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An Investigation of Corrosion in Liquid-Metal Heat Pipes

Douglas R. Adkins, K. Scott Rawlinson, Charles E. Andraka, Steven K. Showalter, James B. Moreno, Timothy A. Moss, Patricia G. Cordiero

Proc. ASME. IMECE98, Heat Transfer: Volume 3 — Application of Heat Transfer in Equipment, Systems, and Education, 95-102, November 15–20, 1998

Paper No: IMECE1998-0641

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1998-0641

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Topics: Corrosion, Heat pipes, Liquid metals, Damage, Contamination, Fibers, Flux (Metallurgy), Heat, Solar energy, Stirling engines

Proceedings Papers

The Advanced Dish Development System Project

Richard B. Diver, Charles E. Andraka, K. Scott Rawlinson, Vern Goldberg, Gary Thomas

Proc. ASME. SED2001, Solar Engineering 2001: (FORUM 2001: Solar Energy — The Power to Choose), 89-96, April 21–25, 2001

Paper No: SED2001-112

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2001-112

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Topics: Concentrating solar power, Design, Energy conversion, Heat pipes, Reliability, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Solar energy systems, Solar power, Test facilities

Proceedings Papers

Optical Performance Modeling and Analysis of a Tensile Ganged Heliostat Concept

Julius Yellowhair, Charles E. Andraka, Kenneth M. Armijo, Jesus D. Ortega, Jim Clair

Proc. ASME. ES2019, ASME 2019 13th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T03A013, July 14–17, 2019

Paper No: ES2019-3933

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2019-3933

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Topics: Modeling, Cables, Mirrors, Shades and shadows, Motors, Stress, Wind, Design, Gravity (Force), Performance evaluation

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Calorimetric Evaluation of Novel Concentrating Solar Receiver Geometries With Enhanced Effective Solar Absorptance

Jesus D. Ortega, Julius E. Yellowhair, Clifford K. Ho, Joshua M. Christian, Charles E. Andraka

Proc. ASME. ES2016, Volume 1: Biofuels, Hydrogen, Syngas, and Alternate Fuels; CHP and Hybrid Power and Energy Systems; Concentrating Solar Power; Energy Storage; Environmental, Economic, and Policy Considerations of Advanced Energy Systems; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Photovoltaics; Posters; Solar Chemistry; Sustainable Building Energy Systems; Sustainable Infrastructure and Transportation; Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T04A012, June 26–30, 2016

Paper No: ES2016-59463

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59463

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Topics: Solar energy, Temperature, Thermal efficiency, Coatings, Computational fluid dynamics, Fluids, Solar power, Air flow, Atmospheric pressure, Data acquisition systems

Proceedings Papers

Numerical Simulation of Heat Pipe-Assisted Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Unit for Dish-Stirling Systems

Hamidreza Shabgard, Amir Faghri, Theodore L. Bergman, Charles E. Andraka

Proc. ASME. IMECE2013, Volume 6B: Energy, V06BT07A074, November 15–21, 2013

Paper No: IMECE2013-65487

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65487

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Topics: Computer simulation, Heat, Latent heat, Pipes, Thermal energy storage, Heat pipes, Exergy, Solar radiation, Containers, Dynamic response

Proceedings Papers

A Cost/Performance Evaluation of Advanced Low-Cost Heliostat Reflective Facets

Julius Yellowhair, Charles E. Andraka

Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T03A014, July 14–19, 2013

Paper No: ES2013-18348

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18348

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Topics: Computers, Design, Engineering prototypes, Errors, Glass, Manufacturing, Metals, Mirrors, Modeling, Performance evaluation

Journal Articles

Numerical Simulation of Heat Pipe-Assisted Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Unit for Dish-Stirling Systems

Hamidreza Shabgard, Amir Faghri, Theodore L. Bergman, Charles E. Andraka

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2014, 136(2): 021025.

Paper No: SOL-13-1210

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025973

Published Online: December 19, 2013

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Topics: Heat pipes, Heat transfer, Melting, Temperature, Vapors, Engines, Heat, Computer simulation, Latent heat, Thermal energy storage

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Rapid Reflective Facet Characterization Using Fringe Reflection Techniques

Charles E. Andraka, Scott Sadlon, Brian Myer, Kirill Trapeznikov, Christina Liebner

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2014, 136(1): 011002.

Paper No: SOL-13-1001

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024250

Published Online: July 2, 2013

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Topics: Design, Errors, Mirrors, Reflection, Shapes, Calibration, Diffraction patterns

Journal Articles

Uncertainty Analysis and Characterization of the SOFAST Mirror Facet Characterization System

Nolan S. Finch, Charles E. Andraka

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2014, 136(1): 011003.

Paper No: SOL-13-1002

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024251

Published Online: July 2, 2013

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Topics: Errors, Mirrors, Uncertainty, Uncertainty analysis

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Projection of Flat-Plane Fluxmap Images Onto Non-Flat Receiver Surfaces

Julius Yellowhair, Charles E. Andraka

Proc. ASME. ES2011, ASME 2011 5th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A, B, and C, 485-494, August 7–10, 2011

Paper No: ES2011-54153

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54153

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Topics: Computer software, Design, Engines, Flat plates, Geometry, Product evaluation

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AIMFAST: Initial Dish System Alignments Results Using Fringe Reflection Methods

Charles E. Andraka, Julius Yellowhair, Nolan Finch, Jeff Carlson, Matt Francis, Kirby Hunt, Carl Raffa, Tom Kulaga

Proc. ASME. ES2011, ASME 2011 5th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A, B, and C, 695-704, August 7–10, 2011

Paper No: ES2011-54453

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54453

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Topics: Computer software, Energy / power systems, Engines, Errors, Flux (Metallurgy), Manufacturing systems, Modeling, Reflection, Shapes

Proceedings Papers

Uncertainty Analysis and Characterization of the SOFAST Mirror Facet Characterization System

Nolan S. Finch, Charles E. Andraka

Proc. ASME. ES2011, ASME 2011 5th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A, B, and C, 713-722, August 7–10, 2011

Paper No: ES2011-54455

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54455

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Topics: Mirrors, Uncertainty analysis, Errors, Design, Hardware, Reflection, Sensitivity analysis, Shapes, Surface fitting, Uncertainty

Journal Articles

AIMFAST: An Alignment Tool Based on Fringe Reflection Methods Applied To Dish Concentrators

Charles E. Andraka, Julius Yellowhair, Kirill Trapeznikov, Jeff Carlson, Brian Myer, Brad Stone, Kirby Hunt

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031018.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004357

Published Online: July 28, 2011

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Topics: Engines, Mirrors, Reflection, Design, Assembly lines, Engineering prototypes, Manufacturing, Errors

Proceedings Papers

A Parametric Study of the Impact of Various Error Contributions on the Flux Distribution of a Solar Dish Concentrator

Charles E. Andraka, Julius Yellowhair, Brian D. Iverson

Proc. ASME. ES2010, ASME 2010 4th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 2, 565-580, May 17–22, 2010

Paper No: ES2010-90242

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90242

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Topics: Errors, Solar energy, Failure, Cavities, Chemical processes, Damage, Deflection, Engines, Flux (Metallurgy), High temperature

Proceedings Papers

Rapid Reflective Facet Characterization Using Fringe Reflection Techniques

Charles E. Andraka, Scott Sadlon, Brian Myer, Kirill Trapeznikov, Christina Liebner

Proc. ASME. ES2009, ASME 2009 3rd International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 2, 643-653, July 19–23, 2009

Paper No: ES2009-90163

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90163

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Topics: Reflection, Errors, Shapes, Design, Mirrors, Assembly lines, Computers, Concentrating solar power, Diffraction patterns, Flux (Metallurgy)

Proceedings Papers

Cost/Performance Tradeoffs for Reflectors Used in Solar Concentrating Dish Systems

Charles E. Andraka

Proc. ASME. ES2008, ASME 2008 2nd International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 2, 505-513, August 10–14, 2008

Paper No: ES2008-54048

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54048

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Topics: Concentrating solar power, Cycles, Engines, Errors, Fuels, Glass, Heat, Manufacturing, Mirrors, Optical mirrors

Proceedings Papers

Solar Dish Field System Model for Spacing Optimization

John Igo, Charles E. Andraka

Proc. ASME. ES2007, ASME 2007 Energy Sustainability Conference, 981-987, July 27–30, 2007

Paper No: ES2007-36154

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36154

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Topics: Accounting, Computer software, Copper, Energy / power systems, Manufacturing automation, Meteorology, Modeling, Optimization, Power grids, Renewable energy

Proceedings Papers

Alignment Strategy Optimization Method for Dish Stirling Faceted Concentrators

Charles E. Andraka

Proc. ASME. ES2007, ASME 2007 Energy Sustainability Conference, 1047-1054, July 27–30, 2007

Paper No: ES2007-36177

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36177

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Topics: Cavities, Cylinders, Energy / power systems, Energy generation, Engines, Geometry, Maintenance, Mirrors, Molecular dynamics, Optimization

Proceedings Papers

Improved Alignment Technique for Dish Concentrators

Charles E. Andraka, Richard B. Diver, K. Scott Rawlinson

Proc. ASME. ISEC2003, Solar Energy, 625-635, March 15–18, 2003

Paper No: ISEC2003-44088

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44088

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Topics: Mirrors, Optics, Shapes

Proceedings Papers

Status of the Advanced Dish Development System Project

Richard B. Diver, Charles E. Andraka, K. Scott Rawlinson, Timothy A. Moss, Vern Goldberg, Gary Thomas

Proc. ASME. ISEC2003, Solar Energy, 637-646, March 15–18, 2003

Paper No: ISEC2003-44237

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44237

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Topics: Design, Energy conversion, Engines, Mirrors, Pumps, Reliability, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Solar power, Test facilities

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An Investigation of Corrosion in Liquid-Metal Heat Pipes

The Advanced Dish Development System Project

Optical Performance Modeling and Analysis of a Tensile Ganged Heliostat Concept

Calorimetric Evaluation of Novel Concentrating Solar Receiver Geometries With Enhanced Effective Solar Absorptance

Numerical Simulation of Heat Pipe-Assisted Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Unit for Dish-Stirling Systems

A Cost/Performance Evaluation of Advanced Low-Cost Heliostat Reflective Facets

Numerical Simulation of Heat Pipe-Assisted Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Unit for Dish-Stirling Systems

Rapid Reflective Facet Characterization Using Fringe Reflection Techniques

Uncertainty Analysis and Characterization of the SOFAST Mirror Facet Characterization System

Projection of Flat-Plane Fluxmap Images Onto Non-Flat Receiver Surfaces

AIMFAST: Initial Dish System Alignments Results Using Fringe Reflection Methods

Uncertainty Analysis and Characterization of the SOFAST Mirror Facet Characterization System

AIMFAST: An Alignment Tool Based on Fringe Reflection Methods Applied To Dish Concentrators

A Parametric Study of the Impact of Various Error Contributions on the Flux Distribution of a Solar Dish Concentrator

Rapid Reflective Facet Characterization Using Fringe Reflection Techniques

Cost/Performance Tradeoffs for Reflectors Used in Solar Concentrating Dish Systems

Solar Dish Field System Model for Spacing Optimization

Alignment Strategy Optimization Method for Dish Stirling Faceted Concentrators

Improved Alignment Technique for Dish Concentrators

Status of the Advanced Dish Development System Project

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