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Topics: Cooling , Heat , Low temperature , Thermodynamic cycles , Cycles , Fluids , Optimization , Absorption , Geothermal engineering , Gradient methods

A Novel Combined Power and Cooling Thermodynamic Cycle for Low Temperature Heat Sources: Part II — Experimental Investigation

Gunmar Tamm, D. Yogi Goswami

ISEC 2002; 39-46doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1034

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Topics: Cooling , Heat , Low temperature , Thermodynamic cycles , Cycles , Absorption , Refrigeration , Condensation , Equilibrium (Physics) , Fluids

A Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Low-Conductivity Unglazed, Transpired Solar Air Heaters

Keith M. Gawlik, Charles F. Kutscher

ISEC 2002; 47-55doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1035

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Topics: Electrical conductivity , Solar energy , Thermal conductivity , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry , Modeling , Renewable energy , Solar collectors

Identifying and Reducing Scaling Problems in Solar Hot Water Systems

Derek K. Baker, Gary C. Vliet

ISEC 2002; 57-64doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1036

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Topics: Hot water , Solar energy , Reliability , Design , Heat exchangers , Water , Computer software , Damage , Failure , Heat transfer

Natural Convection From a Horizontal Tube Heat Exchanger Immersed in a Tilted Enclosure

Wei Liu, Jane H. Davidson, F. A. Kulacki, Susan C. Mantell

ISEC 2002; 65-74doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1037

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Natural convection , Boundary-value problems , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat flux , Heat transfer , Heat transfer coefficients , Rayleigh number , Solar water heating , Storage

Optimization of a Novel Combined Power/Refrigeration Thermodynamic Cycle

Shaoguang Lu, D. Yogi Goswami

ISEC 2002; 75-82doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1038

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Topics: Optimization , Refrigeration , Thermodynamic cycles , Temperature , Cycles , Algorithms , Flat plates , Fluids , Geothermal engineering , Heat

Parametric Study of a Simplified Ice Storage Model Operating Under Conventional and Optimal Control Strategies

Gregor P. Henze

ISEC 2002; 83-95doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1039

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Topics: Ice , Optimal control , Storage , Load forecasting , Cooling , Energy consumption , Water

Solar Air Conditioning Systems With PCM Solar Collectors

Jorge E. Gonza´lez, Luis Humberto Alva S.

ISEC 2002; 97-107doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1040

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Topics: Air conditioning , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Absorption , Cooling , Flat plates , Heat , Stress , Composite materials , Computer simulation

Solar Fired, Compressor Assisted Absorption Chillers

James B. Bergquam, Joseph M. Brezner

ISEC 2002; 109-115doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1041

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Topics: Absorption , Compressors , Solar energy , Generators , Vapors , Cycles , Operating temperature , Computers , Heat transfer , High temperature

Theoretical Analysis of Ammonia-Based Combined Power/Refrigeration Cycle at Low Refrigeration Temperatures

Shaoguang Lu, D. Yogi Goswami

ISEC 2002; 117-125doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1042

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Topics: Refrigeration , Refrigeration cycles , Temperature , Theoretical analysis , Cycles , Algorithms , Fluids , Low temperature , Solar energy , Thermal systems

Transient Analysis for a Double-Pass Solar Collector With and Without Porous Media

Elradi A. Musa, K. Sopian, Shahrir Abdullah

ISEC 2002; 127-133doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1043

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Topics: Porosity , Porous materials , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Thermal efficiency , Transient analysis

A Simple Technique for Evaluating the Performance of Grid Connected Inverters

Jason Schripsema, Jerry Culik

ISEC 2002; 135-138doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1044

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Topics: Alternating current (Electricity) , Photovoltaic power systems , Reliability , Solar radiation , Solar spectrum , Temperature

Adaptive Optimal Control of a Grid-Independent Photovoltaic System

Gregor P. Henze, Robert H. Dodier

ISEC 2002; 139-148doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1045

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Topics: Optimal control , Photovoltaic power systems , Stress , Algorithms , Simulation , Storage , Weight (Mass)

Analyzing Two Federal Building Integrated Photovoltaics Projects Using ENERGY-10 Simulations

Andy Walker, Norm Weaver, Gregory Kiss, Doug Balcomb, Melinda Becker-Humphry

ISEC 2002; 149-155doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1046

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Topics: Engineering simulation , Photovoltaics , Simulation , Computer software , Energy efficiency , Design , Photovoltaic power systems , Stress , Structural design , Structures

Design and Performance of the Amonix High Concentration Solar PV System

Kenneth W. Stone, Vahan Garboushian, Herb Hayden

ISEC 2002; 157-162doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1047

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Topics: Design , Photovoltaic power systems , Solar energy , Silicon

Development of a Grid-Tied Inverter Test Protocol for Non-Stimulated Conditions

Kevin Lynn, Brian Farhi, William Wilson

ISEC 2002; 163-167doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1048

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Topics: Photovoltaic power systems , Reliability , Solar energy

Development of a Grid-Tied Photovoltaics Performance and Reliability Database

Brian Farhi, William Wilson

ISEC 2002; 169-172doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1049

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Topics: Databases , Photovoltaics , Reliability , Maintenance , Manufacturing , Photovoltaic power systems , Product design , Public utilities , Solar energy

Measured Versus Predicted Performance of Building Integrated Photovoltaics

Mark W. Davis, A. Hunter Fanney, Brian P. Dougherty

ISEC 2002; 173-180doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1050

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Topics: Computer simulation , Computer software , Economic analysis , Insulation , Junctions , Meteorology , National Institute of Standards and Technology , Photovoltaics , Polysilicon , Solar energy

Net Energy Analysis for Sustainable Energy Production From Silicon Based Solar Cells

Joshua Pearce, Andrew Lau

ISEC 2002; 181-186doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1051

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Topics: Energy sustainability , Silicon , Solar cells , Crystals , Energy generation , Locations , Photovoltaic power systems , Solar energy

Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Market Penetration Analysis

Zeke Yewdall, Peter S. Curtiss, Jan F. Kreider

ISEC 2002; 187-197doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1052

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Topics: Solar energy , Distributed power generation , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Structures , Diffusion (Physics) , Integrated systems , Power stations , Stress , Systems analysis

Powering Traffic Signals in an Emergency With Alternative Power Sources

William Young, John Dovel

ISEC 2002; 199-203doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1053

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Topics: Emergencies , Signals , Traffic , Roads , Disasters , Renewable energy sources , Electricity (Physics) , Energy consumption , Flow (Dynamics) , Structures

Production Process Improvements for the Manufacture of Silicon Photovoltaic Solar Cells

Kenneth J. Anderson, Michael Ponder, Greg Mihalik, Bryan Fickett, Ron Reis

ISEC 2002; 205-210doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1054

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Topics: Manufacturing , Silicon , Solar cells , Polysilicon , Energy consumption , Energy efficiency , Feedstock , Particle spin , Rods , Rotation

Short-Term Characterization of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Panels

A. Hunter Fanney, Mark W. Davis, Brian P. Dougherty

ISEC 2002; 211-221doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1055

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Topics: Junctions , Meteorology , National Institute of Standards and Technology , Photovoltaic cells , Photovoltaics , Silicon , Simulation , Simulation models

Short-Term Measurement of a Photovoltaic/Fuel Cell Remote Hybrid Power System at Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Andy Walker, Jim Christensen, Greg Barker, Lyle Rawlings

ISEC 2002; 223-228doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1056

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Topics: Fuel cells , Gates (Closures) , Hybrid power systems , Stress , Batteries , Solar power , Cylinders , Failure , Maintenance , Solar cell arrays

Solar Powered Module for Portable Computers

David Serrano

ISEC 2002; 229-240doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1057

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Topics: Computers , Solar power , Laptop computers , Solar cells , Batteries , Design , Solar energy , Sunlight , Battery life , Emergencies

Solar Powered Water Pumps: The Past, the Present — and the Future?

T. D. Short, R. Oldach

ISEC 2002; 241-249doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1058

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Topics: Pumps , Solar power , Water , Developing nations , Diseases , Instrumentation , Solar energy , Sustainability , Water supply

On Indirectly Irradiated Solar Receiver-Reactors for High-Temperature Thermochemical Processes

Christian Wieckert, Anton Meier, Aldo Steinfeld

ISEC 2002; 251-255doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1059

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Topics: High temperature , Solar energy , Cavities , Absorption , Concentrating solar power , Design , Emissivity , Graphite , Heat transfer , Radiation (Physics)

Operational Performance of a 5 kW Solar Chemical Reactor for the Co-Production of Zinc and Syngas

Stefan Kra¨upl, Aldo Steinfeld

ISEC 2002; 257-260doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1060

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Topics: Solar chemistry , Syngas , Fuels , Methane , Cavities , Emissions , Energy conversion , Exergy , Flux (Metallurgy) , Gases

Photocatalytic Oxidation of Toluene in Water From an Algae Pond With High Dissolved Oxygen Content

Sanjay Vijayaraghavan, D. Y. Goswami

ISEC 2002; 261-267doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1061

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Topics: Oxidation , Oxygen , Water , Ultraviolet radiation , Reaction rate constants , Solar energy

A Nonimaging Receiver for Parabolic Trough Concentrating Collectors

Randy Gee, Gilbert Cohen, Roland Winston

ISEC 2002; 269-276doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1062

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Topics: Parabolic troughs , Design , Errors , Heat losses , Imaging , Thermal energy

Advanced Thermal Storage Fluids for Solar Parabolic Trough Systems

Luc Moens, Daniel M. Blake, Daniel L. Rudnicki, Mary Jane Hale

ISEC 2002; 277-283doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1063

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Topics: Fluids , Parabolic troughs , Solar energy , Thermal energy storage , Heat transfer , Operating temperature , Storage , Electronic systems , Heat , Insulation

Beam Characterization and Improvement With a Flux Mapping System for Dish Concentrators

Steffen Ulmer, Wolfgang Reinalter, Peter Heller, Eckhard Lu¨pfert, Diego Martinez

ISEC 2002; 285-292doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1064

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Topics: Brightness (Photometry) , Calibration , Membranes , Solar energy , Water

Evaluation of a Molten Salt Heat Transfer Fluid in a Parabolic Trough Solar Field

D. Kearney, U. Herrmann, P. Nava, B. Kelly, R. Mahoney, J. Pacheco, R. Cable, N. Potrovitza, D. Blake, H. Price

ISEC 2002; 293-299doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1065

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Topics: Fluids , Heat transfer , Parabolic troughs , Solar energy , High temperature , Thermal energy storage

Investigation of a Solar-Thermal Bio-Mimetic Metal Hydride Actuator

George Lloyd, Kwang J. Kim, A. Razani, Mohsen Shahinpoor

ISEC 2002; 301-308doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1066

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Topics: Actuators , Biomimetics , Metals , Solar energy , Heat , Biomedicine , Copper , Defense industry , Design , Engineering prototypes

Measurement of High Thermodynamic Temperatures in the DLR Solar Furnace by UV-B Detection

Nicola Rohner, Andreas Neumann

ISEC 2002; 309-317doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1067

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Topics: Furnaces , Solar energy , Temperature , Ultraviolet radiation , Temperature measurement , Calibration , Wavelength , Computational methods , Emissivity , Materials properties

Pressure Drop in Solar Power Plant Chimneys

Theodore W. von Backstro¨m, Andreas Bernhardt, Anthony J. Gannon

ISEC 2002; 319-323doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1068

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Topics: Pressure drop , Solar power stations , Wheels , Bracing (Construction) , Flow (Dynamics) , Friction , Swirling flow , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Kinetic energy , Solar energy

Representative Terrestrial Solar Brightness Profiles

Andreas Neumann, Andreas Witzke, Scott A. Jones, Gregor Schmitt

ISEC 2002; 325-333doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1069

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Topics: Brightness (Photometry) , Solar energy , Electromagnetic scattering , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Aerospace industry , Astronomy , Databases , Imaging , Shapes

Solar Chimney Turbine: Part 1 of 2 — Design

Anthony J. Gannon, Theodore W. von Backstro¨m

ISEC 2002; 335-341doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1070

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Topics: Design , Solar energy , Turbine components , Turbines , Blades , Flow (Dynamics) , Inlet guide vanes , Power stations , Rotors , Vortices

Solar Chimney Turbine: Part 2 of 2 — Experimental Results

Anthony J. Gannon, Theodore W. von Backstro¨m

ISEC 2002; 343-349doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1071

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Topics: Solar energy , Turbine components , Turbines , Design

Solar Trough Integration Into Combined Cycle Systems

Ju¨rgen Dersch, Michael Geyer, Ulf Hermann, Scott A. Jones, Bruce Kelly, Rainer Kistner, Winfried Ortmanns, Robert Pitz-Paal, Henry Price

ISEC 2002; 351-359doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1072

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Topics: Combined cycles , Solar energy , Parabolic troughs , Combined cycle power stations , Power stations , Steam , Carbon , Emissions , Rankine cycle , Thermodynamic power cycles

The Influence of Direct Normal Irradiance Variation on the Optimal Parabolic Trough Field Size: A Problem Solved With Technical and Economical Simulations

Volker Quaschning, Rainer Kistner, Winfried Ortmanns

ISEC 2002; 361-366doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1073

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Topics: Parabolic troughs , Simulation , Design , Power stations , Solar radiation , Disasters , Errors , Solar energy , Solar thermal power

Revising and Validating Spectral Irradiance Reference Standards for Photovoltaic Performance Evaluation

Daryl R. Myers, Keith Emery, C. Gueymard

ISEC 2002; 367-376doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1074

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Topics: ASTM International , Atmospheric physics , Engineering standards , Modeling , Performance evaluation , Radiation (Physics) , Solar energy , Spectra (Spectroscopy)