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Renewable Energy Option in the Sudan

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Nagwa Ibrahim
Proc. ASME. ES2024, ASME 2024 18th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T04A004, July 15–17, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2024-130406
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2024-130406
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Topics: Renewable energy, Energy sustainability, Solar energy, Dams, Economics , Fossil fuels, Hydropower, Petroleum, Renewable energy sources, Separation (Technology)
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Sintering Behavior of Lunar Soil Heated by Indirect and Direct Concentrated Sunlight

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Diprajit Biswas, Thomas Cox, Justin L. Lapp
Proc. ASME. ES2022, ASME 2022 16th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T09A002, July 11–13, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2022-81630
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2022-81630
View Paper titled, Sintering Behavior of Lunar Soil Heated by Indirect and Direct Concentrated Sunlight
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Topics: Sintering, Soil, Sunlight
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Selective Infrared Energy Harvesting by Nanoparticle Dispersions in Solar Thermal Desalination Systems

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James S. Hammonds, Kimani A. Stancil, Olalekan S. Adewuyi
Proc. ASME. ES2020, ASME 2020 14th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T02A009, June 17–18, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2020-1654
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2020-1654
View Paper titled, Selective Infrared Energy Harvesting by Nanoparticle Dispersions in Solar Thermal Desalination Systems
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Topics: Disperse systems, Energy harvesting, Nanoparticles, Solar energy, Chain, Cavities, Dipoles (Electromagnetism), Emissivity, Finite difference time-domain analysis, Heat
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Design Features of the World’s First Commercial Concentrating Solar Power Plant Using the Particle Heating Receiver Concept

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Hany Al-Ansary, Abdelrahman El-Leathy, Sheldon Jeter, Matthew Golob, Clayton Nguyen, Eldwin Djajadiwinata, Shaker Alaqel, Rageh Saeed, Said Abdel-Khalik, Zeyad Al-Suhaibani, Syed Danish, Nader Saleh, Ahmed Al-Balawi, Fahad Al-Harthi, Salem Bashraheel, Hatim Gandayh
Proc. ASME. ES2019, ASME 2019 13th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T03A003, July 14–17, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2019-3856
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2019-3856
View Paper titled, Design Features of the World’s First Commercial Concentrating Solar Power Plant Using the Particle Heating Receiver Concept
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Topics: Concentrating solar power, Design, Heating, Particulate matter, Temperature, Heat exchangers, High temperature, Integrated systems, Solar energy, Turbines
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FluxTracer: A 3D-Partitioning and Radiant Flux Computer Tool to Analyse the Optical Behaviour of Light Collection and Concentration Subsystems Using High Performance Computers

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Manuel Blanco, Evgeny Votyakov, Chariton Christou, Costas N. Papanicolas, Clotilde Corsi, John Pye
Proc. ASME. ES2018, ASME 2018 12th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T11A003, June 24–28, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2018-7415
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2018-7415
View Paper titled, FluxTracer: A 3D-Partitioning and Radiant Flux Computer Tool to Analyse the Optical Behaviour of Light Collection and Concentration Subsystems Using High Performance Computers
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Topics: Computers, Optimization, Design, Dimensions, Solar energy, Sunlight, Collaboration, Density, Flow (Dynamics), Geometry
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Analysis of Solar Receiver Performance for Chemical-Looping Integration With a Concentrating Solar Thermal System

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Zhiwen Ma, Janna Martinek
Proc. ASME. ES2018, ASME 2018 12th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T10A001, June 24–28, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2018-7185
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2018-7185
View Paper titled, Analysis of Solar Receiver Performance for Chemical-Looping Integration With a Concentrating Solar Thermal System
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Topics: Solar energy, Thermal systems, Thermal energy, Fuels, Cavities, Chemical processes, Cycles, Design, Electric power generation, Energy generation
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Development of a Novel Solar Photoelectrochemical Tandem Reactor With a Perforated Photocathode for Simultaneous Hydrogen Production and Waste Water Treatment

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Michael Wullenkord, Christian Jung, Olena Smirnova, Christian Sattler
Proc. ASME. ES2018, ASME 2018 12th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T10A002, June 24–28, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2018-7187
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2018-7187
View Paper titled, Development of a Novel Solar Photoelectrochemical Tandem Reactor With a Perforated Photocathode for Simultaneous Hydrogen Production and Waste Water Treatment
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Topics: Hydrogen production, Solar energy, Wastewater treatment, Membranes, Water, Design, Electrolytes, Flow (Dynamics), Hydrogen, Transparency
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An Investigation of a Novel Structure Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Cell for Concentrated Solar Power

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Ali Radwan, Mohamed Emam, Radwan M. Elzoheiry, Mahmoud Ahmed
Proc. ASME. ES2017, ASME 2017 11th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T08A002, June 26–30, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2017-3388
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3388
View Paper titled, An Investigation of a Novel Structure Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Cell for Concentrated Solar Power
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Topics: Concentrating solar power, Polysilicon, Solar cells, Composite materials, Cooling, Heat sinks, Aluminum foil, Boron, Damage, Design
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Development of a Fiber-Optic Hybrid Day-Lighting System for Mobile Shelter Applications

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Sean Lawless, Ravi Gorthala
Proc. ASME. ES2017, ASME 2017 11th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T09A004, June 26–30, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2017-3563
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3563
View Paper titled, Development of a Fiber-Optic Hybrid Day-Lighting System for Mobile Shelter Applications
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Topics: Daylighting, Fibers, Cables, Solar energy, Optics, Solar collectors, Reflection, Sunlight, Aluminum, Energy consumption
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Effect of Power Characteristics on Solar Panels: Hands-On Projects for Clean Energy Systems Class

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Birce Dikici, Javier Jalandoni
Proc. ASME. ES2016, Volume 1: Biofuels, Hydrogen, Syngas, and Alternate Fuels; CHP and Hybrid Power and Energy Systems; Concentrating Solar Power; Energy Storage; Environmental, Economic, and Policy Considerations of Advanced Energy Systems; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Photovoltaics; Posters; Solar Chemistry; Sustainable Building Energy Systems; Sustainable Infrastructure and Transportation; Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T08A003, June 26–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2016-59384
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59384
View Paper titled, Effect of Power Characteristics on Solar Panels: Hands-On Projects for Clean Energy Systems Class
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Topics: Renewable energy, Solar energy, Heat, Shades and shadows, Solar cells, Students, Sunlight, Temperature, Electric power generation, Electrical measurement
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A Hybrid Energy Storage System Based on Metal Hydrides for Solar Thermal Power and Energy Systems

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Shahin Shafiee, Mary Helen McCay
Proc. ASME. ES2016, Volume 2: ASME 2016 Energy Storage Forum, V002T01A009, June 26–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2016-59183
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59183
View Paper titled, A Hybrid Energy Storage System Based on Metal Hydrides for Solar Thermal Power and Energy Systems
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Topics: Energy / power systems, Energy storage, Metals, Solar thermal power, Solar energy, Thermal energy storage, Thermal systems, Sunlight, Concretes, Heat
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Application of Sol-Gel Method as a Protective Layer on a Specular Reflective Surface for Secondary Reflector in a Solar Receiver

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Samia Afrin, John Dagdelen, Zhiwen Ma, Vinod Kumar
Proc. ASME. ES2016, Volume 1: Biofuels, Hydrogen, Syngas, and Alternate Fuels; CHP and Hybrid Power and Energy Systems; Concentrating Solar Power; Energy Storage; Environmental, Economic, and Policy Considerations of Advanced Energy Systems; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Photovoltaics; Posters; Solar Chemistry; Sustainable Building Energy Systems; Sustainable Infrastructure and Transportation; Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T04A003, June 26–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2016-59046
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59046
View Paper titled, Application of Sol-Gel Method as a Protective Layer on a Specular Reflective Surface for Secondary Reflector in a Solar Receiver
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Topics: Solar energy, Sol-gel processing, Temperature, High temperature, Silver, Cavities, Coatings, Corrosion, Cracking (Materials), Delamination
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Solar Simulator Efficiency Testing of Lab-Scale Particle Heating Receiver at Elevated Operating Temperatures

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Matthew Golob, Clayton Nguyen, Sheldon Jeter, Said Abdel-Khalik
Proc. ASME. ES2016, Volume 1: Biofuels, Hydrogen, Syngas, and Alternate Fuels; CHP and Hybrid Power and Energy Systems; Concentrating Solar Power; Energy Storage; Environmental, Economic, and Policy Considerations of Advanced Energy Systems; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Photovoltaics; Posters; Solar Chemistry; Sustainable Building Energy Systems; Sustainable Infrastructure and Transportation; Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T04A023, June 26–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2016-59655
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59655
View Paper titled, Solar Simulator Efficiency Testing of Lab-Scale Particle Heating Receiver at Elevated Operating Temperatures
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Topics: Heating, Operating temperature, Particulate matter, Solar energy, Testing, Flow (Dynamics), Temperature, Conveyor systems, High temperature, Low temperature
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Out-of-Lab Solar Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production in the Presence of Methanol Employing the Solar Concentrator SoCRatus

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Michael Wullenkord, Christian Jung, Christian Sattler
Proc. ASME. ES2016, Volume 1: Biofuels, Hydrogen, Syngas, and Alternate Fuels; CHP and Hybrid Power and Energy Systems; Concentrating Solar Power; Energy Storage; Environmental, Economic, and Policy Considerations of Advanced Energy Systems; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Photovoltaics; Posters; Solar Chemistry; Sustainable Building Energy Systems; Sustainable Infrastructure and Transportation; Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T10A002, June 26–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2016-59239
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59239
View Paper titled, Out-of-Lab Solar Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production in the Presence of Methanol Employing the Solar Concentrator SoCRatus
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Topics: Hydrogen production, Methanol, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Hydrogen, Temperature, Ultraviolet radiation, Carbon, Electrons, Energy gap
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Track and Tilt Collection for Central Receiver CSP

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Roger Angel, Justin Hyatt
Proc. ASME. ES2016, Volume 1: Biofuels, Hydrogen, Syngas, and Alternate Fuels; CHP and Hybrid Power and Energy Systems; Concentrating Solar Power; Energy Storage; Environmental, Economic, and Policy Considerations of Advanced Energy Systems; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Photovoltaics; Posters; Solar Chemistry; Sustainable Building Energy Systems; Sustainable Infrastructure and Transportation; Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T04A019, June 26–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2016-59618
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59618
View Paper titled, Track and Tilt Collection for Central Receiver CSP
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Topics: Bearings, Bridges (Structures), Cables, Cavities, Energy generation, Engineering prototypes, Glass, Gravity (Force), Heat, Heat transfer
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Assessment of Photovoltaic Surface Texturing on Transmittance Effects and Glint/Glare Impacts

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Julius Yellowhair, Clifford K. Ho
Proc. ASME. ES2015, Volume 2: Photovoltaics; Renewable-Non-Renewable Hybrid Power System; Smart Grid, Micro-Grid Concepts; Energy Storage; Solar Chemistry; Solar Heating and Cooling; Sustainable Cities and Communities, Transportation; Symposium on Integrated/Sustainable Building Equipment and Systems; Thermofluid Analysis of Energy Systems Including Exergy and Thermoeconomics; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V002T11A003, June 28–July 2, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2015-49481
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49481
View Paper titled, Assessment of Photovoltaic Surface Texturing on Transmittance Effects and Glint/Glare Impacts
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Topics: Air traffic control, Control equipment, Glass, Hazards, Polymers, Reflectance, Solar energy, Sunlight, Surface roughness
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Solar Load Ratio Parameters for a Passive Solar Heat Pipe System

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Logan S. Poteat, M. Keith Sharp
Proc. ASME. ES2015, Volume 1: Advances in Solar Buildings and Conservation; Climate Control and the Environment; Alternate Fuels and Infrastructure; ARPA-E; Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power; Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Geothermal Energy, Harvesting, Ocean Energy and Other Emerging Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Micro and Nano Technology Applications and Materials, V001T01A002, June 28–July 2, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2015-49136
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49136
View Paper titled, Solar Load Ratio Parameters for a Passive Solar Heat Pipe System
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Topics: Pipes, Solar energy, Solar heating, Stress, Heat pipes, Heating, Algorithms, Engineering simulation, Errors, Optimization
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Optical Analysis of a New Point Focus Fresnel Concentrator

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Hany Al-Ansary, Shaker Alaqel, Eldwin Djajadiwinata, Abdullah Mohammed
Proc. ASME. ES2015, Volume 1: Advances in Solar Buildings and Conservation; Climate Control and the Environment; Alternate Fuels and Infrastructure; ARPA-E; Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power; Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Geothermal Energy, Harvesting, Ocean Energy and Other Emerging Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Micro and Nano Technology Applications and Materials, V001T05A008, June 28–July 2, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2015-49340
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49340
View Paper titled, Optical Analysis of a New Point Focus Fresnel Concentrator
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Topics: Design, Energy generation, Engineering prototypes, Errors, Heat, Mirrors, Particulate matter, Photovoltaics, Ray tracing, Solar radiation
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Efficient Heat Transfer Methods in a Hybrid Solar Thermal Power System for the FSPOT-X Project

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David E. Lee, Bill Nesmith, Terry Hendricks, Juan Cepeda-Rizo, Michael Petach, Emanuel Tward, Cecilia Penera, John Pohner, Scott Whitney, Jonathan Grandidier
Proc. ASME. ES2015, Volume 1: Advances in Solar Buildings and Conservation; Climate Control and the Environment; Alternate Fuels and Infrastructure; ARPA-E; Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power; Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Geothermal Energy, Harvesting, Ocean Energy and Other Emerging Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Micro and Nano Technology Applications and Materials, V001T03A005, June 28–July 2, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2015-49658
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49658
View Paper titled, Efficient Heat Transfer Methods in a Hybrid Solar Thermal Power System for the FSPOT-X Project
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Topics: Heat transfer, Solar thermal power, Heat, Hybrid power systems, Sunlight, System efficiency, Alternating current (Electricity), Cavities, Electric power generation, Electrons
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Tri-Sol (Building-Integrated, Three-in-One Solar) Technology Development

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Ravi Gorthala
Proc. ASME. ES2015, Volume 1: Advances in Solar Buildings and Conservation; Climate Control and the Environment; Alternate Fuels and Infrastructure; ARPA-E; Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power; Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Geothermal Energy, Harvesting, Ocean Energy and Other Emerging Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Micro and Nano Technology Applications and Materials, V001T01A006, June 28–July 2, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2015-49437
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49437
View Paper titled, Tri-Sol (Building-Integrated, Three-in-One Solar) Technology Development
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Topics: Solar energy, Technology development, Hot water, Strips, Cooling, Heat pipes, Absorption, Condensers (steam plant), Design, Electricity (Physics)