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February 2012
ISSN 0199-6231
EISSN 1528-8986
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Research Papers
Intelligent Control of a Large Variable Speed Wind Turbine
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004979
Topics:
Control equipment
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Particle swarm optimization
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Rotors
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Wind turbines
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Design
,
Blades
,
Wind
Temperature Fluctuation and Evaporative Loss Rate in an Algae Biofilm Photobioreactor
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005088
Topics:
Temperature
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Water
,
Heat transfer
A Numerical Model for Off-Design Performance Prediction of Parabolic Trough Based Solar Power Plants
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005105
Topics:
Design
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Solar energy
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Temperature
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Solar power stations
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Pipes
,
Parabolic troughs
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Steam
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Steam turbines
A Modular Ceramic Cavity-Receiver for High-Temperature High-Concentration Solar Applications
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005107
Topics:
Cavities
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Coatings
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Convection
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High temperature
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Materials properties
,
Solar energy
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Temperature
,
Ceramics
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Heat conduction
,
Radiation (Physics)
The Effects of Morphology on the Oxidation of Ceria by Water and Carbon Dioxide
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005119
An Immersed Boundary Method for Simulation of Wind Flow Over Complex Terrain
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004899
Synchronization of a Single-phase Photovoltaic Generator With the Low-Voltage Utility Grid
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005337
Topics:
Errors
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Generators
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Synchronization
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Gates (Closures)
Disinfection of Natural Water by Solar Photocatalysis Using Immobilized TiO2 Devices: Efficiency in Eliminating Indicator Bacteria and Operating Life of the System
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005338
Topics:
Bacteria
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Catalysts
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Microorganisms
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Service life (Equipment)
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Solar energy
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Sol-gel processing
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Water
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Groundwater
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Glass
,
Cities
Development of a Thermal Model for Photovoltaic Modules and Analysis of NOCT Guidelines
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005340
Topics:
ASTM International
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Laminar flow
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Radiation (Physics)
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Temperature
,
Testing
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Wind velocity
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Convection
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Steady state
,
Turbulence
Use of a Shroud and Baffle to Improve Natural Convection to Immersed Heat Exchangers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005089
Topics:
Cylinders
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Heat exchangers
,
Natural convection
,
Heat transfer
,
Temperature
,
Fluids
,
Water storage
Temperature and Irradiance Dependence of a Dye Sensitized Solar Cell With Acetonitrile Based Electrolyte
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005357
Topics:
Electrolytes
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Solar cells
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Temperature
Generation of a Parabolic Trough Collector Efficiency Curve From Separate Measurements of Outdoor Optical Efficiency and Indoor Receiver Heat Loss
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005247
Topics:
Heat losses
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Parabolic troughs
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Temperature
,
Fluids
,
Radiation (Physics)
,
Thermal efficiency
Spectral Characterization of PSI’s High-Flux Solar Simulator
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005249
Topics:
Emissions
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Radiation (Physics)
,
Solar energy
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Spectra (Spectroscopy)
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Wavelength
,
Temperature
Energy and Exergy Analysis of a Photovoltaic-Thermal Collector With Natural Air Flow
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005250
Topics:
Exergy
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Exergy analysis
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Solar radiation
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Temperature
,
Heat transfer coefficients
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Glass
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Thermal efficiency
,
Air flow
,
Electrical efficiency
Potential for Cogeneration Through Solar Energy in the Tissue Industry: Technical and Economic Aspects
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011015.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005087
Topics:
Biological tissues
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Combined heat and power
,
Solar energy
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Steam
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Thermal power stations
,
Cogeneration plants
,
Parabolic troughs
,
Natural gas
,
Design
,
Boilers
Influence of Phase-Shift and Overlap Ratio on Savonius Wind Turbine’s Performance
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011016.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004980
Topics:
Phase shift
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Rotors
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Savonius wind turbines
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Torque
Research Progress on Improving the Photovoltaic Performance of Polymer Solar Cells
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011017.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005248
Topics:
Polymers
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Solar cells
,
Annealing
Technical Briefs
The Effect of Booster Reflectors on the Photovoltaic Water Pumping System Performance
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 014501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005339
Topics:
Aluminum foil
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Optical mirrors
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Pumps
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Stainless steel
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Water
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Solar energy
Technical and Economic Performance Analysis of Utilization of Solar Energy in Indoor Swimming Pools, An Application
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 014502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005106
Topics:
Heat losses
,
Solar energy
,
Heat transfer
Characteristics of Global Solar Radiation Monitor Utilizing Solar Cells
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 014503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004383
Topics:
Solar cells
,
Solar radiation
,
Silicon
,
Circuits
,
Crystals
,
Current density
Design Innovation
Design of an Extra-Tall Mast Above Blade-Tip Heights for Wind Resource Assessments Across Complex Terrain Regions
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 015001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005086
Topics:
Blades
,
Design
,
Sensors
,
Wind
,
Wind energy
,
Wind resource assessments
Book Reviews
Principles of Sustainable Energy
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 016501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005341
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