , Solar energy , Databases , Parabolic troughs

Glass as Encapsulation for Low-Cost Photovoltaic Solar Arrays

F. L. Bouquet

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1981, 103(3): 221–232. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266244

Abstract

View articletitled, Glass as Encapsulation for Low-Cost Photovoltaic Solar Arrays

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Topics: Glass , Solar cell arrays , Photovoltaic power systems , Coatings , Design , Industrial capacity , Reliability , Solar cells , Transparency

Mini-OTEC Operational Results

W. L. Owens, L. C. Trimble

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1981, 103(3): 233–240. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266245

Abstract

View articletitled, Mini-OTEC Operational Results

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Topics: Ocean thermal energy conversion , Seawater , Electricity (Physics) , Power stations , Cycles , Fluids , Mooring , Polyethylene pipes , Seas , Shorelines

The Interrelation between Recurrent and Capital Costs in a Solar Thermal Process Heat System

L. L. Lukens, W. P. Schimmel, Jr.

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1981, 103(3): 241–243. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266246

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View articletitled, The Interrelation between Recurrent and Capital Costs in a Solar Thermal Process Heat System

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Topics: Heat , Solar energy , Solar collectors , Cycles , Maintenance , Mirrors , Optimization , Reflectance , Renewable energy , Temperature

Analytical Dynamic Modeling of Line-Focus Solar Collectors

J. D. Wright

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1981, 103(3): 244–250. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266247

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View articletitled, Analytical Dynamic Modeling of Line-Focus Solar Collectors

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Topics: Control equipment , Dynamic modeling , Electricity (Physics) , Feedback , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Frequency response , Heat , Solar collectors , Solar energy

Theoretical and Experimental Study of an Air Solar Collector with an Evacuated Tube Cover

R. Alben, K. Hardcastle

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1981, 103(3): 251–257. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266248

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View articletitled, Theoretical and Experimental Study of an Air Solar Collector with an Evacuated Tube Cover

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Topics: Solar collectors , Heat transfer , Air flow , Design , Flat glass , Flat plates , Glass , Temperature

Simulation of Thermal Performance of Solar Collector Arrays

A. H. Fanney, W. C. Thomas

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1981, 103(3): 258–267. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266249

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View articletitled, Simulation of Thermal Performance of Solar Collector Arrays

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Topics: Computer programming , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Heat losses , Hot water , Modeling , Radiation (Physics) , Simulation , Solar collectors , Solar energy