Topics: Solar collectors , Solar energy , Particulate matter , Absorption , Anisotropy , Approximation , Backscattering , Ceramics , Convection , Electromagnetic scattering

Effect of Shielding Surfaces on the Irradiance Received by Tilted Collectors

Mohammad H. Al-Beirutty, Moustafa M. Elsayed

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1992, 114(3): 157–164. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2929999

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View articletitled, Effect of Shielding Surfaces on the Irradiance Received by Tilted Collectors

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Topics: Geometry , Glass , Solar radiation , Structures

Field Test Evaluation of Solar-Heated Evaporators

Gerald R. Guinn

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1992, 114(3): 165–170. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2930000

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View articletitled, Field Test Evaluation of Solar-Heated Evaporators

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Topics: Solar energy , Generators , Industrial wastes , Water , Aluminum , Economics , Evaporation , Machine shops , Plating baths , Recycling

Experimental Investigation of an Atmospheric-Open Cyclone Solar Reactor for Solid-Gas Thermochemical Reactions

A. Steinfeld, A. Imhof, D. Mischler

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1992, 114(3): 171–174. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2930001

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Investigation of an Atmospheric-Open Cyclone Solar Reactor for Solid-Gas Thermochemical Reactions

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Topics: Solar energy , Cavities , Absorption , Chemical reactions , Energy resources , Engineering prototypes , Furnaces , Heat , High temperature , Particulate matter

Transient Natural Convection in Enclosures With Application to Solar Thermal Storage Tanks

D. T. Reindl, W. A. Beckman, J. W. Mitchell

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1992, 114(3): 175–181. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2930002

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View articletitled, Transient Natural Convection in Enclosures With Application to Solar Thermal Storage Tanks

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Topics: Natural convection , Solar energy , Thermal energy storage , Transients (Dynamics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Temperature , Finite element methods

On the Determination of the Average Temperature in a Horizontal Storage Tank and Its Use in Monitoring the Performance of a Solar Thermosyphon System

Richard B. Bannerot

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1992, 114(3): 182–187. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2930003

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View articletitled, On the Determination of the Average Temperature in a Horizontal Storage Tank and Its Use in Monitoring the Performance of a Solar Thermosyphon System

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Topics: Solar energy , Storage tanks , Temperature , Storage , Flow (Dynamics) , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Thermal energy , Thermal energy storage

Second-Law Analysis of a Two-Phase Self-Pumping Solar Water Heater

H. A. Walker, J. H. Davidson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1992, 114(3): 188–193. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2930004

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View articletitled, Second-Law Analysis of a Two-Phase Self-Pumping Solar Water Heater

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Topics: Solar energy , Water , Entropy , Heat transfer , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Condensers (steam plant) , Exergy , Hot water heating , Solar water heating , Temperature

Unglazed Solar Collector Performance Characteristics

G. L. Morrison, D. Gilliaert

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1992, 114(3): 194–200. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2930005

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View articletitled, Unglazed Solar Collector Performance Characteristics

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Topics: Performance characterization , Solar collectors , Radiation (Physics) , Waves , Wind velocity , Clearances (Engineering) , Reliability , Uncertainty