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Volume 127, Issue 1

February 2005

ISSN 0199-6231

EISSN 1528-8986

Editorial

Jane H. Davidson, Aldo Steinfeld

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 1–2. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1854691

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Topics: Engineering teachers , Solar chemistry , Solar energy , Solar power , Wind power , Wind energy , Solar buildings , Bioconversion , Mechanical engineering

Technical Papers

Scaling in Polymer Tubes and Interpretation for Use in Solar Water Heating Systems

Yana Wang, Jane Davidson, Lorraine Francis

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 3–14. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1823492

Abstract

View articletitled, Scaling in Polymer Tubes and Interpretation for Use in Solar Water Heating Systems

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Topics: Copper , Heat exchangers , Nylon fabrics , Polymers , Water , Shells , Solar energy , Temperature , X-ray diffraction

Thermal Performance of a Large Low Flow Solar Heating System With a Highly Thermally Stratified Tank

Simon Furbo, Niels Kristian Vejen, Louise Jivan Shah

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 15–20. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1767190

Abstract

View articletitled, Thermal Performance of a Large Low Flow Solar Heating System With a Highly Thermally Stratified Tank

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Topics: Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Hot water , Pipes , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Solar heating , Water , Solar radiation

Thermal Characterization of Prototypical Integral Collector Storage Systems With Immersed Heat Exchangers

W. Liu, J. H. Davidson, Fellow of ASME, F. A. Kulacki, Fellow of ASME

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 21–28. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824106

Abstract

View articletitled, Thermal Characterization of Prototypical Integral Collector Storage Systems With Immersed Heat Exchangers

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Topics: Fluids , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Natural convection , Storage , Temperature , Water temperature , Rayleigh number , Wall temperature , Heat transfer coefficients

Solar Thermal Water Pumps: A Preliminary Analysis of the Working Process

K. Mahkamov, E. P. Orda

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 29–36. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1767191

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar Thermal Water Pumps: A Preliminary Analysis of the Working Process

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Topics: Cycles , Pumps , Solar energy , Steam , Temperature , Water , Pressure

Parametric Analysis of Active and Passive Building Thermal Storage Utilization

Guo Zhou, Moncef Krarti, Gregor P. Henze

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 37–46. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824110

Abstract

View articletitled, Parametric Analysis of Active and Passive Building Thermal Storage Utilization

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Topics: Cooling , Thermal energy storage , Optimal control , Temperature , Storage , Stress

A Model-Based Feed-Forward Controller Scheme for Accurate Chilled Water Temperature Control of Inlet Guide Vane Centrifugal Chillers

Yongzhong Jia, T. Agami Reddy

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 47–52. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1775225

Abstract

View articletitled, A Model-Based Feed-Forward Controller Scheme for Accurate Chilled Water Temperature Control of Inlet Guide Vane Centrifugal Chillers

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Topics: Feedforward control , Inlet guide vanes , Transients (Dynamics) , Water , Water temperature , Temperature sensors , Temperature , Refrigerants , Signals , Cooling

Study of a Solar Booster Assisted Ejector Refrigeration System With R134a

Jorge I. Herna´ndez, Roberto Best, Rube´n J. Dorantes, Claudio A. Estrada

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 53–59. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1771683

Abstract

View articletitled, Study of a Solar Booster Assisted Ejector Refrigeration System With R134a

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Topics: Ejectors , Refrigeration , Solar energy , Temperature

Studies of Heat Pumps Using Direct Expansion Type Solar Collectors

Sadasuke Ito, Naokatsu Miura, Yasushi Takano

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 60–64. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824102

Abstract

View articletitled, Studies of Heat Pumps Using Direct Expansion Type Solar Collectors

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Topics: Compressors , Heat pumps , Solar collectors , Temperature , Solar energy , Pressure , Refrigerants , Heating

Energy Performance Analysis of Coupled-Control Units With Both Thermostat and Humidistat

Mingsheng Liu, Jinrong Wang

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 65–69. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824104

Abstract

View articletitled, Energy Performance Analysis of Coupled-Control Units With Both Thermostat and Humidistat

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Topics: Air flow , Cooling , Design , Energy consumption , Heating , Leakage , Stress , Temperature , Temperature controls , Valves

Radiative Heat Transfer Across Glass Coated With Gold Nano-Particles

Humayer Chowdhury, Xiaoda Xu, Phuoc Huynh, Michael B. Cortie

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 70–75. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1769416

Abstract

View articletitled, Radiative Heat Transfer Across Glass Coated With Gold Nano-Particles

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Topics: Coatings , Glass , Nanoparticles , Solar energy , Radiation (Physics)

Two-Dimensional Axi-Symmetric Model of a Solar-Thermal Fluid-Wall Aerosol Flow Reactor

Jaimee K. Dahl, Alan W. Weimer, Andreas Z’Graggen, Aldo Steinfeld

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 76–85. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824108

Abstract

View articletitled, Two-Dimensional Axi-Symmetric Model of a Solar-Thermal Fluid-Wall Aerosol Flow Reactor

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Topics: Aerosols , Annulus , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Gas flow , Graphite , Heat transfer , Hydrogen , Permeability , Quartz

Solar Blind Pyrometer Temperature Measurements in High Temperature Solar Thermal Reactors: A Method for Correcting the System-Sensor Cavity Reflection Error

Aaron P. Freid, Paul K. Johnson, Manuela Musella, Reto Mu¨ller, Julie E. Steinbrenner, Robert D. Palumbo

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 86–93. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1796992

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar Blind Pyrometer Temperature Measurements in High Temperature Solar Thermal Reactors: A Method for Correcting the System-Sensor Cavity Reflection Error

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Topics: Cavities , Errors , Filters , Pyrometers , Reflection , Sensors , Solar energy , Temperature , Temperature measurement , Uncertainty

Photogrammetry: A Powerful Tool for Geometric Analysis of Solar Concentrators and Their Components

Klaus Pottler, Eckhard Lu¨pfert, Glen H. G. Johnston, Mark R. Shortis

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 94–101. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824109

Abstract

View articletitled, Photogrammetry: A Powerful Tool for Geometric Analysis of Solar Concentrators and Their Components

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Topics: Mirrors , Photogrammetry , Shapes , Solar energy concentrators , Thermal expansion , Gravity (Force) , Errors , Ray tracing

Monte Carlo Radiative Transfer Modeling of a Solar Chemical Reactor for The Co-Production of Zinc and Syngas

Stefan Kra¨upl, Aldo Steinfeld

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 102–108. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824105

Abstract

View articletitled, Monte Carlo Radiative Transfer Modeling of a Solar Chemical Reactor for The Co-Production of Zinc and Syngas

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Topics: Cavities , Chemical kinetics , Convection , Furnaces , Heat conduction , Methane , Modeling , Radiation (Physics) , Radiative heat transfer , Ray tracing

Testing of Thermocline Filler Materials and Molten-Salt Heat Transfer Fluids for Thermal Energy Storage Systems in Parabolic Trough Power Plants

Doug Brosseau, John W. Kelton, Daniel Ray, Mike Edgar, retired, Kye Chisman, Blaine Emms

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 109–116. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824107

Abstract

View articletitled, Testing of Thermocline Filler Materials and Molten-Salt Heat Transfer Fluids for Thermal Energy Storage Systems in Parabolic Trough Power Plants

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Topics: Fillers (Materials) , Rocks , Sands , Testing , Thermal energy storage , Heat transfer , Weight (Mass) , Parabolic troughs , Cycles , Fluids

Design of Commercial Solar Updraft Tower Systems—Utilization of Solar Induced Convective Flows for Power Generation

Jo¨rg Schlaich, Rudolf Bergermann, Wolfgang Schiel, Gerhard Weinrebe

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 117–124. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1823493

Abstract

View articletitled, Design of Commercial Solar Updraft Tower Systems—Utilization of Solar Induced Convective Flows for Power Generation

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Topics: Solar energy , Turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Design

Electron Exposure Measurements of Candidate Solar Sail Materials

Tesia L. Albarado, William A. Hollerman, David Edwards, Whitney Hubbs, Charles Semmel

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 125–130. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1823495

Abstract

View articletitled, Electron Exposure Measurements of Candidate Solar Sail Materials

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Topics: Electrons , Solar energy , Space vehicles

The Femtosecond Energy Diffusion Sensor: A Non-contact Tool for Photovoltaic Characterization

James T. McLeskey,, Jr., Pamela M. Norris

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 131–137. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1767991

Abstract

View articletitled, The Femtosecond Energy Diffusion Sensor: A Non-contact Tool for Photovoltaic Characterization

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Topics: Absorption , Energy gap , Junctions , Sensors , Solar cells , Probes , Pumps , Silicon , Diffusion (Physics) , Density

Modeling and Experimental Evaluation of Passive Heat Sinks for Miniature High-Flux Photovoltaic Concentrators

Jian Sun, Tomer Israeli, T. Agami Reddy, Kevin Scoles, Jeffrey M. Gordon, Daniel Feuermann

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 138–145. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1785799

Abstract

View articletitled, Modeling and Experimental Evaluation of Passive Heat Sinks for Miniature High-Flux Photovoltaic Concentrators

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Topics: Heat sinks , Solar cells , Temperature , Modeling

RIE-Texturing of Industrial Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cells

Douglas S. Ruby, Saleem Zaidi, S. Narayanan, Satoshi Yamanaka, Ruben Balanga

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 146–149. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1756926

Abstract

View articletitled, RIE-Texturing of Industrial Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cells

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Topics: Reactive-ion etching , Reflectance , Silicon , Solar cells , Solar energy , Texture (Materials)

Technical Briefs

An Efficient Method for Assessing the Quality of Large Solar Irradiance Datasets

R. Claywell, T. Muneer, M. Asif

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 150–152. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1767990

Abstract

View articletitled, An Efficient Method for Assessing the Quality of Large Solar Irradiance Datasets

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Topics: Electromagnetic scattering , Errors , Solar radiation , Solar energy , Design , Structures

A Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Low-conductivity Unglazed, Transpired Solar Air Heaters

Keith Gawlik, Senior Engineer, Craig Christensen, Senior Engineer, Charles Kutscher, Principal Engineer

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 153–155. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1823494

Abstract

View articletitled, A Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Low-conductivity Unglazed, Transpired Solar Air Heaters

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Topics: Solar energy , Temperature , Thermal conductivity , Computational fluid dynamics , Plates (structures) , Geometry

The Tracking of the Sun for Solar Paraboloidal Dish Concentrators

S. Shanmugam, W. Christraj

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 156–160. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824103

Abstract

View articletitled, The Tracking of the Sun for Solar Paraboloidal Dish Concentrators

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Topics: Solar energy

The Carbon Content of Hydrogen Vehicle Fuel Produced by Hydrogen Electrolysis

Michael Stavy

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 161–163. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824101

Abstract

View articletitled, The Carbon Content of Hydrogen Vehicle Fuel Produced by Hydrogen Electrolysis

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Topics: Carbon , Emissions , Fuels , Hydrogen , Vehicles , Vickers hardness testing , Electrolysis

Editorial

Technical Papers

Scaling in Polymer Tubes and Interpretation for Use in Solar Water Heating Systems

Thermal Performance of a Large Low Flow Solar Heating System With a Highly Thermally Stratified Tank

Thermal Characterization of Prototypical Integral Collector Storage Systems With Immersed Heat Exchangers

Solar Thermal Water Pumps: A Preliminary Analysis of the Working Process

Parametric Analysis of Active and Passive Building Thermal Storage Utilization

A Model-Based Feed-Forward Controller Scheme for Accurate Chilled Water Temperature Control of Inlet Guide Vane Centrifugal Chillers

Study of a Solar Booster Assisted Ejector Refrigeration System With R134a

Studies of Heat Pumps Using Direct Expansion Type Solar Collectors

Energy Performance Analysis of Coupled-Control Units With Both Thermostat and Humidistat

Radiative Heat Transfer Across Glass Coated With Gold Nano-Particles

Two-Dimensional Axi-Symmetric Model of a Solar-Thermal Fluid-Wall Aerosol Flow Reactor

Solar Blind Pyrometer Temperature Measurements in High Temperature Solar Thermal Reactors: A Method for Correcting the System-Sensor Cavity Reflection Error

Photogrammetry: A Powerful Tool for Geometric Analysis of Solar Concentrators and Their Components

Monte Carlo Radiative Transfer Modeling of a Solar Chemical Reactor for The Co-Production of Zinc and Syngas

Testing of Thermocline Filler Materials and Molten-Salt Heat Transfer Fluids for Thermal Energy Storage Systems in Parabolic Trough Power Plants

Design of Commercial Solar Updraft Tower Systems—Utilization of Solar Induced Convective Flows for Power Generation

Electron Exposure Measurements of Candidate Solar Sail Materials

The Femtosecond Energy Diffusion Sensor: A Non-contact Tool for Photovoltaic Characterization

Modeling and Experimental Evaluation of Passive Heat Sinks for Miniature High-Flux Photovoltaic Concentrators

RIE-Texturing of Industrial Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cells

Technical Briefs

An Efficient Method for Assessing the Quality of Large Solar Irradiance Datasets

A Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Low-conductivity Unglazed, Transpired Solar Air Heaters

The Tracking of the Sun for Solar Paraboloidal Dish Concentrators

The Carbon Content of Hydrogen Vehicle Fuel Produced by Hydrogen Electrolysis

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