1-20 of 164
Optimization
Close
Save search
Follow your search
Access your saved searches in your account
Would you like to receive an alert when new items match your search?
Close Modal
Sort by
Journal Articles

Optimization of Dimensions of Smooth and Twisted-Tape-Inserted Tubes for Heat Transfer with NaCl/KCl/MgCl 2 Molten Salts by Principle of Entropy Generation Minimization

Fouad Haddad, Peiwen Li
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2024, 146(1): 011003.
Paper No: SOL-23-1013
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062719
Published Online: June 26, 2023
View Article titled, Optimization of Dimensions of Smooth and Twisted-Tape-Inserted Tubes for Heat Transfer with NaCl/KCl/MgCl 2 Molten Salts by Principle of Entropy Generation Minimization
Open the PDF for Optimization of Dimensions of Smooth and Twisted-Tape-Inserted Tubes for Heat Transfer with NaCl/KCl/MgCl 2 Molten Salts by Principle of Entropy Generation Minimization in another window
Topics: Entropy, Heat transfer, Reynolds number, Fluids, Friction, Optimization
Journal Articles

Optimization of Piecewise-Focusing Concentrating Solar Thermal Collectors Using the System Advisor Model, and Comparison to a Central Receiver System

David K Bisset
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2023, 145(5): 054501.
Paper No: SOL-22-1294
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062446
Published Online: May 19, 2023
View Article titled, Optimization of Piecewise-Focusing Concentrating Solar Thermal Collectors Using the System Advisor Model, and Comparison to a Central Receiver System
Open the PDF for Optimization of Piecewise-Focusing Concentrating Solar Thermal Collectors Using the System Advisor Model, and Comparison to a Central Receiver System in another window
Topics: Heat, Heliostats, Optimization, Simulation, Solar energy, Storage, Heat losses
Journal Articles

Real-Time Dynamic Performance Enhancement for Solar-Powered Pumping Systems Using PI-Based MPPT Techniques

Mohamed A. Ebrahim, Adham Osama, Khaled M. Kotb
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2023, 145(6): 061001.
Paper No: SOL-22-1135
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057038
Published Online: March 22, 2023
View Article titled, Real-Time Dynamic Performance Enhancement for Solar-Powered Pumping Systems Using PI-Based MPPT Techniques
Open the PDF for Real-Time Dynamic Performance Enhancement for Solar-Powered Pumping Systems Using PI-Based MPPT Techniques in another window
Topics: Circuits, Control equipment, Electrical conductance, Generators, Modeling, Pumps, Solar power, Stress, Temperature, Water
Journal Articles

Thermodynamic Optimization of Utilization of LiBr + LiCl/H 2 O Solution Mixture on a Single-Effect Absorption Chiller Driven by Solar Energy

Cenker Aktemur, İlhan Tekin Ozturk
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2023, 145(5): 051003.
Paper No: SOL-22-1259
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056738
Published Online: February 3, 2023
View Article titled, Thermodynamic Optimization of Utilization of LiBr + LiCl/H 2 O Solution Mixture on a Single-Effect Absorption Chiller Driven by Solar Energy
Open the PDF for Thermodynamic Optimization of Utilization of LiBr + LiCl/H 2 O Solution Mixture on a Single-Effect Absorption Chiller Driven by Solar Energy in another window
Topics: Absorption, Exergy, Generators, Optimization, Solar collectors, Solar energy, Storage tanks, Temperature, Water
Journal Articles

Analysis and Optimization of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector to Improve Its Optical Performance

Anubhav Goel, Rajesh Mahadeva, Gaurav Manik
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2023, 145(3): 031009.
Paper No: SOL-22-1137
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055995
Published Online: November 11, 2022
View Article titled, Analysis and Optimization of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector to Improve Its Optical Performance
Open the PDF for Analysis and Optimization of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector to Improve Its Optical Performance in another window
Topics: Irradiation (Radiation exposure), Optimization, Parabolic troughs, Particle swarm optimization, Solar collectors, Solar energy, Errors, Glass, Optimization algorithms, Mirrors
Journal Articles

Experimental Investigation and Optimizing the Parameters of a Solar Air Heater Having Broken Arc-Shaped Ribs Using Hybrid Entropy-VIKOR Technique

Sheetal Kumar Jain, Rohit Misra, Ghanshyam Das Agrawal
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2022, 144(6): 061013.
Paper No: SOL-20-1509
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055297
Published Online: September 26, 2022
View Article titled, Experimental Investigation and Optimizing the Parameters of a Solar Air Heater Having Broken Arc-Shaped Ribs Using Hybrid Entropy-VIKOR Technique
Open the PDF for Experimental Investigation and Optimizing the Parameters of a Solar Air Heater Having Broken Arc-Shaped Ribs Using Hybrid Entropy-VIKOR Technique in another window
Topics: Entropy, Flow (Dynamics), Optimization, Solar energy, Heat transfer, Surface roughness, Friction
Journal Articles

Design and Performance Analyses of Evacuated U-Tube Solar Collector Using Data-Driven Machine Learning Models

Astarag Mohapatra, P. K. S. Tejes, Chatur Gembali, B. Kiran Naik
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2023, 145(1): 011007.
Paper No: SOL-22-1021
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054852
Published Online: July 29, 2022
View Article titled, Design and Performance Analyses of Evacuated U-Tube Solar Collector Using Data-Driven Machine Learning Models
Open the PDF for Design and Performance Analyses of Evacuated U-Tube Solar Collector Using Data-Driven Machine Learning Models in another window
Topics: Design, Errors, Machine learning, Optimization, Solar collectors, Temperature, Thermal energy, Solar energy, Heat transfer
Journal Articles

Optimization of Inert Gas Feeding Strategy in a Fixed-Bed Reactor for Efficient Water Splitting Via Solar-Driven Thermal Reduction of Nonstoichiometric CeO 2

Song Yang, Bo Wang, Peter D. Lund, Jun Wang
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2022, 144(5): 051008.
Paper No: SOL-21-1080
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054394
Published Online: May 10, 2022
View Article titled, Optimization of Inert Gas Feeding Strategy in a Fixed-Bed Reactor for Efficient Water Splitting Via Solar-Driven Thermal Reduction of Nonstoichiometric CeO 2
Open the PDF for Optimization of Inert Gas Feeding Strategy in a Fixed-Bed Reactor for Efficient Water Splitting Via Solar-Driven Thermal Reduction of Nonstoichiometric CeO 2 in another window
Topics: Flow (Dynamics), Genetic algorithms, Optimization, Solar energy, Temperature, Thermal efficiency, Water, Oxygen, Pressure, Heat recovery
Journal Articles

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
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2022, 144(5): 051009.
Paper No: SOL-21-1169
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054396
Published Online: May 10, 2022
View Article titled, Effect of Channel Designs and Its Optimization for Enhanced Thermo-Hydraulic Performance of Solar Air Heater
Open the PDF for Effect of Channel Designs and Its Optimization for Enhanced Thermo-Hydraulic Performance of Solar Air Heater in another window
Topics: Design, Ducts, Flow (Dynamics), Heat transfer, Reynolds number, Solar energy, Surface roughness, Temperature, Turbulence, Wavelength
Journal Articles

Demonstrating solarpilot’s Python Application Programmable Interface Through Heliostat Optimal Aimpoint Strategy Use Case

William T. Hamilton, Michael J. Wagner, Alexander J. Zolan
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technology Review
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2022, 144(3): 030906.
Paper No: SOL-21-1321
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053973
Published Online: March 18, 2022
View Article titled, Demonstrating solarpilot’s Python Application Programmable Interface Through Heliostat Optimal Aimpoint Strategy Use Case
Open the PDF for Demonstrating solarpilot’s Python Application Programmable Interface Through Heliostat Optimal Aimpoint Strategy Use Case in another window
Topics: American Petroleum Institute, Computer software, Concentrating solar power, Graphical user interfaces, Optimization, Solar energy, Simulation, Modeling, Ray tracing, Engines
Journal Articles

An Improved Levenberg–Marquardt Approach With a New Reduced Form for the Identification of Parameters of the One-Diode Photovoltaic Model

Abdoul-Baki Tchakpedeou, Yendoubé Lare, Kossi Napo, Arafat Fousseni
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2022, 144(4): 041005.
Paper No: SOL-21-1137
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053624
Published Online: February 11, 2022
View Article titled, An Improved Levenberg–Marquardt Approach With a New Reduced Form for the Identification of Parameters of the One-Diode Photovoltaic Model
Open the PDF for An Improved Levenberg–Marquardt Approach With a New Reduced Form for the Identification of Parameters of the One-Diode Photovoltaic Model in another window
Topics: Algorithms, Errors, Photovoltaic cells, Solar cells, Temperature, Thin films, Simulation, Circuits, Optimization, Optimization algorithms
Journal Articles

Wind Power Deterministic Prediction and Uncertainty Quantification Based on Interval Estimation

Hui Huang, Rong Jia, Jun Liang, Jian Dang, Zhengmian Wang
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2021, 143(6): 061010.
Paper No: SOL-20-1499
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051430
Published Online: June 29, 2021
View Article titled, Wind Power Deterministic Prediction and Uncertainty Quantification Based on Interval Estimation
Open the PDF for Wind Power Deterministic Prediction and Uncertainty Quantification Based on Interval Estimation in another window
Topics: Errors, Optimization, Uncertainty quantification, Wind power, Wind turbines, Generators, Wind power forecasting
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Optimal Sizing of Cylindrical Receivers for Surround Heliostat Fields Using fluxtracer

Victor Grigoriev, Kypros Milidonis, Marios Constantinou, Clotilde Corsi, John Pye, Manuel Blanco
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2021, 143(6): 061007.
Paper No: SOL-20-1452
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051315
Published Online: June 15, 2021
View Article titled, Optimal Sizing of Cylindrical Receivers for Surround Heliostat Fields Using fluxtracer
Open the PDF for Optimal Sizing of Cylindrical Receivers for Surround Heliostat Fields Using fluxtracer in another window
Topics: Optimization, Ray tracing, Simulation, Solar energy, Workflow, Dimensions, Design
Journal Articles

Optimization of NARX Neural Models Using Particle Swarm Optimization and Genetic Algorithms Applied to Identification of Photovoltaic Systems

Ronnyel Carlos Cunha Silva, José Maria Pires de Menezes Júnior, José Medeiros de Araújo Júnior
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2021, 143(5): 051001.
Paper No: SOL-20-1393
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049718
Published Online: February 12, 2021
View Article titled, Optimization of NARX Neural Models Using Particle Swarm Optimization and Genetic Algorithms Applied to Identification of Photovoltaic Systems
Open the PDF for Optimization of NARX Neural Models Using Particle Swarm Optimization and Genetic Algorithms Applied to Identification of Photovoltaic Systems in another window
Topics: Artificial neural networks, Optimization, Particle swarm optimization, Photovoltaic power systems, Echoes, Algorithms, Optimization algorithms, Genetic algorithms
Journal Articles

Optimal Layout for Façade-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Arrays in Constrained Fields

Naveed ur Rehman
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2021, 143(3): 031004.
Paper No: SOL-20-1293
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048303
Published Online: October 5, 2020
View Article titled, Optimal Layout for Façade-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Arrays in Constrained Fields
Open the PDF for Optimal Layout for Façade-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Arrays in Constrained Fields in another window
Topics: Solar cell arrays, Solar energy, Optimization, Shades and shadows, Solar radiation
Journal Articles

Modeling and Optimization for the Dynamic Performance of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Composite Blades

Sobhy Ghoneam, Ahmed Hamada, Taha Sherif
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2021, 143(2): 021005.
Paper No: SOL-20-1129
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048159
Published Online: August 27, 2020
View Article titled, Modeling and Optimization for the Dynamic Performance of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Composite Blades
Open the PDF for Modeling and Optimization for the Dynamic Performance of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Composite Blades in another window
Topics: Blades, Composite materials, Design, Modeling, Optimization, Rotors, Savonius wind turbines, Vertical axis wind turbines, Wind turbines, Finite element analysis
Journal Articles

Optimization of Fixed Photovoltaic Panel “Tilt” Angles for Maximal Energy Harvest Considering Year-Around Sky Coverage Conditions

Ammar Omar Gwesha, Peiwen Li, Yasir Mohammed Alfulayyih
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2021, 143(2): 021002.
Paper No: SOL-20-1245
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048016
Published Online: August 24, 2020
View Article titled, Optimization of Fixed Photovoltaic Panel “Tilt” Angles for Maximal Energy Harvest Considering Year-Around Sky Coverage Conditions
Open the PDF for Optimization of Fixed Photovoltaic Panel “Tilt” Angles for Maximal Energy Harvest Considering Year-Around Sky Coverage Conditions in another window
Topics: Photovoltaic panels, Solar energy, Optimization
Journal Articles

A Novel Hybrid Model for Solar Radiation Forecasting Using Support Vector Machine and Bee Colony Optimization Algorithm: Review and Case Study

Mawloud Guermoui, Kacem Gairaa, John Boland, Toufik Arrif
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Review Articles
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2021, 143(2): 020801.
Paper No: SOL-19-1362
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047852
Published Online: August 18, 2020
View Article titled, A Novel Hybrid Model for Solar Radiation Forecasting Using Support Vector Machine and Bee Colony Optimization Algorithm: Review and Case Study
Open the PDF for A Novel Hybrid Model for Solar Radiation Forecasting Using Support Vector Machine and Bee Colony Optimization Algorithm: Review and Case Study in another window
Topics: Algorithms, Solar radiation, Support vector machines, Optimization, Optimization algorithms
Journal Articles

A Six Parameter Single Diode Model for Photovoltaic Modules

Mete Nacar, Emre Özer, Aysel Ersoy Yılmaz
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2021, 143(1): 011012.
Paper No: SOL-20-1072
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047853
Published Online: August 3, 2020
View Article titled, A Six Parameter Single Diode Model for Photovoltaic Modules
Open the PDF for A Six Parameter Single Diode Model for Photovoltaic Modules in another window
Topics: Algorithms, Particle swarm optimization, Temperature, Circuits, Solar cells, Sound transmission class, Optimization, Modeling, Errors
Journal Articles

Geometrical Optimization of a Smooth Solar Air Heater Duct

G. K. Chhaparwal, Ram Dayal, Rahul Goyal, Ankur Srivastava
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2021, 143(1): 011008.
Paper No: SOL-19-1365
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047668
Published Online: July 28, 2020
View Article titled, Geometrical Optimization of a Smooth Solar Air Heater Duct
Open the PDF for Geometrical Optimization of a Smooth Solar Air Heater Duct in another window
Topics: Ducts, Solar energy, Optimization, Heat transfer, Temperature