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Volume 139, Issue 2

April 2017

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ISSN 0199-6231

EISSN 1528-8986

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Value-Driven Design Process: A Systematic Decision-Making Framework Considering Different Attribute Preferences From Multiple Stakeholders

Jun Zhuang, Ming Hu, Fatemeh Mousapour

J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035059

Abstract

View articletitled, Value-Driven Design Process: A Systematic Decision-Making Framework Considering Different Attribute Preferences From Multiple Stakeholders

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Topics: Architects , Decision making , Design , Preferences , Weight (Mass) , Engineers , Engineering students

Computational Study of a Fixed Orientation Photovoltaic Compound Parabolic Concentrator

William Vance, Michael Gustafson, Hong Huang, James Menart

J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035066

Abstract

View articletitled, Computational Study of a Fixed Orientation Photovoltaic Compound Parabolic Concentrator

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Topics: Photovoltaic cells , Solar energy , Geometry , Simulation , Radiation (Physics) , Solar radiation

Real-Size Experiments on Reverse Natural Air Convection Between Inclined Parallel Plates for New Insulation Methods in Solar Flat-Plate Collectors

Th. Beikircher, V. Berger, M. Möckl

J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035024

Abstract

View articletitled, Real-Size Experiments on Reverse Natural Air Convection Between Inclined Parallel Plates for New Insulation Methods in Solar Flat-Plate Collectors

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Topics: Convection , Flat plates , Insulation , Plates (structures) , Solar energy , Temperature , Errors , Mineral wool , Flow (Dynamics)

Numerical Investigation and Nondimensional Analysis of the Dynamic Performance of a Thermal Energy Storage System Containing Phase Change Materials and Liquid Water

Hebat-Allah M. Teamah, Marilyn F. Lightstone, James S. Cotton

J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034642

Abstract

View articletitled, Numerical Investigation and Nondimensional Analysis of the Dynamic Performance of a Thermal Energy Storage System Containing Phase Change Materials and Liquid Water

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Topics: Heat transfer , Melting , Phase change materials , Temperature , Water , Thermal energy storage , Flow (Dynamics) , Specific heat , Operating temperature , Enthalpy

Development and Testing of a Kilohertz Solar-to-Acoustic Energy Converter

Kuan Chen, Mohammed Albonaeem, Yeongmin Kim, Nam Jin Kim, Sang Hoon Lim, Wongee Chun

J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034910

Abstract

View articletitled, Development and Testing of a Kilohertz Solar-to-Acoustic Energy Converter

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Topics: Acoustics , Helicopters , Microphones , Noise (Sound) , Signals , Solar energy , Wheels , Noise control , Power converters , Testing

Adapting Steady-State Solar Power Models to Include Transients

Mohammad Abutayeh, Anas Alazzam

J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034928

Abstract

View articletitled, Adapting Steady-State Solar Power Models to Include Transients

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Topics: Energy generation , Heat , Modeling , Simulation , Solar power , Solar radiation , Steady state , Transients (Dynamics) , Thermal energy

Design Optimization of a Sorption Integrated Sydney Type Vacuum Tube Collector

Olof Hallström

J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034912

Abstract

View articletitled, Design Optimization of a Sorption Integrated Sydney Type Vacuum Tube Collector

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Topics: Cooling , Design , Simulation , Solar energy , Sorption , Temperature , Vacuum , Heat losses , Testing , Fluids

Effects of Preferential Concentration on Heat Transfer in Particle-Based Solar Receivers

Hadi Pouransari, Ali Mani

J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035163

Abstract

View articletitled, Effects of Preferential Concentration on Heat Transfer in Particle-Based Solar Receivers

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Topics: Heat transfer , Particulate matter , Temperature , Solar energy , Turbulence

Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Using Saffron Petal Extract as a Novel Natural Sensitizer

Kambiz Hosseinpanahi, Mohammad Hossein Abbaspour-Fard, Javad Feizy, Mahmood Reza Golzarian

J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034908

Abstract

View articletitled, Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Using Saffron Petal Extract as a Novel Natural Sensitizer

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Topics: Circuits , Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , Manufacturing , Nanoparticles , Photons , Renewable energy , Solar cells , Ultraviolet radiation , Anodes , Fourier transforms

Deterministic and Stochastic Approaches for Day-Ahead Solar Power Forecasting

Marco Pierro, Francesco Bucci, Matteo De Felice, Enrico Maggioni, Alessandro Perotto, Francesco Spada, David Moser, Cristina Cornaro

J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034823

Abstract

View articletitled, Deterministic and Stochastic Approaches for Day-Ahead Solar Power Forecasting

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Topics: Energy generation , Errors , Weather forecasting , Solar power , Error analysis , Physics

Characterization of Particle Flow in a Free-Falling Solar Particle Receiver

Clifford K. Ho, Joshua M. Christian, David Romano, Julius Yellowhair, Nathan Siegel, Laura Savoldi, Roberto Zanino

J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035258

Abstract

View articletitled, Characterization of Particle Flow in a Free-Falling Solar Particle Receiver

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Topics: Particulate matter , Flow (Dynamics)

Theoretical and Experimental Studies of a New Configuration of Photovoltaic–Thermal Collector

Hanene Ben Cheikh El Hocine, Khaled Touafek, Fouad Kerrour

J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035328

Abstract

View articletitled, Theoretical and Experimental Studies of a New Configuration of Photovoltaic–Thermal Collector

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Topics: Design , Temperature , Water , Solar radiation , Solar energy , Simulation

Simulation Model of Photovoltaic and Photovoltaic/Thermal Module/String Under Nonuniform Distribution of Irradiance and Temperature

Giuseppe Marco Tina

J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035152

Abstract

View articletitled, Simulation Model of Photovoltaic and Photovoltaic/Thermal Module/String Under Nonuniform Distribution of Irradiance and Temperature

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Topics: String , Temperature , Simulation , Photovoltaic power systems

Increasing Efficiency in the Extraction of Solar Heat Stored Underground With Perturb-and-Observe Control

Carlos R. de Nardin, Felipe T. Fernandes, Adriano J. Longo, Luciano P. Lima, Felix A. Farret, Dário R. Cruz

J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035329

Abstract

View articletitled, Increasing Efficiency in the Extraction of Solar Heat Stored Underground With Perturb-and-Observe Control

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Topics: Air conditioning , Heat , Heat exchangers , Pumps , Soil , Solar heating , Temperature , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat pumps

Coupled Concentrating Optics, Heat Transfer, and Thermochemical Modeling of a 100-kW_th High-Temperature Solar Reactor for the Thermal Dissociation of ZnO

W. Villasmil, T. Cooper, E. Koepf, A. Meier, A. Steinfeld

J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035330

Abstract

View articletitled, Coupled Concentrating Optics, Heat Transfer, and Thermochemical Modeling of a 100-kW<sub>th</sub> High-Temperature Solar Reactor for the Thermal Dissociation of ZnO

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Topics: Solar energy , Heat transfer

Discussion

Methodology for Analysis of Thermal Behavior of Inverters for Photovoltaic Systems

G. A. Rampinelli, A. Krenzinger, A. J. Bühler

J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 025501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034973

Abstract

View articletitled, Methodology for Analysis of Thermal Behavior of Inverters for Photovoltaic Systems

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Topics: Computer software , Energy dissipation , Operating temperature , Photovoltaic power systems , Simulation , Solar energy , Temperature , Heat capacity , Specific heat , Heating

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Research Papers

Value-Driven Design Process: A Systematic Decision-Making Framework Considering Different Attribute Preferences From Multiple Stakeholders

Computational Study of a Fixed Orientation Photovoltaic Compound Parabolic Concentrator

Real-Size Experiments on Reverse Natural Air Convection Between Inclined Parallel Plates for New Insulation Methods in Solar Flat-Plate Collectors

Numerical Investigation and Nondimensional Analysis of the Dynamic Performance of a Thermal Energy Storage System Containing Phase Change Materials and Liquid Water

Development and Testing of a Kilohertz Solar-to-Acoustic Energy Converter

Adapting Steady-State Solar Power Models to Include Transients

Design Optimization of a Sorption Integrated Sydney Type Vacuum Tube Collector

Effects of Preferential Concentration on Heat Transfer in Particle-Based Solar Receivers

Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Using Saffron Petal Extract as a Novel Natural Sensitizer

Deterministic and Stochastic Approaches for Day-Ahead Solar Power Forecasting

Characterization of Particle Flow in a Free-Falling Solar Particle Receiver

Theoretical and Experimental Studies of a New Configuration of Photovoltaic–Thermal Collector

Simulation Model of Photovoltaic and Photovoltaic/Thermal Module/String Under Nonuniform Distribution of Irradiance and Temperature

Increasing Efficiency in the Extraction of Solar Heat Stored Underground With Perturb-and-Observe Control

Coupled Concentrating Optics, Heat Transfer, and Thermochemical Modeling of a 100-kW_th High-Temperature Solar Reactor for the Thermal Dissociation of ZnO

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Methodology for Analysis of Thermal Behavior of Inverters for Photovoltaic Systems

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