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April 2017
ISSN 0199-6231
EISSN 1528-8986
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Research Papers
Value-Driven Design Process: A Systematic Decision-Making Framework Considering Different Attribute Preferences From Multiple Stakeholders
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035059
Topics:
Architects
,
Decision making
,
Design
,
Preferences
,
Weight (Mass)
,
Engineers
,
Engineering students
Computational Study of a Fixed Orientation Photovoltaic Compound Parabolic Concentrator
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035066
Topics:
Photovoltaic cells
,
Solar energy
,
Geometry
,
Simulation
,
Radiation (Physics)
,
Solar radiation
Real-Size Experiments on Reverse Natural Air Convection Between Inclined Parallel Plates for New Insulation Methods in Solar Flat-Plate Collectors
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035024
Topics:
Convection
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Flat plates
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Insulation
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Plates (structures)
,
Solar energy
,
Temperature
,
Errors
,
Mineral wool
,
Flow (Dynamics)
Numerical Investigation and Nondimensional Analysis of the Dynamic Performance of a Thermal Energy Storage System Containing Phase Change Materials and Liquid Water
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034642
Topics:
Heat transfer
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Melting
,
Phase change materials
,
Temperature
,
Water
,
Thermal energy storage
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Specific heat
,
Operating temperature
,
Enthalpy
Development and Testing of a Kilohertz Solar-to-Acoustic Energy Converter
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034910
Topics:
Acoustics
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Helicopters
,
Microphones
,
Noise (Sound)
,
Signals
,
Solar energy
,
Wheels
,
Noise control
,
Power converters
,
Testing
Adapting Steady-State Solar Power Models to Include Transients
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034928
Topics:
Energy generation
,
Heat
,
Modeling
,
Simulation
,
Solar power
,
Solar radiation
,
Steady state
,
Transients (Dynamics)
,
Thermal energy
Design Optimization of a Sorption Integrated Sydney Type Vacuum Tube Collector
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034912
Topics:
Cooling
,
Design
,
Simulation
,
Solar energy
,
Sorption
,
Temperature
,
Vacuum
,
Heat losses
,
Testing
,
Fluids
Effects of Preferential Concentration on Heat Transfer in Particle-Based Solar Receivers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035163
Topics:
Heat transfer
,
Particulate matter
,
Temperature
,
Solar energy
,
Turbulence
Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Using Saffron Petal Extract as a Novel Natural Sensitizer
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034908
Deterministic and Stochastic Approaches for Day-Ahead Solar Power Forecasting
Marco Pierro, Francesco Bucci, Matteo De Felice, Enrico Maggioni, Alessandro Perotto, Francesco Spada, David Moser, Cristina Cornaro
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034823
Topics:
Energy generation
,
Errors
,
Weather forecasting
,
Solar power
,
Error analysis
,
Physics
Characterization of Particle Flow in a Free-Falling Solar Particle Receiver
Clifford K. Ho, Joshua M. Christian, David Romano, Julius Yellowhair, Nathan Siegel, Laura Savoldi, Roberto Zanino
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035258
Topics:
Particulate matter
,
Flow (Dynamics)
Theoretical and Experimental Studies of a New Configuration of Photovoltaic–Thermal Collector
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035328
Topics:
Design
,
Temperature
,
Water
,
Solar radiation
,
Solar energy
,
Simulation
Simulation Model of Photovoltaic and Photovoltaic/Thermal Module/String Under Nonuniform Distribution of Irradiance and Temperature
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035152
Topics:
String
,
Temperature
,
Simulation
,
Photovoltaic power systems
Increasing Efficiency in the Extraction of Solar Heat Stored Underground With Perturb-and-Observe Control
Carlos R. de Nardin, Felipe T. Fernandes, Adriano J. Longo, Luciano P. Lima, Felix A. Farret, Dário R. Cruz
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035329
Topics:
Air conditioning
,
Heat
,
Heat exchangers
,
Pumps
,
Soil
,
Solar heating
,
Temperature
,
Water
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Heat pumps
Coupled Concentrating Optics, Heat Transfer, and Thermochemical Modeling of a 100-kWth High-Temperature Solar Reactor for the Thermal Dissociation of ZnO
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021015.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035330
Topics:
Solar energy
,
Heat transfer
Discussion
Methodology for Analysis of Thermal Behavior of Inverters for Photovoltaic Systems
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 025501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034973
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