Transactions of the ASME. Journal of solar energy engineering, Vol. 133 N° 1. Journal of solar energy engineering - Fevrier 2011
| Titre : | Transactions of the ASME. Journal of solar energy engineering, Vol. 133 N° 1. Journal of solar energy engineering - Fevrier 2011 |
| Type de document : | Bulletin |
| Paru le : | 12/02/2012 |
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Cynthia A. Cruickshank, Auteur ;
Stephen J. Harrison, Auteur
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Thermal energy storages with thermosyphon natural convection heat exchangers have been used in solar water heating systems as a means of increasing tank stratification and eliminating the need for a second circulation pump. However, if the stora[...]
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Thomas E. Murphy, Auteur ;
Halil Berberoglu, Auteur
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This study describes the thermal modeling of a novel algal biofilm photobioreactor aimed at cultivating algae for biofuel production. The thermal model is developed to assess the photobioreactor's thermal profile and evaporative water loss rate [...]
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A numerical model for off-design performance prediction of parabolic trough based solar power plants
Giampaolo Manzolini, Auteur ;
Andrea Giostri, Auteur ;
Claudio Saccilotto, Auteur
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This paper deals with the development and testing of an innovative code for the performance prediction of solar trough based concentrated solar power (CSP) plants in off-design conditions. Off-design calculation starts from data obtained through[...]
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I. Hischier, Auteur ;
P. Poživil, Auteur ;
A. Steinfeld, Auteur
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A high-temperature pressurized air-based receiver is considered as a module for power generation via solar-driven gas turbines. A set of silicon carbide cavity-receivers attached to a compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) are tested on a solar t[...]
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Luke J. Venstrom, Auteur ;
Nicholas Petkovich, Auteur ;
Stephen Rudisill, Auteur
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The oxidation of three-dimensionally ordered macroporous (3DOM) CeO2 (ceria) by H2O and CO2 at 1100 K is presented in comparison to the oxidation of nonordered mesoporous and sintered, low porosity ceria. 3DOM ceria, which features interconnecte[...]
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S. Jafari, Auteur ;
N. Chokani, Auteur ;
R. S. Abhari, Auteur
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The accurate modeling of the wind resource over complex terrain is required to optimize the micrositing of wind turbines. In this paper, an immersed boundary method that is used in connection with the Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations wi[...]
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Nader Anani, Auteur ;
Omar Al-Kharji, Auteur ;
Prasad Ponnapalli, Auteur
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The increased generation of electrical energy from renewable sources and its integration into the low voltage grid have necessitated regulations governing the connection of renewable energy generators to the grid. This was deemed necessary to pr[...]
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Asunción Acevedo, Auteur ;
Edward A. Carpio, Auteur ;
Juan Rodriguez, Auteur
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Natural water has been disinfected using TiO2 as the fixed catalyst incorporated in a homemade photoreactor, in which the dimensions and the design parameters are representative of devices that are currently employed at larger scale. The catalys[...]
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Ty W. Neises, Auteur ;
Sanford A. Klein, Auteur ;
Douglas T. Reindl, Auteur
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The temperature of a photovoltaic module is typically required as an input to models that predict the module's performance. Some common models use the nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT), as by the manufacturer. This paper develops a therm[...]
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Sandra K. S. Boetcher, Auteur ;
F. A. Kulacki, Auteur ;
Jane H. Davidson, Auteur
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Optimizing heat transfer during the charge and discharge of thermal stores is crucial for high performance of solar thermal systems for domestic and commercial applications. This study models a sensible water storage tank for which discharge is [...]
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Edwin Peng, Auteur ;
Halil Berberoglu, Auteur
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Performance characteristics of an acetonitrile electrolyte based dye-sensitized solar cell were measured experimentally as functions of temperature (from 5 to 50 °C) and irradiance (from 500 to 1500 W m−2). The results indicated two thermal regi[...]
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Charles Kutscher, Auteur ;
Frank Burkholder, Auteur ;
J. Kathleen Stynes, Auteur
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The thermal efficiency of a parabolic trough collector is a function of both the fraction of direct normal radiation absorbed by the receiver (the optical efficiency) and the heat lost to the environment when the receiver is at operating tempera[...]
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Ivo Alxneit, Auteur ;
Henri Schmit, Auteur
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In this publication, the detailed spectral characterization of the concentrated radiation of PSI's 50 kW xenon arc lamp based solar simulator (HFSS) is reported. Spectra are presented for the range of 350–1600 nm recorded at different radial dis[...]
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A. Shahsavar, Auteur ;
M. Ameri, Auteur ;
M. Gholampour, Auteur
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The objective of present work is to analyze the energy and the exergy performance of a naturally ventilated photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) air collector which is designed, manufactured and tested at a geographic location of Kerman, Iran. This PV/T [...]
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Roberto Gabbrielli, Auteur ;
Francesco Zammori, Auteur
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This paper investigates the feasibility of a solar cogeneration system, as a solution to reduce fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in a tissue mill, located in the industrial district of Lucca (North Italy). Although the paper [...]
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Chen, Jian, Auteur ;
Jan Kumbernuss, Auteur ;
Zhang Linhua, Auteur
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This paper presents the experimental results of the vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT), especially the Savonius rotors, which are developed for application on top of buildings due to lower wind speed compared with remote areas. The VAWT is regard[...]
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Yanmin Wang, Auteur
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Although polymer materials possess the advantages such as low cost and easy fabrication of flexible and large-scale film for the application in photovoltaic devices, the performance of polymer-based solar cells, especially energy conversion effi[...]
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Olcay Kincay, Auteur ;
Zafer Utlu, Auteur ;
Ugur Akbulut, Auteur
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In this study, technical and economic performance analyses are conducted in order to determine the optimum collector surface area for indoor swimming pools. Required heat and economical conditions are taken into consideration while performing th[...]
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A. Ibrahim, Auteur ;
M. R. I. Ramadan, Auteur
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This brief note examines the characteristics of solar cells from the standpoint of developing a global solar radiation monitor. The study is performed using a simplified photovoltaic test monitor manufactured, a single crystal p-type czochralisk[...]
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Carole A. Womeldorf, Auteur
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Wind energy predictions for many rural, complex terrain regions are based solely on large-scale meteorological models that may poorly characterize the local resource. Changes in government policies, energy economics, and wind technologies sugges[...]
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