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Editorial

A Message From the Editor

A. Steinfeld

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 010201. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807216

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Topics: Solar power

Guest Editorial

A Message From the Guest Editors

M. Romero, D. Martinez, M. Silva, V. Ruiz

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 010301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2820769

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Topics: Power stations , Solar energy , Concentrating solar power , Design , Hydrogen , Solar thermal power , Testing , Boron , Chemical energy , Construction

Research Papers

Potential of Polygeneration With Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems

Abraham Kribus, Gur Mittelman

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804618

Abstract

View articletitled, Potential of Polygeneration With Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems

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Topics: Absorption , Combined heat and power , Cooling , Heat engines , Solar energy , Temperature , Heat , Photovoltaic power systems , Waste heat

Field Test of Water-Steam Separators for Direct Steam Generation in Parabolic Troughs

Markus Eck, Holger Schmidt, Martin Eickhoff, Tobias Hirsch

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804619

Abstract

View articletitled, Field Test of Water-Steam Separators for Direct Steam Generation in Parabolic Troughs

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Topics: Pressure , Separation (Technology) , Steam , Water , Parabolic troughs , Test facilities

Design of a Phase Separation System for a Direct Steam Generation Parabolic Trough Collector Field

Tobias Hirsch, Markus Eck

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804621

Abstract

View articletitled, Design of a Phase Separation System for a Direct Steam Generation Parabolic Trough Collector Field

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Topics: Design , Drainage , Flow (Dynamics) , Phase separation , Polishing equipment , Separation (Technology) , Solar energy , Steam , Stress , Water

Latent Heat Storage for Solar Steam Systems

Wolf-Dieter Steinmann, Rainer Tamme

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804624

Abstract

View articletitled, Latent Heat Storage for Solar Steam Systems

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Topics: Heat transfer , Latent heat , Solar energy , Steam , Storage , Thermal conductivity , Phase change materials , Temperature , Composite materials , Graphite

Elaboration of Conductive Thermal Storage Composites Made of Phase Change Materials and Graphite for Solar Plant

S. Pincemin, X. Py, R. Olives, M. Christ, O. Oettinger

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804620

Abstract

View articletitled, Elaboration of Conductive Thermal Storage Composites Made of Phase Change Materials and Graphite for Solar Plant

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Topics: Composite materials , Graphite , Phase change materials , Thermal conductivity , Storage , Solar energy , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , Compression

Solid Media Thermal Storage Development and Analysis of Modular Storage Operation Concepts for Parabolic Trough Power Plants

Doerte Laing, Wolf-Dieter Steinmann, Michael Fiß, Rainer Tamme, Thomas Brand, Carsten Bahl

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804625

Abstract

View articletitled, Solid Media Thermal Storage Development and Analysis of Modular Storage Operation Concepts for Parabolic Trough Power Plants

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Topics: Design , Storage , Heat transfer , Power stations , Optimization , Parabolic troughs

Effect of Additives on the Durability and Properties of Antireflective Films for Solar Glass Covers

Gema San Vicente, Rocío Bayón, Angel Morales

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804626

Abstract

View articletitled, Effect of Additives on the Durability and Properties of Antireflective Films for Solar Glass Covers

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Topics: Coatings , Durability , Glass , Solar energy , Sol-gel processing , Organic compounds , Borosilicate glasses , Weathering

Automatic Noncontact Quality Inspection System for Industrial Parabolic Trough Assembly

Klaus Pottler, Marc Röger, Eckhard Lüpfert, Wolfgang Schiel

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804628

Abstract

View articletitled, Automatic Noncontact Quality Inspection System for Industrial Parabolic Trough Assembly

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Topics: Accuracy and precision , Inspection , Manufacturing , Measurement systems , Parabolic troughs , Photogrammetry , Quality control , Solar energy , Steel , Measurement uncertainty

Practical Considerations in Designing Large Scale “Beam Down” Optical Systems

Akiba Segal, Michael Epstein

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804629

Abstract

View articletitled, Practical Considerations in Designing Large Scale “Beam Down” Optical Systems

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Topics: Design , Dimensions , Errors , Mirrors , Optimization , Sensitivity analysis , Solar energy , Approximation , Temperature , Optics

Optical Performance and Weight Estimation of a Heliostat With Ganged Facets

L. Amsbeck, R. Buck, A. Pfahl, R. Uhlig

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804630

Abstract

View articletitled, 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

Comparison of Experimental and Numerical Air Temperature Distributions Behind a Cylindrical Volumetric Solar Absorber Module

Silvia Palero, Manuel Romero, José L. Castillo

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807046

Abstract

View articletitled, Comparison of Experimental and Numerical Air Temperature Distributions Behind a Cylindrical Volumetric Solar Absorber Module

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Radiation (Physics) , Simulation , Solar energy , Temperature , Temperature distribution , Thermocouples , Computational fluid dynamics , Heat

Experimental Evaluation of Particle Consumption in a Particle Seeded Solar Receiver

Hanna Helena Klein, Rachamim Rubin, Jacob Karni

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804631

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Evaluation of Particle Consumption in a Particle Seeded Solar Receiver

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Topics: Particulate matter , Solar energy , Temperature , Carbon , Combustion , Flow (Dynamics) , Solar radiation , Nitrogen , Heat transfer

Detailed Performance Analysis of a $10 kW$ Dish∕Stirling System

W. Reinalter, S. Ulmer, P. Heller, T. Rauch, J.-M. Gineste, A. Ferriere, F. Nepveu

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807191

Abstract

View articletitled, Detailed Performance Analysis of a <span class="inline-formula no-formula-id"><span class="mathFormula"></span><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mrow xmlns=""><mn>10</mn><mspace width="0.3em"></mspace><mi>kW</mi></mrow></math></span> Dish∕Stirling System

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Topics: Cavities , Cooling , Energy budget (Physics) , Engines , Measurement systems , Solar energy , Stirling engines , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Water

Thermal Model of the EuroDish Solar Stirling Engine

Francisco J. García Granados, Manuel A. Silva Pérez, V. Ruiz-Hernández

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807192

Abstract

View articletitled, Thermal Model of the EuroDish Solar Stirling Engine

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Topics: Cavities , Stirling engines , Temperature , Engines , Solar energy

Slope Measurements of Parabolic Dish Concentrators Using Color-Coded Targets

Steffen Ulmer, Peter Heller, Wolfgang Reinalter

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807193

Abstract

View articletitled, Slope Measurements of Parabolic Dish Concentrators Using Color-Coded Targets

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Topics: Errors , Ray tracing , Resolution (Optics) , Shapes , Reflection , Manufacturing

Solar Photocatalysis for the Elimination of Trichloroethylene in the Gas Phase

Juan M. Coronado, Ph.D., Benigno Sánchez, Ph.D., Raquel Portela, Silvia Suárez, Ph.D.

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011016. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807194

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar Photocatalysis for the Elimination of Trichloroethylene in the Gas Phase

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Topics: Borosilicate glasses , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Sunlight , Pollution , Flow (Dynamics)

Well-To-Wheel Analysis of Solar Hydrogen Production and Utilization for Passenger Car Transportation

Remo Felder, Anton Meier

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011017. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807195

Abstract

View articletitled, Well-To-Wheel Analysis of Solar Hydrogen Production and Utilization for Passenger Car Transportation

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Topics: Automobiles , Emissions , Hydrogen , Hydrogen production , Solar energy , Transportation systems , Water , Fuels , Wheels , Construction

Iron-Containing Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia System For Two-Step Thermochemical Water Splitting

Nobuyuki Gokon, Takayuki Mizuno, Yumiko Nakamuro, Tatsuya Kodama

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011018. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807197

Abstract

View articletitled, Iron-Containing Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia System For Two-Step Thermochemical Water Splitting

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Topics: Hydrogen , Iron , Water , Ions , Cycles , X-ray diffraction , High temperature

Technical Briefs

Assessment of SEGS-Like Power Plants for the Brazilian Northeast Region

E. S. C. Cavalcanti, A. C. G. Petti

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 014501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807208

Abstract

View articletitled, Assessment of SEGS-Like Power Plants for the Brazilian Northeast Region

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Topics: Parabolic troughs , Power stations , Rivers , Solar energy , Solar power stations , Solar thermal power , Bills of materials , Solar radiation , Flow (Dynamics) , Water

Solar Field Efficiency and Electricity Generation Estimations for a Hybrid Solar Gas Turbine Project in France

Pierre Garcia, Alain Ferriere, Gilles Flamant, Philippe Costerg, Robert Soler, Bruno Gagnepain

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 014502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807211

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar Field Efficiency and Electricity Generation Estimations for a Hybrid Solar Gas Turbine Project in France

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Topics: Gas turbines , Solar energy , Electric power generation , Simulation

Three-Dimensional Analysis of a Concentrated Solar Flux

David Riveros-Rosas, Marcelino Sánchez-González, Claudio A. Estrada

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 014503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807212

Abstract

View articletitled, Three-Dimensional Analysis of a Concentrated Solar Flux

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Topics: Design , Errors , Mirrors , Ray tracing , Solar energy , Solar energy concentrators , Solar radiation , Computer software , Density , Radiation (Physics)

Application of an Internally Circulating Fluidized Bed for Windowed Solar Chemical Reactor with Direct Irradiation of Reacting Particles

Tatsuya Kodama, Syu-ichi Enomoto, Tsuyoshi Hatamachi, Nobuyuki Gokon

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 014504. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807213

Abstract

View articletitled, Application of an Internally Circulating Fluidized Bed for Windowed Solar Chemical Reactor with Direct Irradiation of Reacting Particles

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Topics: Coal , Coke , Fluidized beds , Fuel gasification , Particulate matter , Solar chemistry , Solar energy , Irradiation (Radiation exposure)

Towards the Industrial Solar Carbothermal Production of Zinc

Michael Epstein, Gabriel Olalde, Sven Santén, Aldo Steinfeld, Christian Wieckert

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 014505. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807214

Abstract

View articletitled, Towards the Industrial Solar Carbothermal Production of Zinc

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Topics: Fuels , Solar energy , Hydrogen , Solar chemistry

Boron Hydrolysis at Moderate Temperatures: First Step to Solar Fuel Cycle for Transportation

Irina Vishnevetsky, Michael Epstein, Tareq Abu-Hamed, Jacob Karni

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 014506. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807215

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View articletitled, Boron Hydrolysis at Moderate Temperatures: First Step to Solar Fuel Cycle for Transportation

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Topics: Boron , Hydrogen , Steam , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Solar energy , Water

Editorial

A Message From the Editor

Guest Editorial

A Message From the Guest Editors

Research Papers

Potential of Polygeneration With Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems

Field Test of Water-Steam Separators for Direct Steam Generation in Parabolic Troughs

Design of a Phase Separation System for a Direct Steam Generation Parabolic Trough Collector Field

Latent Heat Storage for Solar Steam Systems

Elaboration of Conductive Thermal Storage Composites Made of Phase Change Materials and Graphite for Solar Plant

Solid Media Thermal Storage Development and Analysis of Modular Storage Operation Concepts for Parabolic Trough Power Plants

Effect of Additives on the Durability and Properties of Antireflective Films for Solar Glass Covers

Automatic Noncontact Quality Inspection System for Industrial Parabolic Trough Assembly

Practical Considerations in Designing Large Scale “Beam Down” Optical Systems

Optical Performance and Weight Estimation of a Heliostat With Ganged Facets

Comparison of Experimental and Numerical Air Temperature Distributions Behind a Cylindrical Volumetric Solar Absorber Module

Experimental Evaluation of Particle Consumption in a Particle Seeded Solar Receiver

Detailed Performance Analysis of a $10 kW$ Dish∕Stirling System

Thermal Model of the EuroDish Solar Stirling Engine

Slope Measurements of Parabolic Dish Concentrators Using Color-Coded Targets

Solar Photocatalysis for the Elimination of Trichloroethylene in the Gas Phase

Well-To-Wheel Analysis of Solar Hydrogen Production and Utilization for Passenger Car Transportation

Iron-Containing Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia System For Two-Step Thermochemical Water Splitting

Technical Briefs

Assessment of SEGS-Like Power Plants for the Brazilian Northeast Region

Solar Field Efficiency and Electricity Generation Estimations for a Hybrid Solar Gas Turbine Project in France

Three-Dimensional Analysis of a Concentrated Solar Flux

Application of an Internally Circulating Fluidized Bed for Windowed Solar Chemical Reactor with Direct Irradiation of Reacting Particles

Towards the Industrial Solar Carbothermal Production of Zinc

Boron Hydrolysis at Moderate Temperatures: First Step to Solar Fuel Cycle for Transportation

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