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Modeling Development of a Receiver–Reactor of Type R2Mx for Thermochemical Water Splitting

Estefanía Vega Puga, Stefan Brendelberger, Anika Weber, Christian Sattler
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2024, 146(5): 051011.
Paper No: SOL-23-1286
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065975
Published Online: August 5, 2024
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Topics: Cycles, Design, Engineering prototypes, Oxidation, Simulation, Temperature, Water, Heat transfer, Insulation, Pressure
Journal Articles

Fabrication, Modeling, and Testing of a Prototype Thermal Energy Storage Containment

Jeffrey Gifford, Patrick Davenport, Xingchao Wang, Zhiwen Ma
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2024, 146(5): 051009.
Paper No: SOL-23-1262
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065869
Published Online: July 30, 2024
View Article titled, Fabrication, Modeling, and Testing of a Prototype Thermal Energy Storage Containment
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Topics: Engineering prototypes, Finite element analysis, Particulate matter, Temperature, Testing, Thermal energy storage, Storage, Insulation, Modeling, Containment
Journal Articles

Prediction of Thermionic Energy Conversion Performance and Parametric Effects Using Genetic Algorithms to Fit Physics-Inspired Model Equations to Prototype Test Data

Elizabeth D. Juette, Van P. Carey, Jean-Pierre Fleurial
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2024, 146(5): 051001.
Paper No: SOL-23-1270
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065042
Published Online: March 25, 2024
View Article titled, Prediction of Thermionic Energy Conversion Performance and Parametric Effects Using Genetic Algorithms to Fit Physics-Inspired Model Equations to Prototype Test Data
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Topics: Engineering prototypes, Errors, Genetic algorithms, Temperature, Work function (Physics), Energy conversion, Physics, Power density, Emissions
Journal Articles

Efficiency Improvement of Photovoltaic Solar Modules by Cooling Using an Underground Heat Exchanger

Ignacio Valiente-Blanco, Diego Lopez-Pascual, Pablo Diaz-Villar, Ricardo Mallol-Poyato, Alberto Barragan, Manuel Ocaña, Guido Granello, Efren Diez-Jimenez
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2022, 144(6): 061015.
Paper No: SOL-22-1101
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055299
Published Online: September 26, 2022
View Article titled, Efficiency Improvement of Photovoltaic Solar Modules by Cooling Using an Underground Heat Exchanger
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Topics: Cooling, Cooling systems, Engineering prototypes, Heat, Heat exchangers, Photovoltaic panels, Pumps, Solar energy, Temperature, Coolants
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

Simplified Thermal Model for Absolute Radiometer Simulation

Andre Godoi Lopes, Ricardo Toshiyuki Irita, Luiz Angelo Berni, Waldeir Amaral Vilela, Graziela da Silva Savonov, Franciele Carlesso, Luis Eduardo Antunes Vieira, Edson Luiz de Miranda
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2021, 143(5): 051004.
Paper No: SOL-20-1387
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049939
Published Online: February 23, 2021
View Article titled, Simplified Thermal Model for Absolute Radiometer Simulation
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Topics: Heat, Heat sinks, Heating, Radiation (Physics), Sensors, Simulation, Temperature, Heat transfer, Instrumentation, Heat conduction
Journal Articles

Numerical Modeling of a Novel Thermocline Thermal Storage for Concentrated Solar Power

M. Capocelli, G. Caputo, M. De Falco, I. Balog, V. Piemonte
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2019, 141(5): 051001.
Paper No: SOL-18-1421
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043082
Published Online: March 19, 2019
View Article titled, Numerical Modeling of a Novel Thermocline Thermal Storage for Concentrated Solar Power
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Topics: Computer simulation, Concentrating solar power, Engineering prototypes, Flow (Dynamics), Heat, Heat exchangers, Heat transfer, Modeling, Storage, Temperature
Journal Articles

Design and Structural Analysis of the Sun Ray Double Axis Tracking Device

Shanwen Zhang, Chong Li, Jianfeng Zhang, Hong Miao, Yanjun Zhang
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2019, 141(4): 041001.
Paper No: SOL-18-1146
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042314
Published Online: January 8, 2019
View Article titled, Design and Structural Analysis of the Sun Ray Double Axis Tracking Device
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Topics: Design, Solar energy, Stress, Displacement, Columns (Structural), Weight (Mass), Structural analysis, Errors, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Design and Development of a Fiber-Optic Hybrid Day-Lighting System

Sean Lawless, Ravi Gorthala
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2018, 140(2): 021012.
Paper No: SOL-17-1228
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039024
Published Online: February 20, 2018
View Article titled, Design and Development of a Fiber-Optic Hybrid Day-Lighting System
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Topics: Cables, Daylighting, Design, Engineering prototypes, Fibers, Lenses (Optics), Solar energy, Optics, Testing, Sunlight
Journal Articles

Optical Modeling and Analysis of the First Moroccan Linear Fresnel Solar Collector Prototype

Soukaina El Alj, Ahmed Al Mers, Ossama Merroun, Abdelfattah Bouatem, Noureddine Boutammachte, Hamid Ajdad, Sara Benyakhlef, Yousra Filali Baba
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2017, 139(4): 041009.
Paper No: SOL-16-1459
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036726
Published Online: May 25, 2017
View Article titled, Optical Modeling and Analysis of the First Moroccan Linear Fresnel Solar Collector Prototype
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Topics: Engineering prototypes, Mirrors, Shades and shadows, Solar energy, Optimization, Simulation, Modeling, Parabolic troughs, Ray tracing
Journal Articles

Small-Volume Fabrication of a 144-Cell Assembly for High-Concentrating Photovoltaic Receivers

Leonardo Micheli, Eduardo F. Fernández, Nabin Sarmah, S. Senthilarasu, K. S. Reddy, Tapas K. Mallick
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2016, 138(3): 031008.
Paper No: SOL-15-1027
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032887
Published Online: March 16, 2016
View Article titled, Small-Volume Fabrication of a 144-Cell Assembly for High-Concentrating Photovoltaic Receivers
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Topics: Manufacturing, Engineering prototypes, Solders
Journal Articles

Numerical Heat Transfer Analysis of a 50 kW th Pressurized-Air Solar Receiver

Peter Poživil, Simon Ackermann, Aldo Steinfeld
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2015, 137(6): 064504.
Paper No: SOL-15-1018
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031536
Published Online: September 23, 2015
View Article titled, Numerical Heat Transfer Analysis of a 50 kW th Pressurized-Air Solar Receiver
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Topics: Heat transfer, Solar energy, Temperature, Materials properties, Cavities, Heat losses, Pressure, Model validation, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Prototype Testing of a Centrifugal Particle Receiver for High-Temperature Concentrating Solar Applications

Wei Wu, David Trebing, Lars Amsbeck, Reiner Buck, Robert Pitz-Paal
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2015, 137(4): 041011.
Paper No: SOL-14-1127
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030657
Published Online: August 1, 2015
View Article titled, Prototype Testing of a Centrifugal Particle Receiver for High-Temperature Concentrating Solar Applications
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Topics: Particulate matter, Solar energy, Temperature, Engineering prototypes, High temperature, Flow (Dynamics), Testing
Journal Articles

Design of a Solar Reactor to Split CO 2 Via Isothermal Redox Cycling of Ceria

Roman Bader, Rohini Bala Chandran, Luke J. Venstrom, Stephen J. Sedler, Peter T. Krenzke, Robert M. De Smith, Aayan Banerjee, Thomas R. Chase, Jane H. Davidson, Wojciech Lipiński
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031007.
Paper No: SOL-14-1122
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028917
Published Online: June 1, 2015
View Article titled, Design of a Solar Reactor to Split CO 2 Via Isothermal Redox Cycling of Ceria
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Topics: Carbon dioxide, Cavities, Cycles, Design, Engineering prototypes, Heat, Heat transfer, Mass transfer, Particulate matter, Solar energy
Journal Articles

Experimental and Numerical Heat Transfer Analysis of an Air-Based Cavity-Receiver for Solar Trough Concentrators

R. Bader, A. Pedretti, A. Steinfeld
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2012, 134(2): 021002.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005447
Published Online: February 27, 2012
View Article titled, Experimental and Numerical Heat Transfer Analysis of an Air-Based Cavity-Receiver for Solar Trough Concentrators
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Topics: Cavities, Heat transfer, Solar energy, Temperature, Heat losses, Solar radiation, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

On the Development of a Low Cost Pyrheliometer

Michael Gnos, Brenton Greska, Anjaneyulu Krothapalli
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 034501.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004266
Published Online: August 17, 2011
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Topics: Disks, Errors, Irradiation (Radiation exposure), Lenses (Optics), Radiation (Physics), Sensors, Solar energy, Solar radiation, Steady state, Sustainability
Journal Articles

AIMFAST: An Alignment Tool Based on Fringe Reflection Methods Applied To Dish Concentrators

Charles E. Andraka, Julius Yellowhair, Kirill Trapeznikov, Jeff Carlson, Brian Myer, Brad Stone, Kirby Hunt
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031018.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004357
Published Online: July 28, 2011
View Article titled, AIMFAST: An Alignment Tool Based on Fringe Reflection Methods Applied To Dish Concentrators
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Topics: Engines, Mirrors, Reflection, Design, Assembly lines, Engineering prototypes, Manufacturing, Errors
Journal Articles

Concentrated Solar Power Harvesting Using Self-powered, Wireless, Thin-profile, Lightweight Solar Tiles

Serhan M. Ardanuç, Amit Lal, Samuel C. Jones
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovations
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 035001.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004244
Published Online: July 25, 2011
View Article titled, Concentrated Solar Power Harvesting Using Self-powered, Wireless, Thin-profile, Lightweight Solar Tiles
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Topics: Mirrors, Solar energy, Tiles, Engineering prototypes, Concentrating solar power
Journal Articles

Development and Evaluation of a Prototype Solid Particle Receiver: On-Sun Testing and Model Validation

Nathan P. Siegel, Clifford K. Ho, Siri S. Khalsa, Gregory J. Kolb
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2010, 132(2): 021008.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001146
Published Online: May 6, 2010
View Article titled, Development and Evaluation of a Prototype Solid Particle Receiver: On-Sun Testing and Model Validation
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Topics: Cavities, Particulate matter, Solar energy, Temperature, Engineering prototypes, Flow (Dynamics), Testing
Journal Articles

Theory and Manufacturing Processes of Solar Nanoantenna Electromagnetic Collectors

D. K. Kotter, S. D. Novack, W. D. Slafer, P. J. Pinhero
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2010, 132(1): 011014.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000577
Published Online: January 5, 2010
View Article titled, Theory and Manufacturing Processes of Solar Nanoantenna Electromagnetic Collectors
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Topics: Engineering prototypes, Manufacturing, Modeling, Solar energy, Design, Wavelength, Semiconductor wafers