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Transient Behavior of a Salinity Gradient Solar Pond Under Mediterranean Climate

Yassmine Rghif, Asaad H. Sayer, Hameed B. Mahood
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2023, 145(5): 051008.
Paper No: SOL-22-1184
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056788
Published Online: February 28, 2023
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Topics: Absorption, Computer simulation, Convection, Heat, Solar energy, Solar radiation, Storage, Temperature, Thermal energy, Water
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Wind Load Similarity Relations for Parabolic Trough Collectors

Moucun Yang, Liming Zhi, Huan Liu, Yuezhao Zhu, Robert A. Taylor
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2023, 145(3): 031002.
Paper No: SOL-22-1008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055602
Published Online: October 7, 2022
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Topics: Drag (Fluid dynamics), Parabolic troughs, Stress, Turbulence, Wind, Wind tunnels, Wind velocity, Computer simulation, Simulation, Wind pressure
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Design of a Combined Proportional Integral Derivative Controller to Regulate the Temperature Inside a High-Temperature Tubular Solar Reactor

Assaad Alsahlani, Kelvin Randhir, Michael Hayes, Philipp Schimmels, Nesrin Ozalp, James Klausner
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2023, 145(1): 011011.
Paper No: SOL-22-1122
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055296
Published Online: September 26, 2022
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Topics: Computer simulation, Control equipment, Control systems, Design, Fuels, High temperature, Particulate matter, Solar energy, Temperature, Heat transfer
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Thermo-Fluid Physiognomies of a Photovoltaic Thermal Collector: A Comparative Study With Different Flow Channel Materials

Afroza Nahar, Salma Parvin, M. Hasanuzzaman, N. A Rahim
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2023, 145(1): 011001.
Paper No: SOL-21-1282
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054661
Published Online: July 4, 2022
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Topics: Aluminum, Computer simulation, Copper, Flow (Dynamics), Heat, Heat transfer, Solar radiation, Thermofluids, Fluids, Temperature
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A Numerical Investigation Into the Flow Development and Heat Transfer Characteristics for Different Tube Geometry Configurations in a Water in Glass Evacuated Tube Solar Water Heater

K. Roshith, James Varghese
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2022, 144(6): 061012.
Paper No: SOL-21-1334
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054471
Published Online: June 24, 2022
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics), Fluids, Heat transfer, Solar energy, Temperature, Water, Geometry, Buoyancy, Heat flux, Glass
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Analysis of Fouling on Nanocomposite Surfaces in Plate Heat Exchangers

Wei Li, Liyao Zhu, Qiugang Wang, Zhikou Ding, Limin Zhao, S. A. Sherif
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2022, 144(6): 061009.
Paper No: SOL-21-1234
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054667
Published Online: June 24, 2022
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Topics: Heat exchangers, Nanocomposites, Computer simulation, Fluids, Heat transfer, Flow (Dynamics), Temperature, Bond strength, Probability, Coatings
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Effect of Channel Designs and Its Optimization for Enhanced Thermo-Hydraulic Performance of Solar Air Heater

Amit Kumar, Ajeet Pratap Singh, Akshayveer, O. P. Singh
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2022, 144(5): 051009.
Paper No: SOL-21-1169
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054396
Published Online: May 10, 2022
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Topics: Design, Ducts, Flow (Dynamics), Heat transfer, Reynolds number, Solar energy, Surface roughness, Temperature, Turbulence, Wavelength
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Piecewise-Focusing Collectors Reduce the Mirror Area in Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Plants

David K. Bisset
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2022, 144(5): 055001.
Paper No: SOL-21-1304
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054027
Published Online: March 22, 2022
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Topics: Cavities, Corners (Structural elements), Elevations (Drawings), Mirrors, Optical mirrors, Solar energy, Solar thermal power, Temperature, Design, Computer simulation
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Making the Urban Sky View Factor With Numerical Models Consistent With Radiation Heat Transfer Theory

N. U. Rehman, T. N. Anderson, R. J. Nates
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2022, 144(5): 054501.
Paper No: SOL-21-1181
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053975
Published Online: March 18, 2022
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Topics: Cities, Computer simulation, Heat transfer, Radiation (Physics)
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A Forward Feedback Control Scheme for a Solar Thermochemical Moving Bed Counter-Current Flow Reactor

Assaad Al Sahlani, Kelvin Randhir, Nesrin Ozalp, James Klausner
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2022, 144(3): 031004.
Paper No: SOL-21-1224
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053872
Published Online: March 7, 2022
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Topics: Computer simulation, Control equipment, Feedback, Flow (Dynamics), Particulate matter, Solar energy, Temperature, Heat flux, Energy storage, Heating
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Comparative Study of Different Photovoltaic/Thermal Hybrid Configurations From Energetic and Exergetic Points of View: A Numerical Analysis

M. Abd El-Hamid, Gaosheng Wei, M. Sherin, Liu Cui, Xiaoze Du
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2021, 143(6): 061006.
Paper No: SOL-21-1070
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051154
Published Online: June 7, 2021
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Topics: Cooling, Electrical efficiency, Electricity (Physics), Exergy, Glass, Numerical analysis, Solar energy, Solar radiation, Temperature, Photovoltaic cells
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Numerical Simulation of Vapor Deposition Process of Perovskite Solar Cells: The Influence of Methylammonium Iodide Vapor Flow to Perovskite Growth

Rui Zhu, Xiangyang Wei, Gongnan Xie, Terrence Simon, Tianhong Cui
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2021, 143(1): 011002.
Paper No: SOL-20-1015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047296
Published Online: June 26, 2020
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Topics: Chemical vapor deposition, Computer simulation, Diffusion (Physics), Flow (Dynamics), Solar cells, Vapor deposition, Vapors, Transients (Dynamics), Temperature, Diffusion processes
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Experimental Investigation and Numerical Modeling of Room Temperature Control in Buildings by the Implementation of Phase Change Material in the Roof

N. Beemkumar, D. Yuvarajan, M. Arulprakasajothi, S. Ganesan, K. Elangovan, G. Senthilkumar
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2020, 142(1): 011011.
Paper No: SOL-18-1457
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044564
Published Online: September 7, 2019
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Topics: Computer simulation, Phase change materials, Roofs, Structures, Temperature, Fluctuations (Physics), Concretes, Simulation, Temperature control
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Numerical Modeling of a Novel Thermocline Thermal Storage for Concentrated Solar Power

M. Capocelli, G. Caputo, M. De Falco, I. Balog, V. Piemonte
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2019, 141(5): 051001.
Paper No: SOL-18-1421
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043082
Published Online: March 19, 2019
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Topics: Computer simulation, Concentrating solar power, Engineering prototypes, Flow (Dynamics), Heat, Heat exchangers, Heat transfer, Modeling, Storage, Temperature
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Numerical Investigation of Two-Phase Flow Over Unglazed Plate Collector Covered With Porous Material of Wire Screen for Solar Water Heater Application

T. Salameh, Y. Zurigat, A. Badran, C. Ghenai, M. El Haj Assad, Khalil Khanafer, Kambiz Vafai
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2019, 141(3): 031009.
Paper No: SOL-18-1154
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041737
Published Online: November 14, 2018
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics), Porous materials, Solar energy, Surface tension, Two-phase flow, Water, Wire screens, Momentum, Computer simulation, Boundary-value problems
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Solar Radiation Model Applied to a Low Temperature Evacuated Tubes Solar Collector

Oscar A. López-Núñez, J. Arturo Alfaro-Ayala, J. J. Ramírez-Minguela, J. Nicolás Flores-Balderas, J. M. Belman-Flores
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2019, 141(3): 031003.
Paper No: SOL-18-1058
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041402
Published Online: October 1, 2018
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics), Low temperature, Solar collectors, Solar radiation, Temperature, Water, Radiation (Physics), Computational fluid dynamics, Glass, Computer simulation
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Investigations of a Dehumidifier in a Solar-Assisted Liquid Desiccant Demonstration Plant

Mustafa Jaradat, Daniel Fleig, Klaus Vajen, Ulrike Jordan
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2019, 141(3): 031001.
Paper No: SOL-17-1252
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040841
Published Online: October 1, 2018
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Topics: Energy storage, Flow (Dynamics), Solar energy, Temperature, Heat, Wetting, Computer simulation, Textiles
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Numerical Investigation of Thermal Separators Within the Evacuated Tubes of a Water-in-Glass Solar Water Heater

Asif Soopee, Abdel Anwar Hossen Khoodaruth, Anshu Prakash Murdan, Vishwamitra Oree
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2018, 140(6): 061014.
Paper No: SOL-18-1172
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040758
Published Online: July 24, 2018
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Topics: Glass, Significant wave heights, Solar energy, Temperature, Water, Flow (Dynamics), Thermal efficiency, Computer simulation, Thermal stratification, Solar collectors
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Experimental and Computational Fluid Dynamics Study on Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Triangular Passage Solar Air Heater of Different Configurations

Rajneesh Kumar, Varun, Anoop Kumar
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2017, 139(4): 041013.
Paper No: SOL-17-1014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036775
Published Online: June 8, 2017
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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics, Computer simulation, Corners (Structural elements), Ducts, Flow (Dynamics), Fluid dynamics, Heat transfer, Reynolds number, Solar energy, Surface roughness
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A Three-Dimensional Comprehensive Numerical Investigation of Different Operating Parameters on the Performance of a Photovoltaic Thermal System With Pancake Collector

Afroza Nahar, M. Hasanuzzaman, N. A. Rahim
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2017, 139(3): 031009.
Paper No: SOL-16-1239
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035818
Published Online: March 16, 2017
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Topics: Computer simulation, Flow (Dynamics), Temperature, Water, Temperature distribution, Aluminum, Electrical efficiency, Irradiation (Radiation exposure)