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Volume 136, Issue 4

November 2014

ISSN 0199-6231

EISSN 1528-8986

Research Papers

The Application of Novel Platinum-Reinforced Tin-Silver-Copper Solder to Bifacial Photovoltaic Module for Improvement of Yield and Reliability

Chin Kim Lo, Yun Seng Lim, Mee Chu Wong, Yee Kai Tian

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027265

Abstract

View articletitled, The Application of Novel Platinum-Reinforced Tin-Silver-Copper Solder to Bifacial Photovoltaic Module for Improvement of Yield and Reliability

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Topics: Solders , Solar cells , Solder joints , Platinum , Copper , Contact resistance

Thermocline Bed Properties for Deformation Analysis

Brian D. Iverson, Stephen J. Bauer, Scott M. Flueckiger

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027287

Abstract

View articletitled, Thermocline Bed Properties for Deformation Analysis

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Topics: Cohesion , Deformation , Elasticity , Friction , Pressure , Rocks , Stress , Temperature , Water , Young's modulus

Modeling of an Indirect Solar Assisted Heat Pump System for a High Performance Residential House

Jenny Chu, Wilkie Choi, Cynthia A. Cruickshank, Stephen J. Harrison

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027486

Abstract

View articletitled, Modeling of an Indirect Solar Assisted Heat Pump System for a High Performance Residential House

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Topics: Heat pumps , Heating , Modeling , Solar energy , Stress , Temperature , Cooling

Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass Pellets Using Concentrated Solar Radiation: A Numerical Study

Saeed Danaei Kenarsari, Yuan Zheng

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027266

Abstract

View articletitled, Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass Pellets Using Concentrated Solar Radiation: A Numerical Study

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Topics: Biomass , Pyrolysis , Pine (Wood product) , Solar radiation , Vapors

Design Optimization of Shore-Based Low Temperature Thermal Desalination System Utilizing the Ocean Thermal Energy

Sami Mutair, Yasuyuki Ikegami

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027575

Abstract

View articletitled, Design Optimization of Shore-Based Low Temperature Thermal Desalination System Utilizing the Ocean Thermal Energy

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Topics: Oceans , Seawater , Temperature , Water , Thermal energy , Pipes

Cobalt Sulphate as an Alternative Counter Electrode Material in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells

R. S. Shelke, S. B. Thombre, S. R. Patrikar

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027574

Abstract

View articletitled, Cobalt Sulphate as an Alternative Counter Electrode Material in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells

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Topics: Cobalt , Electrodes , Graphite , Solar cells

Performance of a 100 kW_th Concentrated Solar Beam-Down Optical Experiment

Marwan Mokhtar, Steven A. Meyers, Peter R. Armstrong, Matteo Chiesa

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027576

Abstract

View articletitled, Performance of a 100 kWth Concentrated Solar Beam-Down Optical Experiment

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Topics: Fluids , Measurement systems , Mirrors , Radiation (Physics) , Solar energy , Temperature , Thermal efficiency , Heat , Flow (Dynamics) , Convection

Study the Combination of Photovoltaic Panels With Different Auxiliary Systems in Grid-Connected Condition

S. Sadeghi, M. Ameri

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027696

Abstract

View articletitled, Study the Combination of Photovoltaic Panels With Different Auxiliary Systems in Grid-Connected Condition

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Topics: Algorithms , Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Energy / power systems , Generators , Pareto optimization , Power systems (Machinery) , Solid oxide fuel cells , Stress , Fuels

Performance of the Merced Demonstration XCPC Collector and Double Effect Chiller

Bennett Widyolar, Roland Winston, Lun Jiang, Heather Poiry

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027726

Abstract

View articletitled, Performance of the Merced Demonstration XCPC Collector and Double Effect Chiller

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Topics: Absorption , Cooling , Cooling systems , Solar energy , Temperature , Water , Heat , Operating temperature , Solar collectors

Objectives and Constraints for Wind Turbine Optimization

S. Andrew Ning, Rick Damiani, Patrick J. Moriarty

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027693

Abstract

View articletitled, Objectives and Constraints for Wind Turbine Optimization

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Topics: Blades , Design , Optimization , Rotors , Turbines , Wind turbines , Energy generation , Chords (Trusses)

Flexural Fatigue of Unbalanced Glass-Carbon Hybrid Composites

Kevin B. Cox, Nils-Petter Vedvik, Andreas T. Echtermeyer

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027751

Abstract

View articletitled, Flexural Fatigue of Unbalanced Glass-Carbon Hybrid Composites

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Topics: Carbon , Composite materials , Delamination , Failure , Fatigue , Fibers , Finite element analysis , Glass , Laminates , Stress

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

Xiaoguang Gu, Robert A. Taylor, Gary Rosengarten

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027767

Abstract

View articletitled, 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

Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems: A Review of Existing Studies and Their Applicability to the Canadian Residential Sector

Jenny Chu, Cynthia A. Cruickshank

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027735

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems: A Review of Existing Studies and Their Applicability to the Canadian Residential Sector

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Topics: Heat pumps , Heating , Solar energy , Stress , Temperature , Climate

Efficient Solar Desalination System Using Humidification/Dehumidification Process

Adel M. Abdel Dayem

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027725

Abstract

View articletitled, Efficient Solar Desalination System Using Humidification/Dehumidification Process

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Topics: Solar energy , Temperature , Water , Condensers (steam plant) , Dehumidification

Energetic Comparison of Linear Fresnel and Parabolic Trough Collector Systems

Heiko Schenk, Tobias Hirsch, Jan Fabian Feldhoff, Michael Wittmann

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027766

Abstract

View articletitled, Energetic Comparison of Linear Fresnel and Parabolic Trough Collector Systems

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Topics: Parabolic troughs , Solar energy , Storage , Temperature , Fluids , Heat transfer

Allocation and Sizing of Dispersed Photovoltaic Generation in Diesel Isolated Electrical Systems Using an Analytical Approach

Claudio Goncalves, J. Paulo A. Vieira, Dione J. A. Vieira, M. Emilia L. Tostes, Bernard C. Bernardes, Ubiratan H. Bezerra

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041016. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027817

Abstract

View articletitled, Allocation and Sizing of Dispersed Photovoltaic Generation in Diesel Isolated Electrical Systems Using an Analytical Approach

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Topics: Buses , Diesel , Electronic systems , Stress

Technical Brief

Reduction of Voltage Harmonics in Solar Photovoltaic fed Inverter of Single Phase Stand Alone Power System

S. Albert Alexander, Manigandan Thathan

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 044501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027267

Abstract

View articletitled, Reduction of Voltage Harmonics in Solar Photovoltaic fed Inverter of Single Phase Stand Alone Power System

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Topics: Power systems (Machinery) , Simulation , Solar energy

Study of Economic Feasibility to Recharge Different Types of Electric Vehicles With Photovoltaic Solar Panels

Sergio Valero Verdú, Carolina Senabre Blanes, Demetrio López Sánchez

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 044502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027424

Abstract

View articletitled, Study of Economic Feasibility to Recharge Different Types of Electric Vehicles With Photovoltaic Solar Panels

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Topics: Electric vehicles , Emissions , Vehicles , Solar energy

Preparation and Investigation of p-GaAs/n-Cd_1-_xZn_xS_1-_yTe_y Heterojunctions Deposited by Electrochemical Deposition

Huseyn M. Mamedov, Zoltan Konya, Mustafa B. Muradov, Akos Kukovecz, Krisztian Kordas, Daniel P. Hashim, Vusal U. Mamedov

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 044503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027694

Abstract

View articletitled, Preparation and Investigation of p-GaAs/n-Cd1-xZnxS1-yTey Heterojunctions Deposited by Electrochemical Deposition

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Topics: Gallium arsenide , Temperature , Thin films , Heat treating (Metalworking)

A New Approach for Fabricating Low Cost DSSC by Using Carbon-Ink From Inkjet Printer and Its Improvement Efficiency by Depositing Metal Bridge Between Titanium Dioxide Particles

Sahrul Saehana, Darsikin, Elfi Yuliza, Pepen Arifin, Khairurrijal, Mikrajuddin Abdullah

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 044504. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027695

Abstract

View articletitled, A New Approach for Fabricating Low Cost DSSC by Using Carbon-Ink From Inkjet Printer and Its Improvement Efficiency by Depositing Metal Bridge Between Titanium Dioxide Particles

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Topics: Carbon , Electrodes , Inks , Platinum , Particulate matter , Metals , Solar cells , Bridges (Structures)

Zero Emission Temporary Habitation: A Passive Container House Acclimatized by Geothermal Water

Antonio Dumas, Michele Trancossi, Mauro Madonia, Michele Coppola

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 044505. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027884

Abstract

View articletitled, Zero Emission Temporary Habitation: A Passive Container House Acclimatized by Geothermal Water

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Topics: Containers , Temperature , Water , Heat , Design , Geothermal engineering

On the Use of Site Data to Define Extreme Turbulence Conditions for Wind Turbine Design

Jae Sang Moon, Watsamon Sahasakkul, Mohit Soni, Lance Manuel

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 044506. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028721

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Use of Site Data to Define Extreme Turbulence Conditions for Wind Turbine Design

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Topics: Design , Reliability , Turbulence , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Turbines , Stress , Weibull distribution

Research Papers

The Application of Novel Platinum-Reinforced Tin-Silver-Copper Solder to Bifacial Photovoltaic Module for Improvement of Yield and Reliability

Thermocline Bed Properties for Deformation Analysis

Modeling of an Indirect Solar Assisted Heat Pump System for a High Performance Residential House

Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass Pellets Using Concentrated Solar Radiation: A Numerical Study

Design Optimization of Shore-Based Low Temperature Thermal Desalination System Utilizing the Ocean Thermal Energy

Cobalt Sulphate as an Alternative Counter Electrode Material in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells

Performance of a 100 kW_th Concentrated Solar Beam-Down Optical Experiment

Study the Combination of Photovoltaic Panels With Different Auxiliary Systems in Grid-Connected Condition

Performance of the Merced Demonstration XCPC Collector and Double Effect Chiller

Objectives and Constraints for Wind Turbine Optimization

Flexural Fatigue of Unbalanced Glass-Carbon Hybrid Composites

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

Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems: A Review of Existing Studies and Their Applicability to the Canadian Residential Sector

Efficient Solar Desalination System Using Humidification/Dehumidification Process

Energetic Comparison of Linear Fresnel and Parabolic Trough Collector Systems

Allocation and Sizing of Dispersed Photovoltaic Generation in Diesel Isolated Electrical Systems Using an Analytical Approach

Technical Brief

Reduction of Voltage Harmonics in Solar Photovoltaic fed Inverter of Single Phase Stand Alone Power System

Study of Economic Feasibility to Recharge Different Types of Electric Vehicles With Photovoltaic Solar Panels

Preparation and Investigation of p-GaAs/n-Cd_1-_xZn_xS_1-_yTe_y Heterojunctions Deposited by Electrochemical Deposition

A New Approach for Fabricating Low Cost DSSC by Using Carbon-Ink From Inkjet Printer and Its Improvement Efficiency by Depositing Metal Bridge Between Titanium Dioxide Particles

Zero Emission Temporary Habitation: A Passive Container House Acclimatized by Geothermal Water

On the Use of Site Data to Define Extreme Turbulence Conditions for Wind Turbine Design

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