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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
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Mechanical and Economic Analysis of Conventional Aluminum Photovoltaic Module Frames, Frames With Side Holes, and Open-Source Downward-Fastened Frames for Non-Traditional Racking

Seyyed Ali Sadat, Nicholas Vandewetering, Joshua M. Pearce
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2024, 146(2): 025001.
Paper No: SOL-22-1258
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063493
Published Online: October 18, 2023
View Article titled, Mechanical and Economic Analysis of Conventional Aluminum Photovoltaic Module Frames, Frames With Side Holes, and Open-Source Downward-Fastened Frames for Non-Traditional Racking
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Topics: Aluminum, Stress, Economics , Economic analysis, Wood products, Deflection, Finite element analysis, Wind, Design
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Modeling and Optimization for the Dynamic Performance of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Composite Blades

Sobhy Ghoneam, Ahmed Hamada, Taha Sherif
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2021, 143(2): 021005.
Paper No: SOL-20-1129
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048159
Published Online: August 27, 2020
View Article titled, Modeling and Optimization for the Dynamic Performance of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Composite Blades
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Topics: Blades, Composite materials, Design, Modeling, Optimization, Rotors, Savonius wind turbines, Vertical axis wind turbines, Wind turbines, Finite element analysis
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
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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

In Situ Experimental Validation of therm Finite Element Analysis for a High R-Value Wall Using Vacuum Insulation Panels

Matthew J. Schiedel, Cynthia A. Cruickshank, Christopher M. Baldwin
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2015, 137(6): 064503.
Paper No: SOL-13-1368
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031512
Published Online: September 22, 2015
View Article titled, In Situ Experimental Validation of therm Finite Element Analysis for a High R-Value Wall Using Vacuum Insulation Panels
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Topics: Insulation, Thermal resistance, Vacuum, Thermal conductivity, Finite element analysis, Instrumentation, Roofs, Temperature, Modeling
Journal Articles

Flexural Fatigue of Unbalanced Glass-Carbon Hybrid Composites

Kevin B. Cox, Nils-Petter Vedvik, Andreas T. Echtermeyer
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041011.
Paper No: SOL-13-1309
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027751
Published Online: June 10, 2014
View Article titled, Flexural Fatigue of Unbalanced Glass-Carbon Hybrid Composites
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Topics: Carbon, Composite materials, Delamination, Failure, Fatigue, Fibers, Finite element analysis, Glass, Laminates, Stress
Journal Articles

Finite Element Modeling, Analysis, and Life Prediction of Photovoltaic Modules

Osama Hasan, A. F. M. Arif, M. U. Siddiqui
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2014, 136(2): 021022.
Paper No: SOL-12-1336
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026037
Published Online: December 19, 2013
View Article titled, Finite Element Modeling, Analysis, and Life Prediction of Photovoltaic Modules
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Topics: Copper, Finite element analysis, Lamination, Stress, Temperature, Glass, Modeling, Silicon, Thermomechanics
Journal Articles

Finite Element Modeling of Parabolic Trough Mirror Shape in Different Mirror Angles

Siw Meiser, Christoph Kleine-Büning, Ralf Uhlig, Eckhard Lüpfert, Björn Schiricke, Robert Pitz-Paal
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031006.
Paper No: SOL-12-1289
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023560
Published Online: April 25, 2013
View Article titled, Finite Element Modeling of Parabolic Trough Mirror Shape in Different Mirror Angles
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Topics: Mirrors, Shapes, Modeling, Deformation, Finite element analysis, Parabolic troughs
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A Modular Ceramic Cavity-Receiver for High-Temperature High-Concentration Solar Applications

I. Hischier, P. Poživil, A. Steinfeld
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011004.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005107
Published Online: November 1, 2011
View Article titled, A Modular Ceramic Cavity-Receiver for High-Temperature High-Concentration Solar Applications
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Topics: Cavities, Coatings, Convection, High temperature, Materials properties, Solar energy, Temperature, Ceramics, Heat conduction, Radiation (Physics)
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Optimized Bands: A New Design Concept for Concentrating Solar Parabolic Mirrors

Lifang Li, Andres Kecskemethy, A. F. M. Arif, Steven Dubowsky
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031003.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004351
Published Online: July 19, 2011
View Article titled, Optimized Bands: A New Design Concept for Concentrating Solar Parabolic Mirrors
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Topics: Finite element analysis, Mirrors, Shapes, Solar energy, Design, Errors
Journal Articles

Structural Design and Analysis of the Toroidal Heliostat

Chuncheng Zang, Zhifeng Wang, Wenfeng Liang, Xiaoyu Wang
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041007.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002347
Published Online: October 4, 2010
View Article titled, Structural Design and Analysis of the Toroidal Heliostat
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Topics: Equipment performance, Finite element analysis, Finite element methods, Shapes, Solar power, Spin (Aerodynamics), Spinning (Textile), Stress, Structural design, Vibration
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Structural Analysis of Wind-Turbine Blades by a Generalized Timoshenko Beam Model

Alejandro D. Otero, Fernando L. Ponta
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2010, 132(1): 011015.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000596
Published Online: January 5, 2010
View Article titled, Structural Analysis of Wind-Turbine Blades by a Generalized Timoshenko Beam Model
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Topics: Blades, Wind turbines, Stress, Finite element analysis, Stiffness
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Thermal Stress Analysis/Life Prediction of Concentrating Photovoltaic Module

M. Cao, S. Butler, J. T. Benoit, Y. Jiang, R. Radhakrishnan, Y. Chen, S. Bendapudi, Steve Horne
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021011.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840572
Published Online: March 20, 2008
View Article titled, Thermal Stress Analysis/Life Prediction of Concentrating Photovoltaic Module
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Topics: Bonding, Heat sinks, Solders, Steady state, Stress, Stress analysis (Engineering), Temperature, Thermal stresses, Cycles, Fatigue testing
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Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of a Novel Multistage Evacuated Solar Still

Yousif A. Abakr, Member ASME, Ahmad F. Ismail
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2005, 127(3): 381–385.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1866145
Published Online: July 20, 2005
View Article titled, Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of a Novel Multistage Evacuated Solar Still
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Topics: Solar energy, Solar stills, Computational fluid dynamics, Water, Finite element analysis, Temperature, Condensation, Evaporation, Simulation
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Postbuckling Analysis of a Wind Turbine Blade Substructure

Thomas M. Hermann, Dharmaraj Mamarthupatti, James E. Locke
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2005, 127(4): 544–552.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2037093
Published Online: July 12, 2005
View Article titled, Postbuckling Analysis of a Wind Turbine Blade Substructure
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Topics: Blades, Buckling, Shear (Mechanics), Stress, Wind turbines, Laminates, Stiffness, Shells, Finite element analysis
Journal Articles

Ground-Coupled Heat and Moisture Transfer from Buildings Part 1–Analysis and Modeling

Michael P. Deru, Allan T. Kirkpatrick
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2002, 124(1): 10–16.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1435652
Published Online: May 1, 2001
View Article titled, Ground-Coupled Heat and Moisture Transfer from Buildings Part 1–Analysis and Modeling
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Topics: Heat, Soil, Temperature, Vapors, Heat conduction, Heat transfer, Thermal conductivity, Latent heat, Finite element analysis, Structures
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Thermal Model of an Absolute Solar Radiometer Designed for Future Satellite Missions

Y. J. Shen,, D. H. Chen, and, Z. M. Zhang
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2001, 123(1): 50–52.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1349551
Published Online: February 1, 2001
View Article titled, 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
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Surface Precision of Inflatable Membrane Reflectors

C. H. Jenkins, D. K. Marker
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1998, 120(4): 298–305.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888134
Published Online: November 1, 1998
View Article titled, Surface Precision of Inflatable Membrane Reflectors
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Topics: Air Force, Disks, Errors, Finite element analysis, Membranes, NASA, Optical mirrors, Propulsion, Radar, Shapes
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