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The Advanced Dish Development System Project

Richard B. Diver, Charles E. Andraka, K. Scott Rawlinson, Vern Goldberg, Gary Thomas
Proc. ASME. SED2001, Solar Engineering 2001: (FORUM 2001: Solar Energy — The Power to Choose), 89-96, April 21–25, 2001
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SED2001-112
https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2001-112
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Topics: Concentrating solar power, Design, Energy conversion, Heat pipes, Reliability, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Solar energy systems, Solar power, Test facilities
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Performance of the SES/Boeing Dish Stirling System

Kenneth W. Stone, Eric Leingang, Gerry Rodriguez, Jonathan Paisley, Jean-Paul Nguyen, Dr. Thomas Mancini, Hans Nelving
Proc. ASME. SED2001, Solar Engineering 2001: (FORUM 2001: Solar Energy — The Power to Choose), 97-103, April 21–25, 2001
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SED2001-113
https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2001-113
View Paper titled, Performance of the SES/Boeing Dish Stirling System
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Topics: Coolers, Cycles, Energy / power systems, Energy conversion, Energy efficiency, Engines, Manufacturing, Solar energy concentrators, Stirling engines, Testing
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EuroTrough Design Issues and Prototype Testing at PSA

Eckhard Lüpfert, Michael Geyer, Wolfgang Schiel, Antonio Esteban, Rafael Osuna, Eduardo Zarza, Paul Nava
Proc. ASME. SED2001, Solar Engineering 2001: (FORUM 2001: Solar Energy — The Power to Choose), 387-391, April 21–25, 2001
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SED2001-149
https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2001-149
View Paper titled, EuroTrough Design Issues and Prototype Testing at PSA
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Topics: Design, Engineering prototypes, Testing, Solar energy, Weight (Mass), Deformation, Finite element analysis, Finite element methods, Finite element model, Mechanical properties
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Recent Progress in Reducing the Uncertainty in and Improving Pyranometer Calibrations

Daryl R. Myers, Thomas L. Stoffel, Ibrahim Reda, Stephen M. Wilcox, Afshin M. Andreas
Proc. ASME. SED2001, Solar Engineering 2001: (FORUM 2001: Solar Energy — The Power to Choose), 209-216, April 21–25, 2001
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SED2001-126
https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2001-126
View Paper titled, Recent Progress in Reducing the Uncertainty in and Improving Pyranometer Calibrations
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Topics: Actinometers, Calibration, Uncertainty, Errors, Renewable energy, Solar energy, Solar radiation, Teams, Climate change, Design
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A Method for Measuring the Creep Behavior of Pressurized Polymer Tubing

Chunhui Wu, Susan C. Mantell, Jane H. Davidson
Proc. ASME. SED2001, Solar Engineering 2001: (FORUM 2001: Solar Energy — The Power to Choose), 161-167, April 21–25, 2001
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SED2001-121
https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2001-121
View Paper titled, A Method for Measuring the Creep Behavior of Pressurized Polymer Tubing
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Topics: Creep, Polymers, Tubing, Wire, Heat exchangers, Strain gages, Anisotropy, Bone, Heat transfer, High pressure (Physics)
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Design of “SIREC-1” Wire Mesh Open Volumetric Solar Receiver Prototype

Félix M. Téllez, Manuel Romero, María J. Marcos
Proc. ASME. SED2001, Solar Engineering 2001: (FORUM 2001: Solar Energy — The Power to Choose), 357-364, April 21–25, 2001
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SED2001-145
https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2001-145
View Paper titled, Design of “SIREC-1” Wire Mesh Open Volumetric Solar Receiver Prototype
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Topics: Design, Engineering prototypes, Solar energy, Wire mesh, Manufacturing, Testing, Computers, Sensitivity analysis, Test facilities, Wire
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Recommendations for Maximizing Battery Life in Photovoltaic Systems: A Review of Lessons Learned

James P. Dunlop, Brian N. Farhi
Proc. ASME. SED2001, Solar Engineering 2001: (FORUM 2001: Solar Energy — The Power to Choose), 275-280, April 21–25, 2001
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SED2001-135
https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2001-135
View Paper titled, Recommendations for Maximizing Battery Life in Photovoltaic Systems: A Review of Lessons Learned
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Topics: Battery life, Photovoltaic power systems, Batteries, Solar energy, Stress, Testing
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A Novel Combined Power and Cooling Thermodynamic Cycle for Low Temperature Heat Sources: Part II — Experimental Investigation

Gunmar Tamm, D. Yogi Goswami
Proc. ASME. SED2002, Solar Energy, 39-46, June 15–20, 2002
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SED2002-1034
https://doi.org/10.1115/SED2002-1034
View Paper titled, A Novel Combined Power and Cooling Thermodynamic Cycle for Low Temperature Heat Sources: Part II — Experimental Investigation
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Topics: Cooling, Heat, Low temperature, Thermodynamic cycles, Cycles, Absorption, Refrigeration, Condensation, Equilibrium (Physics), Fluids
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Astrophysical and Mineralogical Experiments in the DLR Solar Furnace

M. Sauerborn, A. Neumann, W. Seboldt
Proc. ASME. ISEC2003, Solar Energy, 203-209, March 15–18, 2003
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ISEC2003-44208
https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44208
View Paper titled, 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
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Thermal Performance of Unvented Attics in Hot-Dry Climates: Results From Building America

Robert Hendron, Sara Farrar-Nagy, Ren Anderson, Paul Reeves, Ed Hancock
Proc. ASME. ISEC2003, Solar Energy, 73-80, March 15–18, 2003
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ISEC2003-44070
https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44070
View Paper titled, 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
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Design and Testing of an Augmented Generator for Solar Fired Absorption Chillers

James Bergquam, Joseph Brezner, Andrew Jensen
Proc. ASME. ISEC2003, Solar Energy, 351-358, March 15–18, 2003
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ISEC2003-44243
https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44243
View Paper titled, 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
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Development and Modification of a Cassegrainian Solar Concentrator for Utilization of Solar Thermal Power

L. A. Stoynov, Prasad K. D. V. Yarlagadda
Proc. ASME. ISEC2003, Solar Energy, 601-609, March 15–18, 2003
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ISEC2003-44071
https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44071
View Paper titled, 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
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Uncertainty Estimates of Photovoltaic Module Performance Measurements

Gobind H. Atmaram
Proc. ASME. ISEC2003, Solar Energy, 459-466, March 15–18, 2003
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ISEC2003-44224
https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44224
View Paper titled, 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
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Design Review and Approval of Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Systems

Brian N. Farhi, James P. Dunlop, Jerry Ventre, Gobind Atmaram, Kevin W. Lynn
Proc. ASME. ISEC2003, Solar Energy, 535-538, March 15–18, 2003
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ISEC2003-44234
https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44234
View Paper titled, Design Review and Approval of Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Systems
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Topics: Design, Photovoltaic power systems, Accreditation, Solar energy, Testing
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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
Proc. ASME. ISEC2003, Solar Energy, 699-708, March 15–18, 2003
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ISEC2003-44055
https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44055
View Paper titled, 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
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Status of the Advanced Dish Development System Project

Richard B. Diver, Charles E. Andraka, K. Scott Rawlinson, Timothy A. Moss, Vern Goldberg, Gary Thomas
Proc. ASME. ISEC2003, Solar Energy, 637-646, March 15–18, 2003
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ISEC2003-44237
https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2003-44237
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Topics: Design, Energy conversion, Engines, Mirrors, Pumps, Reliability, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Solar power, Test facilities
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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
Proc. ASME. ISEC2004, Solar Energy, 587-595, July 11–14, 2004
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ISEC2004-65144
https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65144
View Paper titled, Testing of Thermocline Filler Materials and Molten-Salt Heat Transfer Fluids for Thermal Energy Storage Systems in Parabolic Trough Power Plants
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Topics: Fillers (Materials), Fluids, Heat transfer, Parabolic troughs, Power stations, Testing, Thermal energy storage, Solar energy, Durability, Rocks
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Measured Performance of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Panels: Round 2

Brian P. Dougherty, A. Hunter Fanney, Mark W. Davis
Proc. ASME. ISEC2004, Solar Energy, 421-430, July 11–14, 2004
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ISEC2004-65154
https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65154
View Paper titled, Measured Performance of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Panels: Round 2
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Topics: Architects, Computers, Copper, Databases, Diluents, Electric current, Energy generation, Float glass, Glass, Iron
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Cost Analysis of Solar Reflective Hard-Coat Materials Deposited by Ion-Beam-Assisted Deposition

C. E. Kennedy, R. L. Swisher
Proc. ASME. ISEC2004, Solar Energy, 607-614, July 11–14, 2004
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ISEC2004-65112
https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65112
View Paper titled, Cost Analysis of Solar Reflective Hard-Coat Materials Deposited by Ion-Beam-Assisted Deposition
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Topics: Solar energy, Coatings, Machinery, Concentrating solar power, Durability, Glass, Optical mirrors, Polymers, Reflectance, Reflective materials
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Demonstration of Thermophotovoltaics for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System

Dan Dye, Byard Wood, Lewis Fraas, Jeanette Kretschmer
Proc. ASME. ISEC2004, Solar Energy, 381-386, July 11–14, 2004
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ISEC2004-65125
https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2004-65125
View Paper titled, Demonstration of Thermophotovoltaics for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System
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Topics: Solar energy systems, Flow (Dynamics), Gallium, Imaging, Light, Optics, Solar spectrum, Testing, Visible spectrum