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Theoretical Analysis and Photothermal Experimental Study of a Segmented Specular Reflection Solar Concentrator

Qian Zhang, Song Chen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2024, 146(3): 031006.
Paper No: SOL-23-1064
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063856
Published Online: November 22, 2023
View Article titled, Theoretical Analysis and Photothermal Experimental Study of a Segmented Specular Reflection Solar Concentrator
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Topics: Glass, Heat, Mirrors, Radiation (Physics), Reflection, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Temperature, Theoretical analysis, Flow (Dynamics)
Journal Articles

A Novel High Concentration Fresnel Lens as a Solar Concentrator

Kuldeep Awasthi, Desireddy Shashidhar Reddy, Mohd. Kaleem Khan
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2022, 144(1): 011006.
Paper No: SOL-20-1525
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051975
Published Online: August 23, 2021
View Article titled, A Novel High Concentration Fresnel Lens as a Solar Concentrator
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Topics: Lenses (Optics), Solar energy concentrators
Journal Articles

Multiple-Objective Optimization for Solar Concentrator Layout

Kung-Jeng Wang, Le Duc Dao
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2020, 142(1): 011009.
Paper No: SOL-18-1595
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044370
Published Online: September 3, 2019
View Article titled, Multiple-Objective Optimization for Solar Concentrator Layout
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Topics: Algorithms, Design, Optimization, Prisms (Optics), Solar energy concentrators, Sunlight, Solar energy, Genetic algorithms, Tradeoffs, Manufacturing
Journal Articles

FluxTracer: A Ray Tracer Postprocessor to Assist in the Design and Optimization of Solar Concentrators and Receivers

Manuel Blanco, Marios Constantinou, Clotilde Corsi, Victor Grigoriev, Kypros Milidonis, Constantinos F. Panagiotou, Costas N. Papanicolas, John Pye, Evgeny Votyakov
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2019, 141(2): 021015.
Paper No: SOL-18-1451
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042127
Published Online: January 8, 2019
View Article titled, FluxTracer: A Ray Tracer Postprocessor to Assist in the Design and Optimization of Solar Concentrators and Receivers
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Topics: Density, Design, Optimization, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Cavities
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

Performance Testing of a Parabolic Solar Concentrator for Solar Cooking

Ndiaga Mbodji, Ali Hajji
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2016, 138(4): 041009.
Paper No: SOL-15-1259
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033501
Published Online: May 23, 2016
View Article titled, Performance Testing of a Parabolic Solar Concentrator for Solar Cooking
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Topics: Fluids, Heat losses, Solar energy, Temperature, Water, Exergy, Solar energy concentrators, Testing performance, Testing
Journal Articles

Parametric Analysis of the Fixed Mirror Solar Concentrator for Medium Temperature Applications

Ramon Pujol-Nadal, Víctor Martínez-Moll, Andreu Moià-Pol
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2014, 136(1): 011019.
Paper No: SOL-13-1015
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026098
Published Online: December 19, 2013
View Article titled, Parametric Analysis of the Fixed Mirror Solar Concentrator for Medium Temperature Applications
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Topics: Mirrors, Solar energy concentrators, Temperature, Thermal efficiency, Geometry, Irradiation (Radiation exposure), Climate, Solar energy
Journal Articles

Optical Analysis of the Fixed Mirror Solar Concentrator by Forward Ray-Tracing Procedure

Ramon Pujol Nadal, Víctor Martínez Moll
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2012, 134(3): 031009.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006575
Published Online: May 22, 2012
View Article titled, Optical Analysis of the Fixed Mirror Solar Concentrator by Forward Ray-Tracing Procedure
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Topics: Mirrors, Ray tracing, Geometry, Solar energy concentrators, Design, Errors
Journal Articles

A Message From the Editor

Gilles Flamant
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Editorial
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 030201.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004440
Published Online: July 28, 2011
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Topics: Concentrating solar power, Fuels, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Solar power
Journal Articles

Truncation of the Secondary Concentrator (CPC) as Means to Cost Effective Beam-Down System

Akiba Segal, Michael Epstein
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031004.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001469
Published Online: June 11, 2010
View Article titled, Truncation of the Secondary Concentrator (CPC) as Means to Cost Effective Beam-Down System
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Topics: Design, Dimensions, Geometry, Mirrors, Optics, Sensitivity analysis, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Solar power stations
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

Gas Temperature Measurements in High Concentration Solar Furnace Environments: Evidence of Nonequilibrium Effects

J. M. Badie, L. Cassan, B. Granier, S. Agudelo Florez, F. Chejne Janna
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2007, 129(4): 412–415.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2769718
Published Online: March 20, 2007
View Article titled, Gas Temperature Measurements in High Concentration Solar Furnace Environments: Evidence of Nonequilibrium Effects
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Topics: Absorption, Emission spectroscopy, Emissions, Fluorescence, Furnaces, Solar energy, Temperature, Temperature measurement, Solar energy concentrators, Pressure
Journal Articles

Structural Design Criteria for Steel Components of Parabolic-Trough Solar Concentrators

G. M. Giannuzzi, C. E. Majorana, A. Miliozzi, V. A. Salomoni, D. Nicolini
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2007, 129(4): 382–390.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2769699
Published Online: January 22, 2007
View Article titled, Structural Design Criteria for Steel Components of Parabolic-Trough Solar Concentrators
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Topics: Design, Parabolic troughs, Solar energy concentrators, Steel, Stress, Wind, Structural design
Journal Articles

Practical Field Alignment of Parabolic Trough Solar Concentrators

Richard B. Diver, Timothy A. Moss
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 153–159.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2710496
Published Online: June 5, 2006
View Article titled, Practical Field Alignment of Parabolic Trough Solar Concentrators
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Topics: Mirrors, Overlays (Materials engineering), Parabolic troughs, Photography, Errors, Solar energy concentrators, Solar energy
Journal Articles

Annular Compound Parabolic Concentrator

W. Lipiński, A. Steinfeld
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2006, 128(1): 121–124.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2148970
Published Online: March 8, 2005
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Topics: Radiation (Physics), Ray tracing, Solar energy, Solar radiation, Solar energy concentrators, Reflectance
Journal Articles

Monte Carlo Radiative Transfer Modeling of a Solar Chemical Reactor for The Co-Production of Zinc and Syngas

Stefan Kra¨upl, Aldo Steinfeld
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 102–108.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824105
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Monte Carlo Radiative Transfer Modeling of a Solar Chemical Reactor for The Co-Production of Zinc and Syngas
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Topics: Cavities, Chemical kinetics, Convection, Furnaces, Heat conduction, Methane, Modeling, Radiation (Physics), Radiative heat transfer, Ray tracing
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Photogrammetry: A Powerful Tool for Geometric Analysis of Solar Concentrators and Their Components

Klaus Pottler, Eckhard Lu¨pfert, Glen H. G. Johnston, Mark R. Shortis
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 94–101.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824109
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Photogrammetry: A Powerful Tool for Geometric Analysis of Solar Concentrators and Their Components
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Topics: Mirrors, Photogrammetry, Shapes, Solar energy concentrators, Thermal expansion, Gravity (Force), Errors, Ray tracing
Journal Articles

Comparison of Two Sun Tracking Methods in the Application of a Heliostat Field

Y. T. Chen, A. Kribus, B. H. Lim, C. S. Lim, K. K. Chong, J. Karni, R. Buck, A. Pfahl, T. P. Bligh
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 638–644.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1634583
Published Online: February 12, 2004
View Article titled, Comparison of Two Sun Tracking Methods in the Application of a Heliostat Field
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Topics: Design, Geometry, Imaging, Solar energy, Spin (Aerodynamics), Furnaces, Algorithms, Mathematics, Solar energy concentrators
Journal Articles

Low-Cost Inflatable Heliostat for Solar Thermal Powerplants

Mithra Sankrithi
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Solar Scenery
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 205.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1504094
Published Online: August 1, 2002
View Article titled, Low-Cost Inflatable Heliostat for Solar Thermal Powerplants
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Topics: Solar energy, Thermal power stations, Mirrors, Solar energy concentrators, Solar power stations
Journal Articles

Concentrated Solar Energy as a Diagnostic Tool to Study Materials Under Extreme Conditions

M. Balat-Pichelin, D. Hernandez, G. Olalde, B. Rivoire, J. F. Robert
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 215–222.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1488164
Published Online: August 1, 2002
View Article titled, Concentrated Solar Energy as a Diagnostic Tool to Study Materials Under Extreme Conditions
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Topics: Carbon, High temperature, Oxidation, Oxygen, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Temperature, Plasmas (Ionized gases), Reflectance, Simulation