Topics: Heat conduction , Honeycomb structures , Natural convection , Solar collectors , Vents , Heat transfer , Fins , Boundary-value problems , Electrical conductivity , Heat flux

Effect of Operating Conditions on the Performance of Two-Bed Closed-Cycle Solid-Sorption Heat Pump Systems

W. Zheng, W. M. Worek, G. Nowakowski

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1995, 117(3): 181–186. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2847770

Abstract

View articletitled, Effect of Operating Conditions on the Performance of Two-Bed Closed-Cycle Solid-Sorption Heat Pump Systems

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Topics: Cycles , Heat pumps , Sorption , Temperature , Cooling , Design

A Two-Dimensional Methodology to Predict Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Performance

B. Fortunato, A. Dadone, V. Trifoni

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1995, 117(3): 187–193. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2847779

Abstract

View articletitled, A Two-Dimensional Methodology to Predict Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Performance

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Topics: Vertical axis wind turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Wind turbines , Actuators , Computation , Cylinders

Aerodynamic Damping of Blade Flap Motions at High Angles of Attack

A. C. Hansen

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1995, 117(3): 194–199. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2847781

Abstract

View articletitled, Aerodynamic Damping of Blade Flap Motions at High Angles of Attack

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Topics: Blades , Damping , Rotors , Airfoils , Stability , Aerodynamics , Computers , Inflow , Rotation , Stress

Prediction of Wind Turbine Rotor Loads Using the Beddoes-Leishman Model for Dynamic Stall

K. Pierce, A. C. Hansen

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1995, 117(3): 200–204. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2847783

Abstract

View articletitled, Prediction of Wind Turbine Rotor Loads Using the Beddoes-Leishman Model for Dynamic Stall

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Topics: Rotors , Stress , Wind turbines , Aerodynamics , Yaw , Horizontal axis wind turbines , Wind tunnels

A Strong, Low-Cost Mount for Parabolic Dish Solar Collectors

C. Cordy

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1995, 117(3): 205–209. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2847786

Abstract

View articletitled, A Strong, Low-Cost Mount for Parabolic Dish Solar Collectors

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Topics: Design , Gear trains , Motors , Rotation , Solar collectors , Solar energy concentrators , Structural elements (Construction) , Wind

Economic Performance of the SCE Stirling Dish

K. W. Stone, C. W. Lopez, R. E. McAlister

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1995, 117(3): 210–214. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2847788

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View articletitled, Economic Performance of the SCE Stirling Dish

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Topics: Aerospace industry , Combustion , Computer software , Energy conversion , Energy generation , Fuels , Hydrogen , Maintenance , Methane , Mirrors

A New Solar Receiver Thermal Store for Space-Based Activities Using Multiple Composite Phase-Change Materials

Zhen-Xiang Gong, A. S. Mujumdar

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1995, 117(3): 215–220. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2847798

Abstract

View articletitled, A New Solar Receiver Thermal Store for Space-Based Activities Using Multiple Composite Phase-Change Materials

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Topics: Composite materials , Phase change materials , Solar energy , Computation , Finite element model , Fluids , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , Transients (Dynamics)

Measured Performance and Modeling of an Evacuated-Tube, Integral-Collector-Storage Solar Water Heater

A. A. Mason, J. H. Davidson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1995, 117(3): 221–228. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2847803

Abstract

View articletitled, Measured Performance and Modeling of an Evacuated-Tube, Integral-Collector-Storage Solar Water Heater

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Topics: Modeling , Solar energy , Storage , Water , Radiation (Physics) , Reflectance , Water temperature , Errors , Flow (Dynamics) , Heating

Gas Heat Conduction in Evacuated Flat-Plate Solar Collectors: Analysis and Reduction

T. Beikircher, N. Benz, W. Spirkl

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1995, 117(3): 229–235. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2847807

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View articletitled, Gas Heat Conduction in Evacuated Flat-Plate Solar Collectors: Analysis and Reduction

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Topics: Flat plates , Heat conduction , Solar collectors , Pressure , Gases , Geometry , Heat losses , Thermal conductivity

Distillation of Ethanol in a Solar Still: Studies on Heat and Mass Transfer

A. T. Shawaqfeh, M. M. Farid

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1995, 117(3): 236–241. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2847809

Abstract

View articletitled, Distillation of Ethanol in a Solar Still: Studies on Heat and Mass Transfer

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Topics: Ethanol , Heat , Mass transfer , Solar stills , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heating , Solar energy , Steady state , Temperature , Water

An Analytical Solution to Transient Heat Conduction in a Composite Region With a Cylindrical Heat Source

Yian Gu, D. L. O’Neal

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1995, 117(3): 242–248. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2847813

Abstract

View articletitled, An Analytical Solution to Transient Heat Conduction in a Composite Region With a Cylindrical Heat Source

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Topics: Composite materials , Heat , Transient heat transfer , Design , Heat conduction , Heat exchangers , Heat pumps , Simulation , Temperature , Transients (Dynamics)

Technical Briefs

Exergy Analysis of a Solar Heating System

Geng Liu, Y. A. Cengel, R. H. Turner

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1995, 117(3): 249–251. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2847815

Abstract

View articletitled, Exergy Analysis of a Solar Heating System

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Topics: Exergy analysis , Solar heating , Exergy , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Conceptual design , Heat transfer , Second law of thermodynamics , Temperature , Thermal systems