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Volume 131, Issue 3

August 2009

ISSN 0199-6231

EISSN 1528-8986

Research Papers

3D Numerical Simulation of the Transient Thermal Behavior of a Simplified Building Envelope Under External Flow

F. Barmpas, D. Bouris, N. Moussiopoulos

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3139137

Abstract

View articletitled, 3D Numerical Simulation of the Transient Thermal Behavior of a Simplified Building Envelope Under External Flow

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Solar heating , Temperature , Transients (Dynamics) , Convection , Simulation , Thermal radiation , Computer simulation

A New Fast Ray Tracing Tool for High-Precision Simulation of Heliostat Fields

B. Belhomme, R. Pitz-Paal, P. Schwarzbözl, S. Ulmer

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3139139

Abstract

View articletitled, A New Fast Ray Tracing Tool for High-Precision Simulation of Heliostat Fields

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Topics: Computation , Density , Ray tracing , Simulation , Geometry , Shapes , Shades and shadows

Optimization of Solar Photovoltaic Fields

D. Weinstock, J. Appelbaum

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142705

Abstract

View articletitled, Optimization of Solar Photovoltaic Fields

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Topics: Design , Shades and shadows , Solar energy , Optimization

Experimental and Numerical Study of Mixing in a Horizontal Hot-Water Storage Tank

A. Aviv, S. Morad, Y. Ratzon, G. Ziskind, R. Letan

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142801

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental and Numerical Study of Mixing in a Horizontal Hot-Water Storage Tank

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Hot water , Storage tanks , Temperature , Temperature measurement , Water , Water storage , Computer simulation , Visualization , Transients (Dynamics)

Solar Thermal Electrolytic Process for the Production of Zn From ZnO: An Ionic Conductivity Study

L. Venstrom, K. Krueger, N. Leonard, B. Tomlinson, S. Duncan, R. D. Palumbo

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142802

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar Thermal Electrolytic Process for the Production of Zn From ZnO: An Ionic Conductivity Study

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Topics: Electrical conductivity , Electrolytes , Solar energy , Temperature , Thermal conductivity , Ionic conductivity

Comparative Evaluation of Maximum Power Point Tracking Methods for Photovoltaic Systems

G. M. S. Azevedo, M. C. Cavalcanti, K. C. Oliveira, F. A. S. Neves, Z. D. Lins

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142827

Abstract

View articletitled, Comparative Evaluation of Maximum Power Point Tracking Methods for Photovoltaic Systems

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Topics: Photovoltaic power systems , Simulation , Electrical conductance , Temperature

Optical Design of a Novel Two-Stage Solar Trough Concentrator Based on Pneumatic Polymeric Structures

R. Bader, P. Haueter, A. Pedretti, A. Steinfeld

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142824

Abstract

View articletitled, Optical Design of a Novel Two-Stage Solar Trough Concentrator Based on Pneumatic Polymeric Structures

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Topics: Errors , Mirrors , Solar energy , Optical design techniques , Deformation , Engineering prototypes , Polymers , Ray tracing , Simulation

Beating Betz: Energy Extraction Limits in a Constrained Flow Field

Peter M. Jamieson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3139143

Abstract

View articletitled, Beating Betz: Energy Extraction Limits in a Constrained Flow Field

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Topics: Diffusers , Flow (Dynamics) , Rotors , Thrust , Electromagnetic induction , Design

Development and Validation of a CFD Technique for the Aerodynamic Analysis of HAWT

S. Gómez-Iradi, Ph.D. Student, R. Steijl, G. N. Barakos

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3139144

Abstract

View articletitled, Development and Validation of a CFD Technique for the Aerodynamic Analysis of HAWT

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Topics: Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Wind tunnels , Rotors , Pressure , Wind turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Torque , Horizontal axis wind turbines

Application of Constrained Stochastic Simulation to Determine the Extreme Loads of Wind Turbines

Wim Bierbooms

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142726

Abstract

View articletitled, Application of Constrained Stochastic Simulation to Determine the Extreme Loads of Wind Turbines

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Topics: Engineering simulation , Simulation , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Wind

Prediction of Wind Farm Power Ramp Rates: A Data-Mining Approach

Haiyang Zheng, Andrew Kusiak

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142727

Abstract

View articletitled, Prediction of Wind Farm Power Ramp Rates: A Data-Mining Approach

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Topics: Algorithms , Data mining , Support vector machines , Time series , Wind farms

Methods for Controlling a Wind Turbine System With a Continuously Variable Transmission in Region 2

Andrew H. Rex, Kathryn E. Johnson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3139145

Abstract

View articletitled, Methods for Controlling a Wind Turbine System With a Continuously Variable Transmission in Region 2

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Topics: Control equipment , Generators , Torque , Wind , Wind turbines , Stress , Wind velocity

An Assessment on Simple Modeling Approaches to the Electric Behavior of Two CIS PV Modules in a Sunny Climate

G. Nofuentes, M. Fuentes, J. Aguilera, J. V. Muñoz

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142800

Abstract

View articletitled, An Assessment on Simple Modeling Approaches to the Electric Behavior of Two CIS PV Modules in a Sunny Climate

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Topics: Calibration , Circuits , Climate , Modeling , Sound transmission class , Temperature , Uncertainty , Currents , Photovoltaic power systems , Measurement systems

Urban Building Energy Planning With Space Distribution and Time Dynamic Simulation

Lin Fu, Zhonghai Zheng, Hongfa Di, Yi Jiang

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142725

Abstract

View articletitled, Urban Building Energy Planning With Space Distribution and Time Dynamic Simulation

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Topics: Cities , Coal , Emissions , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat pumps , Heating , Simulation , Stress , Air conditioning , Energy resources

Reactive Pellets for Improved Solar Hydrogen Production Based on Sodium Manganese Ferrite Thermochemical Cycle

Carlo Alvani, Mariangela Bellusci, Aurelio La Barbera, Franco Padella, Marzia Pentimalli, Luca Seralessandri, Francesca Varsano

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142723

Abstract

View articletitled, Reactive Pellets for Improved Solar Hydrogen Production Based on Sodium Manganese Ferrite Thermochemical Cycle

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Topics: Cycles , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Hydrogen production , Sodium , Water , Hydrogen , Temperature , Carbon dioxide

Solar Flash Desalination Under Hydrostatically Sustained Vacuum

Mohammad Abutayeh, D. Yogi Goswami

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031016. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142724

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar Flash Desalination Under Hydrostatically Sustained Vacuum

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Topics: Solar energy , Temperature , Vacuum , Water , Seawater , Pressure , Condensers (steam plant)

Thermodynamic Analysis of Freezing and Melting Processes in a Bed of Spherical PCM Capsules

David MacPhee, Ibrahim Dincer

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031017. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142822

Abstract

View articletitled, Thermodynamic Analysis of Freezing and Melting Processes in a Bed of Spherical PCM Capsules

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Topics: Energy dissipation , Exergy , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Melting , Solidification , Temperature , Water , Ice , Storage

Study of a Quench Device for the Synthesis and Hydrolysis of Zn Nanoparticles: Modeling and Experiments

Tareq Abu Hamed, Luke Venstrom, Aiman Alshare, Marc Brülhart, Jane H. Davidson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031018. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142825

Abstract

View articletitled, Study of a Quench Device for the Synthesis and Hydrolysis of Zn Nanoparticles: Modeling and Experiments

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Hydrogen , Jets , Modeling , Nanoparticles , Particulate matter , Temperature , Steam , Filters , Hydrogen production

Technical Briefs

Tracking Speed Analysis for Heliostat Using Spinning-Elevation Tracking Mode

Li Li, Chern Sing Lim

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 034501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142829

Abstract

View articletitled, Tracking Speed Analysis for Heliostat Using Spinning-Elevation Tracking Mode

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Topics: Spin (Aerodynamics) , Spinning (Textile) , Solar energy

Convergence Failure and Stall Hysteresis in Actuator-Disk Momentum Models Applied to Vertical Axis Wind Turbines

S. C. McIntosh, H. Babinsky, T. Bertényi

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 034502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142826

Abstract

View articletitled, Convergence Failure and Stall Hysteresis in Actuator-Disk Momentum Models Applied to Vertical Axis Wind Turbines

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Topics: Actuators , Blades , Disks , Failure , Flow (Dynamics) , Iterative methods , Momentum , Vertical axis wind turbines

What is the Best Solution to Improve Thermal Performance of Storage Tanks With Immersed Heat Exchangers: Baffles or a Divided Tank?

Aaron D. Wade, Jane H. Davidson, Julia F. Haltiwanger

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 034503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142823

Abstract

View articletitled, What is the Best Solution to Improve Thermal Performance of Storage Tanks With Immersed Heat Exchangers: Baffles or a Divided Tank?

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Storage , Storage tanks , Temperature , Heat transfer , Water storage

Research Papers

3D Numerical Simulation of the Transient Thermal Behavior of a Simplified Building Envelope Under External Flow

A New Fast Ray Tracing Tool for High-Precision Simulation of Heliostat Fields

Optimization of Solar Photovoltaic Fields

Experimental and Numerical Study of Mixing in a Horizontal Hot-Water Storage Tank

Solar Thermal Electrolytic Process for the Production of Zn From ZnO: An Ionic Conductivity Study

Comparative Evaluation of Maximum Power Point Tracking Methods for Photovoltaic Systems

Optical Design of a Novel Two-Stage Solar Trough Concentrator Based on Pneumatic Polymeric Structures

Beating Betz: Energy Extraction Limits in a Constrained Flow Field

Development and Validation of a CFD Technique for the Aerodynamic Analysis of HAWT

Application of Constrained Stochastic Simulation to Determine the Extreme Loads of Wind Turbines

Prediction of Wind Farm Power Ramp Rates: A Data-Mining Approach

Methods for Controlling a Wind Turbine System With a Continuously Variable Transmission in Region 2

An Assessment on Simple Modeling Approaches to the Electric Behavior of Two CIS PV Modules in a Sunny Climate

Urban Building Energy Planning With Space Distribution and Time Dynamic Simulation

Reactive Pellets for Improved Solar Hydrogen Production Based on Sodium Manganese Ferrite Thermochemical Cycle

Solar Flash Desalination Under Hydrostatically Sustained Vacuum

Thermodynamic Analysis of Freezing and Melting Processes in a Bed of Spherical PCM Capsules

Study of a Quench Device for the Synthesis and Hydrolysis of Zn Nanoparticles: Modeling and Experiments

Technical Briefs

Tracking Speed Analysis for Heliostat Using Spinning-Elevation Tracking Mode

Convergence Failure and Stall Hysteresis in Actuator-Disk Momentum Models Applied to Vertical Axis Wind Turbines

What is the Best Solution to Improve Thermal Performance of Storage Tanks With Immersed Heat Exchangers: Baffles or a Divided Tank?

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