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Direct Normal Irradiance Prediction based Optimum Interval Tilt angles for Enhancement of Energy Output, Levelized Cost of Energy and CO 2 Emission in a Grid-Connected PV System

Accepted Manuscript
Vijay Muniyandi, Saravanan Manimaran, Venkatesh Paramasivam, Sujitha Arumugapriya Venkatesan
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng.
Paper No: SOL-24-1033
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066841
Published Online: October 11, 2024
View Article titled, Direct Normal Irradiance Prediction based Optimum Interval Tilt angles for Enhancement of Energy Output, Levelized Cost of Energy and CO 2 Emission in a Grid-Connected PV System
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Topics: Carbon dioxide, Emissions, Photovoltaic power systems, Simulation, Carbon, Computer software, Deep learning, Design, Interpolation, Photovoltaics
Journal Articles

Resources, Training, and Education Under the Heliostat Consortium: Industry Gap Analysis and Building a Resource Database

Rebecca Mitchell, Yu Zhou, Michael Grabel, Guangdong Zhu, Jeremy Sment
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2024, 146(6): 064501.
Paper No: SOL-23-1179
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066495
Published Online: September 30, 2024
View Article titled, Resources, Training, and Education Under the Heliostat Consortium: Industry Gap Analysis and Building a Resource Database
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Topics: Databases, Education, Heliostats, Computer software, Metrology
Journal Articles

View Factors Approach for Bifacial Photovoltaic Array Modeling: Bifacial Gain Sensitivity Analysis

Rania Benbba, Mohamed Akhsassi, Hasnae El mouden, Ahmed Wifaya, Abdelkader Outzourhit
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2025, 147(2): 021008.
Paper No: SOL-24-1062
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066500
Published Online: September 30, 2024
View Article titled, View Factors Approach for Bifacial Photovoltaic Array Modeling: Bifacial Gain Sensitivity Analysis
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Topics: Albedo, Errors, Modeling, Photovoltaic power systems, Sensitivity analysis, Shades and shadows, Simulation, Solar cell arrays, String, Model validation
Journal Articles

Demonstrating solarpilot’s Python Application Programmable Interface Through Heliostat Optimal Aimpoint Strategy Use Case

William T. Hamilton, Michael J. Wagner, Alexander J. Zolan
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technology Review
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2022, 144(3): 030906.
Paper No: SOL-21-1321
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053973
Published Online: March 18, 2022
View Article titled, Demonstrating solarpilot’s Python Application Programmable Interface Through Heliostat Optimal Aimpoint Strategy Use Case
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Topics: American Petroleum Institute, Computer software, Concentrating solar power, Graphical user interfaces, Optimization, Solar energy, Simulation, Modeling, Ray tracing, Engines
Journal Articles

Incidence-Angle- and Wavelength-Resolved Ray-Tracing Simulations of a Linear Fresnel Collector Using the In-House Software otsun

Julian D. Hertel, Francesc Bonnín-Ripoll, Víctor Martínez-Moll, Ramón Pujol-Nadal
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 034502.
Paper No: SOL-17-1233
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039329
Published Online: March 13, 2018
View Article titled, Incidence-Angle- and Wavelength-Resolved Ray-Tracing Simulations of a Linear Fresnel Collector Using the In-House Software otsun
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Topics: Ray tracing, Reflectance, Simulation, Wavelength, Electromagnetic scattering, Radiation scattering, Scattering (Physics), Engineering simulation, Computer software, Mirrors
Journal Articles

Structural Dynamics Analysis of Three-Dimensional Bi-Axial Sun-Tracking System Structure Determined by Numerical Modal Analysis

Fateh Ferroudji, Cherif Khelifi, Toufik Outtas
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031004.
Paper No: SOL-16-1331
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039272
Published Online: February 27, 2018
View Article titled, Structural Dynamics Analysis of Three-Dimensional Bi-Axial Sun-Tracking System Structure Determined by Numerical Modal Analysis
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Topics: Damping, Design, Finite element analysis, Modal analysis, Mode shapes, Q-factor, Shapes, Simulation, Stress, Structural dynamics
Journal Articles

Comparative Performance and Model Agreement of Three Common Photovoltaic Array Configurations

Matthew T. Boyd
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2018, 140(1): 014503.
Paper No: SOL-17-1074
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4038314
Published Online: November 14, 2017
View Article titled, Comparative Performance and Model Agreement of Three Common Photovoltaic Array Configurations
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Topics: Alternating current (Electricity), Maintenance, Modeling, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Operating temperature, Roofs, Silicon, Solar cell arrays, Sound transmission class, Temperature
Journal Articles

Methodology for Analysis of Thermal Behavior of Inverters for Photovoltaic Systems

G. A. Rampinelli, A. Krenzinger, A. J. Bühler
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Discussions
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 025501.
Paper No: SOL-15-1349
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034973
Published Online: November 17, 2016
View Article titled, Methodology for Analysis of Thermal Behavior of Inverters for Photovoltaic Systems
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Topics: Computer software, Energy dissipation, Operating temperature, Photovoltaic power systems, Simulation, Solar energy, Temperature, Heat capacity, Specific heat, Heating
Journal Articles

Numerical Study and Optimization of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector Receiver Tube

Anissa Ghomrassi, Hatem Mhiri, Philippe Bournot
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2015, 137(5): 051003.
Paper No: SOL-15-1068
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030849
Published Online: October 1, 2015
View Article titled, Numerical Study and Optimization of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector Receiver Tube
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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics, Computer simulation, Fluids, Optimization, Parabolic troughs, Solar heating, Temperature, Glass, Heat flux, Computer software
Journal Articles

Development of Scalable and Low-Cost Polymer Solar Cell Test Platform

B. Reeja-Jayan, Nicholas Folse, Arumugam Manthiram
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2013, 135(4): 041004.
Paper No: SOL-12-1154
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024246
Published Online: June 25, 2013
View Article titled, Development of Scalable and Low-Cost Polymer Solar Cell Test Platform
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Topics: Polymers, Solar cells, Computer software, Instrumentation
Journal Articles

Design and Implementation of Hybrid Automatic Solar-Tracking System

Nur Mohammad, Tarequl Karim
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2013, 135(1): 011013.
Paper No: SOL-12-1105
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007295
Published Online: August 31, 2012
View Article titled, Design and Implementation of Hybrid Automatic Solar-Tracking System
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Topics: Solar energy, Design, Computer software
Journal Articles

Numerical Analysis of Heat Loss From a Parabolic Trough Absorber Tube With Active Vacuum System

Matthew Roesle, Volkan Coskun, Aldo Steinfeld
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031015.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004276
Published Online: July 28, 2011
View Article titled, Numerical Analysis of Heat Loss From a Parabolic Trough Absorber Tube With Active Vacuum System
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Topics: Convection, Heat conduction, Heat losses, Heat transfer, Parabolic troughs, Radiation (Physics), Solar energy, Temperature, Vacuum, Computational fluid dynamics
Journal Articles

Annual Yield Analysis of Solar Tower Power Plants With GREENIUS

Jürgen Dersch, Peter Schwarzbözl, Timo Richert
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031017.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004355
Published Online: July 28, 2011
View Article titled, Annual Yield Analysis of Solar Tower Power Plants With GREENIUS
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Topics: Solar energy, Power stations, Computer software
Journal Articles

Three-Dimensional Analysis of a Concentrated Solar Flux

David Riveros-Rosas, Marcelino Sánchez-González, Claudio A. Estrada
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 014503.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807212
Published Online: January 7, 2008
View Article titled, Three-Dimensional Analysis of a Concentrated Solar Flux
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Topics: Design, Errors, Mirrors, Ray tracing, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Solar radiation, Computer software, Density, Radiation (Physics)
Journal Articles

Automatic Noncontact Quality Inspection System for Industrial Parabolic Trough Assembly

Klaus Pottler, Marc Röger, Eckhard Lüpfert, Wolfgang Schiel
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011008.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804628
Published Online: December 28, 2007
View Article titled, Automatic Noncontact Quality Inspection System for Industrial Parabolic Trough Assembly
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Topics: Accuracy and precision, Inspection, Manufacturing, Measurement systems, Parabolic troughs, Photogrammetry, Quality control, Solar energy, Steel, Measurement uncertainty
Journal Articles

Analyzing Two Federal Building-Integrated Photovoltaics Projects Using ENERGY-10 Simulations

Andy Walker, Doug Balcomb, Gregory Kiss, Norm Weaver, Melinda Humphry Becker
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2003, 125(1): 28–33.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1531643
Published Online: January 27, 2003
View Article titled, Analyzing Two Federal Building-Integrated Photovoltaics Projects Using ENERGY-10 Simulations
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Topics: Computer software, Design, Energy efficiency, Photovoltaics, Simulation, Stress, Roofs, Peak load
Journal Articles

Instrumentation for High Performance Nonintrusive Electrical Load Monitoring

S. R. Shaw, C. B. Abler, R. F. Lepard, D. Luo, S. B. Leeb, L. K. Norford
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1998, 120(3): 224–229.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888073
Published Online: August 1, 1998
View Article titled, Instrumentation for High Performance Nonintrusive Electrical Load Monitoring
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Topics: Instrumentation, Stress, Energy consumption, Transients (Dynamics), Computer software, Design, Hardware, Steady state, Variable speed drives
Journal Articles

A Transient Heat and Mass Transfer Model of Residential Attics Used to Simulate Radiant Barrier Retrofits, Part II: Validation and Simulations

M. A. Medina, D. L. O’Neal, W. D. Turner
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1998, 120(1): 39–44.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888045
Published Online: February 1, 1998
View Article titled, A Transient Heat and Mass Transfer Model of Residential Attics Used to Simulate Radiant Barrier Retrofits, Part II: Validation and Simulations
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Topics: Engineering simulation, Heat, Mass transfer, Simulation, Transients (Dynamics), Ceilings, Computer software, Emissivity, Errors, Flux (Metallurgy)
Journal Articles

Modeling of Solar Receiver for Cracking of Liquid Petroleum Gas

A. Segal, M. Epstein
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 48–51.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871832
Published Online: February 1, 1997
View Article titled, Modeling of Solar Receiver for Cracking of Liquid Petroleum Gas
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Topics: Cracking (Materials), Fracture (Process), Modeling, Petroleum, Solar energy, Ceilings, Chemistry, Computer software, Design, Flow (Dynamics)
Journal Articles

Stress in Shaped Glass Evacuated Collectors

J. D. Garrison, A. Fischer-Cripps
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 79–84.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871857
Published Online: February 1, 1997
View Article titled, Stress in Shaped Glass Evacuated Collectors
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Topics: Glass, Stress, Computer software, Evacuations, Solar radiation, Vacuum, Design, Finite element analysis, Shapes, Tension