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Evaluation of Composite Structural Materials for Heliostat Cost Reduction

Daniel Tsvankin, Matthew Muller
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2024, 146(6): 061006.
Paper No: SOL-23-1337
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065433
Published Online: July 30, 2024
View Article titled, Evaluation of Composite Structural Materials for Heliostat Cost Reduction
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Topics: Composite materials, Deflection, Heliostats, Pressure, Stress, Struts (Engineering), Torque, Wind, Steel, Weight (Mass)
Journal Articles

Review and Gap Analysis of Heliostat Components & Controls

Accepted Manuscript
Kenneth Armijo, Matthew Muller, Daniel Tsvankin, Dimitri Madden
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng.
Paper No: SOL-23-1245
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065976
Published Online: July 16, 2024
View Article titled, Review and Gap Analysis of Heliostat Components & Controls
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Topics: Heliostats, Advanced materials, Calibration, Concentrating solar power, Design, Engineering standards, Mirrors, Renewable energy, Solar towers, Steel
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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
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2018, 140(6): 061006.
Paper No: SOL-17-1410
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

Experimental Study of a Solar Air Heater With a New Arrangement of Transverse Longitudinal Baffles

Afaq Jasim Mahmood
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2017, 139(3): 031004.
Paper No: SOL-16-1297
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035756
Published Online: February 8, 2017
View Article titled, Experimental Study of a Solar Air Heater With a New Arrangement of Transverse Longitudinal Baffles
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Topics: Air flow, Heat transfer, Solar energy, Temperature, Thermal efficiency, Glass, Pressure drop, Flow (Dynamics), Steel, Design
Journal Articles

Development and Testing of a Kilohertz Solar-to-Acoustic Energy Converter

Kuan Chen, Mohammed Albonaeem, Yeongmin Kim, Nam Jin Kim, Sang Hoon Lim, Wongee Chun
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021005.
Paper No: SOL-16-1205
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034910
Published Online: November 10, 2016
View Article titled, Development and Testing of a Kilohertz Solar-to-Acoustic Energy Converter
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Topics: Acoustics, Helicopters, Microphones, Noise (Sound), Signals, Solar energy, Wheels, Noise control, Power converters, Testing
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New Thermal Energy Storage Materials From Industrial Wastes: Compatibility of Steel Slag With the Most Common Heat Transfer Fluids

Iñigo Ortega-Fernández, Javier Rodríguez-Aseguinolaza, Antoni Gil, Abdessamad Faik, Bruno D’Aguanno
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2015, 137(4): 041005.
Paper No: SOL-14-1247
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030450
Published Online: August 1, 2015
View Article titled, New Thermal Energy Storage Materials From Industrial Wastes: Compatibility of Steel Slag With the Most Common Heat Transfer Fluids
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Topics: Electric arc furnaces, Slags, Solar energy, Steel, Heat transfer, Fluids, Temperature, Corrosion, Thermal energy storage
Journal Articles

A Method for Measuring the Optical Efficiency of Evacuated Receivers

Charles F. Kutscher, Judy C. Netter
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2014, 136(1): 010907.
Paper No: SOL-12-1347
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026335
Published Online: January 8, 2014
View Article titled, A Method for Measuring the Optical Efficiency of Evacuated Receivers
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Topics: Aluminum, Parabolic troughs, Solar radiation, Temperature, Transients (Dynamics), Uncertainty, Glass, Heat losses, Solar collectors, Steel
Journal Articles

Thermomechanical Simulation of the Solar One Thermocline Storage Tank

Scott M. Flueckiger, Zhen Yang, Suresh V. Garimella
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2012, 134(4): 041014.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007665
Published Online: October 17, 2012
View Article titled, Thermomechanical Simulation of the Solar One Thermocline Storage Tank
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Topics: Simulation, Solar energy, Steel, Stress, Temperature, Hoop stress, Fillers (Materials), Storage tanks, Fluids, Thermomechanics
Journal Articles

Automatic Noncontact Quality Inspection System for Industrial Parabolic Trough Assembly

Klaus Pottler, Marc Röger, Eckhard Lüpfert, Wolfgang Schiel
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011008.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804628
Published Online: December 28, 2007
View Article titled, Automatic Noncontact Quality Inspection System for Industrial Parabolic Trough Assembly
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Topics: Accuracy and precision, Inspection, Manufacturing, Measurement systems, Parabolic troughs, Photogrammetry, Quality control, Solar energy, Steel, Measurement uncertainty
Journal Articles

Structural Design Criteria for Steel Components of Parabolic-Trough Solar Concentrators

G. M. Giannuzzi, C. E. Majorana, A. Miliozzi, V. A. Salomoni, D. Nicolini
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2007, 129(4): 382–390.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2769699
Published Online: January 22, 2007
View Article titled, Structural Design Criteria for Steel Components of Parabolic-Trough Solar Concentrators
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Topics: Design, Parabolic troughs, Solar energy concentrators, Steel, Stress, Wind, Structural design
Journal Articles

Behavior of Bimetallic Absorber in Parabolic Collectors During DSG to Low Powers

Vicente Flores, Rafael Almanza
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2007, 129(2): 249–252.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2711475
Published Online: March 30, 2006
View Article titled, Behavior of Bimetallic Absorber in Parabolic Collectors During DSG to Low Powers
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Topics: Copper, Deflection, Flow (Dynamics), Solar energy, Steam, Steel, Temperature, Temperature distribution, Two-phase flow, Thermal conductivity
Journal Articles

Analysis of Sandwich Panels for an Energy Efficient and Self-Supporting Residential Roof

Daniel Thomas, Susan C. Mantell, Jane H. Davidson, Louise F. Goldberg, John Carmody
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 338–348.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210503
Published Online: November 4, 2005
View Article titled, Analysis of Sandwich Panels for an Energy Efficient and Self-Supporting Residential Roof
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Topics: Climate, Deflection, Roofs, Steel, Stress, Shear (Mechanics), Insulation, Weight (Mass), Design, Buckling
Journal Articles

Cost Analysis of Solar Reflective Hard-Coat Materials Deposited by Ion-Beam-Assisted Deposition

C. E. Kennedy, R. L. Swisher
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2005, 127(2): 270–276.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1861925
Published Online: April 25, 2005
View Article titled, Cost Analysis of Solar Reflective Hard-Coat Materials Deposited by Ion-Beam-Assisted Deposition
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Topics: Coatings, Durability, Machinery, Solar energy, Coating processes, Reflectance, Steel
Journal Articles

DSG Under Two-Phase and Stratified Flow in a Steel Receiver of a Parabolic Trough Collector

Rafael Almanza, Gustavo Jime´nez, Alvaro Lentz, Alberto Valde´s, Alberto Soria
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 140–144.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1463734
Published Online: April 24, 2002
View Article titled, DSG Under Two-Phase and Stratified Flow in a Steel Receiver of a Parabolic Trough Collector
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Topics: Deflection, Flow (Dynamics), Parabolic troughs, Pipes, Steel, Stratified flow, Temperature, Two-phase flow, Water, Temperature gradient
Journal Articles

Surface Hardening of Steel Using Highly Concentrated Solar Energy Process

A. Ferriere, C. Faillat, S. Galasso, L. Barrallier, J-E. Masse
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1999, 121(1): 36–39.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888140
Published Online: February 1, 1999
View Article titled, Surface Hardening of Steel Using Highly Concentrated Solar Energy Process
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Topics: Solar energy, Steel, Surface hardening, Carbon steel, Compressive stress, Furnaces, Hardening
Journal Articles

An Integrated Approach to Wind Turbine Fatigue Analysis

D. J. Laino, A. C. Hansen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1997, 119(3): 242–247.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888026
Published Online: August 1, 1997
View Article titled, An Integrated Approach to Wind Turbine Fatigue Analysis
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Topics: Fatigue analysis, Wind turbines, Fatigue life, Turbines, Blades, Design, Dynamics (Mechanics), Fatigue, Fatigue damage, Renewable energy
Journal Articles

Design and Measured Performance of a Solar Chimney for Natural Circulation Solar Energy Dryers

O. V. Ekechukwu, B. Norton
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1996, 118(1): 69–71.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2847956
Published Online: February 1, 1996
View Article titled, Design and Measured Performance of a Solar Chimney for Natural Circulation Solar Energy Dryers
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Topics: Design, Dryers, Solar energy, Construction, Steel
Journal Articles

Performance of Series Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems in TECH House I

R. L. Reid, B. A. McGraw, A. F. G. Bedinger
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 293–296.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267695
Published Online: November 1, 1985
View Article titled, Performance of Series Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems in TECH House I
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Topics: Heat pumps, Solar energy, Heating, Steel, Storage, Storage tanks
Journal Articles

A Computer Model for Stress Analysis of Spherically Curved Solar Panels

C. V. Girija Vallabhan, R. Panneer Selvam
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 281–285.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267693
Published Online: November 1, 1985
View Article titled, A Computer Model for Stress Analysis of Spherically Curved Solar Panels
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Topics: Computers, Solar energy, Stress analysis (Engineering), Honeycomb structures, Stress, Glass, Deflection, Membranes, Optical mirrors, Plates (structures)
Journal Articles

Preliminary Design of a 1-MWe OTEC Test Plant

T. Kajikawa
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1982, 104(1): 3–8.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266273
Published Online: February 1, 1982
View Article titled, Preliminary Design of a 1-MWe OTEC Test Plant
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Topics: Design, Ocean thermal energy conversion, Buoys, Oceans, Condensers (steam plant), Cycles, Energy generation, Fluids, Mooring, Pipes