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ASME 2003 International Solar Energy Conference

March 15–18, 2003

Kohala Coast, Hawaii, USA

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ISBN:

0-7918-3676-2

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Solar Energy

Design and Performance of the Van Geet Off-Grid Home

C. Dennis Barley, Paul Torcellini, Otto Van Geet

ISEC 2003; 1-8https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44019

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View Articletitled, Design and Performance of the Van Geet Off-Grid Home

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Topics: Design , Solar energy , Computer simulation , Heating and cooling , Climate , Cooling , Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Energy efficiency , Hot water

Development of a Fan Airflow Station for Airflow Control in VAV Systems

David P. Yuill, Nathan K. Redmann, Mingsheng Liu

ISEC 2003; 9-14https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44022

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View Articletitled, Development of a Fan Airflow Station for Airflow Control in VAV Systems

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Topics: Air flow , Air conditioning , Flow (Dynamics) , Heating , HVAC equipment , Structures , Ventilation

Simplified Building and Air Handling Unit Model Calibration and Applications

M. Liu, L. Song, G. Wei, D. E. Claridge

ISEC 2003; 15-25https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44023

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View Articletitled, Simplified Building and Air Handling Unit Model Calibration and Applications

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Topics: Calibration , HVAC equipment , Computer simulation , Energy consumption , Flaw detection , Heating and cooling , Modeling

Improving Energy Performance and Indoor Air Quality in Laboratory Buildings Using an Innovative Air Handling Unit System

Y. Cui, M. Liu

ISEC 2003; 27-35https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44026

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View Articletitled, Improving Energy Performance and Indoor Air Quality in Laboratory Buildings Using an Innovative Air Handling Unit System

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Topics: Air pollution , Structures , Thermal energy , Optimal control

Optimal Outside Airflow Control of Integrated Air Handling Unit System for Large Office Buildings

L. Song, M. Liu

ISEC 2003; 37-44https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44027

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View Articletitled, Optimal Outside Airflow Control of Integrated Air Handling Unit System for Large Office Buildings

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Topics: Air flow , Structures , Temperature , Air pollution , Enthalpy , HVAC equipment , Linear programming , Optimization , Thermal energy

The Simulation of a Zero-Energy Residential Building for the Solar Decathlon Competition

Michael R. Wassmer, Michael J. Brandemuehl, Adam Jackaway

ISEC 2003; 45-53https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44038

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View Articletitled, The Simulation of a Zero-Energy Residential Building for the Solar Decathlon Competition

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Topics: Residential construction , Simulation , Solar energy , Design , Structural design , Construction industry , HVAC equipment , Radiance , Shades and shadows , Solar power

Analysis of Pickup/Pulldown Load in Buildings: Part I — Mathematical Analysis

Namir F. Saman, Usama F. Shami, Hashim S. Mahdi

ISEC 2003; 55-63https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44047

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Pickup/Pulldown Load in Buildings: Part I — Mathematical Analysis

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Topics: HVAC equipment , Laplace transforms , Mathematical analysis , Stress , Structures

An Economic Analysis Method of Energy Saving Strategies in Newly Constructed Buildings

K. Everette Sylvester, Jeff Haberl

ISEC 2003; 65-71https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44065

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View Articletitled, An Economic Analysis Method of Energy Saving Strategies in Newly Constructed Buildings

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Topics: Economic analysis , Structures , Simulation , Air conditioning , Energy management , Engineers , Heating , Refrigeration

Thermal Performance of Unvented Attics in Hot-Dry Climates: Results From Building America

Robert Hendron, Sara Farrar-Nagy, Ren Anderson, Paul Reeves, Ed Hancock

ISEC 2003; 73-80https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44070

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View Articletitled, Thermal Performance of Unvented Attics in Hot-Dry Climates: Results From Building America

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Topics: Climate , Insulation , Design , Ducts , Energy consumption , Heating and cooling , Renewable energy , Roofs , Testing , Tradeoffs

Modeling Phase Change Materials With Conduction Transfer Functions for Passive Solar Applications

Jason P. Barbour, Douglas C. Hittle

ISEC 2003; 81-92https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44073

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View Articletitled, Modeling Phase Change Materials With Conduction Transfer Functions for Passive Solar Applications

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Topics: Heat conduction , Modeling , Phase change materials , Solar energy , Transfer functions , Temperature , Phase transitions , Energy storage , Transient heat transfer , Design

An Optimization Methodology for Zero Net Energy Buildings

Craig Christensen, Blaise Stoltenberg, Greg Barker

ISEC 2003; 93-100https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44202

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View Articletitled, An Optimization Methodology for Zero Net Energy Buildings

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Topics: Optimization , Structures , Photovoltaic power systems , Air conditioners , Ceilings , Computer software , Design , Energy resources , Engineering simulation , Furnaces

Experimental Investigation of the Solar Carbothermic Reduction of ZnO Using a Two-Cavity Solar Reactor

T. Osinga, U. Frommherz, A. Steinfeld, C. Wieckert

ISEC 2003; 101-106https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44020

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of the Solar Carbothermic Reduction of ZnO Using a Two-Cavity Solar Reactor

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Topics: Cavities , Solar chemistry , Solar energy , Carbon dioxide , Fuels , Graphite , Activated carbon , Emissions , Engineering prototypes , Fuel cells

Hydrogen Production Via the Solar Thermal Decarbonization of Fossil Fuels

P. v. Zedtwitz, D. Hirsch, A. Steinfeld

ISEC 2003; 107-109https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44031

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View Articletitled, Hydrogen Production Via the Solar Thermal Decarbonization of Fossil Fuels

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Fossil fuels , Hydrogen production , Solar energy

Chemical Kinetics Simulation of High Temperature Hydrocarbons Reforming in a Solar Reactor

Rachamim Rubin, Jacob Karni, Jacob Yeheskel

ISEC 2003; 111-120https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44032

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View Articletitled, Chemical Kinetics Simulation of High Temperature Hydrocarbons Reforming in a Solar Reactor

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Topics: Chemical kinetics , High temperature , Methane , Simulation , Solar energy , Water

Hydrogen Production by Solar Thermochemical Water-Splitting/Methane-Reforming Process

Tatsuya Kodama, Yoshiyasu Kondoh, Atsushi Kiyama, Ken-Ich Shimizu

ISEC 2003; 121-128https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44037

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View Articletitled, Hydrogen Production by Solar Thermochemical Water-Splitting/Methane-Reforming Process

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Topics: Hydrogen production , Methane , Solar energy , Water

Solar Upgrading of Methanol: Driven Combined Cycle Using Middle Temperature Solar Collectors

Hongguang Jin, Hui Hong, Jun Ji, Zhifeng Wang, Ruixian Cai

ISEC 2003; 129-135https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44044

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View Articletitled, Solar Upgrading of Methanol: Driven Combined Cycle Using Middle Temperature Solar Collectors

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Topics: Combined cycles , Methanol , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Temperature , Cycles , Solar thermal power , Combustion , Exergy , Fuels

Thermochemical Hydrogen Production Using Ni-Ferrite and CH₄

Jong Won Kim, Kyu Sung Sim, Hyun Myung Son, Kwang Deog Jung

ISEC 2003; 137-141https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44084

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View Articletitled, Thermochemical Hydrogen Production Using Ni-Ferrite and CH<sub>4</sub>

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Topics: Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Hydrogen production , Methane , Water , Carbon , Cycles , Alloys , Carbon dioxide , Metals , Oxidation

Advanced Hydrogen Generation With Concentrated Solar Power Systems

Rainer Tamme, Reiner Buck, Stephan Mo¨ller

ISEC 2003; 143-149https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44085

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View Articletitled, Advanced Hydrogen Generation With Concentrated Solar Power Systems

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Hydrogen , Solar energy , Electrolysis , Hydrogen production , Water

Proposal of Simultaneous Production Method of Hydrogen and Hydrogen Peroxide From Water Using Solar Photo-Electrochemistry

Yuji Ando, Tadayoshi Tanaka

ISEC 2003; 151-156https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44203

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View Articletitled, Proposal of Simultaneous Production Method of Hydrogen and Hydrogen Peroxide From Water Using Solar Photo-Electrochemistry

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Topics: Electrochemistry , Hydrogen , Solar energy , Water , Electrodes , Carbon , Electrochemical reactions , Electrolytes , Hydrogen production , Platinum

Direct and Indirect Solar Energy Utilization in Bioelectrochemical Cells

Tatsuo Yagishita, Rinako Miyano, Kenichiro Tsukahara, Shigeki Sawayama, Tomoko Ogi

ISEC 2003; 157-159https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44204

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View Articletitled, Direct and Indirect Solar Energy Utilization in Bioelectrochemical Cells

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Topics: Solar energy , Glucose , Chemical energy , Electrochemical cells

Photocatalytic Oxidation of Benzene in Air

Hisahiro Einaga, Takashi Ibusuki, Shigeru Futamura

ISEC 2003; 161-166https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44205

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View Articletitled, Photocatalytic Oxidation of Benzene in Air

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Topics: Benzene , Oxidation

Development of Small-Scale Multi-Effect Solar Still

Yuichi Yamaguchi, Haruki Sato

ISEC 2003; 167-173https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44206

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View Articletitled, Development of Small-Scale Multi-Effect Solar Still

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Topics: Solar stills

Solar Hydrogen Production: Direct Water Splitting Into Hydrogen and Oxygen by New Photocatalysts Under Visible Light Irradiation

Hironori Arakawa, Zhigang Zou, Kazuhiro Sayama, Ryu Abe

ISEC 2003; 175-179https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44301

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View Articletitled, Solar Hydrogen Production: Direct Water Splitting Into Hydrogen and Oxygen by New Photocatalysts Under Visible Light Irradiation

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Topics: Hydrogen , Hydrogen production , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Light , Oxygen , Semiconductors (Materials) , Solar energy , Visible spectrum , Water

Effect of Voltage Level on Power System Design for Solar Electric Propulsion Missions

Thomas W. Kerslake

ISEC 2003; 181-189https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44008

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View Articletitled, Effect of Voltage Level on Power System Design for Solar Electric Propulsion Missions

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Topics: Design , Electric propulsion , Power systems (Machinery) , Solar energy , Space vehicles , Electrons , Solar cell arrays , Architecture , Control systems , FORTRAN

The Holographic Solar Photon Thruster (SPT) : A Low-Earth Orbit Solar Sail

Gregory L. Matloff

ISEC 2003; 191-194https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44059

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View Articletitled, The Holographic Solar Photon Thruster (SPT) : A Low-Earth Orbit Solar Sail

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Topics: Photons , Solar energy , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Holography , Pressure , Radiation (Physics) , Radiation pressure , Reflectance , Solar radiation , Solar wind

Electron Exposure Measurements of Candidate Solar Sail Materials

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

ISEC 2003; 195-201https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44207

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View Articletitled, Electron Exposure Measurements of Candidate Solar Sail Materials

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Topics: Electrons , Solar energy , Propulsion , Space vehicles , Aeronautics , Mechanical properties , Momentum , Photons , Space flight , Teams

Astrophysical and Mineralogical Experiments in the DLR Solar Furnace

M. Sauerborn, A. Neumann, W. Seboldt

ISEC 2003; 203-209https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44208

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View Articletitled, Astrophysical and Mineralogical Experiments in the DLR Solar Furnace

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Topics: Furnaces , Solar energy , Metals , Solar radiation , Vacuum , Heating , Oxygen , Cooling , Design , Instrumentation

Digital Signal Processing Techniques for Positioning of Off-Axis Solar Concentrators

Joseph N. Beasley

ISEC 2003; 211-216https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44209

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View Articletitled, Digital Signal Processing Techniques for Positioning of Off-Axis Solar Concentrators

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Topics: Signal processing , Solar energy concentrators , Wavelets , Fourier analysis , Position control

Theoretical Investigation of Solar Transmittance of Transparent Honeycombs

G. Qiu, S. B. Riffat

ISEC 2003; 217-222https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44004

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View Articletitled, Theoretical Investigation of Solar Transmittance of Transparent Honeycombs

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Topics: Honeycomb structures , Solar energy , Transparency , Heat losses , Insulation , Solar radiation , Structures , Thermal radiation , Waves

NASA Climatological Data for Renewable Energy Assessment

William S. Chandler, Charles H. Whitlock, Paul W. Stackhouse, Jr.

ISEC 2003; 223-229https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44010

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View Articletitled, NASA Climatological Data for Renewable Energy Assessment

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Topics: NASA , Renewable energy , Solar energy , Meteorology , Geometry , Internet , Solar radiation , Wind , Wind velocity

Review of Optical Properties for Lambertian Diffusers in Solar Energy Application

Andreas Neumann, Gregor Schmitt

ISEC 2003; 231-242https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44039

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View Articletitled, Review of Optical Properties for Lambertian Diffusers in Solar Energy Application

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Topics: Diffusers , Solar energy , Instrumentation , Paints , Reflection , Temperature , Ceramics , Coatings , Density , Electromagnetic scattering

Exergetic, Thermal, and Externalities Analyses of a Cogeneration Plant

Margaret B. Bailey, Peter Curtiss, Paul H. Blanton, Thomas B. McBrayer

ISEC 2003; 243-252https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44045

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View Articletitled, Exergetic, Thermal, and Externalities Analyses of a Cogeneration Plant

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Topics: Cogeneration plants , Combustion , Rocks , Ash , Boilers , Coal , Coal mining , Cycles , Emissions , Energy budget (Physics)

SolTRACE: A New Optical Modeling Tool for Concentrating Solar Optics

Tim Wendelin

ISEC 2003; 253-260https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44090

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View Articletitled, SolTRACE: A New Optical Modeling Tool for Concentrating Solar Optics

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Topics: Modeling , Solar optics , Solar energy , Electromagnetic scattering , Ray tracing , Renewable energy , Solar power

Time-of-Use Monitoring of U.S. Coast Guard Residential Water Heaters With and Without Solar Water Heating in Honolulu, HI

Andy Walker, Craig Christensen, Glen Yanagi

ISEC 2003; 261-267https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44001

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View Articletitled, Time-of-Use Monitoring of U.S. Coast Guard Residential Water Heaters With and Without Solar Water Heating in Honolulu, HI

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Topics: Shorelines , Solar water heating , Water , Solar energy , Climate , Stress , Cycles , Design , Energy management , Freezing

Performance of a Solar Thermal Parabolic Trough Concentrator for Industrial Process Heat (IPH) Applications in Egypt

M. Fatouh, M. Nabil, E. Mahmoud, M. K. Mahmoud

ISEC 2003; 269-278https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44007

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View Articletitled, Performance of a Solar Thermal Parabolic Trough Concentrator for Industrial Process Heat (IPH) Applications in Egypt

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Topics: Heat , Parabolic troughs , Solar energy , Manufacturing , Temperature , Computer software , Design , Energy budget (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids

Theoretical Analysis of a Water Desalination System Using Low Grade Solar Heat

S. Al-Kharabsheh, D. Yogi Goswami

ISEC 2003; 279-285https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44009

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View Articletitled, Theoretical Analysis of a Water Desalination System Using Low Grade Solar Heat

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Topics: Solar energy , Solar heating , Theoretical analysis , Vacuum , Water

Convective Heat Transfer Analysis of Open Cell Metal Foam for Solar Air Heaters

Nihad Dukhan, Pablo D. Quinones

ISEC 2003; 287-293https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44030

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View Articletitled, Convective Heat Transfer Analysis of Open Cell Metal Foam for Solar Air Heaters

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Topics: Convection , Metal foams , Solar energy , Heat transfer , Aluminum , Foams (Chemistry) , Reynolds number , Thermal conductivity , Flow (Dynamics)

Operation and Preliminary Performance of the Duke Solar Power Roof™: A Roof-Integrated Solar Cooling and Heating System

Randy Gee, Gilbert Cohen, Ken Greenwood

ISEC 2003; 295-300https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44035

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View Articletitled, Operation and Preliminary Performance of the Duke Solar Power Roof™: A Roof-Integrated Solar Cooling and Heating System

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Topics: Heating and cooling , Roofs , Solar energy , Solar power , Cooling , Design , Solar collectors

Applications of Numerical Simulation of Solar Cooker Type Box With Multi-Step Inner Reflector

H. Terre´s-Pen˜a, P. Quinto-Diez

ISEC 2003; 301-309https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44060

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View Articletitled, Applications of Numerical Simulation of Solar Cooker Type Box With Multi-Step Inner Reflector

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Topics: Computer simulation , Solar energy

Model Calibration From Short-Term Test Data for Unpressurized Integral-Collector-Storage Systems

Jay D. Burch, Jeff W. Thornton, Wei Liu, Jane H. Davidson, Trisha S. Ruby

ISEC 2003; 311-317https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44210

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View Articletitled, Model Calibration From Short-Term Test Data for Unpressurized Integral-Collector-Storage Systems

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Topics: Calibration , Storage , Heat exchangers , Absorption , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat losses , Modeling , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Stress

A Model of Radiation-Induced Thermal Stratification in an Integral-Collector-Storage Tank

Keith Gawlik, Jay Burch

ISEC 2003; 319-325https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44211

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View Articletitled, A Model of Radiation-Induced Thermal Stratification in an Integral-Collector-Storage Tank

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Topics: Radiation (Physics) , Storage , Thermal stratification , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Boundary layers , Flat plates , Heat flux , Solar radiation , Temperature profiles

Studies of Heat Pumps Using Direct Expansion Type Solar Collectors

Sadasuke Ito, Naokatsu Miura, Yasushi Takano

ISEC 2003; 327-331https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44212

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

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Topics: Heat pumps , Heating , Hot water , Solar collectors

Novel ICPC Solar Collector/Double Effect Absorption Chiller Demonstration Project

William S. Duff, Roland Winston, Joseph J. O’Gallagher, James Bergquam, Thomas Henkel

ISEC 2003; 333-338https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44213

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View Articletitled, Novel ICPC Solar Collector/Double Effect Absorption Chiller Demonstration Project

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Topics: Absorption , Solar collectors , Commercial construction , Solar energy

Solar Water Purification by Pasteurization

William S. Duff, David Hodgson

ISEC 2003; 339-341https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44214

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View Articletitled, Solar Water Purification by Pasteurization

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Topics: Solar energy , Water treatment , Water , Boiling , Density , Flow (Dynamics) , Valves

Study of a Solar Booster Assisted Ejector Refrigeration System With R134a

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

ISEC 2003; 343-350https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44242

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

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Topics: Ejectors , Refrigeration , Solar energy , Temperature , Condensers (steam plant) , Generators , Energy efficiency , Exergy , Geometry , Pressure

Design and Testing of an Augmented Generator for Solar Fired Absorption Chillers

James Bergquam, Joseph Brezner, Andrew Jensen

ISEC 2003; 351-358https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44243

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View Articletitled, Design and Testing of an Augmented Generator for Solar Fired Absorption Chillers

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Topics: Absorption , Design , Generators , Solar energy , Testing , Water , Temperature , Boiling , Solar collectors , Cooling

Yaw Control of Small Wind Turbines With a New Passive Tail Device: Part 1 — Steady-State Case

Eduardo Rinco´n Meji´a, Jesu´s Tovar Salazar, Jo´zef Wo´jcik Filipek

ISEC 2003; 359-364https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44042

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View Articletitled, Yaw Control of Small Wind Turbines With a New Passive Tail Device: Part 1 — Steady-State Case

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Topics: Horizontal axis wind turbines , Steady state , Wind turbines , Yaw

Performance Study of Wind Turbine Generators

G. R. Bhagwatikar, W. Z. Gandhare

ISEC 2003; 365-371https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44216

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View Articletitled, Performance Study of Wind Turbine Generators

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Topics: Generators , Wind turbines

Experimental and Simulation Studies on Photovoltaic/Thermal Hybrid Collectors

Mika Yoshinaga, Yuichi Nakamori, Takashi Miyazaki, Mineo Sagara, Masaya Okumiya

ISEC 2003; 373-379https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44217

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View Articletitled, Experimental and Simulation Studies on Photovoltaic/Thermal Hybrid Collectors

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Topics: Errors , Simulation , Simulation experiments , Simulation models , Solar cells , Solar collectors , Solar radiation

Solar Tri-Generation: New Concept of Solar Energy System

Tadayoshi Tanaka, Yuji Ando, Masatsugu Amano

ISEC 2003; 381-386https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44218

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View Articletitled, Solar Tri-Generation: New Concept of Solar Energy System

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Fuels , Solar energy , Solar energy systems

Operating Strategy of a Stand-Alone Photovoltaic/Diesel/Battery Power System

Yusuf Ismail, Yoshishige Kemmoku, Hirofumi Takikawa, Tateki Sakakibara

ISEC 2003; 387-392https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44219

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View Articletitled, Operating Strategy of a Stand-Alone Photovoltaic/Diesel/Battery Power System

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Topics: Batteries , Diesel , Fuel consumption , Power systems (Machinery) , Simulation

Life-Cycle CO₂ Emissions in Public Welfare Facilities Equipped With a PV/Solar Heat/Cogeneration System

Shinichiro Oke, Yoshishige Kemmoku, Hirofumi Takikawa, Tateki Sakakibara

ISEC 2003; 393-398https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44220

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View Articletitled, Life-Cycle CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions in Public Welfare Facilities Equipped With a PV/Solar Heat/Cogeneration System

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Combined heat and power , Cycles , Dynamic programming , Emissions , Solar heating

RIE-Texturing of Industrial Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cells

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

ISEC 2003; 399-403https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44003

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

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Topics: Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Reactive-ion etching , Reflectance , Silicon , Solar cells

Performance Evaluation and Economic Analysis of a Grid Connected Photovoltaic System in a Multi-Family Residential Building

Abolghasem Shahbazi, Carolyn Turner, Harmohender Singh, Shawn Fitzpatrick

ISEC 2003; 405-408https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44005

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View Articletitled, Performance Evaluation and Economic Analysis of a Grid Connected Photovoltaic System in a Multi-Family Residential Building

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Topics: Economic analysis , Performance evaluation , Photovoltaic power systems , Residential construction , Solar energy , Thin films , Batteries , Electric power generation , Emergency power , Storage

Meeting Military Energy Demands

Margaret B. Bailey, David Sanders, A. O¨zer Arnas

ISEC 2003; 409-418https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44046

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View Articletitled, Meeting Military Energy Demands

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Topics: Energy management , Energy resources , Military systems , Soldiers , Design , Catalysts , Fuel cells , Microturbines , Modeling , Navigation

A Dynamic Response of a Module/Array Simulator Using I-V Magnifier Circuit of a PN Photo-Sensor

Hiroshi Nagayoshi

ISEC 2003; 419-424https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44061

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View Articletitled, A Dynamic Response of a Module/Array Simulator Using I-V Magnifier Circuit of a PN Photo-Sensor

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Topics: Circuits , Dynamic response , Sensors , Computers , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Amperes , Control systems , Feedback , Junctions , Resistors

Net Energy Metered PV in Hawaii: Experience and Challenges

Marco A. Mangelsdorf

ISEC 2003; 425-432https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44066

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View Articletitled, Net Energy Metered PV in Hawaii: Experience and Challenges

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Photovoltaic power systems , Renewable energy , Solar energy , Sunlight

Operation of 350 kW of Amonix High Concentration PV Systems at Arizona Public Service

Kenneth W. Stone, Vahan Garboushian, David Dutra, Herb Hayden

ISEC 2003; 433-438https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44081

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View Articletitled, Operation of 350 kW of Amonix High Concentration PV Systems at Arizona Public Service

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Topics: Photovoltaic power systems , Construction , Design

Light-Induced Performance Degradation and Its Annihilation of Crystalline Silicon Solar Devices

T. Saitoh, H. Hashigami, M. Dhamrin

ISEC 2003; 439-444https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44221

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View Articletitled, Light-Induced Performance Degradation and Its Annihilation of Crystalline Silicon Solar Devices

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Topics: Silicon , Solar cells , Solar energy , Boron , Annealing , Gallium , Oxygen , Semiconductor wafers , Temperature

Numerical Study on the CZ Silicon Melt Convection for High Efficient Solar Cell

Tetsuo Munakata, Satoshi Someya

ISEC 2003; 445-451https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44222

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View Articletitled, Numerical Study on the CZ Silicon Melt Convection for High Efficient Solar Cell

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Topics: Convection , Silicon , Solar cells , Magnetic fields , Crystals

Fabrication and Characteristics of Recyclable PV Modules

Takuya Doi, Izumi Tsuda, Koichi Sakuta, Goichi Matsui

ISEC 2003; 453-458https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44223

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View Articletitled, Fabrication and Characteristics of Recyclable PV Modules

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Topics: Manufacturing , Discrete element methods , Adhesives , Photovoltaics , Resins , Silicon , Transparency

Uncertainty Estimates of Photovoltaic Module Performance Measurements

Gobind H. Atmaram

ISEC 2003; 459-466https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44224

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View Articletitled, Uncertainty Estimates of Photovoltaic Module Performance Measurements

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Topics: Accreditation , Design , Performance evaluation , Photovoltaic power systems , Public utilities , Solar energy , System failures , Testing , Uncertainty

Performance Assessment and Prediction of a PV Array Installed Vertically on Building Walls

Kazuya Yoshioka, Tadashi Saitoh, Satoru Yatabe

ISEC 2003; 467-473https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44225

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View Articletitled, Performance Assessment and Prediction of a PV Array Installed Vertically on Building Walls

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Topics: Albedo , Photovoltaic power systems , Shades and shadows , Simulation , Structures

Performance Improvement of Light-Trapping Type Concentrator Modules for Circular Cells

Kenji Koizumi, Kazuya Yoshioka, Tadashi Saitoh

ISEC 2003; 475-481https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44226

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View Articletitled, Performance Improvement of Light-Trapping Type Concentrator Modules for Circular Cells

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Topics: Flat plates , Manufacturing , Meteorology , Ray tracing , Reflectance , Reflection , Shapes , Silicon , Solar cells

Simulation About Suitable Direction of Photovoltaic Array for Residential Solar Power Generation System

Koji Sakai, Osamu Ishihara, Akio Tanaka, Hidetoshi Nakagami, Masaki Manabe

ISEC 2003; 483-489https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44227

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View Articletitled, Simulation About Suitable Direction of Photovoltaic Array for Residential Solar Power Generation System

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Topics: Energy generation , Modeling , Photovoltaic power systems , Roofs , Simulation , Solar cell arrays , Solar power

Performance of Residential PV System Under Actual Field Conditions in Western Part of Japan

Hidetoshi Nakagami, Osamu Ishihara, Koji Sakai, Akio Tanaka

ISEC 2003; 491-497https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44228

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View Articletitled, Performance of Residential PV System Under Actual Field Conditions in Western Part of Japan

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Topics: Photovoltaic power systems , Electric power generation

Optical Design of an Infrared Non-Imaging Device for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System

Dan Dye, Byard Wood, Lewis Fraas, Jeff Muhs

ISEC 2003; 499-503https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44229

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View Articletitled, Optical Design of an Infrared Non-Imaging Device for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System

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Topics: Imaging , Optical design techniques , Solar energy systems

Measured Performance of a 35 Kilowatt Roof Top Photovoltaic System

A. Hunter Fanney, Eric R. Weise, Kenneth R. Henderson

ISEC 2003; 505-511https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44230

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View Articletitled, Measured Performance of a 35 Kilowatt Roof Top Photovoltaic System

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Topics: Photovoltaic power systems , Roofs , Sensors , Solar radiation , Radiation (Physics) , Instrumentation , National Institute of Standards and Technology , Data acquisition , Emissions , Photovoltaic cells

Sensitivity Factors in Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) System Cost

Hatice Sozer, Mahjoub Elnimeiri

ISEC 2003; 513-517https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44231

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View Articletitled, Sensitivity Factors in Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) System Cost

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Topics: Architects , Construction industry , Design , Gages , Life cycle costing , Photovoltaic power systems , Renewable energy , Workshops (Work spaces)

The Potential Generating Capacity of PV-Clad Residential and Commercial Buildings in Nigeria

R. ‘Layi Fagbenle, M. T. Oladiran, T. I. Oyedemi

ISEC 2003; 519-526https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44232

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View Articletitled, The Potential Generating Capacity of PV-Clad Residential and Commercial Buildings in Nigeria

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Topics: Solar energy , Structures

Identification of Barriers to PV Application Into the Building Design

Hatice Sozer, Mahjoub Elnimeiri

ISEC 2003; 527-533https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44233

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View Articletitled, Identification of Barriers to PV Application Into the Building Design

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Topics: Structural design , Building materials , Design , Architects , Building codes , Cycles , Economic analysis , Engineering standards , Photovoltaic power systems

Design Review and Approval of Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Systems

Brian N. Farhi, James P. Dunlop, Jerry Ventre, Gobind Atmaram, Kevin W. Lynn

ISEC 2003; 535-538https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44234

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View Articletitled, Design Review and Approval of Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Systems

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Topics: Design , Photovoltaic power systems , Accreditation , Solar energy , Testing

Certification for Photovoltaic Power Systems: Premature, Timely or Too Late?

Ward Bower, Wendy Parker

ISEC 2003; 539-545https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44235

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View Articletitled, Certification for Photovoltaic Power Systems: Premature, Timely or Too Late?

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Topics: Photovoltaic power systems , Hardware , Safety

Technical Training for Women in the PV Field

Marlene Brown, Laurie Stone

ISEC 2003; 547-551https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44236

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View Articletitled, Technical Training for Women in the PV Field

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Topics: Photovoltaics , Renewable energy , Safety , Solar energy , Students , Workshops (Work spaces)

Continuous Tracking of Heliostats

A. Kribus, I. Vishnevetsky, M. Meri, A. Yogev, A. Sytnik

ISEC 2003; 553-562https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44018

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View Articletitled, Continuous Tracking of Heliostats

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Topics: Errors , Motors

Advanced Thermal Energy Storage Technology for Parabolic Trough

Rainer Tamme, Doerte Laing, Wolf-Dieter Steinmann

ISEC 2003; 563-571https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44033

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View Articletitled, Advanced Thermal Energy Storage Technology for Parabolic Trough

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Topics: Parabolic troughs , Thermal energy storage , Storage , Heat storage , Power stations , Geometry , Materials properties , Optimization , Simulation , Solar thermal power

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

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

ISEC 2003; 573-581https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44057

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View Articletitled, Design of Commercial Solar Tower Systems: Utilization of Solar Induced Convective Flows for Power Generation

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Topics: Design , Energy generation , Flow (Dynamics) , Solar energy , Electric power generation , Engineering prototypes , Power stations , Pressure , Solar thermal power , Turbines

Solar Energy Utilization in Externally Fired Humidified Air Turbine System

Hongbin Zhao, Hongguang Jin, Ruixian Cai

ISEC 2003; 583-590https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44062

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View Articletitled, Solar Energy Utilization in Externally Fired Humidified Air Turbine System

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Topics: Solar energy , Turbines , Latent heat , Energy / power systems , Energy generation , Gas turbines , Renewable energy , Solar power , Solar thermal power , Temperature

Reducing the Cost of Energy From Parabolic Trough Solar Power Plants

Henry Price, David Kearney

ISEC 2003; 591-599https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44069

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View Articletitled, Reducing the Cost of Energy From Parabolic Trough Solar Power Plants

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Topics: Parabolic troughs , Solar power stations , Fossil fuel power station , Solar energy , Solar power

Development and Modification of a Cassegrainian Solar Concentrator for Utilization of Solar Thermal Power

L. A. Stoynov, Prasad K. D. V. Yarlagadda

ISEC 2003; 601-609https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44071

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View Articletitled, Development and Modification of a Cassegrainian Solar Concentrator for Utilization of Solar Thermal Power

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Topics: Solar energy concentrators , Solar thermal power , Automatic control , Energy / power systems , High temperature , Lenses (Optics) , Mirrors , Polymer fibers , Sensors , Solar energy

Investigation of Natural Convection Heat Loss From a Solar Concentrator Open Cavity Receiver at Varying Angle of Inclination

S. Paitoonsurikarn, T. Taumoefolau, K. Lovegrove

ISEC 2003; 611-617https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44076

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View Articletitled, Investigation of Natural Convection Heat Loss From a Solar Concentrator Open Cavity Receiver at Varying Angle of Inclination

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Topics: Cavities , Heat losses , Natural convection , Solar energy concentrators , Solar energy , Convection , Temperature , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Computer software

Multi-Tower Line Focus Fresnel Array

David R. Mills, Graham Morrison, Peter le Lievre

ISEC 2003; 619-624https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44080

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View Articletitled, Multi-Tower Line Focus Fresnel Array

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Topics: Coal , Optical mirrors , Power stations , Solar cell arrays

Improved Alignment Technique for Dish Concentrators

Charles E. Andraka, Richard B. Diver, K. Scott Rawlinson

ISEC 2003; 625-635https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44088

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View Articletitled, Improved Alignment Technique for Dish Concentrators

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Topics: Mirrors , Optics , Shapes

Status of the Advanced Dish Development System Project

Richard B. Diver, Charles E. Andraka, K. Scott Rawlinson, Timothy A. Moss, Vern Goldberg, Gary Thomas

ISEC 2003; 637-646https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44237

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View Articletitled, Status of the Advanced Dish Development System Project

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Topics: Design , Energy conversion , Engines , Mirrors , Pumps , Reliability , Solar energy , Solar energy concentrators , Solar power , Test facilities

Integration of the Advanced Dish Development System

Richard B. Diver, Charles E. Andraka

ISEC 2003; 647-656https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44238

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View Articletitled, Integration of the Advanced Dish Development System

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Energy conversion , Engineering prototypes , Mirrors , Reliability , Renewable energy , Solar energy , Solar energy concentrators , Solar energy systems , Technology development

Development and Characterization of a Color 2F Alignment Method for the Advanced Dish Development System

Bridgette J. Steffen, Charles E. Andraka, Richard B. Diver

ISEC 2003; 657-663https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44239

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View Articletitled, Development and Characterization of a Color 2F Alignment Method for the Advanced Dish Development System

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Topics: Damage , Deflection , Errors , Gravity (Force) , Light sources , Mirrors , Solar energy , Space , Video cameras

A Parabolic Trough Solar Power Plant Simulation Model

Henry Price

ISEC 2003; 665-673https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44241

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View Articletitled, A Parabolic Trough Solar Power Plant Simulation Model

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Topics: Parabolic troughs , Simulation models , Solar power stations , Design , Tradeoffs , Computers , Electricity (Physics) , Maintenance , Optimization , Plant design

Performance of New Hybrid Solar Lighting Luminaire Design

Dennis D. Earl, L. Curt Maxey, Jeff D. Muhs, Robert R. Thomas

ISEC 2003; 675-679https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44014

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View Articletitled, Performance of New Hybrid Solar Lighting Luminaire Design

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Topics: Design , Solar energy , Fibers , Fluctuations (Physics) , Optical elements , Sunlight

Initial Results From an Experimental Hybrid Solar Lighting System in a Commercial Building and Overview of Related Value Propositions

Jeff Muhs, Duncan Earl, Dave Beshears, Curt Maxey

ISEC 2003; 681-686https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44015

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View Articletitled, Initial Results From an Experimental Hybrid Solar Lighting System in a Commercial Building and Overview of Related Value Propositions

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Topics: Commercial construction , Solar energy , Electricity (Physics) , Engineering prototypes , Optical fiber , Sunlight , Architects , Displacement , Electrical measurement , Heat

Characterization of Transmission Properties of 3M LF120C Plastic Optical Light Guide

M. R. Cates, S. L. Jaiswal, L. C. Maxey, D. D. Earl

ISEC 2003; 687-692https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44016

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View Articletitled, Characterization of Transmission Properties of 3M LF120C Plastic Optical Light Guide

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Topics: Errors , Measurement systems , Solar energy , Sunlight , Wavelength

A Deterministic Method for Aligning Multiple Optical Waveguides to a Paraboloidal Collector

L. C. Maxey, B. J. Hilson

ISEC 2003; 693-698https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44017

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View Articletitled, A Deterministic Method for Aligning Multiple Optical Waveguides to a Paraboloidal Collector

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Topics: Waveguides , Fibers , Mirrors , Corners (Structural elements) , Errors , Imaging , Solar energy , Yaw

Tracking Systems Evaluation for the “Hybrid Lighting System”

D. L. Beshears, G. J. Capps, D. D. Earl, J. K. Jordan, L. C. Maxey, J. D. Muhs, T. M. Leonard

ISEC 2003; 699-708https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44055

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View Articletitled, Tracking Systems Evaluation for the “Hybrid Lighting System”

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Topics: Bearings , Carbon dioxide , Control equipment , Design , Electronics , Engineering prototypes , Hardware , Sensors , Solar collectors , Solar energy