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Volume 140, Issue 5

October 2018

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ISSN 0199-6231

EISSN 1528-8986

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Research Papers

Drying Kinetics, Quality Assessment, and Economic Analysis of Bitter Gourd Flakes Drying Inside Forced Convection Greenhouse Dryer

Prashant Singh Chauhan, Anil Kumar, Chayut Nuntadusit, Shyam Sunder Mishra

J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 051001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039891

Abstract

View articletitled, Drying Kinetics, Quality Assessment, and Economic Analysis of Bitter Gourd Flakes Drying Inside Forced Convection Greenhouse Dryer

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Topics: Drying , Flow (Dynamics) , Forced convection , Solar collectors , Economic analysis , Temperature , Statistical analysis

Enhancement in Exergoeconomic and Enviroeconomic Parameters for Single Slope Solar Still by Incorporating N Identical Partially Covered Photovoltaic Collectors

Desh B. Singh, Navneet Kumar, Sanjay Kumar, Vijay K Dwivedi, Jeetendra K Yadav, Gopal N Tiwari

J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 051002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039632

Abstract

View articletitled, Enhancement in Exergoeconomic and Enviroeconomic Parameters for Single Slope Solar Still by Incorporating N Identical Partially Covered Photovoltaic Collectors

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Topics: Solar stills , Exergy , Water

Alternative Mooring Systems for a Very Large Offshore Wind Turbine Supported by a Semisubmersible Floating Platform

Jinsong Liu, Lance Manuel

J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 051003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039984

Abstract

View articletitled, Alternative Mooring Systems for a Very Large Offshore Wind Turbine Supported by a Semisubmersible Floating Platform

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Topics: Mooring , Offshore wind turbines , Stress , Waves , Wind waves , Wind , Semi-submersible offshore structures , Wind turbines

Analysis of Numerical Error in One-Dimensional Storage Tank Models for Solar Energy System Simulations

C. M. Unrau, M. F. Lightstone

J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 051004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039985

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis of Numerical Error in One-Dimensional Storage Tank Models for Solar Energy System Simulations

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Errors , Fluids , Simulation , Solar energy , Storage tanks , Temperature , Temperature profiles

Thermal Performance Study of a Water Tank for a Solar System With a Fresnel Lens

J. Chen, H. T. Xu, Z. Y. Wang, S. P. Han

J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 051005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039986

Abstract

View articletitled, Thermal Performance Study of a Water Tank for a Solar System With a Fresnel Lens

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Shells , Water , Heat transfer , Exergy , Solar energy , Temperature

Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Thermosyphon

Francisco J. Arias, Salvador de las Heras

J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 051006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039893

Abstract

View articletitled, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Thermosyphon

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Topics: Evaporation , Osmosis , Pressure , Fluids

Thermal and Optical Efficiency Analysis of the Linear Fresnel Concentrator Compound Parabolic Collector Receiver

H. Ajdad, Y. Filali Baba, A. Al Mers, O. Merroun, A. Bouatem, N. Boutammachte, S. El Alj, S. Benyakhlef

J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 051007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040064

Abstract

View articletitled, Thermal and Optical Efficiency Analysis of the Linear Fresnel Concentrator Compound Parabolic Collector Receiver

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Topics: Cavities , Fluids , Glass , Heat , Heat transfer , Ray tracing , Simulation , Solar energy , Temperature , Thermal efficiency

Analysis of Nanofluid-Based Parabolic Trough Collectors for Solar Thermal Applications

Justin P. Freedman, Hao Wang, Ravi S. Prasher

J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 051008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039988

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis of Nanofluid-Based Parabolic Trough Collectors for Solar Thermal Applications

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Topics: Nanofluids , Nanoparticles , Parabolic troughs , Solar energy , Temperature , Absorption , Emissions , Solar radiation , Geometry

Numerical Analysis of Heat Transfer Enhancement in a Parabolic Trough Collector Based on Geometry Modifications and Working Fluid Usage

Eric C. Okonkwo, Muhammad Abid, Tahir A. H. Ratlamwala

J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 051009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040076

Abstract

View articletitled, Numerical Analysis of Heat Transfer Enhancement in a Parabolic Trough Collector Based on Geometry Modifications and Working Fluid Usage

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Topics: Fluids , Geometry , Heat transfer , Temperature , Parabolic troughs , Thermal efficiency , Water , Nanofluids , Supercritical carbon dioxide

Modeling and Design Method for an Adaptive Wind Turbine Blade With Out-of-Plane Twist

Hamid Khakpour Nejadkhaki, John F. Hall

J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 051010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040104

Abstract

View articletitled, Modeling and Design Method for an Adaptive Wind Turbine Blade With Out-of-Plane Twist

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Topics: Blades , Design , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Design engineering , Optimization , Actuators , Shapes , Stiffness

Experimental Test of Properties of KCl–MgCl₂ Eutectic Molten Salt for Heat Transfer and Thermal Storage Fluid in Concentrated Solar Power Systems

Xiankun Xu, Xiaoxin Wang, Peiwen Li, Yuanyuan Li, Qing Hao, Bo Xiao, Hassan Elsentriecy, Dominic Gervasio

J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 051011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040065

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Test of Properties of KCl–MgCl<sub>2</sub> Eutectic Molten Salt for Heat Transfer and Thermal Storage Fluid in Concentrated Solar Power Systems

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Topics: Corrosion , Density , Fluids , Heat capacity , Heat transfer , High temperature , Melting point , Temperature , Tensile strength , Thermal conductivity

Performance Prediction and Assessment of Energy Conservation Potential for a Light Pipe System in Indian Composite Climate of New Delhi

K. N. Patil, S. C. Kaushik, S. N. Garg

J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 051012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039656

Abstract

View articletitled, Performance Prediction and Assessment of Energy Conservation Potential for a Light Pipe System in Indian Composite Climate of New Delhi

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Topics: Brightness (Photometry) , Pipes

Technical Brief

Modeling and Optimization of Transparent Thermal Insulation Material

Marek K. Lewkowicz, Sameh Alsaqoor, Ali Alahmer, Gabriel Borowski

J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 054501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040197

Abstract

View articletitled, Modeling and Optimization of Transparent Thermal Insulation Material

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Topics: Heat flux , Heat losses , Insulation , Pipes , Radiation (Physics) , Temperature , Transparency , Solar energy , Steady state , Thermal insulation

Combined Heat and Power Plant and District Heating and Cooling Network: A Test-Case in Italy With Integration of Renewable Energy

Paolo Sdringola, Stefania Proietti, Davide Astolfi, Francesco Castellani

J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 054502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040196

Abstract

View articletitled, Combined Heat and Power Plant and District Heating and Cooling Network: A Test-Case in Italy With Integration of Renewable Energy

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Topics: Central heating , Cogeneration plants , Combined heat and power , Cooling , Heat , Heating , Fuels

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Drying Kinetics, Quality Assessment, and Economic Analysis of Bitter Gourd Flakes Drying Inside Forced Convection Greenhouse Dryer

Enhancement in Exergoeconomic and Enviroeconomic Parameters for Single Slope Solar Still by Incorporating N Identical Partially Covered Photovoltaic Collectors

Alternative Mooring Systems for a Very Large Offshore Wind Turbine Supported by a Semisubmersible Floating Platform

Analysis of Numerical Error in One-Dimensional Storage Tank Models for Solar Energy System Simulations

Thermal Performance Study of a Water Tank for a Solar System With a Fresnel Lens

Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Thermosyphon

Thermal and Optical Efficiency Analysis of the Linear Fresnel Concentrator Compound Parabolic Collector Receiver

Analysis of Nanofluid-Based Parabolic Trough Collectors for Solar Thermal Applications

Numerical Analysis of Heat Transfer Enhancement in a Parabolic Trough Collector Based on Geometry Modifications and Working Fluid Usage

Modeling and Design Method for an Adaptive Wind Turbine Blade With Out-of-Plane Twist

Experimental Test of Properties of KCl–MgCl₂ Eutectic Molten Salt for Heat Transfer and Thermal Storage Fluid in Concentrated Solar Power Systems

Performance Prediction and Assessment of Energy Conservation Potential for a Light Pipe System in Indian Composite Climate of New Delhi

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Modeling and Optimization of Transparent Thermal Insulation Material

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