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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; 15-21doi:https://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; 23-35doi:https://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; 37-47doi:https://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; 49-55doi:https://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; 57-66doi:https://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; 67-72doi:https://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; 73-78doi:https://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; 79-88doi:https://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; 89-104doi:https://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; 105-110doi:https://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; 111-119doi:https://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; 121-126doi:https://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; 127-134doi:https://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; 135-143doi:https://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; 145-155doi:https://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; 157-168doi:https://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; 169-175doi:https://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; 177-183doi:https://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; 185-192doi:https://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; 193-203doi:https://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; 205-215doi:https://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; 217-222doi:https://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; 223-236doi:https://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; 237-246doi:https://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; 247-255doi:https://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; 257-268doi:https://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; 269-276doi:https://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; 277-284doi:https://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; 285-290doi:https://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; 291-297doi:https://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; 299-304doi:https://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; 305-311doi:https://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; 313-317doi:https://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; 319-324doi:https://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; 325-329doi:https://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; 331-335doi:https://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; 337-349doi:https://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; 351-360doi:https://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; 361-367doi:https://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; 369-373doi:https://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; 375-380doi:https://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; 381-386doi:https://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; 387-393doi:https://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; 395-403doi:https://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; 405-414doi:https://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; 415-420doi:https://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; 421-430doi:https://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; 431-440doi:https://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; 441-448doi:https://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; 449-456doi:https://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; 457-461doi:https://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; 463-466doi:https://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; 467-476doi:https://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; 477-485doi:https://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; 487-492doi:https://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; 493-497doi:https://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; 499-503doi:https://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; 505-514doi:https://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; 515-517doi:https://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; 519-522doi:https://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; 523-531doi:https://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; 533-545doi:https://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; 547-553doi:https://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; 555-560doi:https://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; 561-569doi:https://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; 571-579doi:https://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; 581-585doi:https://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; 587-595doi:https://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; 597-606doi:https://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; 607-614doi:https://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; 615-624doi:https://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; 625-631doi:https://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; 633-636doi:https://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; 637-644doi:https://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; 645-651doi:https://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; 653-657doi:https://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; 659-667doi:https://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; 669-673doi:https://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; 675-681doi:https://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; 683-687doi:https://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