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Theoretical Analysis and Photothermal Experimental Study of a Segmented Specular Reflection Solar Concentrator

Qian Zhang, Song Chen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2024, 146(3): 031006.
Paper No: SOL-23-1064
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063856
Published Online: November 22, 2023
View Article titled, Theoretical Analysis and Photothermal Experimental Study of a Segmented Specular Reflection Solar Concentrator
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Topics: Glass, Heat, Mirrors, Radiation (Physics), Reflection, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Temperature, Theoretical analysis, Flow (Dynamics)
Journal Articles

Nonimaging Behavior of Circular Trough Concentrators With Tubular Receivers

Matteo Timpano, Thomas A. Cooper
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2024, 146(1): 011002.
Paper No: SOL-22-1178
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062482
Published Online: May 25, 2023
View Article titled, Nonimaging Behavior of Circular Trough Concentrators With Tubular Receivers
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Topics: Design, Hazardous substances, Mirrors, Parabolic troughs, Reflection, Solar energy, Geometry, Radiation (Physics), Ray tracing
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

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

Optimal V-Reflector Design With Maximum Solar Concentration

Rabi Ibrahim Rabady
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2017, 139(3): 031010.
Paper No: SOL-16-1053
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036179
Published Online: March 21, 2017
View Article titled, Optimal V-Reflector Design With Maximum Solar Concentration
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Topics: Design, Optical mirrors, Reflection, Silver, Solar energy, Sunlight, Aluminum, Stainless steel, Modeling, Manufacturing
Journal Articles

Optical Analysis of a Two Stage XX Concentrator for Parametric Trough Primary and Tubular Absorber With Application in Solar Thermal Energy Trough Power Plants

Juan Pablo Núnez Bootello, Henry Price, Manuel Silva Pérez, Manuel Doblaré Castellano
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2016, 138(4): 041002.
Paper No: SOL-15-1392
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032944
Published Online: April 5, 2016
View Article titled, Optical Analysis of a Two Stage XX Concentrator for Parametric Trough Primary and Tubular Absorber With Application in Solar Thermal Energy Trough Power Plants
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Topics: Design, Geometry, Glass, Mirrors, Power stations, Reflection, Solar thermal power, Ray tracing, Symmetry (Physics), Sensitivity analysis
Journal Articles

Optical Analysis of a Two Stage XX Simultaneous Multiple Surface Concentrator for Parametric Trough Primary and Flat Absorber With Application in Direct Steam Generation Solar Thermal Plants

Juan Pablo Núnez Bootello, Henry Price, Manuel Silva Pérez, Manuel Doblaré Castellano
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2016, 138(2): 021002.
Paper No: SOL-15-1213
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032243
Published Online: January 11, 2016
View Article titled, Optical Analysis of a Two Stage XX Simultaneous Multiple Surface Concentrator for Parametric Trough Primary and Flat Absorber With Application in Direct Steam Generation Solar Thermal Plants
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Topics: Mirrors, Optics, Parabolic troughs, Solar energy, Steam, Wind, Stress, Geometry, Reflection
Journal Articles

Optical and Thermal Simulations of Photovoltaic Modules With and Without Sun Tracking System

Tahere Zarei, Morteza Abdolzadeh
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2016, 138(1): 011001.
Paper No: SOL-15-1105
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031684
Published Online: October 20, 2015
View Article titled, Optical and Thermal Simulations of Photovoltaic Modules With and Without Sun Tracking System
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Topics: Convection, Simulation, Temperature, Wind velocity, China, Solar radiation, Modeling, Absorption, Reflection
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

Validation of a Monte Carlo Integral Formulation Applied to Solar Facility Simulations and Use of Sensitivities

Cyril Caliot, Hadrien Benoit, Emmanuel Guillot, Jean-Louis Sans, Alain Ferriere, Gilles Flamant, Christophe Coustet, Benjamin Piaud
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2015, 137(2): 021019.
Paper No: SOL-14-1282
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029692
Published Online: April 1, 2015
View Article titled, Validation of a Monte Carlo Integral Formulation Applied to Solar Facility Simulations and Use of Sensitivities
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Topics: Algorithms, Mirrors, Simulation, Solar energy, Reflection
Journal Articles

Rapid Reflective Facet Characterization Using Fringe Reflection Techniques

Charles E. Andraka, Scott Sadlon, Brian Myer, Kirill Trapeznikov, Christina Liebner
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2014, 136(1): 011002.
Paper No: SOL-13-1001
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024250
Published Online: July 2, 2013
View Article titled, Rapid Reflective Facet Characterization Using Fringe Reflection Techniques
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Topics: Design, Errors, Mirrors, Reflection, Shapes, Calibration, Diffraction patterns
Journal Articles

Investigation of Prismatic Daylight Collectors With Different Apexes

Allen Jong-Woei Whang, Chia-Min Lin, Shih-Chuan Yeh
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2013, 135(1): 011015.
Paper No: SOL-12-1001
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007301
Published Online: September 10, 2012
View Article titled, Investigation of Prismatic Daylight Collectors With Different Apexes
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Topics: Prisms (Optics), Sunlight, Ray tracing, Reflection
Journal Articles

Configuration of Building Façade Surface for Seasonal Selectiveness of Solar Irradiation—Absorption and Reflection

Mohammad H. Naraghi, Adrien Harant
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2013, 135(1): 011004.
Paper No: SOL-11-1180
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006673
Published Online: July 6, 2012
View Article titled, Configuration of Building Façade Surface for Seasonal Selectiveness of Solar Irradiation—Absorption and Reflection
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Topics: Absorption, Cavities, Reflection, Solar energy, Irradiation (Radiation exposure)
Journal Articles

Methodology to Assess Potential Glint and Glare Hazards From Concentrating Solar Power Plants: Analytical Models and Experimental Validation

Clifford K. Ho, Cheryl M. Ghanbari, Richard B. Diver
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031021.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004349
Published Online: August 5, 2011
View Article titled, Methodology to Assess Potential Glint and Glare Hazards From Concentrating Solar Power Plants: Analytical Models and Experimental Validation
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Topics: Hazards, Reflection, Concentrating solar power, Mirrors, Safety, Solar energy, Damage
Journal Articles

AIMFAST: An Alignment Tool Based on Fringe Reflection Methods Applied To Dish Concentrators

Charles E. Andraka, Julius Yellowhair, Kirill Trapeznikov, Jeff Carlson, Brian Myer, Brad Stone, Kirby Hunt
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031018.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004357
Published Online: July 28, 2011
View Article titled, AIMFAST: An Alignment Tool Based on Fringe Reflection Methods Applied To Dish Concentrators
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Topics: Engines, Mirrors, Reflection, Design, Assembly lines, Engineering prototypes, Manufacturing, Errors
Journal Articles

Distribution of Emerged Energy for Daylight Illuminate on Prismatic Elements

Shih-Chuan Yeh, Allen Jong-Woei Whang, Horng-Ching Hsiao, Xi-Duo Hu, Yi-Yung Chen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2011, 133(2): 021007.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003587
Published Online: March 23, 2011
View Article titled, Distribution of Emerged Energy for Daylight Illuminate on Prismatic Elements
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Topics: Prisms (Optics), Solar energy, Ray tracing, Reflection
Journal Articles

An Air-Based Cavity-Receiver for Solar Trough Concentrators

Roman Bader, Maurizio Barbato, Andrea Pedretti, Aldo Steinfeld
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031017.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001675
Published Online: June 29, 2010
View Article titled, An Air-Based Cavity-Receiver for Solar Trough Concentrators
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Topics: Absorption, Cavities, Convection, Heat transfer, Solar energy, Solar radiation, Temperature, Flow (Dynamics), Radiation (Physics), Reflection
Journal Articles

Slope Error Measurements of Parabolic Troughs Using the Reflected Image of the Absorber Tube

Steffen Ulmer, Boris Heinz, Klaus Pottler, Eckhard Lüpfert
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2009, 131(1): 011014.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3035811
Published Online: January 9, 2009
View Article titled, Slope Error Measurements of Parabolic Troughs Using the Reflected Image of the Absorber Tube
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Topics: Errors, Parabolic troughs, Photogrammetry, Reflection, Shapes, Resolution (Optics)
Journal Articles

Slope Measurements of Parabolic Dish Concentrators Using Color-Coded Targets

Steffen Ulmer, Peter Heller, Wolfgang Reinalter
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011015.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2807193
Published Online: December 28, 2007
View Article titled, Slope Measurements of Parabolic Dish Concentrators Using Color-Coded Targets
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Topics: Errors, Ray tracing, Resolution (Optics), Shapes, Reflection, Manufacturing
Journal Articles

Pyrometric Temperature Measurements on Solar Thermal High Temperature Receivers

Markus Pfänder, Eckhard Lüpfert, Peter Heller
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 285–292.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210499
Published Online: April 6, 2006
View Article titled, Pyrometric Temperature Measurements on Solar Thermal High Temperature Receivers
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Topics: Absorption, Errors, Solar energy, Solar radiation, Temperature, Temperature measurement, High temperature, Filters, Reflection