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Proceedings Papers

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ASME 2004 International Solar Energy Conference
July 11–14, 2004
Portland, Oregon, USA
Conference Sponsors:
  • Solar Energy Division
ISBN:
0-7918-3747-5
Solar Energy

Conservation and Solar Buildings

Value Analysis of Building Energy Conservation Options
Arpakorn Kumpanon, Robert Boehm
ISEC 2004; 1-8https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65005
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Topics: Energy conservation , Structures , Composite materials , Construction , Climate , Heat , Heat losses , Life cycle costing , Roofs
Shading Analysis for a Zero Energy House
E. Wilkinson, R. Boehm
ISEC 2004; 9-14https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65017
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Topics: Shades and shadows , Residential construction , Building materials , Computer simulation , Computer software , Cooling , Electricity (Physics) , Energy conservation , Modeling , Natural gas
Use of Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Construction for Energy Conservation in Residential Construction
J. Howard Arthur, Robert J. Ribando
ISEC 2004; 15-21https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65022
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Topics: Construction , Energy conservation , Insulated concrete blocks , Pellet fusion , Residential construction , Energy consumption , Computer simulation , Heating , Air conditioning , Capacitance
Model and Simulation on Thermal Performance of Shape-Stabilized Phase Change Material Floor
Xu Xu, Yinping Zhang, Kunping Lin, Hongfa Di, Rui Yang
ISEC 2004; 23-35https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65077
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Topics: Phase change materials , Shapes , Simulation , Solar energy
Experimental Research on Thermal Performance of Shape-Stabilized Phase Change Material Floor
Xu Xu, Hongfa Di, Kunping Lin, Yinping Zhang, Rui Yang
ISEC 2004; 37-47https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65078
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Topics: Phase change materials , Shapes , Temperature
Emission Allowances for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects
Steven R. Schiller, Ellen Franconi, Satish Kumar, Edgar Mercado
ISEC 2004; 49-55https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65083
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Topics: Clearances (Engineering) , Emissions , Energy efficiency , Renewable energy
Impacts of Balance Valves on Pump Energy and Control Performance in Variable Water Flow Systems
B. Zheng, M. Liu
ISEC 2004; 57-66https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65094
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pumps , Valves , Water , Pressure drop , Energy consumption , Pressure , Stress , Theoretical analysis
Displacement Natural Ventilation in an Enclosure With a Convective/Radiative Heat Source and Non-Adiabatic Envelope
Jun Gao, Jia-Ning Zhao, Fu-Sheng Gao
ISEC 2004; 67-72https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65147
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Topics: Displacement , Heat , Ventilation , Temperature , Air flow , Fluid mechanics , Stress
Solar Energy Applications on Military Bases
Greg Kolb, Bill Black, Tim Moss
ISEC 2004; 73-78https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65047
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Topics: Military systems , Solar energy , Daylighting , US Department of Defense , Governments , Hot water , Hot water heating , Photovoltaics
Optimal Operation and Control of Heat Recovery System in the Laboratory Air Handling Unit (LAHU) System
Yujie Cui, Mingsheng Liu
ISEC 2004; 79-88https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65057
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Topics: Heat recovery , Temperature , Cooling , Optimal control , Pumps , Thermal energy , Water
Numerical and Experimental Analysis of Convection Heat Transfer in a Lean-To Type Greenhouse
Wei Chen, Wei Liu
ISEC 2004; 89-104https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65009
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Topics: Convection , Design , Equilibrium (Physics) , Experimental analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas flow , Heat storage , Heat transfer , Insulation , Irradiation (Radiation exposure)
By-Pass Blending Station: An Innovative Secondary In-Building Pump System for District Heating and Cooling Systems
M. Liu, D. Barnes, K. Bunz, N. Rosenberry
ISEC 2004; 105-110https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65106
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Topics: Central heating , Cooling systems , Pumps , Flow (Dynamics) , Water , Energy consumption , Heating and cooling , Water temperature
Trade-Off Between Energy Consumption and Utility Cost in the Optimal Control of Active and Passive Building Thermal Storage Inventory
Gregor P. Henze
ISEC 2004; 111-119https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65108
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Topics: Energy consumption , Optimal control , Thermal energy storage , Tradeoffs , Storage , Structures , Cooling , Stress , Commercial construction , Control equipment
Development of In-Situ Fan Curve Measurement for VAV AHU Systems
M. Liu, G. Liu, I. Joo, L. Song, G. Wang
ISEC 2004; 121-126https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65090
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Topics: Air flow , Pressure control , Sensors , Structures , Transducers
Prediction of the Vertical Temperature Distribution in a Large Enclosure Under Combined Air Conditioning and Natural Ventilation
Jun Gao, Xiao-Dong Li, Jia-Ning Zhao, Fu-Sheng Gao
ISEC 2004; 127-134https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65148
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Topics: Air conditioning , Temperature distribution , Ventilation , Temperature , Heat transfer , Air flow , Air jets , Buoyancy , Computational fluid dynamics , Density
Effect of Design Parameters on the Performance of Thermal Energy Storage Systems
Gregor P. Henze
ISEC 2004; 135-143https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65183
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Topics: Design , Thermal energy storage , Cooling , Compressors , Ice , Optimal control , Simulation , Storage
A Hybrid Method for Estimating Natural Lighting Potential in Buildings
Kelly Kissock
ISEC 2004; 145-155https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65168
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Topics: Algorithms , Brightness (Photometry) , Computer software , Daylighting , Energy consumption , Meteorology , Shades and shadows , Solar radiation , Structures
Humidity Control in Confined Building Spaces Using Liquid Desiccant Dehumidifier-Conceptual Investigation
D. Dong, M. Liu
ISEC 2004; 157-168https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65096
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Topics: Dehumidifiers , Space , Dehumidification , Condensation , Ceilings , Computer simulation , Corners (Structural elements) , Heat , Mass transfer
Analysis of Daylighting Benefits for Office Buildings in Egypt
Mostafa Abd El Mohimen, George Hanna, Moncef Krarti
ISEC 2004; 169-175https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65041
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Topics: Daylighting , Structures , Energy consumption , Simulation analysis
Comparative Evaluation of Indoor Thermal Comfort for Green and Conventional Office Buildings
Alex Nunez, Moncef Krarti
ISEC 2004; 177-183https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65042
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Topics: Structures , Temperature , Construction , Design , Green buildings , Green design

Fundamentals and Theory

Development of Heat Storage System Using Metal Hydride: Experiment of Performance by the Actual Loading Condition
Takami Koseki, Harunobu Takeda, Kazuaki Iijima, Masamitu Murai, Hisayoshi Matsufuji, Osamu Kawaguchi
ISEC 2004; 185-192https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65039
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Topics: Heat storage , Metals , Heat , Electricity (Physics) , Vessels , Air conditioning , Hydrogen , Absorption , Compressors , Cooling
Parametric Analysis of Active and Passive Building Thermal Storage Utilization
Guo Zhou, Moncef Krarti, Gregor P. Henze
ISEC 2004; 193-203https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65087
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Topics: Thermal energy storage , Cooling , Structures , Optimal control , Storage , Stress , Ice , Signals , Simulation
Sustainability Assessment of Solar Energy Systems
Naim H. Afgan, Marina Jovanovic, Maria G. Carvalho
ISEC 2004; 205-215https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65140
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Topics: Solar energy systems , Sustainability , Photovoltaic power systems , Solar energy , Agglomeration (Materials) , Combined heat and power , Energy / power systems , Gas turbines , Optimization , Renewable energy

Heating and Cooling Applications and Analysis

Evacuated Tube Heat Pipe Solar Collectors Applied to Recirculation Loop in a Federal Building: SSA Philadelphia
Andy Walker, Fariborz Mahjouri, Robert Stiteler
ISEC 2004; 217-222https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65132
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Topics: Heat pipes , Solar collectors , Solar water heating
Scaling in Polymer Tubes Used in Solar Water Heating Systems
Yana Wang, Jane H. Davidson, Lorraine F. Francis
ISEC 2004; 223-236https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65056
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Topics: Polymers , Solar water heating , Nylon fabrics , Water , Heat exchangers , Copper , Shells , High temperature , Scanning electron microscopes , Solar energy
Thermal Characterization of Prototypical ICS Systems With Immersed Heat Exchangers
Wei Liu, Jane H. Davidson, F. A. Kulacki
ISEC 2004; 237-246https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65030
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Topics: Heat exchangers , Thermal characterization , Fluids , Heat transfer coefficients , Natural convection , Solar energy , Storage , Transients (Dynamics)
Thermal Analysis of a Concentrating Photovoltaic Receiver
Isaac Mahderekal, R. F. Boehm
ISEC 2004; 247-255https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65006
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Topics: Algorithms , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software , Coolants , Cooling , Differential equations , Dynamic models , Energy budget (Physics) , Energy conversion , Energy transformation
Improving Discharge Characteristics of Indirect Integral Collector Storage Systems With Multi-Element Storage
A. M. Boies, K. O. Homan
ISEC 2004; 257-268https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65188
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Topics: Storage , Heat exchangers , Temperature , Hinges , Robustness , Thermal energy storage
Generalized A/C and H/P Transcritical R744 Compressor Performance in Wet and Dry Regions
Yousef M. Abdel-Rahim
ISEC 2004; 269-276https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65165
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Topics: Compressors , Compression , Design , Temperature , Pressure , Displacement , Fluids , Optimization , Carbon dioxide , Laws of thermodynamics
Experimental Analysis of Thermal Comfort-Based Controls
Junghyon Mun, Moncef Krarti
ISEC 2004; 277-284https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65043
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Topics: Experimental analysis , Sensors , Temperature , Cooling systems
Analysis, Design and Testing of an Earth Contact Cooling Tube for Fresh Air Conditioning
Joerg Henkel, Bing Chen, Mingsheng Liu, Gang Wang
ISEC 2004; 285-290https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65086
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Topics: Air conditioning , Cooling , Design , Testing , Soil , Energy generation , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Residential construction , Theoretical analysis
Analysis, Design, and Preliminary Testing of Solar Chimney for Residential Air-Conditioning Applications
Gang Wang, Bing Chen, Mingsheng Liu, Joerg Henkel, Stephan Raulin
ISEC 2004; 291-297https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65093
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Topics: Air conditioning , Design , Solar energy , Testing , Cooling , Air flow , Cooling systems , Pumps , Theoretical analysis
Natural Climatization of a House Located in a Mild-Rain Climate to Obtain Thermal Comfort
Jose´ D. Morales
ISEC 2004; 299-304https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65133
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Topics: Climate , Domes (Structural elements) , Glass , Insulation , Pollution , Roofs , Solar radiation , Structures , Traffic , Ventilation
Feasibility of Usage Possibility in Turkey of Solar Driven Ejector-Absorption Cooling System
Adnan So¨zen, H. Serdar Yu¨cesu
ISEC 2004; 305-311https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65135
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Topics: Absorption , Cooling systems , Ejectors , Meteorology , Solar energy
Breaker Chicken With Solar Thermal Storage
Manuel Gordon, Hilario Terres
ISEC 2004; 313-317https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65098
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Topics: Heating , Solar energy , Thermal energy storage
Continuous Flow Density Driven Passive Solar Water Pasteurization
William S. Duff, David Hodgson
ISEC 2004; 319-324https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65088
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Topics: Density , Flow (Dynamics) , Solar energy , Water , Thermal resistance , Fortification , Operating temperature
Development of TiN/MoS2 Composite Tribological Coatings for Cryocoolers
Neelkanth G. Dhere, Anil U. Pai
ISEC 2004; 325-329https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65050
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Topics: Coatings , Composite materials , Tribology , Hydrogen , Friction , Storage , Wear , Aluminum , Bonding , Brayton cycle
Parametric Study of an Evacuated Multi-Stage Solar Still
Yousif A. Abakr, Ahmad F. Ismail, Mirghani I. Ahmed
ISEC 2004; 331-335https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65015
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Topics: Solar stills , Design , Engineering prototypes , Solar radiation
Reducing the Thermal Inertia in a Conventional Solar Still to Increase Productivity
E. F. Jaguaribe, P. C. Lobo, M. A. R. Andrade, F. B. Ferraz
ISEC 2004; 337-349https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65162
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Topics: Evaporation , Inertia (Mechanics) , Solar stills
Experiment and Analytical Studies Jujube Drying by the Solar Assisted Convection Drying
Minghu Cui
ISEC 2004; 351-360https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65177
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Topics: Convection , Drying , Mass transfer , Solar energy
Design and Construction of a Compact Air-Cooled Absorption Machine for Solar Energy Applications
Rafael A. Perez Reisler, Jorge E. Gonza´lez, Hector M. Sanchez, Luis H. Alva
ISEC 2004; 361-367https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65097
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Topics: Absorption , Construction , Design , Machinery , Solar energy
Design of a Flat Plate Solar Collector for Absorption-Cooling Applications in the Caribbean
Luis H. Alva Solari, Jorge E. Gonza´lez Cruz, Ming Yei
ISEC 2004; 369-373https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65124
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Topics: Absorption , Cooling , Design , Flat plates , Solar collectors , Climate , Computer software , Cooling systems , Design methodology , Glass
Solar Radiation Over the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico
Ramiro L. Rivera, Karim Altaii
ISEC 2004; 375-380https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65159
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Topics: Solar radiation

Photovoltaics

Demonstration of Thermophotovoltaics for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System
Dan Dye, Byard Wood, Lewis Fraas, Jeanette Kretschmer
ISEC 2004; 381-386https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65125
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Topics: Solar energy systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Gallium , Imaging , Light , Optics , Solar spectrum , Testing , Visible spectrum
Performance Evaluation of Photovoltaic Power-Generation System Equipped With a Cooling Device Utilizing Siphonage
Kaoru Furushima, Yutaka Nawata
ISEC 2004; 387-393https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65061
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Topics: Cooling , Energy generation , Performance evaluation , Water , Temperature , Electricity (Physics) , Energy / power systems , Hot water , Atmospheric pressure , Climate change
Optimization of Hybrid Power System Operation
Kendra Tupper, Rob Jensen, Joe Cloyd, Rob Wills, Charles Sullivan
ISEC 2004; 395-403https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65052
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Topics: Genetic algorithms , Hybrid power systems , Optimization
Building-Integrated Photovoltaics for Low-Slope Commercial Roofs
William A. Miller, Ed Brown, Rita Jo Livezey
ISEC 2004; 405-414https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65046
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Topics: Photovoltaics , Roofs
An Alternative Approach to PV System Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Chris Larsen, Jennifer Szaro, William Wilson
ISEC 2004; 415-420https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65082
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Topics: Life cycle costing , Photovoltaic power systems , Databases , Maintenance , Downtime , Performance , Sensitivity analysis , Simulation , Solar energy
Measured Performance of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Panels: Round 2
Brian P. Dougherty, A. Hunter Fanney, Mark W. Davis
ISEC 2004; 421-430https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65154
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Topics: Architects , Computers , Copper , Databases , Diluents , Electric current , Energy generation , Float glass , Glass , Iron
Modeling and Experimental Evaluation of Passive Heat Sinks for Miniature High-Flux Photovoltaic Concentrators
Jian Sun, Tomer Israeli, T. Agami Reddy, Kevin Scoles, Jeffrey M. Gordon, Daniel Feuermann
ISEC 2004; 431-440https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65184
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Topics: Heat sinks , Modeling , Design , Solar cells , Solar energy , Temperature , Heat , Computational fluid dynamics , Blocks (Building materials) , Contact resistance
Four Years of Operation of the Amonix High Concentration Photovoltaic System at Arizona Public Service Utility
Kenneth W. Stone, Vahan Garboushian, David Dutra, Herb Hayden
ISEC 2004; 441-448https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65014
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Topics: Photovoltaic power systems , Lenses (Optics)
Simulation of Concentrated Photovoltaic Cooling System
Christopher Halford, Robert F. Boehm
ISEC 2004; 449-456https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65019
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Topics: Cooling systems , Simulation , Matlab , Computer simulation , Cooling , Design , Generators , Heat , Manufacturing , Optimization
Monitoring and Charge-Control of Lead-Acid Batteries in Photovoltaic Applications
Cesar Ortega-Sanchez, Jaime Orozco-Valera, Jojutla Pacheco-Arteaga, Alejandro Rivera-Garci´a
ISEC 2004; 457-461https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65134
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Topics: Lead-acid batteries , Control equipment , Algorithms , Temperature , Batteries , Emergencies , Service life (Equipment) , Computers , Energy consumption , Highways
Outdoor Performance Characterization of Grid-Connected Inverters
Kevin Lynn
ISEC 2004; 463-466https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65114
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Topics: Algorithms , Alternating current (Electricity) , Performance characterization , Solar energy , Steady state , Temperature , Temperature measurement , Test facilities
Optimization of Photovoltaic/Thermal Collectors
Joseph McCabe
ISEC 2004; 467-476https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65180
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Topics: Engineering design , Fluids , Heat , Heat transfer , Industrial research , Optimization , Renewable energy , Silicon , Solar energy , Structures

Solar Chemistry and Bioconversion

Two-Dimensional Axi-Symmetric Model of a Solar-Thermal Fluid-Wall Aerosol Flow Reactor
Jaimee K. Dahl, Alan W. Weimer, Andreas Z’Graggen, Aldo Steinfeld
ISEC 2004; 477-485https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65145
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Topics: Aerosols , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Solar energy
Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting for Hydrogen Production Using Combination of CIGS2 Solar Cell and RuO2 Photocatalyst
Neelkanth G. Dhere, Anant H. Jahagirdar, Upendra S. Avachat, Ankur A. Kadam
ISEC 2004; 487-492https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65036
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Topics: Anodes , Energy gap , Hydrogen , Hydrogen production , Oxygen , Platinum , Ruthenium , Solar cells , Thin films , Titanium
A Two-Step Thermochemical Water Splitting by Iron-Oxide on Stabilized Zirconia
Tatsuya Kodama, Yumiko Nakamuro, Takayuki Mizuno, Ryuji Yamamoto
ISEC 2004; 493-497https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65063
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Topics: Iron , Water
Carbonate Composite Catalyst With High-Temperature Thermal Storage for Use in Solar Tubular Reformers
Tsuyoshi Hatamachi, Tatsuya Kodama, Yuuki Isobe
ISEC 2004; 499-503https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65064
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Topics: Catalysts , Composite materials , High temperature , Solar energy , Thermal energy storage
Hydrogen Production by Solar Reforming of Natural Gas: A Cost Study
Stephan Mo¨ller, Dario Kaucic, Christian Sattler
ISEC 2004; 505-514https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65067
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Topics: Hydrogen production , Natural gas , Solar energy , Hydrogen , Carbon dioxide , Methane , Separation (Technology) , Economics , Emissions , Energy resources
Two-Step Water Splitting With Ni-Ferrite System for Solar H2 Production Using Concentrated Solar Radiation
Hirofumi Aoki, Hiroshi Kaneko, Noriko Hasegawa, Hideyuki Ishihara, Yoichiro Takahashi, Akio Suzuki, Yutaka Tamaura
ISEC 2004; 515-517https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65068
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Topics: Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Water , Solid solutions , Concentrating solar power , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Stoichiometry , Temperature
Dye-Sensitized Photocatalyst System for Water Splitting Into H2 and O2 Under Visible Light Irradiation
Ryu Abe, Kazuhiro Sayama, Hironori Arakawa
ISEC 2004; 519-522https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65070
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Topics: Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Light , Visible spectrum , Water
“Back to the Roofs”: The Solarchemical Production of Fine Chemicals With Sunlight
Michael Oelgemo¨ller, Christian Jung, Ju¨rgen Ortner, Jochen Mattay, Christian Schiel, Elmar Zimmermann
ISEC 2004; 523-531https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65021
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Topics: Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Roofs , Solar energy , Sunlight
Simulation of Thermal and Chemical Processes in Annular Layer of ZnO-C Mixtures
Irina Vishnevetsky, Michael Epstein, Rahamim Rubin
ISEC 2004; 533-545https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65013
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Topics: Chemical processes , Simulation , Solar chemistry
Monte Carlo Radiative Transfer Modeling of a Solar Chemical Reactor for the Co-Production of Zinc and Syngas
Stefan Kra¨upl, Aldo Steinfeld
ISEC 2004; 547-553https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65035
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Topics: Modeling , Radiative heat transfer , Solar chemistry , Syngas , Thermal efficiency , Solar energy , Cavities , Chemical kinetics , Convection , Dimensions
Performance Evaluation of an IC Engine (SI) Using Biogas as Fuel With Petrol Blends: A Case Study
Md. Masood, S. N. Mehdi, Syed Yousufuddin
ISEC 2004; 555-560https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65121
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Topics: Biogas , Fuels , Gasoline , Internal combustion engines , Performance evaluation
Degradation of VOCs With Pt-TiO2 Photocatalyst and Concentrated Sunlight
Taizo Sano, Nobuaki Negishi, Koji Takeuchi, Sadao Matsuzawa
ISEC 2004; 561-569https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65072
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Topics: Sunlight , Ultraviolet radiation , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Carbon dioxide , Catalysts , Organic compounds , Oxidation , Parabolic troughs , Temperature
Cogeneration Using Bagasse and Fuelwood in the Jamaican Sugar Cane Industry
David S. O. Barrett
ISEC 2004; 571-579https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65187
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Topics: Bagasse , Combined heat and power

Solar Thermal Power

Lifetime of Imidazolium Salts at Elevated Temperatures
Daniel M. Blake, Luc Moens, Daniel Rudnicki, Heidi Pilath
ISEC 2004; 581-585https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65129
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Topics: Fluids , Heat transfer , Solar energy , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , High temperature , Thermal stability , Approximation , Heating , Parabolic troughs
Testing of Thermocline Filler Materials and Molten-Salt Heat Transfer Fluids for Thermal Energy Storage Systems in Parabolic Trough Power Plants
Doug Brosseau, Mike Edgar, John W. Kelton, Kye Chisman, Daniel Ray, Blaine Emms
ISEC 2004; 587-595https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65144
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Topics: Fillers (Materials) , Fluids , Heat transfer , Parabolic troughs , Power stations , Testing , Thermal energy storage , Solar energy , Durability , Rocks
Optical Durability of Candidate Solar Reflectors
C. E. Kennedy, K. Terwilliger
ISEC 2004; 597-606https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65111
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Topics: Durability , Glass , Mirrors , Optical mirrors , Polymers , Solar energy
Cost Analysis of Solar Reflective Hard-Coat Materials Deposited by Ion-Beam-Assisted Deposition
C. E. Kennedy, R. L. Swisher
ISEC 2004; 607-614https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65112
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Topics: Solar energy , Coatings , Machinery , Concentrating solar power , Durability , Glass , Optical mirrors , Polymers , Reflectance , Reflective materials
Modeling and Design of Direct Solar Steam Generating Collector Fields
M. Eck, W.-D. Steinmann
ISEC 2004; 615-624https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65040
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Topics: Design , Modeling , Solar energy , Steam , Parabolic troughs , Temperature , Electric power generation , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Matlab
Sun Tracking Photo-Sensor for Solar Thermal Concentrating System
Kosuke Aiuchi, Kazuo Yoshida, Yukuo Katayama, Minoru Nakamura, Katsushige Nakamura
ISEC 2004; 625-631https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65025
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Topics: Sensors , Solar energy , Errors , Solar radiation , Mirrors , Computer control , Currents , Electric current , Furnaces , Photovoltaic power systems
Experimental Verification of a Combined Power and Cooling Thermodynamic Cycle
Chris Martin, D. Yogi Goswami
ISEC 2004; 633-636https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65026
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Topics: Cooling , Thermodynamic cycles , Temperature , Absorption , Pressure , Cycles , Exhaust systems , Fluids , Condensation , Heat
Incorporating Thermal Storage Into a SEGS Plant Using TRNSYS: A Status Report
Jade D. Braithwaite, Robert Boehm
ISEC 2004; 637-644https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65027
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Topics: Control equipment , Energy generation , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Simulation , Simulation models , Solar energy , Storage , Storage tanks , Temperature
The Green Energy Fraction Parameter for Solar Thermal Power Systems
Aharon Roy
ISEC 2004; 645-651https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65071
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Topics: Renewable energy , Solar thermal power
Design and Construction of a Parabolic Dish in Mexico
Carlos Ramos Berumen, Rafael Rami´rez Beni´tez, Javier Lagunas Mendoza, Jorge Huacuz Villamar, Ivan Vilar Rojas, Jorge Aguirre Romano
ISEC 2004; 653-657https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65045
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Topics: Construction , Design , Aluminum , Electric power generation , Engines , Glass reinforced plastics , Governments , Manufacturing , Motors , Reflectance
Developments in High Temperature Parabolic Trough Receiver Technology
Henry Price, Mary Jane Hale, Rod Mahoney, Carin Gummo, Robert Fimbres, Robert Cipriani
ISEC 2004; 659-667https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65178
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Topics: High temperature , Parabolic troughs , Failure , Reliability , Coating processes , Coatings , Design , Glass , Solar energy , Technology development
Optical Evaluation of Composite-Based Reflector Facets for Parabolic Trough Concentrators
Tim Wendelin, Randy Gee
ISEC 2004; 669-673https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65151
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Topics: Composite materials , Parabolic troughs , Design , Glass , Glass reinforced plastics , Mirrors , Steel
Assessment of Thermal Energy Storage for Parabolic Trough Solar Power Plants
David Kearney, Henry Price
ISEC 2004; 675-681https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65170
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Topics: Parabolic troughs , Solar power stations , Thermal energy storage , Fluids , Power stations , Solar energy , Storage , Economics , Heat transfer , Solar power

Testing and Measurement

Performance Evaluation of an Advanced Roof Integrated Solar Hot Water Heating System and Roof-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Power System in New Home Construction
T. A. Moss, A. R. Mahoney, G. E. Palomino, R. M. Houser, M. Newman, G. Peebles
ISEC 2004; 683-687https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65153
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Topics: Construction , Hot water heating , Performance evaluation , Photovoltaic power systems , Roofs , Solar energy , Hot water , Solar water heating , Alternating current (Electricity) , Batteries
Comparative Flux Measurement and Raytracing for the Characterization of the Focal Region of Solar Parabolic Trough Collectors
Eckhard Lu¨pfert, Andreas Neumann, Klaus-J. Riffelmann, Steffen Ulmer
ISEC 2004; 689-694https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65157
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Topics: Parabolic troughs , Ray tracing , Solar energy
Ultraviolet Solar Radiation Over the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico
Karim Altaii, Ramiro L. Rivera
ISEC 2004; 695-701https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65158
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Topics: Solar radiation , Ultraviolet radiation , Radiation (Physics) , Solar energy , Wavelength
Generation of Monthly Average Hourly Ambient Temperatures From Monthly Average Daily Temperature
P. Ravikumar
ISEC 2004; 703-709https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65137
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Topics: Temperature
Cumulative Frequency Distributions for Daily Global Illuminance
V. V. Satyamurty, P. RaviKumar
ISEC 2004; 711-718https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65149
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Topics: Brightness (Photometry) , Databases
Photogrammetry: A Powerful Tool for Geometric Analysis of Solar Concentrators and Their Components
Klaus Pottler, Eckhard Lu¨pfert, Glen H. G. Johnston, Mark R. Shortis
ISEC 2004; 719-726https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65117
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Topics: Photogrammetry , Solar energy concentrators
Potential and Use of Solar Energy in Primorye Region (Russia)
Oleg P. Kovalev, Alexandr V. Volkov
ISEC 2004; 853-859https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65058
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Topics: Solar energy , Solar radiation , Solar collectors , Density , Errors , Hot water , Meteorology , Radiation (Physics) , Solar water heating
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