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Estimation of Global Solar Radiation Using Artificial Neural Networks in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates

Maitha Al-Shamisi, Ali Assi, Hassan Hejase
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2014, 136(2): 024502.
Paper No: SOL-12-1097
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025826
Published Online: November 26, 2013
View Article titled, Estimation of Global Solar Radiation Using Artificial Neural Networks in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates
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Topics: Artificial neural networks, Solar radiation
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Thermal Performance of Two Phase Thermosyphon Flat-Plate Solar Collectors Using Nanofluid

Sandesh S. Chougule, S. K. Sahu, Ashok T. Pise
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2014, 136(1): 014503.
Paper No: SOL-12-1150
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025591
Published Online: October 25, 2013
View Article titled, Thermal Performance of Two Phase Thermosyphon Flat-Plate Solar Collectors Using Nanofluid
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Topics: Flat plates, Heat pipes, Nanofluids, Solar collectors, Water, Carbon nanotubes, Fluids, Nanoparticles, Test facilities
Journal Articles

Modeling and Technical-Economic Optimization of Electricity Supply Network by Three Photovoltaic Systems

Sahar Safarian, Pooya Khodaparast, Movaffaq Kateb
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2014, 136(2): 024501.
Paper No: SOL-12-1173
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025120
Published Online: September 16, 2013
View Article titled, Modeling and Technical-Economic Optimization of Electricity Supply Network by Three Photovoltaic Systems
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Topics: Modeling, Optimization, Photovoltaic power systems, Silicon, Solar energy, Construction, Solar radiation
Journal Articles

Characterization of Pyromark 2500 Paint for High-Temperature Solar Receivers

Clifford K. Ho, A. Roderick Mahoney, Andrea Ambrosini, Marlene Bencomo, Aaron Hall, Timothy N. Lambert
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2014, 136(1): 014502.
Paper No: SOL-12-1292
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024031
Published Online: July 22, 2013
View Article titled, Characterization of Pyromark 2500 Paint for High-Temperature Solar Receivers
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Topics: Solar energy, Temperature, High temperature, Paints
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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
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Operational Performance of the University of Minnesota 45 kW e High-Flux Solar Simulator

Katherine R. Krueger, Wojciech Lipiński, Jane H. Davidson
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2013, 135(4): 044501.
Paper No: SOL-12-1236
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023595
Published Online: July 2, 2013
View Article titled, Operational Performance of the University of Minnesota 45 kW e High-Flux Solar Simulator
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Topics: Radiation (Physics), Solar energy
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Effects of Natural and Manual Cleaning on Photovoltaic Output

Matthew K. Smith, Carl C. Wamser, Keith E. James, Seth Moody, David J. Sailor, Todd N. Rosenstiel
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 034505.
Paper No: SOL-12-1193
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023927
Published Online: June 11, 2013
View Article titled, Effects of Natural and Manual Cleaning on Photovoltaic Output
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Topics: Particulate matter, Temperature
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Thermophysical Properties of LiNO 3 –NaNO 3 –KNO 3 Mixtures for Use in Concentrated Solar Power

Kevin Coscia, Spencer Nelle, Tucker Elliott, Satish Mohapatra, Alparslan Oztekin, Sudhakar Neti
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 034506.
Paper No: SOL-12-1210
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024069
Published Online: June 11, 2013
View Article titled, Thermophysical Properties of LiNO 3 –NaNO 3 –KNO 3 Mixtures for Use in Concentrated Solar Power
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Topics: Concentrating solar power, Latent heat, Melting point, Specific heat, Temperature, Viscosity, Fluids, Heat transfer
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Fabrication of Large Surface Area Semitransparent Monocrystalline Si Solar Cells

Th. Makris, K. Tsevas, L. Kadylis, L. Mprechas, E. Skuras
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 034503.
Paper No: SOL-11-1158
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024241
Published Online: May 31, 2013
View Article titled, Fabrication of Large Surface Area Semitransparent Monocrystalline Si Solar Cells
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Topics: Laser cutting, Solar cells, Manufacturing
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Wind Turbine Condition and Power Quality Monitoring by the Approach of Fast Individual Harmonic Extraction

Wenxian Yang, Chong H. Ng, Jiesheng Jiang
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 034504.
Paper No: SOL-12-1015
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023876
Published Online: May 31, 2013
View Article titled, Wind Turbine Condition and Power Quality Monitoring by the Approach of Fast Individual Harmonic Extraction
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Topics: Condition monitoring, Generators, Signals, Wind turbines
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Numerical Optimization of Domestic Hot Water Systems Based on Global Cost

Lucas Paglioni Pataro Faria, Rudolf Huebner, Elizabeth Marques Duarte Pereira, Ivan Magela Corgozinho
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 034502.
Paper No: SOL-12-1166
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023967
Published Online: May 23, 2013
View Article titled, Numerical Optimization of Domestic Hot Water Systems Based on Global Cost
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Topics: Hot water, Optimization, Pipes, Solar energy
Journal Articles

Optical Analysis of a Heliostat Array With Linked Tracking

M. T. Dunham, R. Kasetty, A. Mathur, W. Lipiński
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 034501.
Paper No: SOL-12-1112
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023593
Published Online: April 29, 2013
View Article titled, Optical Analysis of a Heliostat Array With Linked Tracking
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Topics: Linkages, Optical mirrors, Optics, Ray tracing, Solar energy, Solar thermal power, Shades and shadows, Simulation
Journal Articles

Enhance the Thermal Storage of Cement-Based Composites With Phase Change Materials and Carbon Nanotubes

Baoguo Han, Kun Zhang, Xun Yu
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2013, 135(2): 024505.
Paper No: SOL-12-1003
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023181
Published Online: January 25, 2013
View Article titled, Enhance the Thermal Storage of Cement-Based Composites With Phase Change Materials and Carbon Nanotubes
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Topics: Carbon nanotubes, Cements (Adhesives), Mortar, Heat, Composite materials, Temperature, Thermal energy storage, Phase change materials
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Distributed Generation, Using Battery/Photovoltaic System: Modeling and Simulation With Relative Controller Design

Peyman Naderi
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2013, 135(2): 024506.
Paper No: SOL-12-1093
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023102
Published Online: January 25, 2013
View Article titled, Distributed Generation, Using Battery/Photovoltaic System: Modeling and Simulation With Relative Controller Design
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Topics: Batteries, Control equipment, Modeling, Photovoltaic power systems, Temperature, Design, Simulation, Distributed power generation
Journal Articles

Comparative Economic Analysis of Concentrating Solar Technologies

Brandon Duquette, Todd Otanicar
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2013, 135(2): 024504.
Paper No: SOL-12-1007
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007936
Published Online: November 21, 2012
View Article titled, Comparative Economic Analysis of Concentrating Solar Technologies
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Topics: Solar energy, Economic analysis
Journal Articles

The Time-Variant Degradation of a Photovoltaic System

A. Charki, R. Laronde, D. Bigaud
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2013, 135(2): 024503.
Paper No: SOL-12-1036
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007771
Published Online: November 1, 2012
View Article titled, The Time-Variant Degradation of a Photovoltaic System
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Topics: Energy generation, Photovoltaic power systems, Wire, Reliability, Temperature, Solar cell arrays, Failure
Journal Articles

Performance Analysis of 15 kW Closed Cycle Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion System With Different Working Fluids

Jianying Gong, Tieyu Gao, Guojun Li
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2013, 135(2): 024501.
Paper No: SOL-11-1255
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007770
Published Online: October 24, 2012
View Article titled, Performance Analysis of 15 kW Closed Cycle Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion System With Different Working Fluids
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Topics: Cycles, Fluids, Ocean thermal energy conversion, Turbines, Pressure
Journal Articles

Fast Thermal Cycling of Acetanilide as a Storage Material for Solar Energy Applications

A. A. El-Sebaii, F. Al-Agel
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2013, 135(2): 024502.
Paper No: SOL-12-1104
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007710
Published Online: October 24, 2012
View Article titled, Fast Thermal Cycling of Acetanilide as a Storage Material for Solar Energy Applications
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Topics: Cycles, Heat of fusion, Melting, Solar energy, Storage, Supercooling, Temperature, Solidification, Thermal energy storage, Freezing
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Error Analysis of the Radiative Power Determined From Flux Distributions Measured With a Camera in a Xe Arc Lamp-Based Solar Simulator

Ivo Alxneit
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2012, 134(4): 044501.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007493
Published Online: October 4, 2012
View Article titled, Error Analysis of the Radiative Power Determined From Flux Distributions Measured With a Camera in a Xe Arc Lamp-Based Solar Simulator
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Topics: Calibration, Error analysis, Errors, Solar energy, Spectral sensitivity, Water, Wavelength, Filters, Measurement systems, Radiation (Physics)
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Online Monitoring System for Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Applications—Analysis of System Performance From Monitored Data

M. Torres, F. J. Muñoz, J. V. Muñoz, C. Rus
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2012, 134(3): 034502.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005448
Published Online: May 22, 2012
View Article titled, Online Monitoring System for Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Applications—Analysis of System Performance From Monitored Data
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Topics: Monitoring systems, Systems analysis, Stress, Graphical user interfaces, Photovoltaic power systems, System monitoring