Topics: Design , Ocean thermal energy conversion , Turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbogenerators , Bearings , Generators , Hardware , Inflow , Mass production

An Analysis of the Influence of Geography and Weather on Parabolic Trough Solar Collector Design

G. W. Treadwell, N. R. Grandjean, F. Biggs

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 1981, 103(2): 98–104. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266232

Abstract

View articletitled, An Analysis of the Influence of Geography and Weather on Parabolic Trough Solar Collector Design

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Topics: Design , Parabolic troughs , Solar collectors , Errors , Meteorology , Simulation , Tradeoffs

Solar-Assisted Heat Pump and Swimming Pool Synergy for Domestic Heating

T. R. Galloway

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 1981, 103(2): 105–112. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266215

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar-Assisted Heat Pump and Swimming Pool Synergy for Domestic Heating

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Topics: Heat pumps , Heating , Solar energy , Computer simulation , Cycles , Heating and cooling , Hot water , Low temperature , Natural gas , Pumps

Optimal Control of Mass Flow Rates in Flat Plate Solar Collectors

R. C. Winn, C. B. Winn

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 1981, 103(2): 113–120. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266216

Abstract

View articletitled, Optimal Control of Mass Flow Rates in Flat Plate Solar Collectors

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Topics: Flat plates , Flow (Dynamics) , Optimal control , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Control equipment , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Solar power

In Situ Biofouling of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Evaporator Tubes

Donald S. Sasscer, Thomas Morgan, Thomas R. Tosteson, Glenn N. Grannemann

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 1981, 103(2): 121–125. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266217

Abstract

View articletitled, In Situ Biofouling of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Evaporator Tubes

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Topics: Biofouling , Ocean thermal energy conversion , Water , Aluminum , Aluminum alloys , Flow (Dynamics) , Mooring , Oceans , Titanium

Uncertainty in Determining Thermal Performance of Liquid-Heating Flat-Plate Solar Collectors

E. R. Streed, D. Waksman

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 1981, 103(2): 126–134. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266218

Abstract

View articletitled, Uncertainty in Determining Thermal Performance of Liquid-Heating Flat-Plate Solar Collectors

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Topics: Flat plates , Heating , Solar collectors , Uncertainty , ASTM International , Measurement uncertainty , Statistical analysis

Design Procedure and Application of Solar-Assisted Series Heat Pump Systems

C. D. Svard, J. W. Mitchell, W. A. Beckman

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 1981, 103(2): 135–143. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266219

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View articletitled, Design Procedure and Application of Solar-Assisted Series Heat Pump Systems

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Topics: Design , Heat pumps , Solar energy , High temperature , Computer simulation , Hot water heating , Heating , Hot water , Low temperature

Effect of Corrugated Cover Directional Transmittance on the Thermal Performance of a Solar Collector

T. F. Smith, S. Chaidar

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 1981, 103(2): 144–152. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266220

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View articletitled, Effect of Corrugated Cover Directional Transmittance on the Thermal Performance of a Solar Collector

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Topics: Solar collectors , Composite materials , Glass reinforced plastics , Heat losses , Solar energy , Thermal efficiency , Weight (Mass)

Temperature Variation in the Absorber Plate of an Air Heating Flat Plate Solar Collector

L. A. Diaz, N. V. Suryanarayana

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 1981, 103(2): 153–157. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266221

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View articletitled, Temperature Variation in the Absorber Plate of an Air Heating Flat Plate Solar Collector

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Topics: Flat plates , Heating , Solar collectors , Temperature , Entrance region , Errors , Flow (Dynamics) , Friction , Heat conduction , Heat flux

A Stochastic Analysis of a Solar Heated and Cooled House

Wiwut Tanthapanichakoon, D. M. Himmelblau

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 1981, 103(2): 158–166. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266222

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View articletitled, A Stochastic Analysis of a Solar Heated and Cooled House

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Topics: Solar energy , Design , Simulation , Statistical distributions , Statistics

Natural Convection and Sidewall Losses in Trapezoidal Groove Collectors

L. Iyican, L. C. Witte, Y. Bayazitoglu

J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 1981, 103(2): 167–172. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266223

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View articletitled, Natural Convection and Sidewall Losses in Trapezoidal Groove Collectors

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Topics: Natural convection , Heat transfer , Aluminum , Convection , Electrical conductivity , Heat losses , Rayleigh number , Solar collectors , Temperature , Thermal conductivity