Topics: Solar energy , Design engineering , Performance evaluation , Power stations , Rapid prototyping , Solar power , Solar power stations , Testing

Technical Papers

Comparison of and Discrepancies Between TMY and TMY2S Predictions for Simple Photovoltaic and Wind Energy Simulations

Darrell D. Massie, Jan F. Kreider

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2001, 123(1): 6–9. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1345843

Abstract

View articletitled, Comparison of and Discrepancies Between TMY and TMY2S Predictions for Simple Photovoltaic and Wind Energy Simulations

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

Performance of the Directly-Irradiated Annular Pressurized Receiver (DIAPR) Operating at 20 Bar and 1,200°C

A. Kribus, P. Doron, R. Rubin, R. Reuven, E. Taragan, S. Duchan, J. Karni

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2001, 123(1): 10–17. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1345844

Abstract

View articletitled, Performance of the Directly-Irradiated Annular Pressurized Receiver (DIAPR) Operating at 20 Bar and 1,200°C

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Solar energy , Pressure

Steady-State Component of Three-Dimensional Slab-on-Grade Foundation Heat Transfer

Pirawas Chuangchid, Moncef Krarti

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2001, 123(1): 18–29. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1346677

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View articletitled, Steady-State Component of Three-Dimensional Slab-on-Grade Foundation Heat Transfer

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Topics: Heat losses , Slabs , Soil

The Correlation of Simultaneous Heat and Mass Transfer Experimental Data for Aqueous Lithium Bromide Vertical Falling Film Absorption

William A. Miller, Majid Keyhani

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2001, 123(1): 30–42. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1349550

Abstract

View articletitled, The Correlation of Simultaneous Heat and Mass Transfer Experimental Data for Aqueous Lithium Bromide Vertical Falling Film Absorption

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Topics: Absorption , Heat , Mass transfer , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Coolants , Testing , Stress

Designing Solar Hot Water Systems for Scaling Environments

Derek Baker, Gary Vliet

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2001, 123(1): 43–47. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1350564

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View articletitled, Designing Solar Hot Water Systems for Scaling Environments

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Topics: Design , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Pumps , Solar energy , Valves , Water , Failure , Reliability , Hot water

Technical Briefs

Performance of Chiller in a Solar Absorption Air Conditioning System With Partitioned Hot Water Storage Tank

Z. F. Li, K. Sumathy

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2001, 123(1): 48–50. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1345842

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View articletitled, Performance of Chiller in a Solar Absorption Air Conditioning System With Partitioned Hot Water Storage Tank

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Topics: Absorption , Air conditioning , Cooling , Hot water , Solar energy , Storage tanks

Thermal Model of an Absolute Solar Radiometer Designed for Future Satellite Missions

Y. J. Shen,, D. H. Chen, and, Z. M. Zhang

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2001, 123(1): 50–52. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1349551

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View articletitled, Thermal Model of an Absolute Solar Radiometer Designed for Future Satellite Missions

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Topics: Cavities , Finite element analysis , Heating , Satellites , Solar energy , Temperature control , Temperature sensors , Solar radiation , Sensors , Finite element model