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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

Modeling and Optimization of a Phase Change Material-Based Ocean Thermal Energy Harvester for Powering Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles

Habilou Ouro-Koura, Hyunjun Jung, Diana-Andra Borca-Tasciuc, Andrea E. Copping, Zhiqun (Daniel) Deng
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2024, 146(5): 051007.
Paper No: SOL-23-1206
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065553
Published Online: June 13, 2024
View Article titled, Modeling and Optimization of a Phase Change Material-Based Ocean Thermal Energy Harvester for Powering Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles
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Topics: Energy conversion, Engines, Generators, Oceans, Optimization, Phase change materials, Pressure, Secondary cells, Thermal energy, Underwater vehicles
Journal Articles

A Virtual Dual-Ripple Suppression Strategy of Double Fed Wind Turbine Under Wind Shear

Zhiyong Li, Jiahua Pi, Yuan Cao, Xin Wang
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2023, 145(3): 031010.
Paper No: SOL-22-1059
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056038
Published Online: November 23, 2022
View Article titled, A Virtual Dual-Ripple Suppression Strategy of Double Fed Wind Turbine Under Wind Shear
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Topics: Artificial neural networks, Filters, Rotors, Torque, Wind shear, Wind turbines, Signals, Generators
Journal Articles

Computational Investigation on the Influence of Expandable Blades on the Performance of a Savonius Wind Turbine

Mohamed Taher Bouzaher, Belhi Guerira
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2022, 144(6): 061003.
Paper No: SOL-21-1140
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054395
Published Online: June 6, 2022
View Article titled, Computational Investigation on the Influence of Expandable Blades on the Performance of a Savonius Wind Turbine
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Topics: Blades, Savonius wind turbines, Torque, Turbines, Rotation
Journal Articles

Experimental and Numerical Investigation to Assess the Performance of Helical Bach Vertical Axis Wind Turbine at Low Wind Velocity Conditions

Micha Premkumar Thomai, Seralathan Sivamani, Hariram Venkatesan
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2022, 144(5): 051010.
Paper No: SOL-21-1296
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054469
Published Online: May 17, 2022
View Article titled, Experimental and Numerical Investigation to Assess the Performance of Helical Bach Vertical Axis Wind Turbine at Low Wind Velocity Conditions
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Topics: Blades, Rotors, Savonius wind turbines, Torque, Turbines, Vertical axis wind turbines, Wind turbines, Wind velocity, Flow (Dynamics), Wind
Journal Articles

Modeling, Implementing, and Evaluating of an Advanced Dual Axis Heliostat Drive System

W. M. Hamanah, A. S. Salem, M. A. Abido, F. A. Al-Sulaiman, A. M. Qwbaiban, T. G. Habetler
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2022, 144(4): 041001.
Paper No: SOL-21-1211
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052958
Published Online: February 11, 2022
View Article titled, Modeling, Implementing, and Evaluating of an Advanced Dual Axis Heliostat Drive System
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Topics: Concentrating solar power, Control equipment, Engineering prototypes, Feedback, Mirrors, Modeling, Sensors, Simulation, Solar energy, Solar towers
Journal Articles

Comparative Study of New Airfoils for Small Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines

Thiago Canale, Kamal A. R. Ismail, Fatima A. M. Lino, Ahmad Arabkoohsar
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2020, 142(4): 041004.
Paper No: SOL-18-1579
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046089
Published Online: February 6, 2020
View Article titled, Comparative Study of New Airfoils for Small Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines
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Topics: Airfoils, Blades, Chords (Trusses), Energy generation, Rotors, Wind turbines, Torque, Horizontal axis wind turbines
Journal Articles

Research on the Performance of a Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine With Helical Blades by Detached Eddy Simulation

Xiaolan Liu, Qian Chen, Bo Yang, Moru Song
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2020, 142(3): 031008.
Paper No: SOL-18-1188
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045824
Published Online: January 21, 2020
View Article titled, Research on the Performance of a Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine With Helical Blades by Detached Eddy Simulation
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Topics: Blades, Eddies (Fluid dynamics), Flow (Dynamics), Simulation, Turbines, Vertical axis wind turbines, Wake turbulence, Wind turbines, Reynolds number, Torque
Journal Articles

Heliostat Attitude Control Strategy in the Solar Energy Research Facility of Valparaiso University

Shahin S. Nudehi, G. Scott Duncan, Luke J. Venstrom
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2019, 141(5): 051005.
Paper No: SOL-18-1515
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043438
Published Online: April 18, 2019
View Article titled, Heliostat Attitude Control Strategy in the Solar Energy Research Facility of Valparaiso University
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Topics: Errors, Motors, Simulation, Solar energy, Stability, Simulation results, Control systems, Furnaces, Mechanical drives, Torque
Journal Articles

Improving the Energy Conversion Efficiency of a Savonius Rotor Using Automatic Valves

M. Amiri, M. Anbarsooz
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2019, 141(3): 031017.
Paper No: SOL-18-1461
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042828
Published Online: March 5, 2019
View Article titled, Improving the Energy Conversion Efficiency of a Savonius Rotor Using Automatic Valves
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Topics: Blades, Rotors, Savonius wind turbines, Torque, Valves
Journal Articles

Optimization of the Taper/Twist Stacking Axis Location of NREL VI Wind Turbine Rotor Blade Using Neural Networks Based on Computational Fluid Dynamics Analyses

Mustafa Kaya, Munir Elfarra
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2019, 141(1): 011011.
Paper No: SOL-18-1067
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041102
Published Online: September 14, 2018
View Article titled, Optimization of the Taper/Twist Stacking Axis Location of NREL VI Wind Turbine Rotor Blade Using Neural Networks Based on Computational Fluid Dynamics Analyses
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Topics: Artificial neural networks, Blades, Computational fluid dynamics, Optimization, Rotors, Thrust, Torque, Wind turbines, Flow (Dynamics)
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

Hollow Blades for Small Wind Turbines Operating at High Altitudes

Abolfazl Pourrajabian, Peyman Amir Nazmi Afshar, Masoud Mirzaei, Reza Ebrahimi, David H. Wood
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2016, 138(6): 061001.
Paper No: SOL-15-1249
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034333
Published Online: September 2, 2016
View Article titled, Hollow Blades for Small Wind Turbines Operating at High Altitudes
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Topics: Blades, Optimization, Torque, Wind turbines
Journal Articles

Development of an Analytical Unsteady Model for Wind Turbine Aerodynamic Response to Linear Pitch Changes

Mohamed M. Hammam, David H. Wood, Curran Crawford
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2016, 138(5): 051001.
Paper No: SOL-15-1171
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033592
Published Online: June 14, 2016
View Article titled, Development of an Analytical Unsteady Model for Wind Turbine Aerodynamic Response to Linear Pitch Changes
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Topics: Blades, Electromagnetic induction, Rotors, Thrust, Wind turbines, Vortices, Torque
Journal Articles

Description and Computer Modeling of a Ball-and-Socket Hub That Enables Teetering for Three-Bladed Wind Turbines

Arnold Ramsland
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031019.
Paper No: SOL-14-1152
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029813
Published Online: June 1, 2015
View Article titled, Description and Computer Modeling of a Ball-and-Socket Hub That Enables Teetering for Three-Bladed Wind Turbines
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Topics: Blades, Design, Fatigue, Torque, Wind turbines, Computer simulation, Turbines
Journal Articles

Structural Dynamics Testing and Analysis for Design Evaluation and Monitoring of Heliostats

D. Todd Griffith, Adam C. Moya, Clifford K. Ho, Patrick S. Hunter
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2015, 137(2): 021010.
Paper No: SOL-12-1160
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028561
Published Online: October 23, 2014
View Article titled, Structural Dynamics Testing and Analysis for Design Evaluation and Monitoring of Heliostats
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Topics: Design, Excitation, Hammers, Sensors, Structural dynamics, Testing, Trusses (Building), Vibration, Wind, Wind velocity
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

Novel Experimental Power Curve Determination and Computational Methods for the Performance Analysis of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines

Jonathan M. Edwards, Louis Angelo Danao, Robert J. Howell
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2012, 134(3): 031008.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006196
Published Online: May 7, 2012
View Article titled, Novel Experimental Power Curve Determination and Computational Methods for the Performance Analysis of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
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Topics: Blades, Computational fluid dynamics, Flow (Dynamics), Vertical axis wind turbines, Rotation, Turbulence, Simulation, Torque
Journal Articles

Influence of Phase-Shift and Overlap Ratio on Savonius Wind Turbine’s Performance

Chen Jian, Jan Kumbernuss, Zhang Linhua, Lu Lin, Yang Hongxing
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011016.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004980
Published Online: December 1, 2011
View Article titled, Influence of Phase-Shift and Overlap Ratio on Savonius Wind Turbine’s Performance
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Topics: Phase shift, Rotors, Savonius wind turbines, Torque
Journal Articles

Investigation of Self-Starting Capability of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines Using a Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach

Alexandrina Untaroiu, Houston G. Wood, Paul E. Allaire, Robert J. Ribando
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2011, 133(4): 041010.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004705
Published Online: October 13, 2011
View Article titled, Investigation of Self-Starting Capability of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines Using a Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach
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Topics: Blades, Computational fluid dynamics, Simulation, Turbines, Turbulence, Vertical axis wind turbines, Wind turbines, Torque, Rotors