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Nonimaging Behavior of Circular Trough Concentrators With Tubular Receivers

Matteo Timpano, Thomas A. Cooper
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2024, 146(1): 011002.
Paper No: SOL-22-1178
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062482
Published Online: May 25, 2023
View Article titled, Nonimaging Behavior of Circular Trough Concentrators With Tubular Receivers
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Topics: Design, Hazardous substances, Mirrors, Parabolic troughs, Reflection, Solar energy, Geometry, Radiation (Physics), Ray tracing
Journal Articles

Wind Load Effect Study on Large-Aperture Parabolic Trough Collector Mirror Fields

Zhi Zhang, Jie Sun, Qi Li Xu, Zhen Wen Zhang, Li Wang, Jin Jia Wei, Steven Wang
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2023, 145(4): 041006.
Paper No: SOL-22-1158
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056123
Published Online: January 17, 2023
View Article titled, Wind Load Effect Study on Large-Aperture Parabolic Trough Collector Mirror Fields
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Topics: Mirrors, Stress, Wind, Turbulence, Solar energy
Journal Articles

Analysis and Optimization of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector to Improve Its Optical Performance

Anubhav Goel, Rajesh Mahadeva, Gaurav Manik
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2023, 145(3): 031009.
Paper No: SOL-22-1137
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055995
Published Online: November 11, 2022
View Article titled, Analysis and Optimization of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector to Improve Its Optical Performance
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Topics: Irradiation (Radiation exposure), Optimization, Parabolic troughs, Particle swarm optimization, Solar collectors, Solar energy, Errors, Glass, Optimization algorithms, Mirrors
Journal Articles

A Combined Computer Vision and Deep Learning Approach for Rapid Drone-Based Optical Characterization of Parabolic Troughs

Devon Kesseli, Veena Chidurala, Ryan Gooch, Guangdong Zhu
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2023, 145(2): 021008.
Paper No: SOL-22-1086
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055172
Published Online: August 24, 2022
View Article titled, A Combined Computer Vision and Deep Learning Approach for Rapid Drone-Based Optical Characterization of Parabolic Troughs
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Topics: Computers, Corners (Structural elements), Parabolic troughs, Mirrors, Algorithms, Unmanned aerial vehicles
Journal Articles

Enhancing TEM 00 -Mode Solar Laser With Beam Merging and Ring-Array Concentrator

B. D. Tibúrcio, D. Liang, J. Almeida, D. Garcia, M. Catela, H. Costa, C. R. Vistas
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2022, 144(6): 061005.
Paper No: SOL-21-1352
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054666
Published Online: June 13, 2022
View Article titled, Enhancing TEM 00 -Mode Solar Laser With Beam Merging and Ring-Array Concentrator
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Topics: Lasers, Solar energy, Laser beams, Mirrors
Journal Articles

Piecewise-Focusing Collectors Reduce the Mirror Area in Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Plants

David K. Bisset
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2022, 144(5): 055001.
Paper No: SOL-21-1304
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054027
Published Online: March 22, 2022
View Article titled, Piecewise-Focusing Collectors Reduce the Mirror Area in Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Plants
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Topics: Cavities, Corners (Structural elements), Elevations (Drawings), Mirrors, Optical mirrors, Solar energy, Solar thermal power, Temperature, Design, Computer simulation
Journal Articles

Modeling, Implementing, and Evaluating of an Advanced Dual Axis Heliostat Drive System

W. M. Hamanah, A. S. Salem, M. A. Abido, F. A. Al-Sulaiman, A. M. Qwbaiban, T. G. Habetler
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2022, 144(4): 041001.
Paper No: SOL-21-1211
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052958
Published Online: February 11, 2022
View Article titled, Modeling, Implementing, and Evaluating of an Advanced Dual Axis Heliostat Drive System
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Topics: Concentrating solar power, Control equipment, Engineering prototypes, Feedback, Mirrors, Modeling, Sensors, Simulation, Solar energy, Solar towers
Journal Articles

Linear Solar Concentrator Structural Optimization Using Variable Beam Cross Sections

Moucun Yang, Yuezhao Zhu, Wei Fu, Garth Pearce, Robert A. Taylor
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2018, 140(6): 061006.
Paper No: SOL-17-1410
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040273
Published Online: June 26, 2018
View Article titled, Linear Solar Concentrator Structural Optimization Using Variable Beam Cross Sections
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Topics: Cantilevers, Cross section (Physics), Design, Finite element analysis, Simulation, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Stiffness, Structural optimization, Torque
Journal Articles

Incidence-Angle- and Wavelength-Resolved Ray-Tracing Simulations of a Linear Fresnel Collector Using the In-House Software otsun

Julian D. Hertel, Francesc Bonnín-Ripoll, Víctor Martínez-Moll, Ramón Pujol-Nadal
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2018, 140(3): 034502.
Paper No: SOL-17-1233
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039329
Published Online: March 13, 2018
View Article titled, Incidence-Angle- and Wavelength-Resolved Ray-Tracing Simulations of a Linear Fresnel Collector Using the In-House Software otsun
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Topics: Ray tracing, Reflectance, Simulation, Wavelength, Electromagnetic scattering, Radiation scattering, Scattering (Physics), Engineering simulation, Computer software, Mirrors
Journal Articles

Curvature Variability Study for Small- and Large-Scale Linear Fresnel Solar Fields: A Step Toward Optimization

Sara Benyakhlef, Ahmed Al Mers, Ossama Merroun, Abdelfattah Bouatem, Hamid Ajdad, Noureddine Boutammachte, Soukaina El Alj
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2017, 139(5): 051009.
Paper No: SOL-17-1075
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037382
Published Online: August 22, 2017
View Article titled, Curvature Variability Study for Small- and Large-Scale Linear Fresnel Solar Fields: A Step Toward Optimization
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Topics: Solar energy, Deflection, Mirrors, Optimization
Journal Articles

Parametric Trough Solar Collector With Commercial Evacuated Receiver: Performance Comparison at Plant Level

Juan Pablo Núnez Bootello, Markus Schramm, Manuel Silva Pérez, Manuel Doblaré Castellano
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2017, 139(4): 041014.
Paper No: SOL-17-1016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036934
Published Online: June 8, 2017
View Article titled, Parametric Trough Solar Collector With Commercial Evacuated Receiver: Performance Comparison at Plant Level
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Topics: Mirrors, Reflection, Simulation, Solar collectors, Solar energy, Errors, Parabolic troughs, Optics, Glass, Power stations
Journal Articles

Optical Modeling and Analysis of the First Moroccan Linear Fresnel Solar Collector Prototype

Soukaina El Alj, Ahmed Al Mers, Ossama Merroun, Abdelfattah Bouatem, Noureddine Boutammachte, Hamid Ajdad, Sara Benyakhlef, Yousra Filali Baba
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2017, 139(4): 041009.
Paper No: SOL-16-1459
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036726
Published Online: May 25, 2017
View Article titled, Optical Modeling and Analysis of the First Moroccan Linear Fresnel Solar Collector Prototype
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Topics: Engineering prototypes, Mirrors, Shades and shadows, Solar energy, Optimization, Simulation, Modeling, Parabolic troughs, Ray tracing
Journal Articles

Solar Field Optical Characterization at Stillwater Geothermal/Solar Hybrid Plant

Guangdong Zhu, Craig Turchi
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2017, 139(3): 031002.
Paper No: SOL-16-1342
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035518
Published Online: January 27, 2017
View Article titled, Solar Field Optical Characterization at Stillwater Geothermal/Solar Hybrid Plant
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Topics: Mirrors, Reflectance, Solar energy, Errors
Journal Articles

Optical Analysis of a Two Stage XX Concentrator for Parametric Trough Primary and Tubular Absorber With Application in Solar Thermal Energy Trough Power Plants

Juan Pablo Núnez Bootello, Henry Price, Manuel Silva Pérez, Manuel Doblaré Castellano
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2016, 138(4): 041002.
Paper No: SOL-15-1392
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032944
Published Online: April 5, 2016
View Article titled, Optical Analysis of a Two Stage XX Concentrator for Parametric Trough Primary and Tubular Absorber With Application in Solar Thermal Energy Trough Power Plants
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Topics: Design, Geometry, Glass, Mirrors, Power stations, Reflection, Solar thermal power, Ray tracing, Symmetry (Physics), Sensitivity analysis
Journal Articles

Optical Analysis of a Two Stage XX Simultaneous Multiple Surface Concentrator for Parametric Trough Primary and Flat Absorber With Application in Direct Steam Generation Solar Thermal Plants

Juan Pablo Núnez Bootello, Henry Price, Manuel Silva Pérez, Manuel Doblaré Castellano
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2016, 138(2): 021002.
Paper No: SOL-15-1213
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032243
Published Online: January 11, 2016
View Article titled, Optical Analysis of a Two Stage XX Simultaneous Multiple Surface Concentrator for Parametric Trough Primary and Flat Absorber With Application in Direct Steam Generation Solar Thermal Plants
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Topics: Mirrors, Optics, Parabolic troughs, Solar energy, Steam, Wind, Stress, Geometry, Reflection
Journal Articles

Dynamic Properties of a Heliostat Structure Determined by Numerical and Experimental Modal Analysis

J. Felipe Vásquez-Arango, Reiner Buck, Robert Pitz-Paal
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2015, 137(5): 051001.
Paper No: SOL-14-1345
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030846
Published Online: October 1, 2015
View Article titled, Dynamic Properties of a Heliostat Structure Determined by Numerical and Experimental Modal Analysis
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Topics: Damping, Modal analysis, Mode shapes, Simulation, Stress, Vortex shedding, Wind, Solar energy, Mirrors, Finite element model
Journal Articles

Probabilistic Analysis to Quantify Optical Performance and Error Budgets for Next Generation Heliostats

Joshua Christian, Adam Moya, Clifford Ho, Charles Andraka, James Yuan
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031014.
Paper No: SOL-13-1072
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029376
Published Online: June 1, 2015
View Article titled, Probabilistic Analysis to Quantify Optical Performance and Error Budgets for Next Generation Heliostats
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Topics: Errors, Mirrors
Journal Articles

Validation of a Monte Carlo Integral Formulation Applied to Solar Facility Simulations and Use of Sensitivities

Cyril Caliot, Hadrien Benoit, Emmanuel Guillot, Jean-Louis Sans, Alain Ferriere, Gilles Flamant, Christophe Coustet, Benjamin Piaud
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2015, 137(2): 021019.
Paper No: SOL-14-1282
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029692
Published Online: April 1, 2015
View Article titled, Validation of a Monte Carlo Integral Formulation Applied to Solar Facility Simulations and Use of Sensitivities
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Topics: Algorithms, Mirrors, Simulation, Solar energy, Reflection
Journal Articles

Compensation of Gravity Induced Heliostat Deflections for Improved Optical Performance

James K. Yuan, Joshua M. Christian, Clifford K. Ho
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2015, 137(2): 021016.
Paper No: SOL-13-1054
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028938
Published Online: April 1, 2015
View Article titled, Compensation of Gravity Induced Heliostat Deflections for Improved Optical Performance
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Topics: Deflection, Gravity (Force), Deformation, Mirrors, Shapes
Journal Articles

Analysis of a New Compound Parabolic Concentrator-Based Solar Collector Designed for Methanol Reforming

Xiaoguang Gu, Robert A. Taylor, Gary Rosengarten
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041012.
Paper No: SOL-13-1344
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027767
Published Online: June 11, 2014
View Article titled, Analysis of a New Compound Parabolic Concentrator-Based Solar Collector Designed for Methanol Reforming
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Topics: Design, Methanol, Mirrors, Ray tracing, Reflectance, Solar collectors, Solar energy, Temperature, Vacuum, Heat flux