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Volume 126, Issue 1

February 2004

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ISSN 0199-6231

EISSN 1528-8986

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Technical Papers
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Technical Papers

Revising and Validating Spectral Irradiance Reference Standards for Photovoltaic Performance Evaluation

Daryl R. Myers, Keith Emery, C. Gueymard, Consultant,

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 567–574. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1638784

Abstract

View articletitled, Revising and Validating Spectral Irradiance Reference Standards for Photovoltaic Performance Evaluation

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Topics: ASTM International , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Solar energy

Texas Solar Radiation Database (TSRDB)

Gary C. Vliet

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 575–580. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1634289

Abstract

View articletitled, Texas Solar Radiation Database (TSRDB)

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Topics: Databases , Solar radiation , Shorelines

Polymers for Solar Domestic Hot Water: Long-Term Performance of PB and Nylon 6,6 Tubing in Hot Water

Chunhui Wu, Susan C. Mantell, Jane Davidson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 581–586. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1638786

Abstract

View articletitled, Polymers for Solar Domestic Hot Water: Long-Term Performance of PB and Nylon 6,6 Tubing in Hot Water

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Topics: Creep , Failure , Hot water , Nylon fabrics , Polymers , Solar energy , Stress , Temperature , Tubing , Water

Experimental Analysis on Chemical Dehumidification of Air by Liquid Desiccant and Desiccant Regeneration in a Packed Tower

Giovanni A. Longo, Andrea Gasparella

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 587–591. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1637642

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Analysis on Chemical Dehumidification of Air by Liquid Desiccant and Desiccant Regeneration in a Packed Tower

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Topics: Dehumidification , Desorption , Water , Air conditioning , Flow (Dynamics) , Drying , Absorption , Experimental analysis

Statistical Analysis of Neural Networks as Applied to Building Energy Prediction

Robert H. Dodier, Gregor P. Henze

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 592–600. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1637640

Abstract

View articletitled, Statistical Analysis of Neural Networks as Applied to Building Energy Prediction

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Energy consumption , Regression models , Statistical analysis , Temperature

Simplified Building and Air-handling Unit Model Calibration and Applications

M. Liu, L. Song, G. Wei, D. E. Claridge

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 601–609. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1639380

Abstract

View articletitled, Simplified Building and Air-handling Unit Model Calibration and Applications

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Topics: Calibration , Energy consumption , Temperature , Heat , Hot water , Air flow , Water , Simulation , Stress

Retrofit Constant Speed Fan Laboratory Exhaust Systems Using Multi-Stack and Variable Frequency Drive Techniques

Gang Wang, Mingsheng Liu, Yujie Cui, David Yuill

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 610–613. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1637641

Abstract

View articletitled, Retrofit Constant Speed Fan Laboratory Exhaust Systems Using Multi-Stack and Variable Frequency Drive Techniques

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Topics: Air flow , Design , Exhaust systems

Optimal Outside Airflow Control of an Integrated Air-Handling Unit System for Large Office Buildings

L. Song, M. Liu

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 614–619. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1639002

Abstract

View articletitled, Optimal Outside Airflow Control of an Integrated Air-Handling Unit System for Large Office Buildings

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Topics: Air flow , Optimization , Structures , Temperature , Enthalpy , Cooling

Experimental Study of a Earth-to-Air Heat Exchanger Coupled to a Photovoltaic System

Athanassios A. Argiriou, Spyridon P. Lykoudis, Constantinos A. Balaras, Demosthenes N. Asimakopoulos

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 620–625. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1634584

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Study of a Earth-to-Air Heat Exchanger Coupled to a Photovoltaic System

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Temperature , Photovoltaic power systems

Solar Fixation of Atmospheric Nitrogen

Michael Epstein, Rudi Bertocchi, Jacob Karni

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 626–632. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1636190

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar Fixation of Atmospheric Nitrogen

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Topics: Nitrogen , Particulate matter , Solar energy , Temperature , Heating , Thermodynamics

Experimental Investigation of the Solar Carbothermic Reduction of ZnO Using a Two-cavity Solar Reactor

T. Osinga, U. Frommherz, A. Steinfeld, C. Wieckert

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 633–637. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1639001

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Investigation of the Solar Carbothermic Reduction of ZnO Using a Two-cavity Solar Reactor

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Topics: Cavities , Solar energy , Temperature , Thermal efficiency

Comparison of Two Sun Tracking Methods in the Application of a Heliostat Field

Y. T. Chen, A. Kribus, B. H. Lim, C. S. Lim, K. K. Chong, J. Karni, R. Buck, A. Pfahl, T. P. Bligh

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 638–644. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1634583

Abstract

View articletitled, Comparison of Two Sun Tracking Methods in the Application of a Heliostat Field

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Topics: Design , Geometry , Imaging , Solar energy , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Furnaces , Algorithms , Mathematics , Solar energy concentrators

Analysis and Experimental Results of Solar-Blind Temperature Measurements in Solar Furnaces

D. Hernandez, G. Olalde, J. M. Gineste, C. Gueymard

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 645–653. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1636191

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis and Experimental Results of Solar-Blind Temperature Measurements in Solar Furnaces

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Topics: Filters , Solar energy , Absorption , Furnaces , Temperature

Flux Distribution Delivered by a Fresnel Lens Used for Concentrating Solar Energy

A. Ferriere, G. P. Rodriguez, J. A. Sobrino

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 654–660. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1638783

Abstract

View articletitled, Flux Distribution Delivered by a Fresnel Lens Used for Concentrating Solar Energy

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Topics: Lenses (Optics) , Solar energy , Density

Experimental Study of the Minto Engine—A Heat Engine for Converting Low Grade Heat to Mechanical Energy

Terence I. Quickenden, Kathryn M. Hindmarsh, Kean-Guan Teoh

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 661–667. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1634288

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Study of the Minto Engine—A Heat Engine for Converting Low Grade Heat to Mechanical Energy

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Topics: Engines

Technical Briefs

Determination of Bearing Loads Due To Wind in Solar Tracking Systems

Anand M. Sharan, Professor

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 668–670. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1634990

Abstract

View articletitled, Determination of Bearing Loads Due To Wind in Solar Tracking Systems

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Topics: Bearings , Solar energy , Wind , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Stress

Application of Suction Line Heat Exchanger on Adsorption Refrigeration System

Wen Wang, Tianfei Qu, Zhonghua Li, Ruzhu Wang

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 671–673. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1634989

Abstract

View articletitled, Application of Suction Line Heat Exchanger on Adsorption Refrigeration System

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Topics: Cooling , Heat , Heat exchangers , Refrigeration , Suction , Cycles , Heat recovery , Temperature

Exergetic Efficiencies and the Exergy Content of Terrestrial Solar Radiation

Sean E. Wright, Marc A. Rosen

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 673–676. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1636796

Abstract

View articletitled, Exergetic Efficiencies and the Exergy Content of Terrestrial Solar Radiation

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Topics: Exergy , Solar radiation , Solar energy , Solar energy conversion

Optical Design of an Infrared Non-Imaging Device for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System

Dan Dye, Byard Wood, Lewis Fraas, Jeff Muhs

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 676–679. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1639381

Abstract

View articletitled, Optical Design of an Infrared Non-Imaging Device for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System

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Topics: Imaging , Mirrors , Optical design techniques , Solar energy systems , Engineering prototypes , Solar energy , Ray tracing , Solar radiation

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Revising and Validating Spectral Irradiance Reference Standards for Photovoltaic Performance Evaluation

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Polymers for Solar Domestic Hot Water: Long-Term Performance of PB and Nylon 6,6 Tubing in Hot Water

Experimental Analysis on Chemical Dehumidification of Air by Liquid Desiccant and Desiccant Regeneration in a Packed Tower

Statistical Analysis of Neural Networks as Applied to Building Energy Prediction

Simplified Building and Air-handling Unit Model Calibration and Applications

Retrofit Constant Speed Fan Laboratory Exhaust Systems Using Multi-Stack and Variable Frequency Drive Techniques

Optimal Outside Airflow Control of an Integrated Air-Handling Unit System for Large Office Buildings

Experimental Study of a Earth-to-Air Heat Exchanger Coupled to a Photovoltaic System

Solar Fixation of Atmospheric Nitrogen

Experimental Investigation of the Solar Carbothermic Reduction of ZnO Using a Two-cavity Solar Reactor

Comparison of Two Sun Tracking Methods in the Application of a Heliostat Field

Analysis and Experimental Results of Solar-Blind Temperature Measurements in Solar Furnaces

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