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November 2014
ISSN 0199-6231
EISSN 1528-8986
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Research Papers
The Application of Novel Platinum-Reinforced Tin-Silver-Copper Solder to Bifacial Photovoltaic Module for Improvement of Yield and Reliability
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027265
Topics:
Solders
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Solar cells
,
Solder joints
,
Platinum
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Copper
,
Contact resistance
Thermocline Bed Properties for Deformation Analysis
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027287
Topics:
Cohesion
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Deformation
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Elasticity
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Friction
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Pressure
,
Rocks
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Stress
,
Temperature
,
Water
,
Young's modulus
Modeling of an Indirect Solar Assisted Heat Pump System for a High Performance Residential House
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027486
Topics:
Heat pumps
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Heating
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Modeling
,
Solar energy
,
Stress
,
Temperature
,
Cooling
Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass Pellets Using Concentrated Solar Radiation: A Numerical Study
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027266
Topics:
Biomass
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Pyrolysis
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Pine (Wood product)
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Solar radiation
,
Vapors
Design Optimization of Shore-Based Low Temperature Thermal Desalination System Utilizing the Ocean Thermal Energy
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027575
Topics:
Oceans
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Seawater
,
Temperature
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Water
,
Thermal energy
,
Pipes
Cobalt Sulphate as an Alternative Counter Electrode Material in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027574
Topics:
Cobalt
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Electrodes
,
Graphite
,
Solar cells
Performance of a 100 kWth Concentrated Solar Beam-Down Optical Experiment
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027576
Topics:
Fluids
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Measurement systems
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Mirrors
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Radiation (Physics)
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Solar energy
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Temperature
,
Thermal efficiency
,
Heat
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Convection
Study the Combination of Photovoltaic Panels With Different Auxiliary Systems in Grid-Connected Condition
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027696
Performance of the Merced Demonstration XCPC Collector and Double Effect Chiller
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027726
Topics:
Absorption
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Cooling
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Cooling systems
,
Solar energy
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Temperature
,
Water
,
Heat
,
Operating temperature
,
Solar collectors
Objectives and Constraints for Wind Turbine Optimization
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027693
Topics:
Blades
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Design
,
Optimization
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Rotors
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Turbines
,
Wind turbines
,
Energy generation
,
Chords (Trusses)
Flexural Fatigue of Unbalanced Glass-Carbon Hybrid Composites
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027751
Topics:
Carbon
,
Composite materials
,
Delamination
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Failure
,
Fatigue
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Fibers
,
Finite element analysis
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Glass
,
Laminates
,
Stress
Analysis of a New Compound Parabolic Concentrator-Based Solar Collector Designed for Methanol Reforming
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027767
Topics:
Design
,
Methanol
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Mirrors
,
Ray tracing
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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
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027735
Topics:
Heat pumps
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Heating
,
Solar energy
,
Stress
,
Temperature
,
Climate
Efficient Solar Desalination System Using Humidification/Dehumidification Process
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027725
Topics:
Solar energy
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Temperature
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Water
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Condensers (steam plant)
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Dehumidification
Energetic Comparison of Linear Fresnel and Parabolic Trough Collector Systems
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 041015.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027766
Topics:
Parabolic troughs
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Solar energy
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Storage
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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
Topics:
Buses
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Diesel
,
Electronic systems
,
Stress
Technical Brief
Reduction of Voltage Harmonics in Solar Photovoltaic fed Inverter of Single Phase Stand Alone Power System
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 044501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027267
Topics:
Power systems (Machinery)
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Simulation
,
Solar energy
Study of Economic Feasibility to Recharge Different Types of Electric Vehicles With Photovoltaic Solar Panels
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 044502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027424
Topics:
Electric vehicles
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Emissions
,
Vehicles
,
Solar energy
Preparation and Investigation of p-GaAs/n-Cd1-xZnxS1-yTey 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
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
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 044504.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027695
Topics:
Carbon
,
Electrodes
,
Inks
,
Platinum
,
Particulate matter
,
Metals
,
Solar cells
,
Bridges (Structures)
Zero Emission Temporary Habitation: A Passive Container House Acclimatized by Geothermal Water
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 044505.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027884
Topics:
Containers
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Temperature
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Water
,
Heat
,
Design
,
Geothermal engineering
On the Use of Site Data to Define Extreme Turbulence Conditions for Wind Turbine Design
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2014, 136(4): 044506.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028721
Topics:
Design
,
Reliability
,
Turbulence
,
Wind turbines
,
Wind velocity
,
Turbines
,
Stress
,
Weibull distribution
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