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Volume 119, Issue 1

February 1997

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ISSN 0199-6231

EISSN 1528-8986

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Research Papers
Technical Briefs

Research Papers

Gradient-Zone Erosion in Seawater Solar Ponds

J. Shi, R. A. Hart, S. J. Kleis, R. B. Bannerot

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 2–7. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871810

Abstract

View articletitled, Gradient-Zone Erosion in Seawater Solar Ponds

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Topics: Erosion , Seawater , Solar energy , Heat , Shorelines , Temperature , Wind velocity

A Gradient Maintenance Technique for Seawater Solar Ponds

S. J. Kleis, Haoming Li, J. Shi

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 8–12. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871862

Abstract

View articletitled, A Gradient Maintenance Technique for Seawater Solar Ponds

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Topics: Maintenance , Seawater , Solar energy , Heat losses , Water , Water temperature

The Effect of Cyclic Operation of a Horizontal Ground Loop on Ground Coupled Heat Pump Performance

M. Wibbels, K. Den Braven

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 13–18. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871801

Abstract

View articletitled, The Effect of Cyclic Operation of a Horizontal Ground Loop on Ground Coupled Heat Pump Performance

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Topics: Heat pumps , Cycles , Pipes , Stress , Finite element model , Fluids , Heat transfer , Pipe sizes , Soil

The Effect of Using a Heat Recovery Absorber on the Performance and Operating Cost of the Solar Ammonia Absorption Cycles

Saghiruddin, M. Altamush Siddiqui

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 19–23. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871802

Abstract

View articletitled, The Effect of Using a Heat Recovery Absorber on the Performance and Operating Cost of the Solar Ammonia Absorption Cycles

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Topics: Absorption , Cycles , Heat recovery , Solar energy , Water , Economic analysis , Flat plates , Fluids , Solar collectors

Effect of an Inert Gas on Heat and Mass Transfer in a Vertical Channel With Falling Films

Wei Chen, G. C. Vliet

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 24–30. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871803

Abstract

View articletitled, Effect of an Inert Gas on Heat and Mass Transfer in a Vertical Channel With Falling Films

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Topics: Heat , Mass transfer , Absorption , Channel flow , Film flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Gases , Momentum , Reynolds number , Temperature

Economic Feasibility and Performance Study of a Solar-Powered Absorption Cycle Using Some Aqueous Salt Solutions

I. H. Malik, M. Altamush Siddiqui

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 31–34. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871816

Abstract

View articletitled, Economic Feasibility and Performance Study of a Solar-Powered Absorption Cycle Using Some Aqueous Salt Solutions

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Topics: Absorption , Cycles , Solar power , Water , Temperature , Generators , Solar collectors , Economic analysis , Evaporation , Fluids

Analysis and Performance of Radial Flow Rotary Desiccant Dehumidifiers

M. M. Elsayed, A. J. Chamkha

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 35–43. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871825

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis and Performance of Radial Flow Rotary Desiccant Dehumidifiers

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Topics: Dehumidifiers , Radial flow , Wheels , Axial flow , Modeling

Heat Transfer During Solidification Around a Horizontal Tube With Internal Convective Cooling

Yuwen Zhang, Zhongqi Chen, A. Faghri

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 44–47. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871828

Abstract

View articletitled, Heat Transfer During Solidification Around a Horizontal Tube With Internal Convective Cooling

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Topics: Cooling , Heat transfer , Solidification , Boundary layers , Convection , Natural convection , Temperature profiles , Transients (Dynamics) , Wall temperature

Modeling of Solar Receiver for Cracking of Liquid Petroleum Gas

A. Segal, M. Epstein

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 48–51. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871832

Abstract

View articletitled, Modeling of Solar Receiver for Cracking of Liquid Petroleum Gas

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Topics: Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Modeling , Petroleum , Solar energy , Ceilings , Chemistry , Computer software , Design , Flow (Dynamics)

Feedforward Control of Solar Thermal Power Plants

A. Meaburn, F. M. Hughes

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 52–60. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871838

Abstract

View articletitled, Feedforward Control of Solar Thermal Power Plants

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Topics: Feedforward control , Solar thermal power , Design , Feedback , Control equipment , Parabolic troughs , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Temperature

Developmental Solar Thermal Receiver Studies for the White Cliffs Solar Thermal Power Plant

P. Bannister, I. F. Mayer

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 61–67. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871843

Abstract

View articletitled, Developmental Solar Thermal Receiver Studies for the White Cliffs Solar Thermal Power Plant

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Topics: Solar energy , Solar thermal power , Design , Computer simulation , Testing

The Effect of Irradiation Directional Distribution on Absorption in Volumetric Solar Receivers

P. Doron, A. Kribus

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 68–73. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871849

Abstract

View articletitled, The Effect of Irradiation Directional Distribution on Absorption in Volumetric Solar Receivers

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Topics: Absorption , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Solar energy , Design , Radiation (Physics) , Energy transformation , Fluids , Modeling

The DIAPR: A High-Pressure, High-Temperature Solar Receiver

J. Karni, A. Kribus, P. Doron, R. Rubin, A. Fiterman, D. Sagie

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 74–78. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871853

Abstract

View articletitled, The DIAPR: A High-Pressure, High-Temperature Solar Receiver

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Topics: High pressure (Physics) , High temperature , Solar energy , Sunlight , Temperature , Cavities , Ceramics , Design , Fluids , Particulate matter

Stress in Shaped Glass Evacuated Collectors

J. D. Garrison, A. Fischer-Cripps

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 79–84. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871857

Abstract

View articletitled, Stress in Shaped Glass Evacuated Collectors

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Topics: Glass , Stress , Computer software , Evacuations , Solar radiation , Vacuum , Design , Finite element analysis , Shapes , Tension

Chemically Enhanced Sunlight for Killing Bacteria

S. S. Block, V. P. Seng, D. W. Goswami

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 85–91. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871858

Abstract

View articletitled, Chemically Enhanced Sunlight for Killing Bacteria

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Topics: Bacteria , Sunlight , Solar energy , Shapes , Titanium , Ultraviolet radiation , Catalysts , Organic compounds , Oxidation , Particulate matter