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Rectangular bismuth oxychloride with high mid-wave infrared reflectance to strengthen radiative cooling performance

Accepted Manuscript
Junyu Sun, Jing Wang, Yizhuo An, Cheng Ji, Shuxin Bai
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng.
Paper No: SOL-23-1142
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066497
Published Online: September 10, 2024
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Topics: Cooling, Radiation (Physics), Reflectance, Waves
Journal Articles

Compilation of a Solar Mirror Materials Database and an Analysis of Natural and Accelerated Mirror Exposure and Degradation

Tucker Farrell, Yue Cao, Frank Burkholder, Daniel Celvi, Christa Schreiber, Guangdong Zhu
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2023, 145(6): 061012.
Paper No: SOL-22-1280
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063079
Published Online: October 4, 2023
View Article titled, Compilation of a Solar Mirror Materials Database and an Analysis of Natural and Accelerated Mirror Exposure and Degradation
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Topics: Databases, Mirrors, Reflectance, Solar energy, Wavelength
Journal Articles

Thermal and Optical Behavior of Novel Phosphate-Based Inorganic Mixtures Containing Fe and Na and Their Application as Solar Reflective Coating

Akash Kumar Sahu, Rudrarapu Aravind, Gouri Sankhar Brahma, Trilochan Swain
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2022, 144(4): 041002.
Paper No: SOL-21-1127
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053257
Published Online: February 11, 2022
View Article titled, Thermal and Optical Behavior of Novel Phosphate-Based Inorganic Mixtures Containing Fe and Na and Their Application as Solar Reflective Coating
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Topics: Coatings, Solar energy, Temperature, Heat, Reflectance
Journal Articles

A Hybrid Ray-Tracing Optical Model for Compound Parabolic Concentrators

Donghao Xu, Ming Qu, Zhiyao Yang
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2020, 142(6): 061008.
Paper No: SOL-20-1126
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046949
Published Online: May 12, 2020
View Article titled, A Hybrid Ray-Tracing Optical Model for Compound Parabolic Concentrators
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Topics: Glass, Ray tracing, Reflectance, Solar energy, Surface properties, Refraction, Reflection, Errors, Simulation
Journal Articles

Double Modulation Pyrometry Applied to Radiatively Heated Surfaces With Dynamic Optical Properties

Dimitrios Potamias, Ivo Alxneit, Erik Koepf, Alexander Wokaun
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2019, 141(1): 011003.
Paper No: SOL-18-1071
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040842
Published Online: August 14, 2018
View Article titled, Double Modulation Pyrometry Applied to Radiatively Heated Surfaces With Dynamic Optical Properties
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Topics: Emissivity, Errors, Reflectance, Signals, Solar energy, Temperature, Cavities, Temperature measurement, Radiation (Physics), Design
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Incidence-Angle- and Wavelength-Resolved Ray-Tracing Simulations of a Linear Fresnel Collector Using the In-House Software otsun

Julian D. Hertel, Francesc Bonnín-Ripoll, Víctor Martínez-Moll, Ramón Pujol-Nadal
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 034502.
Paper No: SOL-17-1233
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039329
Published Online: March 13, 2018
View Article titled, Incidence-Angle- and Wavelength-Resolved Ray-Tracing Simulations of a Linear Fresnel Collector Using the In-House Software otsun
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Topics: Ray tracing, Reflectance, Simulation, Wavelength, Electromagnetic scattering, Radiation scattering, Scattering (Physics), Engineering simulation, Computer software, Mirrors
Journal Articles

Parametric Trough Solar Collector With Commercial Evacuated Receiver: Performance Comparison at Plant Level

Juan Pablo Núnez Bootello, Markus Schramm, Manuel Silva Pérez, Manuel Doblaré Castellano
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2017, 139(4): 041014.
Paper No: SOL-17-1016
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036934
Published Online: June 8, 2017
View Article titled, Parametric Trough Solar Collector With Commercial Evacuated Receiver: Performance Comparison at Plant Level
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Topics: Mirrors, Reflection, Simulation, Solar collectors, Solar energy, Errors, Parabolic troughs, Optics, Glass, Power stations
Journal Articles

Solar Field Optical Characterization at Stillwater Geothermal/Solar Hybrid Plant

Guangdong Zhu, Craig Turchi
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2017, 139(3): 031002.
Paper No: SOL-16-1342
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035518
Published Online: January 27, 2017
View Article titled, Solar Field Optical Characterization at Stillwater Geothermal/Solar Hybrid Plant
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Topics: Mirrors, Reflectance, Solar energy, Errors
Journal Articles

A Novel Portable Device to Measure Transmittance and Reflectance of Parabolic Trough Receiver Tubes in the Field

Guillermo Espinosa-Rueda, Noelia Martinez-Sanz, David Izquierdo-Nuñez, Marta Osta-Lombardo
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2016, 138(6): 061003.
Paper No: SOL-15-1393
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034444
Published Online: September 2, 2016
View Article titled, A Novel Portable Device to Measure Transmittance and Reflectance of Parabolic Trough Receiver Tubes in the Field
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Topics: Parabolic troughs, Reflectance, Solar energy, Uncertainty
Journal Articles

Secondary Concentrators to Achieve High Flux Radiation With Metal Halide Solar Simulators

Xue Dong, Graham J. Nathan, Zhiwei Sun, Peter J. Ashman, Dahe Gu
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2016, 138(4): 041001.
Paper No: SOL-15-1272
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032943
Published Online: April 5, 2016
View Article titled, Secondary Concentrators to Achieve High Flux Radiation With Metal Halide Solar Simulators
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Topics: Heat flux, Radiation (Physics), Ray tracing, Solar energy, Reflectance, Metals, Simulation, Geometry, Optimization
Journal Articles

Initial Study on Controllable Roofing System to Tailor Building Solar Loads for Increased HVAC Efficiency

Daniel M. Wolfe, Keith W. Goossen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2015, 137(4): 044503.
Paper No: SOL-14-1251
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030402
Published Online: August 1, 2015
View Article titled, Initial Study on Controllable Roofing System to Tailor Building Solar Loads for Increased HVAC Efficiency
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Topics: Roofing, Simulation, Solar energy, Stress, HVAC equipment, Roofs, Reflectance, Albedo, Cooling
Journal Articles

Effect of the Back Surface Reflector and Passivated Rear Contacts With PERT Solar Cells

Nordine Sahouane, Abdellatif Zerga, Zeggai Oussama
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Review Articles
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2015, 137(5): 050801.
Paper No: SOL-14-1376
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030780
Published Online: June 30, 2015
View Article titled, Effect of the Back Surface Reflector and Passivated Rear Contacts With PERT Solar Cells
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Topics: Solar cells, Reflectance, Simulation, Reflection, Silicon, Wavelength
Journal Articles

Molten Salt Spectroscopy for Quantification of Radiative Absorption in Novel Metal Chloride-Enhanced Thermal Storage Media

Philip D. Myers, Jr., D. Yogi Goswami, Elias Stefanakos
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2015, 137(4): 041002.
Paper No: SOL-14-1326
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029934
Published Online: March 17, 2015
View Article titled, Molten Salt Spectroscopy for Quantification of Radiative Absorption in Novel Metal Chloride-Enhanced Thermal Storage Media
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Topics: Absorption, Heat transfer, Reflectance, Temperature, Thermal energy storage, Platinum, Metals, Melting, Radiation (Physics), Spectroscopy
Journal Articles

Improvement of Radiative Performances of High Temperature Solar Particle Receivers Using Coated Particles and Mixtures

Freddy Ordóñez, Cyril Caliot, Françoise Bataille, Guy Lauriat
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2015, 137(2): 021009.
Paper No: SOL-14-1048
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028562
Published Online: October 8, 2014
View Article titled, Improvement of Radiative Performances of High Temperature Solar Particle Receivers Using Coated Particles and Mixtures
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Topics: High temperature, Particulate matter, Reflectance, Solar energy, Refractive index
Journal Articles

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
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2015, 137(2): 021003.
Paper No: SOL-14-1094
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028366
Published Online: September 10, 2014
View Article titled, The Effect of a Thermotropic Material on the Optical Efficiency and Stagnation Temperature of a Polymer Flat Plate Solar Collector
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Topics: Flat plates, Polymers, Reflectance, Temperature, Solar collectors, Solar energy
Journal Articles

Analysis of a New Compound Parabolic Concentrator-Based Solar Collector Designed for Methanol Reforming

Xiaoguang Gu, Robert A. Taylor, Gary Rosengarten
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041012.
Paper No: SOL-13-1344
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027767
Published Online: June 11, 2014
View Article titled, Analysis of a New Compound Parabolic Concentrator-Based Solar Collector Designed for Methanol Reforming
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Topics: Design, Methanol, Mirrors, Ray tracing, Reflectance, Solar collectors, Solar energy, Temperature, Vacuum, Heat flux
Journal Articles

A Study of Back Electrode Stacked With Low Cost Reflective Layers For High-Efficiency Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cell

Tsung-Wei Chang, Chao-Te Liu, Wen-Hsi Lee, Yu-Jen Hsiao
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031002.
Paper No: SOL-13-1005
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025581
Published Online: January 10, 2014
View Article titled, A Study of Back Electrode Stacked With Low Cost Reflective Layers For High-Efficiency Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cell
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Topics: Electrodes, Paints, Reflectance, Silicon, Solar cells, Temperature, Thin films, Sputtering (Irradiation), Electromagnetic scattering, Wavelength
Journal Articles

A Photographic Flux Mapping Method for Concentrating Solar Collectors and Receivers

Clifford K. Ho, Siri S. Khalsa
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2012, 134(4): 041004.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006892
Published Online: July 5, 2012
View Article titled, A Photographic Flux Mapping Method for Concentrating Solar Collectors and Receivers
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Topics: Errors, Filters, Photography, Reflectance, Solar energy, Sensors, Solar collectors, Gages
Journal Articles

Temperature of a Quartz/Sapphire Window in a Solar Cavity-Receiver

G. Maag, C. Falter, A. Steinfeld
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 014501.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002774
Published Online: November 23, 2010
View Article titled, Temperature of a Quartz/Sapphire Window in a Solar Cavity-Receiver
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Topics: Cavities, Quartz, Sapphire, Solar energy, Temperature, Absorption, Solar radiation, Reflectance
Journal Articles

Spectral Reflectance Patterns of Photovoltaic Modules and Their Thermal Effects

J. P. Silva, G. Nofuentes, J. V. Muñoz
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041016.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002246
Published Online: October 14, 2010
View Article titled, Spectral Reflectance Patterns of Photovoltaic Modules and Their Thermal Effects
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Topics: Reflectance, Temperature, Solar radiation