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Evaluation of Composite Structural Materials for Heliostat Cost Reduction

Daniel Tsvankin, Matthew Muller
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2024, 146(6): 061006.
Paper No: SOL-23-1337
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065433
Published Online: July 30, 2024
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Topics: Composite materials, Deflection, Heliostats, Pressure, Stress, Struts (Engineering), Torque, Wind, Steel, Weight (Mass)
Journal Articles

Material Selection and Corrosion Studies of Candidate Bearing Materials for Use in Molten Chloride Salt

James R. Keiser, Xin He, Dino Sulejmanovic, Jun Qu, Kevin R. Robb, Keith Oldinski
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2023, 145(2): 021001.
Paper No: SOL-21-1331
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054507
Published Online: August 4, 2022
View Article titled, Material Selection and Corrosion Studies of Candidate Bearing Materials for Use in Molten Chloride Salt
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Topics: Bearings, Corrosion, Silicon, Surface roughness, Composite materials, Silicon nitride ceramics, Alloys, Weight (Mass), Concentrating solar power
Journal Articles

An Improved Thermochemical Energy Storage Material Using Nanocellulose to Stabilize Calcium Chloride Salt

Adam C. Gladen, Dilpreet Bajwa
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2022, 144(3): 030905.
Paper No: SOL-21-1279
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053904
Published Online: March 7, 2022
View Article titled, An Improved Thermochemical Energy Storage Material Using Nanocellulose to Stabilize Calcium Chloride Salt
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Topics: Composite materials, Computer numerical control machine tools, Cycles, Energy storage, Enthalpy, Stability, Temperature, Water, Weight (Mass), Particulate matter
Journal Articles

Redox Oxides-Based Solar Thermochemistry and Its Materialization to Reactor/Heat Exchanger Concepts for Efficient Solar Energy Harvesting, Transformation and Storage

Christos Agrafiotis, Mathias Pein, Dimitra Giasafaki, Stefania Tescari, Martin Roeb, Christian Sattler
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2019, 141(2): 021010.
Paper No: SOL-18-1420
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042226
Published Online: January 8, 2019
View Article titled, Redox Oxides-Based Solar Thermochemistry and Its Materialization to Reactor/Heat Exchanger Concepts for Efficient Solar Energy Harvesting, Transformation and Storage
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Topics: Cycles, Heat, Oxidation, Oxygen, Storage, Temperature, Testing, Solar energy, Weight (Mass)
Journal Articles

Design and Structural Analysis of the Sun Ray Double Axis Tracking Device

Shanwen Zhang, Chong Li, Jianfeng Zhang, Hong Miao, Yanjun Zhang
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2019, 141(4): 041001.
Paper No: SOL-18-1146
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042314
Published Online: January 8, 2019
View Article titled, Design and Structural Analysis of the Sun Ray Double Axis Tracking Device
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Topics: Design, Solar energy, Stress, Displacement, Columns (Structural), Weight (Mass), Structural analysis, Errors, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Linear Solar Concentrator Structural Optimization Using Variable Beam Cross Sections

Moucun Yang, Yuezhao Zhu, Wei Fu, Garth Pearce, Robert A. Taylor
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2018, 140(6): 061006.
Paper No: SOL-17-1410
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040273
Published Online: June 26, 2018
View Article titled, Linear Solar Concentrator Structural Optimization Using Variable Beam Cross Sections
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Topics: Cantilevers, Cross section (Physics), Design, Finite element analysis, Simulation, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Stiffness, Structural optimization, Torque
Journal Articles

Value-Driven Design Process: A Systematic Decision-Making Framework Considering Different Attribute Preferences From Multiple Stakeholders

Jun Zhuang, Ming Hu, Fatemeh Mousapour
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021001.
Paper No: SOL-16-1199
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035059
Published Online: November 2, 2016
View Article titled, Value-Driven Design Process: A Systematic Decision-Making Framework Considering Different Attribute Preferences From Multiple Stakeholders
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Topics: Architects, Decision making, Design, Preferences, Weight (Mass), Engineers, Engineering students
Journal Articles

Impact of Corrosion Test Container Material in Molten Fluorides

Luke C. Olson, Roderick E. Fuentes, Michael J. Martinez-Rodriguez, James W. Ambrosek, Kumar Sridharan, Mark H. Anderson, Brenda L. Garcia-Diaz, Joshua Gray, Todd R. Allen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2015, 137(6): 061007.
Paper No: SOL-14-1286
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031682
Published Online: October 15, 2015
View Article titled, Impact of Corrosion Test Container Material in Molten Fluorides
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Topics: Alloys, Corrosion, Graphite, Weight (Mass)
Journal Articles

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
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031007.
Paper No: SOL-12-1189
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026676
Published Online: March 4, 2014
View Article titled, 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
Journal Articles

Survey of Heliostat Concepts for Cost Reduction

Andreas Pfahl
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2014, 136(1): 014501.
Paper No: SOL-11-1287
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024243
Published Online: July 15, 2013
View Article titled, Survey of Heliostat Concepts for Cost Reduction
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Topics: Bearings, Mirrors, Solar energy, Stress, Wind, Weight (Mass), Levers, Torque, Cables, Hydraulic drive systems
Journal Articles

The Thermal Stability of Molten Lithium–Sodium–Potassium Carbonate and the Influence of Additives on the Melting Point

Rene I. Olivares, Chunlin Chen, Steven Wright
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2012, 134(4): 041002.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006895
Published Online: June 27, 2012
View Article titled, The Thermal Stability of Molten Lithium–Sodium–Potassium Carbonate and the Influence of Additives on the Melting Point
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Topics: Carbon dioxide, Lithium, Melting point, Potassium, Sodium, Temperature, Thermal stability, Weight (Mass), Modeling, Melting
Journal Articles

Performance Characteristics of a 1 kW Scale Kite-Powered System

David J. Olinger, Jitendra. S. Goela
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041009.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002082
Published Online: October 4, 2010
View Article titled, Performance Characteristics of a 1 kW Scale Kite-Powered System
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Topics: Aerodynamics, Design, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Dynamics (Mechanics), Flywheels, Gears, Performance characterization, Stress, Tension, Weight (Mass)
Journal Articles

Optical Performance and Weight Estimation of a Heliostat With Ganged Facets

L. Amsbeck, R. Buck, A. Pfahl, R. Uhlig
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011010.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804630
Published Online: December 28, 2007
View Article titled, Optical Performance and Weight Estimation of a Heliostat With Ganged Facets
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Topics: Mirrors, Torque, Weight (Mass), Errors, Wind, Ray tracing, Solar heating, Solar power, Optimization, Stress
Journal Articles

Bayesian and Sensitivity Analysis Approaches to Modeling the Direct Solar Irradiance

Philippe Lauret, Mathieu David, Eric Fock, Alain Bastide, Carine Riviere
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 394–405.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210495
Published Online: January 19, 2006
View Article titled, Bayesian and Sensitivity Analysis Approaches to Modeling the Direct Solar Irradiance
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Topics: Artificial neural networks, Modeling, Sensitivity analysis, Solar radiation, Errors, Noise (Sound), Design, Approximation, Weight (Mass)
Journal Articles

Analysis of Sandwich Panels for an Energy Efficient and Self-Supporting Residential Roof

Daniel Thomas, Susan C. Mantell, Jane H. Davidson, Louise F. Goldberg, John Carmody
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 338–348.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210503
Published Online: November 4, 2005
View Article titled, Analysis of Sandwich Panels for an Energy Efficient and Self-Supporting Residential Roof
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Topics: Climate, Deflection, Roofs, Steel, Stress, Shear (Mechanics), Insulation, Weight (Mass), Design, Buckling
Journal Articles

Testing of Thermocline Filler Materials and Molten-Salt Heat Transfer Fluids for Thermal Energy Storage Systems in Parabolic Trough Power Plants

Doug Brosseau, John W. Kelton, Daniel Ray, Mike Edgar, retired, Kye Chisman, Blaine Emms
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 109–116.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824107
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Testing of Thermocline Filler Materials and Molten-Salt Heat Transfer Fluids for Thermal Energy Storage Systems in Parabolic Trough Power Plants
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Topics: Fillers (Materials), Rocks, Sands, Testing, Thermal energy storage, Heat transfer, Weight (Mass), Parabolic troughs, Cycles, Fluids
Journal Articles

Scaling of Composite Wind Turbine Blades for Rotors of 80 to 120 Meter Diameter

Dayton A. Griffin, Michael D. Zuteck
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2001, 123(4): 310–318.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1413215
Published Online: July 1, 2001
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Topics: Blades, Design, Weight (Mass), Rotors, Stress
Journal Articles

Compound Circular Reflector of a Novel Design for Evacuated Tubular Collectors

C. J. Zhao, K. Kanayama, H. Baba
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2002, 124(1): 83–86.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1435649
Published Online: July 1, 2001
View Article titled, Compound Circular Reflector of a Novel Design for Evacuated Tubular Collectors
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Topics: Design, Optical mirrors, Weight (Mass), Shapes, Solar energy
Journal Articles

Thermal Storage in Ammonium Alum/Ammonium Nitrate Eutectic for Solar Space Heating Applications

C. K. Jotshi, C. K. Hsieh, D. Y. Goswami, J. F. Klausner, N. Srinivasan
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1998, 120(1): 20–24.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888041
Published Online: February 1, 1998
View Article titled, Thermal Storage in Ammonium Alum/Ammonium Nitrate Eutectic for Solar Space Heating Applications
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Topics: Heating, Solar energy, Thermal energy storage, Heat, Air flow, Density, Energy storage, Heat transfer, Testing, Uncertainty
Journal Articles

Effects of Blade Bending on Aerodynamic Control of Fluctuating Loads on Teetered HAWT Rotors

A. J. Eggers, Jr., H. Ashley, S. M. Rock, K. Chaney, R. Digumarthi
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 239–245.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871785
Published Online: November 1, 1996
View Article titled, Effects of Blade Bending on Aerodynamic Control of Fluctuating Loads on Teetered HAWT Rotors
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Topics: Blades, Horizontal axis wind turbines, Rotors, Stress, Weight (Mass), Turbulence, Construction, Fatigue life, Cycles, Design