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May 2002
ISSN 0199-6231
EISSN 1528-8986
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A Message from the Associate Editor
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 97.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1464127
Topics:
Solar energy
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Solar power
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Solar power stations
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Solar thermal power
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Power stations
Technical Papers
An Update on Solar Central Receiver Systems, Projects, and Technologies
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 98–108.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1467921
Topics:
Solar energy
Advances in Parabolic Trough Solar Power Technology
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 109–125.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1467922
Topics:
Parabolic troughs
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Solar energy
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Thermal energy storage
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Design
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Solar power
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Power stations
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Fluids
The DISS Project: Direct Steam Generation in Parabolic Trough Systems. Operation and Maintenance Experience and Update on Project Status
Eduardo Zarza, Loreto Valenzuela, Javier Leo´n, H.-Dieter Weyers, Martin Eickhoff, Markus Eck, Klaus Hennecke
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 126–133.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1467645
Topics:
Parabolic troughs
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Pipes
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Solar energy
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Steam
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Water
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Pressure
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Pumps
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Test facilities
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Maintenance
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Temperature
Direct Steam Generation in Parabolic Troughs: First Results of the DISS Project
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 134–139.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1464125
Topics:
Design
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Steady state
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Steam
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Temperature
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Transients (Dynamics)
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Solar energy
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Two-phase flow
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Parabolic troughs
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Pressure
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Temperature gradient
DSG Under Two-Phase and Stratified Flow in a Steel Receiver of a Parabolic Trough Collector
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 140–144.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1463734
Topics:
Deflection
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Parabolic troughs
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Pipes
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Steel
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Stratified flow
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Temperature
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Two-phase flow
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Water
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Temperature gradient
Survey of Thermal Energy Storage for Parabolic Trough Power Plants
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 145–152.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1467601
Topics:
Solar energy
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Storage
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Thermal energy storage
Development of a Molten-Salt Thermocline Thermal Storage System for Parabolic Trough Plants
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 153–159.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1464123
Topics:
Fillers (Materials)
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Parabolic troughs
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Solar energy
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Temperature
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Thermal energy storage
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Rocks
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Heat transfer
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Sands
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Heat
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Fluids
Influence of Direct Normal Irradiance Variation on the Optimal Parabolic Trough Field Size: A Problem Solved with Technical and Economical Simulations
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 160–164.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1465432
Topics:
Parabolic troughs
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Power stations
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Simulation
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Solar energy
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Design
The Role of “Allowable Flux Density” in the Design and Operation of Molten-Salt Solar Central Receivers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 165–169.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1464124
Topics:
Density
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Design
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Solar energy
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Temperature
Development of a High-Temperature, Long-Shafted, Molten-Salt Pump for Power Tower Applications
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 170–175.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1464126
Hybrid Dish/Stirling Systems: Combustor and Heat Pipe Receiver Development
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 176–181.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1465433
Topics:
Combustion
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Combustion chambers
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Combustion systems
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Heat pipes
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Solar energy
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Stirling engines
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Testing
Beam Characterization and Improvement with a Flux Mapping System for Dish Concentrators
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 182–188.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1464881
Topics:
Brightness (Photometry)
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Calibration
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Density
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Errors
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Membranes
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Solar energy
Thermal Integral Micro-Generation Systems for Solar and Conventional Use
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 189–197.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1464879
Topics:
Brayton cycle
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Cycles
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Engines
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Generators
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Heat
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Solar energy
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Temperature
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Heat conduction
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Fuels
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Heat engines
Representative Terrestrial Solar Brightness Profiles
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 198–204.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1464880
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