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System Design of a 2.0 MW th Sodium/Molten Salt Pilot System

Kenneth M. Armijo, Matthew D. Carlson, Dwight S. Dorsey, Joshua M. Christian, Craig S. Turchi
Proc. ASME. ES2020, ASME 2020 14th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T02A004, June 17–18, 2020
Paper No: ES2020-1622
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2020-1622
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Topics: Design, Sodium, Pumps, Heat exchangers, Alkali metals, Concentrating solar power, Flow (Dynamics), Fluids, Heat transfer, Heat transfer coefficients
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Use of Silica Coated Zinc Nanoparticles for Enhancement in Thermal Properties of Carbonate Eutectic Salt for Concentrated Solar Power Plants

Syed Muhammad Mujtaba Rizvi, Yousof Nayfeh, Baha El Far, Donghyun Shin
Proc. ASME. ES2020, ASME 2020 14th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T08A006, June 17–18, 2020
Paper No: ES2020-1710
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2020-1710
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Topics: Concentrating solar power, Nanoparticles, Thermal properties, Thermal energy storage, Heat storage, Heat transfer, Particulate matter, Thermal systems, Electron diffraction, Electrons
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Analysis of Concentrating Solar Thermal System to Support Thermochemical Energy Storage or Solar Fuel Generation Processes

Patrick Davenport, Janna Martinek, Zhiwen Ma
Proc. ASME. ES2019, ASME 2019 13th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T03A005, July 14–17, 2019
Paper No: ES2019-3871
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2019-3871
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Topics: Cavities, Energy storage, Fuels, Solar energy, Thermal systems
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Analysis of Solar Receiver Performance for Chemical-Looping Integration With a Concentrating Solar Thermal System

Zhiwen Ma, Janna Martinek
Proc. ASME. ES2018, ASME 2018 12th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T10A001, June 24–28, 2018
Paper No: ES2018-7185
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2018-7185
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Topics: Solar energy, Thermal systems, Thermal energy, Fuels, Cavities, Chemical processes, Cycles, Design, Electric power generation, Energy generation
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A Hybrid Energy Storage System Based on Metal Hydrides for Solar Thermal Power and Energy Systems

Shahin Shafiee, Mary Helen McCay
Proc. ASME. ES2016, Volume 2: ASME 2016 Energy Storage Forum, V002T01A009, June 26–30, 2016
Paper No: ES2016-59183
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59183
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Topics: Energy / power systems, Energy storage, Metals, Solar thermal power, Solar energy, Thermal energy storage, Thermal systems, Sunlight, Concretes, Heat
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Dynamic Simulation and Optimization of an Experimental Micro-CSP Power Plant

Matthias Mitterhofer, Matthew Orosz
Proc. ASME. ES2015, Volume 1: Advances in Solar Buildings and Conservation; Climate Control and the Environment; Alternate Fuels and Infrastructure; ARPA-E; Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power; Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Geothermal Energy, Harvesting, Ocean Energy and Other Emerging Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Micro and Nano Technology Applications and Materials, V001T05A007, June 28–July 2, 2015
Paper No: ES2015-49333
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49333
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Topics: Optimization, Power stations, Simulation, Organic Rankine cycle, Condensers (steam plant), Pinch effect, Solar energy, Batteries, Condensation, Diesel
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Characterization of the Thermal Behavior of the Materials Commonly Used in Colombia for the Construction of Building Envelopes

Eduardo Vélez, Fabián Amaya, Antonio Olmos, Raúl Pérez, Antonio Bula, Marco Sanjuan
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 2: Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Fuels and Infrastructure, Biofuels and Energy Storage; High Performance Buildings; Solar Buildings, Including Solar Climate Control/Heating/Cooling; Sustainable Cities and Communities, Including Transportation; Thermofluid Analysis of Energy Systems, Including Exergy and Thermoeconomics, V002T06A001, June 30–July 2, 2014
Paper No: ES2014-6312
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6312
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Topics: Construction, Building materials, Green buildings, Design, Thermal properties, Air conditioning, Energy efficiency, Refrigeration, Structures, Thermal systems
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The Effect of a Thermotropic Material on the Optical Efficiency and Stagnation Temperature of a Polymer Flat Plate Solar Collector

Adam C. Gladen, Jane H. Davidson, Susan C. Mantell
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 2: Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Fuels and Infrastructure, Biofuels and Energy Storage; High Performance Buildings; Solar Buildings, Including Solar Climate Control/Heating/Cooling; Sustainable Cities and Communities, Including Transportation; Thermofluid Analysis of Energy Systems, Including Exergy and Thermoeconomics, V002T10A014, June 30–July 2, 2014
Paper No: ES2014-6608
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6608
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Topics: Flat plates, Polymers, Solar collectors, Temperature, Reflectance, Solar energy, Heating, Hot water, Thermal systems
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The 2013 University of Nevada Las Vegas Solar Decathlon House: Strategy, Design, Simulation and Results

Zheng Zeng, Rick Hurt, Robert F. Boehm
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 2: Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Fuels and Infrastructure, Biofuels and Energy Storage; High Performance Buildings; Solar Buildings, Including Solar Climate Control/Heating/Cooling; Sustainable Cities and Communities, Including Transportation; Thermofluid Analysis of Energy Systems, Including Exergy and Thermoeconomics, V002T10A010, June 30–July 2, 2014
Paper No: ES2014-6458
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6458
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Topics: Design, Simulation, Solar energy, Teams, Computer software, Building materials, Computer programming, Engineering disciplines, Optimization, Stress
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Empirically Driven Computer Simulations of Solar Thermal Systems for Space Heating and Domestic Hot Water

Curtis Robbins, Travis Goldade, S. Kent Hoekman, Roger Jacobson, Robert Turner
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 2: Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Fuels and Infrastructure, Biofuels and Energy Storage; High Performance Buildings; Solar Buildings, Including Solar Climate Control/Heating/Cooling; Sustainable Cities and Communities, Including Transportation; Thermofluid Analysis of Energy Systems, Including Exergy and Thermoeconomics, V002T10A011, June 30–July 2, 2014
Paper No: ES2014-6476
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6476
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Topics: Computer simulation, Heating, Hot water, Solar energy, Thermal systems, Renewable energy, Engineering simulation, HVAC equipment, Roofs, Simulation
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Compound Parabolic Concentrators in Solar Thermal Applications: A Review

Donghao Xu, Ming Qu
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T01A013, July 14–19, 2013
Paper No: ES2013-18409
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18409
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Topics: Solar energy, High temperature, Design, Solar collectors, Solar energy systems, Thermal systems
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Compensation of Gravity Induced Heliostat Deflections for Improved Optical Performance

James K. Yuan, Joshua M. Christian, Clifford K. Ho
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T03A009, July 14–19, 2013
Paper No: ES2013-18245
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18245
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Topics: Deflection, Gravity (Force), Finite element analysis, Shapes, Mirrors, Modeling, Computer software, Construction, Solar energy, Test facilities
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Primary Energy Saving Potential of Solar Cooling in Residential Buildings

Jose´ Uren˜a Lo´pez, Andreas Klesse, Hermann-J. Wagner
Proc. ASME. ES2011, ASME 2011 5th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A, B, and C, 285-290, August 7–10, 2011
Paper No: ES2011-54769
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54769
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Topics: Cooling, Residential construction, Solar energy, Heating, Energy consumption, Hot water, Solar heating, Thermal systems, Absorption, Air conditioners
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Heat Loss Characteristics of a Roof Integrated Solar Micro-Concentrating Collector

Tanzeen Sultana, Graham L. Morrison, Siddarth Bhardwaj, Gary Rosengarten
Proc. ASME. ES2011, ASME 2011 5th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A, B, and C, 103-111, August 7–10, 2011
Paper No: ES2011-54254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54254
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Topics: Heat losses, Roofs, Solar energy, Radiation (Physics), Convection, Temperature, Thermal systems, Air conditioning, Computational fluid dynamics, Computer software
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Applicability of Nanofluids in Concentrated Solar Energy Harvesting

Robert A. Taylor, Patrick E. Phelan, Todd P. Otanicar, Himanshu Tyagi, Steven Trimble
Proc. ASME. ES2010, ASME 2010 4th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 1, 825-832, May 17–22, 2010
Paper No: ES2010-90055
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90055
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Topics: Nanofluids, Solar energy, Design, Fluids, Heat transfer, Nanoparticles, Solar thermal power, Thermal systems
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Utilizing Solar Thermal Energy for Post-Combustion CO 2 Capture

Stuart M. Cohen, Michael E. Webber, Gary T. Rochelle
Proc. ASME. ES2010, ASME 2010 4th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 1, 663-672, May 17–22, 2010
Paper No: ES2010-90147
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90147
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Topics: Carbon capture and storage, Combustion, Solar thermal power, Solar energy, Carbon dioxide, Coal, Steam, Compression, Parabolic troughs, Power stations
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Enhanced Efficiency in a Coupled Photovoltaic/Thermal Concentrating Solar Collector

Ihtesham Chowdhury, Todd Otanicar, Ravi Prasher, Jonathan Sherbeck, Patrick Phelan, Marc Burrell
Proc. ASME. ES2010, ASME 2010 4th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 2, 529-536, May 17–22, 2010
Paper No: ES2010-90137
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90137
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Topics: Solar collectors, Energy gap, Photovoltaic cells, Simulation, Solar energy, Temperature, Design, Heat, Solar energy conversion, Thermal energy
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Design and Analysis of an Integrated Solar Absorption Cooling and Heating System at Purdue University

Yin Hang, Ming Qu
Proc. ASME. ES2010, ASME 2010 4th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 2, 225-230, May 17–22, 2010
Paper No: ES2010-90268
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90268
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Topics: Absorption, Design, Heating and cooling, Solar energy, Cooling, Solar heating, Simulation, Climate change, Construction, Cooling systems
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Materials for Compact Thermal Energy Storage: A New IEA Joint SHC/ECES Task

Marco Bakker, Wim G. J. van Helden, Andreas Hauer
Proc. ASME. ES2009, ASME 2009 3rd International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 2, 871-875, July 19–23, 2009
Paper No: ES2009-90260
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90260
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Topics: Thermal energy storage, Solar energy, Storage, Cooling, Energy conservation, Advanced materials, Biomass, Combined heat and power, Composite materials, Energy storage
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Heating System Supervisory Control for Residential Energy Conservation

D’Angelo R. Woods, James S. Hammonds
Proc. ASME. ES2009, ASME 2009 3rd International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 2, 363-368, July 19–23, 2009
Paper No: ES2009-90360
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90360
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Topics: Energy conservation, Heating, Energy consumption, Control systems, Energy efficiency, Energy resources, Energy storage, Hardware, Hot water, Hot water heating