Volume 135 Issue 3 | J. Sol. Energy Eng.

Research Papers

A Numerical Study of Atmospheric and Wake Turbulence Impacts on Wind Turbine Fatigue Loadings

S. Lee, M. J. Churchfield, P. J. Moriarty, J. Jonkman, J. Michalakes

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023319

View articletitled, A Numerical Study of Atmospheric and Wake Turbulence Impacts on Wind Turbine Fatigue Loadings

Topics: Blades , Boundary layers , Fatigue , Stress , Surface roughness , Turbines , Turbulence , Wake turbulence , Wakes , Wind turbines

A New Reactor Concept for Efficient Solar-Thermochemical Fuel Production

Ivan Ermanoski, Nathan P. Siegel, Ellen B. Stechel

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023356

Abstract

View articletitled, A New Reactor Concept for Efficient Solar-Thermochemical Fuel Production

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Topics: Design , Fuels , Heat , Oxygen , Pressure , Solar energy , Vacuum , Water , Cycles , Temperature

Computational Fluid Dynamics and Particle Image Velocimetry Characterization of a Solar Cyclone Reactor

Nesrin Ozalp, Min-Hsiu Chien, Gerald Morrison

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023183

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View articletitled, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Particle Image Velocimetry Characterization of a Solar Cyclone Reactor

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Topics: Carbon , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Solar energy , Vortices , Design

Heat Transfer Analysis of a Solid-Solid Heat Recuperation System for Solar-Driven Nonstoichiometric Redox Cycles

Justin Lapp, Jane H. Davidson, Wojciech Lipiński

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023357

Abstract

View articletitled, Heat Transfer Analysis of a Solid-Solid Heat Recuperation System for Solar-Driven Nonstoichiometric Redox Cycles

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Topics: Cylinders , Heat , Heat recovery , Solar energy , Temperature , Cycles , Heat transfer , Oxidation , Radiative heat transfer

Proposal of a Solar-Coal Power Plant on Off-Design Operation

Yawen Zhao, Hui Hong, Hongguang Jin

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023359

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View articletitled, Proposal of a Solar-Coal Power Plant on Off-Design Operation

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Topics: Coal , Design , Solar energy , Power stations , Solar heating , Steam

Finite Element Modeling of Parabolic Trough Mirror Shape in Different Mirror Angles

Siw Meiser, Christoph Kleine-Büning, Ralf Uhlig, Eckhard Lüpfert, Björn Schiricke, Robert Pitz-Paal

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023560

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View articletitled, Finite Element Modeling of Parabolic Trough Mirror Shape in Different Mirror Angles

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Topics: Mirrors , Shapes , Modeling , Deformation , Finite element analysis , Parabolic troughs

Modeling and Prediction of Gearbox Faults With Data-Mining Algorithms

Anoop Verma, Zijun Zhang, Andrew Kusiak

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023516

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View articletitled, Modeling and Prediction of Gearbox Faults With Data-Mining Algorithms

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Topics: Algorithms , Data mining , Gears , Mechanical drives , Sensors , Vibration , Artificial neural networks , Wind turbines

Thermodynamic Analyses of Single Brayton and Combined Brayton–Rankine Cycles for Distributed Solar Thermal Power Generation

M. T. Dunham, W. Lipiński

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023591

Abstract

View articletitled, Thermodynamic Analyses of Single Brayton and Combined Brayton–Rankine Cycles for Distributed Solar Thermal Power Generation

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Combined cycles , Cycles , Fluids , Pressure , Rankine cycle , Solar thermal power , Temperature , Turbines , Solar energy

Modeling and Experimental Studies on Oscillating Inclined-Bed Solar Dryer

S. Shanmugam, P. Kumar, AR. Veerappan

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023592

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View articletitled, Modeling and Experimental Studies on Oscillating Inclined-Bed Solar Dryer

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Topics: Drying , Modeling , Solar energy , Temperature , Thermal efficiency

Power Augmentation in a Kalina Power Station for Medium Temperature Low Grade Heat

N. Shankar Ganesh, T. Srinivas

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023559

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View articletitled, Power Augmentation in a Kalina Power Station for Medium Temperature Low Grade Heat

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Topics: Temperature , Turbines , Power stations , Pressure , Fluids , Heat recovery , Kalina cycle

Design Enhancements for High Performance Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

K. Parmar, A. Kianimanesh, T. Freiheit, S. S. Park

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023517

Abstract

View articletitled, Design Enhancements for High Performance Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

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Topics: Design , Solar cells

Intercomparison of Temperature Sensors for Outdoor Monitoring of Photovoltaic Modules

Marko Jankovec, Marko Topič

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023518

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View articletitled, Intercomparison of Temperature Sensors for Outdoor Monitoring of Photovoltaic Modules

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Topics: Sensors , Temperature , Temperature sensors , Temperature measurement

Modeling and Analysis of a Combined Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Power Generation System

Hamidreza Najafi, Keith A. Woodbury

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023594

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View articletitled, Modeling and Analysis of a Combined Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Power Generation System

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Topics: Energy / power systems , Heat , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Modeling , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Temperature , Energy generation

Study of the Enhancement of Cell Performance of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells Sensitized With Nephelium lappaceum (F: Sapindaceae)

N. T. R. N. Kumara, Piyasiri Ekanayake, Andery Lim, Mohammad Iskandar, Lim Chee Ming

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023877

Abstract

View articletitled, Study of the Enhancement of Cell Performance of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells Sensitized With Nephelium lappaceum (F: Sapindaceae)

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Topics: Absorption , Absorption spectra , Electrodes , Solar cells , Ultraviolet radiation , Energy gap

Mathematical Modeling and Parametric Study of a Continuous Solar Desalination System

Amir Rahimi, Elias Movassagh

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024242

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View articletitled, Mathematical Modeling and Parametric Study of a Continuous Solar Desalination System

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Topics: Glass , Seawater , Solar energy , Temperature , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling

Parametric Study of a Flat Plate Wick Assisted Heat Pipe Solar Collector

Brahim Taoufik, Mhiri Foued, Jemni Abdelmajid

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031016. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023875

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View articletitled, Parametric Study of a Flat Plate Wick Assisted Heat Pipe Solar Collector

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Topics: Heat pipes , Solar collectors , Heat , Fluids , Flat plates , Temperature , Heat losses

Turbine Inflow Characterization at the National Wind Technology Center

Andrew Clifton, Scott Schreck, George Scott, Neil Kelley, Julie K. Lundquist

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031017. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024068

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View articletitled, Turbine Inflow Characterization at the National Wind Technology Center

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Inflow , Stability , Turbines , Turbulence , Wind , Wind velocity , Temperature

Increased Power Capture by Rotor Speed–Dependent Yaw Control of Wind Turbines

Knud A. Kragh, Paul A. Fleming, Andrew K. Scholbrock

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031018. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023971

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View articletitled, Increased Power Capture by Rotor Speed–Dependent Yaw Control of Wind Turbines

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Topics: Control equipment , Errors , Rotors , Turbines , Yaw , Wind velocity , Wind

Design and Fatigue Performance of Large Utility-Scale Wind Turbine Blades

Peter K. Fossum, Lars Frøyd, Ole G. Dahlhaug

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031019. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023926

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View articletitled, Design and Fatigue Performance of Large Utility-Scale Wind Turbine Blades

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Topics: Blades , Design , Fatigue , Stress , Wind turbines , Damage , Spar platforms , Wing spars

Classification of Commercial Building Electrical Demand Profiles for Energy Storage Applications

Anthony R. Florita, Larry J. Brackney, Todd P. Otanicar, Jeffrey Robertson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031020. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024029

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View articletitled, Classification of Commercial Building Electrical Demand Profiles for Energy Storage Applications

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Topics: Commercial construction , Energy storage , Entropy , Structures , Wavelets , Signals

Study of the Optical Impact of Receiver Position Error on Parabolic Trough Collectors

Guangdong Zhu

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031021. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024247

Abstract

View articletitled, Study of the Optical Impact of Receiver Position Error on Parabolic Trough Collectors

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Topics: Errors

Comparative Analysis of Crystalline and Double-Junction Amorphous Silicon Modules Performance in Outdoor Conditions

Cristina Cornaro, Davide Musella

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031022. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023968

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View articletitled, Comparative Analysis of Crystalline and Double-Junction Amorphous Silicon Modules Performance in Outdoor Conditions

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Topics: Junctions , Silicon , Temperature , Solar energy , Sound transmission class , Polysilicon , Energy generation

Technical Briefs

Optical Analysis of a Heliostat Array With Linked Tracking

M. T. Dunham, R. Kasetty, A. Mathur, W. Lipiński

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 034501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023593

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View articletitled, Optical Analysis of a Heliostat Array With Linked Tracking

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Topics: Linkages , Optical mirrors , Optics , Ray tracing , Solar energy , Solar thermal power , Shades and shadows , Simulation

Numerical Optimization of Domestic Hot Water Systems Based on Global Cost

Lucas Paglioni Pataro Faria, Rudolf Huebner, Elizabeth Marques Duarte Pereira, Ivan Magela Corgozinho

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 034502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023967

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View articletitled, Numerical Optimization of Domestic Hot Water Systems Based on Global Cost

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Topics: Hot water , Optimization , Pipes , Solar energy

Fabrication of Large Surface Area Semitransparent Monocrystalline Si Solar Cells

Th. Makris, K. Tsevas, L. Kadylis, L. Mprechas, E. Skuras

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 034503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024241

Abstract

View articletitled, Fabrication of Large Surface Area Semitransparent Monocrystalline Si Solar Cells

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Topics: Laser cutting , Solar cells , Manufacturing

Wind Turbine Condition and Power Quality Monitoring by the Approach of Fast Individual Harmonic Extraction

Wenxian Yang, Chong H. Ng, Jiesheng Jiang

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 034504. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023876

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View articletitled, Wind Turbine Condition and Power Quality Monitoring by the Approach of Fast Individual Harmonic Extraction

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Topics: Condition monitoring , Generators , Signals , Wind turbines

Effects of Natural and Manual Cleaning on Photovoltaic Output

Matthew K. Smith, Carl C. Wamser, Keith E. James, Seth Moody, David J. Sailor, Todd N. Rosenstiel

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 034505. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023927

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View articletitled, Effects of Natural and Manual Cleaning on Photovoltaic Output

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Topics: Particulate matter , Temperature

Thermophysical Properties of LiNO₃–NaNO₃–KNO₃ Mixtures for Use in Concentrated Solar Power

Kevin Coscia, Spencer Nelle, Tucker Elliott, Satish Mohapatra, Alparslan Oztekin, Sudhakar Neti

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 034506. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024069

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View articletitled, Thermophysical Properties of LiNO3–NaNO3–KNO3 Mixtures for Use in Concentrated Solar Power

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Latent heat , Melting point , Specific heat , Temperature , Viscosity , Fluids , Heat transfer

Design Innovation Papers

High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage Utilizing Metallic Phase Change Materials and Metallic Heat Transfer Fluids

Johannes P. Kotzé, Theodor W. von Backström, Paul J. Erens

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 035001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023485

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View articletitled, High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage Utilizing Metallic Phase Change Materials and Metallic Heat Transfer Fluids

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Topics: Heat transfer , Storage , Thermal energy storage , Boilers , Phase change materials , Heat exchangers , Design

Research Papers

A Numerical Study of Atmospheric and Wake Turbulence Impacts on Wind Turbine Fatigue Loadings

A New Reactor Concept for Efficient Solar-Thermochemical Fuel Production

Computational Fluid Dynamics and Particle Image Velocimetry Characterization of a Solar Cyclone Reactor

Heat Transfer Analysis of a Solid-Solid Heat Recuperation System for Solar-Driven Nonstoichiometric Redox Cycles

Proposal of a Solar-Coal Power Plant on Off-Design Operation

Finite Element Modeling of Parabolic Trough Mirror Shape in Different Mirror Angles

Modeling and Prediction of Gearbox Faults With Data-Mining Algorithms

Thermodynamic Analyses of Single Brayton and Combined Brayton–Rankine Cycles for Distributed Solar Thermal Power Generation

Modeling and Experimental Studies on Oscillating Inclined-Bed Solar Dryer

Power Augmentation in a Kalina Power Station for Medium Temperature Low Grade Heat

Design Enhancements for High Performance Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Intercomparison of Temperature Sensors for Outdoor Monitoring of Photovoltaic Modules

Modeling and Analysis of a Combined Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Power Generation System

Study of the Enhancement of Cell Performance of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells Sensitized With Nephelium lappaceum (F: Sapindaceae)

Mathematical Modeling and Parametric Study of a Continuous Solar Desalination System

Parametric Study of a Flat Plate Wick Assisted Heat Pipe Solar Collector

Turbine Inflow Characterization at the National Wind Technology Center

Increased Power Capture by Rotor Speed–Dependent Yaw Control of Wind Turbines

Design and Fatigue Performance of Large Utility-Scale Wind Turbine Blades

Classification of Commercial Building Electrical Demand Profiles for Energy Storage Applications

Study of the Optical Impact of Receiver Position Error on Parabolic Trough Collectors

Comparative Analysis of Crystalline and Double-Junction Amorphous Silicon Modules Performance in Outdoor Conditions

Technical Briefs

Optical Analysis of a Heliostat Array With Linked Tracking

Numerical Optimization of Domestic Hot Water Systems Based on Global Cost

Fabrication of Large Surface Area Semitransparent Monocrystalline Si Solar Cells

Wind Turbine Condition and Power Quality Monitoring by the Approach of Fast Individual Harmonic Extraction

Effects of Natural and Manual Cleaning on Photovoltaic Output

Thermophysical Properties of LiNO₃–NaNO₃–KNO₃ Mixtures for Use in Concentrated Solar Power

Design Innovation Papers

High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage Utilizing Metallic Phase Change Materials and Metallic Heat Transfer Fluids

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