Topics: Flat plates , Nanofluids , Nanoparticles , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Temperature , Thermal conductivity , Entropy , Copper , Heat transfer

Assessment of the Energy Gain of Photovoltaic Systems by Using Solar Tracking in Equatorial Regions

Freddy Ordóñez, Carlos Morales, Jesús López-Villada, Santiago Vaca

J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039095

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View articletitled, Assessment of the Energy Gain of Photovoltaic Systems by Using Solar Tracking in Equatorial Regions

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Topics: Photovoltaic power systems , Shades and shadows , Solar energy , Structures , Irradiation (Radiation exposure)

Structural Dynamics Analysis of Three-Dimensional Bi-Axial Sun-Tracking System Structure Determined by Numerical Modal Analysis

Fateh Ferroudji, Cherif Khelifi, Toufik Outtas

J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039272

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View articletitled, Structural Dynamics Analysis of Three-Dimensional Bi-Axial Sun-Tracking System Structure Determined by Numerical Modal Analysis

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Topics: Damping , Design , Finite element analysis , Modal analysis , Mode shapes , Q-factor , Shapes , Simulation , Stress , Structural dynamics

Application of Energy Conservation Measures and Their Impact on the Thermal-Energetic Performance of a Building in the Brazilian Amazon Region: A Case Study

Heliana M. C. Aguilar, Marcos A. B. Galhardo, João T. Pinho

J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039274

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View articletitled, Application of Energy Conservation Measures and Their Impact on the Thermal-Energetic Performance of a Building in the Brazilian Amazon Region: A Case Study

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Topics: Cooling , Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Photovoltaic power systems , Roofs , Stress , Thermal insulation , Temperature , Tariffs , Air conditioning

Inverse Design of Spectrally Selective Thickness Sensitive Pigmented Coatings for Solar Thermal Applications

Refet A. Yalçın, Hakan Ertürk

J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039276

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View articletitled, Inverse Design of Spectrally Selective Thickness Sensitive Pigmented Coatings for Solar Thermal Applications

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Topics: Coatings , Design , Solar energy , Electromagnetic scattering , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Optimization

Analysis and Modifications of Turbulence Models for Wind Turbine Wake Simulations in Atmospheric Boundary Layers

Enrico G. A. Antonini, David A. Romero, Cristina H. Amon

J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039377

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View articletitled, Analysis and Modifications of Turbulence Models for Wind Turbine Wake Simulations in Atmospheric Boundary Layers

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Topics: Boundary layers , Simulation , Turbulence , Wakes , Wind turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Engineering simulation , Stress , Wind velocity , Wind

The Mechanical Analysis of an All-Glass Solar Evacuated Tube With Spiral Inner Tube for Seawater Desalination

Rao Kuang, Yankun Song, Zijie Li, Qiuzi Gu

J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039330

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View articletitled, The Mechanical Analysis of an All-Glass Solar Evacuated Tube With Spiral Inner Tube for Seawater Desalination

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Topics: Glass , Seawater , Solar energy , Stress , Temperature , Sealing (Process) , Gravity (Force)

Numerical Analysis on Thermal Energy Storage Device With Finned Copper Tube for an Indirect Type Solar Drying System

Satyapal Yadav, V. P. Chandramohan

J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039273

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View articletitled, Numerical Analysis on Thermal Energy Storage Device With Finned Copper Tube for an Indirect Type Solar Drying System

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Topics: Copper , Drying , Melting , Phase change materials , Solar energy , Temperature , Heat , Air flow , Solidification , Thermal energy storage

Multivariable Closed Control Loop Methodology for Heliostat Aiming Manipulation in Solar Central Receiver Systems

Jesús García, Yen Chean Soo Too, Ricardo Vasquez Padilla, Andrew Beath, Jin-Soo Kim, Marco E. Sanjuan

J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039255

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View articletitled, Multivariable Closed Control Loop Methodology for Heliostat Aiming Manipulation in Solar Central Receiver Systems

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Topics: Solar energy , Heat flux

Thermal Modeling of a Rooftop Photovoltaic/Thermal System With Earth Air Heat Exchanger for Combined Power and Space Heating

Sanjeev Jakhar, Manoj S. Soni, Robert F. Boehm

J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039275

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View articletitled, Thermal Modeling of a Rooftop Photovoltaic/Thermal System With Earth Air Heat Exchanger for Combined Power and Space Heating

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Topics: Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Heating , Temperature , Solar energy , Modeling , Pipes

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Experimental Study of Hydrogen Production Using Solar Energy in Ouargla (South East Algeria)

Yamina Boualati, Salah Saouli

J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 034501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039332

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View articletitled, Experimental Study of Hydrogen Production Using Solar Energy in Ouargla (South East Algeria)

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Hydrogen , Hydrogen production , Solar energy , Temperature , Solar radiation , Photovoltaic cells

Incidence-Angle- and Wavelength-Resolved Ray-Tracing Simulations of a Linear Fresnel Collector Using the In-House Software otsun

Julian D. Hertel, Francesc Bonnín-Ripoll, Víctor Martínez-Moll, Ramón Pujol-Nadal

J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 034502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039329

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View articletitled, Incidence-Angle- and Wavelength-Resolved Ray-Tracing Simulations of a Linear Fresnel Collector Using the In-House Software <span class="small-caps">otsun</span>

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Topics: Ray tracing , Reflectance , Simulation , Wavelength , Electromagnetic scattering , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Engineering simulation , Computer software , Mirrors

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Structural Dynamics Analysis of Three-Dimensional Bi-Axial Sun-Tracking System Structure Determined by Numerical Modal Analysis

Application of Energy Conservation Measures and Their Impact on the Thermal-Energetic Performance of a Building in the Brazilian Amazon Region: A Case Study

Inverse Design of Spectrally Selective Thickness Sensitive Pigmented Coatings for Solar Thermal Applications

Analysis and Modifications of Turbulence Models for Wind Turbine Wake Simulations in Atmospheric Boundary Layers

The Mechanical Analysis of an All-Glass Solar Evacuated Tube With Spiral Inner Tube for Seawater Desalination

Numerical Analysis on Thermal Energy Storage Device With Finned Copper Tube for an Indirect Type Solar Drying System

Multivariable Closed Control Loop Methodology for Heliostat Aiming Manipulation in Solar Central Receiver Systems

Thermal Modeling of a Rooftop Photovoltaic/Thermal System With Earth Air Heat Exchanger for Combined Power and Space Heating

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Experimental Study of Hydrogen Production Using Solar Energy in Ouargla (South East Algeria)

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