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Evaluation of Composite Structural Materials for Heliostat Cost Reduction

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Daniel Tsvankin, Matthew Muller
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2024, 146(6): 061006.
Paper No: SOL-23-1337
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065433
Published Online: July 30, 2024
View Articletitled, Evaluation of Composite Structural Materials for Heliostat Cost Reduction
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Topics: Composite materials, Deflection, Heliostats, Pressure, Stress, Struts (Engineering), Torque, Wind, Steel, Weight (Mass)
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Material Selection and Corrosion Studies of Candidate Bearing Materials for Use in Molten Chloride Salt

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James R. Keiser, Xin He, Dino Sulejmanovic, Jun Qu, Kevin R. Robb, Keith Oldinski
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2023, 145(2): 021001.
Paper No: SOL-21-1331
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054507
Published Online: August 4, 2022
View Articletitled, Material Selection and Corrosion Studies of Candidate Bearing Materials for Use in Molten Chloride Salt
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Topics: Bearings, Corrosion, Silicon, Surface roughness, Composite materials, Silicon nitride ceramics, Alloys, Weight (Mass), Concentrating solar power
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An Improved Thermochemical Energy Storage Material Using Nanocellulose to Stabilize Calcium Chloride Salt

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Adam C. Gladen, Dilpreet Bajwa
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2022, 144(3): 030905.
Paper No: SOL-21-1279
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053904
Published Online: March 7, 2022
View Articletitled, An Improved Thermochemical Energy Storage Material Using Nanocellulose to Stabilize Calcium Chloride Salt
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Topics: Composite materials, Computer numerical control machine tools, Cycles, Energy storage, Enthalpy, Stability, Temperature, Water, Weight (Mass), Particulate matter
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Redox Oxides-Based Solar Thermochemistry and Its Materialization to Reactor/Heat Exchanger Concepts for Efficient Solar Energy Harvesting, Transformation and Storage

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Christos Agrafiotis, Mathias Pein, Dimitra Giasafaki, Stefania Tescari, Martin Roeb, Christian Sattler
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2019, 141(2): 021010.
Paper No: SOL-18-1420
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042226
Published Online: January 8, 2019
View Articletitled, Redox Oxides-Based Solar Thermochemistry and Its Materialization to Reactor/Heat Exchanger Concepts for Efficient Solar Energy Harvesting, Transformation and Storage
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Topics: Cycles, Heat, Oxidation, Oxygen, Storage, Temperature, Testing, Solar energy, Weight (Mass)
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Design and Structural Analysis of the Sun Ray Double Axis Tracking Device

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Shanwen Zhang, Chong Li, Jianfeng Zhang, Hong Miao, Yanjun Zhang
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2019, 141(4): 041001.
Paper No: SOL-18-1146
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042314
Published Online: January 8, 2019
View Articletitled, Design and Structural Analysis of the Sun Ray Double Axis Tracking Device
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Topics: Design, Solar energy, Stress, Displacement, Columns (Structural), Weight (Mass), Structural analysis, Errors, Engineering prototypes
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Linear Solar Concentrator Structural Optimization Using Variable Beam Cross Sections

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Moucun Yang, Yuezhao Zhu, Wei Fu, Garth Pearce, Robert A. Taylor
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2018, 140(6): 061006.
Paper No: SOL-17-1410
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040273
Published Online: June 26, 2018
View Articletitled, Linear Solar Concentrator Structural Optimization Using Variable Beam Cross Sections
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Topics: Cantilevers, Cross section (Physics), Design, Finite element analysis, Simulation, Solar energy, Solar energy concentrators, Stiffness, Structural optimization, Torque
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Value-Driven Design Process: A Systematic Decision-Making Framework Considering Different Attribute Preferences From Multiple Stakeholders

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Jun Zhuang, Ming Hu, Fatemeh Mousapour
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2017, 139(2): 021001.
Paper No: SOL-16-1199
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035059
Published Online: November 2, 2016
View Articletitled, Value-Driven Design Process: A Systematic Decision-Making Framework Considering Different Attribute Preferences From Multiple Stakeholders
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Topics: Architects, Decision making, Design, Preferences, Weight (Mass), Engineers, Engineering students
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Impact of Corrosion Test Container Material in Molten Fluorides

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Luke C. Olson, Roderick E. Fuentes, Michael J. Martinez-Rodriguez, James W. Ambrosek, Kumar Sridharan, Mark H. Anderson, Brenda L. Garcia-Diaz, Joshua Gray, Todd R. Allen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2015, 137(6): 061007.
Paper No: SOL-14-1286
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031682
Published Online: October 15, 2015
View Articletitled, Impact of Corrosion Test Container Material in Molten Fluorides
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Topics: Alloys, Corrosion, Graphite, Weight (Mass)
Journal Articles

Optimal Control of a Wind Turbine With a Variable Ratio Gearbox for Maximum Energy Capture and Prolonged Gear Life

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Mohamed L. Shaltout, John F. Hall, Dongmei Chen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031007.
Paper No: SOL-12-1189
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026676
Published Online: March 4, 2014
View Articletitled, Optimal Control of a Wind Turbine With a Variable Ratio Gearbox for Maximum Energy Capture and Prolonged Gear Life
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Topics: Gear teeth, Gears, Mechanical drives, Weight (Mass), Wind, Wind turbines, Wind velocity, Energy generation, Design
Journal Articles

Survey of Heliostat Concepts for Cost Reduction

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Andreas Pfahl
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2014, 136(1): 014501.
Paper No: SOL-11-1287
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024243
Published Online: July 15, 2013
View Articletitled, Survey of Heliostat Concepts for Cost Reduction
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Topics: Bearings, Mirrors, Solar energy, Stress, Wind, Weight (Mass), Levers, Torque, Cables, Hydraulic drive systems
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The Thermal Stability of Molten Lithium–Sodium–Potassium Carbonate and the Influence of Additives on the Melting Point

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Rene I. Olivares, Chunlin Chen, Steven Wright
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2012, 134(4): 041002.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006895
Published Online: June 27, 2012
View Articletitled, The Thermal Stability of Molten Lithium–Sodium–Potassium Carbonate and the Influence of Additives on the Melting Point
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Topics: Carbon dioxide, Lithium, Melting point, Potassium, Sodium, Temperature, Thermal stability, Weight (Mass), Modeling, Melting
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Performance Characteristics of a 1 kW Scale Kite-Powered System

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David J. Olinger, Jitendra. S. Goela
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041009.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002082
Published Online: October 4, 2010
View Articletitled, Performance Characteristics of a 1 kW Scale Kite-Powered System
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Topics: Aerodynamics, Design, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Dynamics (Mechanics), Flywheels, Gears, Performance characterization, Stress, Tension, Weight (Mass)
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Optical Performance and Weight Estimation of a Heliostat With Ganged Facets

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L. Amsbeck, R. Buck, A. Pfahl, R. Uhlig
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2008, 130(1): 011010.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2804630
Published Online: December 28, 2007
View Articletitled, Optical Performance and Weight Estimation of a Heliostat With Ganged Facets
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Topics: Mirrors, Torque, Weight (Mass), Errors, Wind, Ray tracing, Solar heating, Solar power, Optimization, Stress
Journal Articles

Bayesian and Sensitivity Analysis Approaches to Modeling the Direct Solar Irradiance

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Philippe Lauret, Mathieu David, Eric Fock, Alain Bastide, Carine Riviere
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 394–405.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210495
Published Online: January 19, 2006
View Articletitled, Bayesian and Sensitivity Analysis Approaches to Modeling the Direct Solar Irradiance
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Topics: Artificial neural networks, Modeling, Sensitivity analysis, Solar radiation, Errors, Noise (Sound), Design, Approximation, Weight (Mass)
Journal Articles

Analysis of Sandwich Panels for an Energy Efficient and Self-Supporting Residential Roof

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Daniel Thomas, Susan C. Mantell, Jane H. Davidson, Louise F. Goldberg, John Carmody
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 338–348.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210503
Published Online: November 4, 2005
View Articletitled, Analysis of Sandwich Panels for an Energy Efficient and Self-Supporting Residential Roof
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Topics: Climate, Deflection, Roofs, Steel, Stress, Shear (Mechanics), Insulation, Weight (Mass), Design, Buckling
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Testing of Thermocline Filler Materials and Molten-Salt Heat Transfer Fluids for Thermal Energy Storage Systems in Parabolic Trough Power Plants

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Doug Brosseau, John W. Kelton, Daniel Ray, Mike Edgar, retired, Kye Chisman, Blaine Emms
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 109–116.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1824107
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Articletitled, Testing of Thermocline Filler Materials and Molten-Salt Heat Transfer Fluids for Thermal Energy Storage Systems in Parabolic Trough Power Plants
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Topics: Fillers (Materials), Rocks, Sands, Testing, Thermal energy storage, Heat transfer, Weight (Mass), Parabolic troughs, Cycles, Fluids
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Compound Circular Reflector of a Novel Design for Evacuated Tubular Collectors

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C. J. Zhao, K. Kanayama, H. Baba
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2002, 124(1): 83–86.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1435649
Published Online: July 1, 2001
View Articletitled, Compound Circular Reflector of a Novel Design for Evacuated Tubular Collectors
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Topics: Design, Optical mirrors, Weight (Mass), Shapes, Solar energy
Journal Articles

Scaling of Composite Wind Turbine Blades for Rotors of 80 to 120 Meter Diameter

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Dayton A. Griffin, Michael D. Zuteck
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2001, 123(4): 310–318.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1413215
Published Online: July 1, 2001
View Articletitled, Scaling of Composite Wind Turbine Blades for Rotors of 80 to 120 Meter Diameter
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Topics: Blades, Design, Weight (Mass), Rotors, Stress
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Thermal Storage in Ammonium Alum/Ammonium Nitrate Eutectic for Solar Space Heating Applications

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C. K. Jotshi, C. K. Hsieh, D. Y. Goswami, J. F. Klausner, N. Srinivasan
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1998, 120(1): 20–24.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888041
Published Online: February 1, 1998
View Articletitled, Thermal Storage in Ammonium Alum/Ammonium Nitrate Eutectic for Solar Space Heating Applications
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Topics: Heating, Solar energy, Thermal energy storage, Heat, Air flow, Density, Energy storage, Heat transfer, Testing, Uncertainty
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Effects of Blade Bending on Aerodynamic Control of Fluctuating Loads on Teetered HAWT Rotors

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A. J. Eggers, Jr., H. Ashley, S. M. Rock, K. Chaney, R. Digumarthi
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 239–245.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871785
Published Online: November 1, 1996
View Articletitled, Effects of Blade Bending on Aerodynamic Control of Fluctuating Loads on Teetered HAWT Rotors
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Topics: Blades, Horizontal axis wind turbines, Rotors, Stress, Weight (Mass), Turbulence, Construction, Fatigue life, Cycles, Design