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November 1985
ISSN 0199-6231
EISSN 1528-8986
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Research Papers
A Performance Prediction Methodology for Integral Collection-Storage Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 265–272.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267690
Topics:
Hot water
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Solar energy
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Storage
,
Computers
,
Simulation
,
Stress
,
Transients (Dynamics)
Single-Pass Open-Loop Solar Thermal Energy Systems: On Maximum Energy Delivery by Variable Flow Rate
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 273–276.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267691
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
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Solar thermal power
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Radiation (Physics)
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Design
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Open loop systems
,
Solar energy
Description and Testing of a Non-Evacuated 1.5×CPC Collector Thermal Performance Comparison With Other Collector Types
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 277–280.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267692
Topics:
Climate
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Flat plates
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Hot water heating
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Operating temperature
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Temperature
,
Testing
A Computer Model for Stress Analysis of Spherically Curved Solar Panels
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 281–285.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267693
Topics:
Computers
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Solar energy
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Stress analysis (Engineering)
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Honeycomb structures
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Stress
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Glass
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Deflection
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Membranes
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Optical mirrors
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Plates (structures)
Energy Conservation Potential of Large Capacity Solar-Assisted Heat Pumps for Low Temperature IPH Applications
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 286–292.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267694
Topics:
Energy conservation
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Heat pumps
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Low temperature
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Solar energy
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Fuel oils
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Water
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Cycles
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Flat plates
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Heating
,
Stress
Performance of Series Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems in TECH House I
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 293–296.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267695
Topics:
Heat pumps
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Solar energy
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Heating
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Steel
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Storage
,
Storage tanks
A Comparison of Three Years of Performance for Air-to-Air Parallel Solar Heat Pump System in TECH House IV
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 297–301.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267696
Topics:
Ducts
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Heat pumps
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Heating
,
Pumps
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Solar energy
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Solar heating
,
Springs
Design, Construction, and Initial Operation of the Los Alamos National Laboratory Salt-Gradient Solar Pond
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 302–307.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267697
Topics:
Construction
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Design
,
Solar energy
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Boundary layers
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Flow visualization
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Heating
,
Turbulence
,
Wind
An Analytical Model for the Integrated Daily Performance of Solar Air Heating Systems
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 308–314.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267698
Topics:
Heating
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Solar energy
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Storage
,
Engineering simulation
,
Simulation
,
Computation
,
Energy storage
,
Hot water heating
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Stress
,
Temperature effects
Development and Performance of a Digital Image Radiometer for Heliostat Evaluation at Solar One
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 315–321.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267699
Topics:
Solar energy
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Computers
,
Data acquisition systems
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Errors
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Control equipment
,
Data acquisition
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Radiance
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Reflectance
,
Solar radiation
,
Video cameras
Field Experiments in Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 322–325.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267700
Topics:
Thermal energy storage
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Temperature
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Buoyancy
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Convection
,
Energy recovery
Windmill Tip-Speed Ratio Regulation Using an Impedance-Matching Control System
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 326–334.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267701
Topics:
Computer simulation
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Control equipment
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Control systems
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Design
,
Design methodology
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Generators
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Machinery
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Pumps
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Rotors
,
Simulation results
Wind-Induced Heat Losses From Solar Collector Arrays on Flat-Roofed Buildings
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 335–342.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267702
Topics:
Heat losses
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Solar collectors
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Structures
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Wind
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Roofs
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Convection
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Heat transfer coefficients
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Testing
,
Turbulence
Study of Thermal Oscillations at the Dryout Front in Half Heated Tubes
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 343–351.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267703
Topics:
Oscillations
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Statistical distributions
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Temperature
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Composite materials
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Glass
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Liquid films
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Pressure
,
Wall temperature
,
Water
Technical Briefs
The Effects of Adsorbent Diffusivities on Particulate Bed Dehumidifier Behavior
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 352–355.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267704
Topics:
Dehumidifiers
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Particulate matter
Hydrogen Storage and Thermal Load Management in a Solar Energy Conversion System
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 355–357.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267705
Topics:
Hydrogen storage
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Solar energy conversion
,
Stress
Simulation of Solar Ponds With an Experimental Transmittance Function
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 357–359.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267706
Topics:
Simulation
,
Solar energy
Restraints of a Direct Contact Evaporator and Their Effect on a Solar Pond Power System
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 359–362.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267707
Topics:
Power systems (Machinery)
,
Solar energy
Book Reviews
Wind Energy Systems
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 363.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267708
Topics:
Wind energy systems
Design Approaches for Solar Industrial Process Heat Systems
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 363–364.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267709
Topics:
Design
,
Heat
,
Solar energy
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