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June 2018
ISSN 0199-6231
EISSN 1528-8986
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Research Papers
A Study of Wind Turbine Wakes in Complex Terrain Through RANS Simulation and SCADA Data
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039093
Topics:
Simulation
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Wakes
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Wind
,
Wind turbines
,
Turbines
,
Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations
Energetic and Exergetic Performance of a Solar Flat-Plate Collector Working With Cu Nanofluid
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039018
Topics:
Flat plates
,
Nanofluids
,
Nanoparticles
,
Solar collectors
,
Solar energy
,
Temperature
,
Thermal conductivity
,
Entropy
,
Copper
,
Heat transfer
Assessment of the Energy Gain of Photovoltaic Systems by Using Solar Tracking in Equatorial Regions
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039095
Structural Dynamics Analysis of Three-Dimensional Bi-Axial Sun-Tracking System Structure Determined by Numerical Modal Analysis
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039272
Topics:
Damping
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Design
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Finite element analysis
,
Modal analysis
,
Mode shapes
,
Q-factor
,
Shapes
,
Simulation
,
Stress
,
Structural dynamics
Application of Energy Conservation Measures and Their Impact on the Thermal-Energetic Performance of a Building in the Brazilian Amazon Region: A Case Study
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039274
Topics:
Cooling
,
Energy conservation
,
Energy consumption
,
Photovoltaic power systems
,
Roofs
,
Stress
,
Thermal insulation
,
Temperature
,
Tariffs
,
Air conditioning
Inverse Design of Spectrally Selective Thickness Sensitive Pigmented Coatings for Solar Thermal Applications
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039276
Topics:
Coatings
,
Design
,
Solar energy
,
Electromagnetic scattering
,
Radiation scattering
,
Scattering (Physics)
,
Optimization
Analysis and Modifications of Turbulence Models for Wind Turbine Wake Simulations in Atmospheric Boundary Layers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039377
Topics:
Boundary layers
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Simulation
,
Turbulence
,
Wakes
,
Wind turbines
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Engineering simulation
,
Stress
,
Wind velocity
,
Wind
The Mechanical Analysis of an All-Glass Solar Evacuated Tube With Spiral Inner Tube for Seawater Desalination
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039330
Topics:
Glass
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Seawater
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Solar energy
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Stress
,
Temperature
,
Sealing (Process)
,
Gravity (Force)
Numerical Analysis on Thermal Energy Storage Device With Finned Copper Tube for an Indirect Type Solar Drying System
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039273
Topics:
Copper
,
Drying
,
Melting
,
Phase change materials
,
Solar energy
,
Temperature
,
Heat
,
Air flow
,
Solidification
,
Thermal energy storage
Multivariable Closed Control Loop Methodology for Heliostat Aiming Manipulation in Solar Central Receiver Systems
Jesús García, Yen Chean Soo Too, Ricardo Vasquez Padilla, Andrew Beath, Jin-Soo Kim, Marco E. Sanjuan
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039255
Topics:
Solar energy
,
Heat flux
Thermal Modeling of a Rooftop Photovoltaic/Thermal System With Earth Air Heat Exchanger for Combined Power and Space Heating
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 031011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039275
Topics:
Cooling
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Heat exchangers
,
Heating
,
Temperature
,
Solar energy
,
Modeling
,
Pipes
Technical Brief
Experimental Study of Hydrogen Production Using Solar Energy in Ouargla (South East Algeria)
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 034501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039332
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Hydrogen
,
Hydrogen production
,
Solar energy
,
Temperature
,
Solar radiation
,
Photovoltaic cells
Incidence-Angle- and Wavelength-Resolved Ray-Tracing Simulations of a Linear Fresnel Collector Using the In-House Software otsun
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 034502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039329
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