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Concentrated Solar Power Techno-Economic Analysis in Humid Subtropical South America: The Uruguayan Case

Agustín Ghazarian, Pedro Galione, Pedro Curto
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2025, 147(1): 011001.
Paper No: SOL-23-1187
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065388
Published Online: May 24, 2024
View Article titled, Concentrated Solar Power Techno-Economic Analysis in Humid Subtropical South America: The Uruguayan Case
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Topics: Concentrating solar power, Optimization, Parabolic troughs, Solar energy, Solar towers, Storage, Economics , Maintenance, Power stations
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Effects of Dynamic Operational Conditions on Thermal Infrared Imaging of Monocrystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Modules

M. Vumbugwa, J. L. Crozier McCleland, E. E. van Dyk, F. J. Vorster
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2021, 143(2): 024501.
Paper No: SOL-20-1295
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048609
Published Online: October 27, 2020
View Article titled, Effects of Dynamic Operational Conditions on Thermal Infrared Imaging of Monocrystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Modules
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Topics: Imaging, Infrared imaging, Silicon, Stress, Circuits, Maintenance, String, Temperature, Electroluminescence, Meteorology
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Optimal Placement and Sizing of Photovoltaic Based Distributed Generation Considering Costs of Operation Planning of Monocrystalline and Thin-Film Technologies

Aida Fazliana Abdul Kadir, Tamer Khatib, Loo Soon Lii, Elia Erwani Hassan
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2019, 141(1): 011017.
Paper No: SOL-18-1222
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041105
Published Online: September 14, 2018
View Article titled, Optimal Placement and Sizing of Photovoltaic Based Distributed Generation Considering Costs of Operation Planning of Monocrystalline and Thin-Film Technologies
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Topics: Algorithms, Distributed power generation, Optimization, Particle swarm optimization, Thin films, Maintenance, Power systems (Machinery)
Journal Articles

Comparative Performance and Model Agreement of Three Common Photovoltaic Array Configurations

Matthew T. Boyd
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2018, 140(1): 014503.
Paper No: SOL-17-1074
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4038314
Published Online: November 14, 2017
View Article titled, Comparative Performance and Model Agreement of Three Common Photovoltaic Array Configurations
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Topics: Alternating current (Electricity), Maintenance, Modeling, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Operating temperature, Roofs, Silicon, Solar cell arrays, Sound transmission class, Temperature
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High-Speed Monitoring of Multiple Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Array Configurations and Supplementary Weather Station

Matthew T. Boyd
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2017, 139(3): 034502.
Paper No: SOL-16-1458
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035830
Published Online: March 21, 2017
View Article titled, High-Speed Monitoring of Multiple Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Array Configurations and Supplementary Weather Station
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Topics: Instrumentation, Meteorology, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Sensors, Shades and shadows, Silicon, Solar cell arrays, Solar energy, Temperature, Wind
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Thermal Repair of Incomplete Back Contact Insulation (P1) in Cu(In,Ga)Se 2 Photovoltaic Thin-Film Modules

B. Misic, B. E. Pieters, U. Rau
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2015, 137(6): 061004.
Paper No: SOL-15-1044
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031214
Published Online: September 2, 2015
View Article titled, Thermal Repair of Incomplete Back Contact Insulation (P1) in Cu(In,Ga)Se 2 Photovoltaic Thin-Film Modules
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Topics: Insulation, Maintenance, Thin films, Electrodes, Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Stress, Glass, Lasers
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Photovoltaic Technology Selection Using Analytical Hierarchical Process

Shafique Muhammad, Tahir Mahmood, Muhammad Ahmad Choudhry
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2015, 137(2): 021018.
Paper No: SOL-14-1224
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029543
Published Online: April 1, 2015
View Article titled, Photovoltaic Technology Selection Using Analytical Hierarchical Process
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Topics: Eigenvalues, Temperature, Preferences, Maintenance
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Reducing the Number of Turbine Starts in Concentrating Solar Power Plants Through the Integration of Thermal Energy Storage

Rafael Guédez, James Spelling, Björn Laumert
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2015, 137(1): 011003.
Paper No: SOL-13-1342
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028004
Published Online: July 29, 2014
View Article titled, Reducing the Number of Turbine Starts in Concentrating Solar Power Plants Through the Integration of Thermal Energy Storage
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Topics: Maintenance, Power stations, Solar energy, Turbines, Storage, Steam turbines, Parabolic troughs
Journal Articles

Fault Monitoring of Wind Turbine Generator Brushes: A Data-Mining Approach

Anoop Verma, Andrew Kusiak
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2012, 134(2): 021001.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005624
Published Online: February 27, 2012
View Article titled, Fault Monitoring of Wind Turbine Generator Brushes: A Data-Mining Approach
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Topics: Algorithms, Data mining, Generators, Wind turbines, Turbines, Maintenance
Journal Articles

Simulation and Model Validation of the Surface Cooling System for Improving the Power of a Photovoltaic Module

Dong-Jun Kim, Dae Hyun Kim, Sujala Bhattarai, Jae-Heun Oh
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2011, 133(4): 041012.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004508
Published Online: October 18, 2011
View Article titled, Simulation and Model Validation of the Surface Cooling System for Improving the Power of a Photovoltaic Module
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Topics: Cooling, Cooling systems, Mass transfer, Model validation, Silicon, Simulation, Solar cells, Water, Heat, Temperature
Journal Articles

Reliability of Wind Turbine Technology Through Time

E. Echavarria, B. Hahn, G. J. W. van Bussel, T. Tomiyama
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2008, 130(3): 031005.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936235
Published Online: June 26, 2008
View Article titled, Reliability of Wind Turbine Technology Through Time
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Topics: Failure, Generators, Reliability, Wind turbines, Maintenance, Turbines, Electromagnetic induction
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Assessment of Condition Monitoring Techniques for Offshore Wind Farms

Edwin Wiggelinkhuizen, Theo Verbruggen, Henk Braam, Luc Rademakers, Jianping Xiang, Simon Watson
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2008, 130(3): 031004.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2931512
Published Online: June 24, 2008
View Article titled, Assessment of Condition Monitoring Techniques for Offshore Wind Farms
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Topics: Condition monitoring, Failure, Maintenance, Wind farms, Turbines, Vibration, Ocean engineering, Trains, Wind turbines
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Automated Fault Detection and Diagnostics for Vapor Compression Cooling Equipment

James E. Braun
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 266–274.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1591001
Published Online: August 4, 2003
View Article titled, Automated Fault Detection and Diagnostics for Vapor Compression Cooling Equipment
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Topics: Compression, Compressors, Cooling systems, Flaw detection, Sensors, Steady state, Vapors, Temperature, Cooling, Refrigerants
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Automated Proactive Techniques for Commissioning Air-Handling Units

Srinivas Katipamula, Michael R. Brambley, Larry Luskay
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 282–291.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1591800
Published Online: August 4, 2003
View Article titled, Automated Proactive Techniques for Commissioning Air-Handling Units
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Topics: Dampers, Temperature sensors, Flaw detection, Temperature, Sensors, Maintenance
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Dish-Stirling Systems: An Overview of Development and Status

Thomas Mancini, Peter Heller, Barry Butler, Bruce Osborn, Wolfgang Schiel, Vernon Goldberg, Reiner Buck, Richard Diver, Charles Andraka, James Moreno
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2003, 125(2): 135–151.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1562634
Published Online: May 8, 2003
View Article titled, Dish-Stirling Systems: An Overview of Development and Status
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Topics: Design, Engines, Heat pipes, Reliability, Solar energy, Stirling engines, Distributed power generation, Maintenance, Energy generation, Temperature
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A Financial Worksheet for Computing the Cost (¢/kWh) of Solar Electricity Generated at Grid Connected Photovoltaic (PV) Generating Plants

Michael Stavy
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2002, 124(3): 319–321.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1488162
Published Online: August 1, 2002
View Article titled, A Financial Worksheet for Computing the Cost (¢/kWh) of Solar Electricity Generated at Grid Connected Photovoltaic (PV) Generating Plants
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Topics: Power stations, Solar energy, Maintenance
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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
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2002, 124(2): 126–133.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1467645
Published Online: April 24, 2002
View Article titled, The DISS Project: Direct Steam Generation in Parabolic Trough Systems. Operation and Maintenance Experience and Update on Project Status
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Topics: Parabolic troughs, Pipes, Solar energy, Steam, Water, Pressure, Pumps, Test facilities, Maintenance, Temperature
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Performance of a Large Parabolic Trough Solar Water Heating System at Phoenix Federal Correctional Institution

Ken May, Greg Barker, Ed Hancock, Andy Walker, Jeff Dominick, Bob Westby
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2000, 122(4): 165–169.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1331288
Published Online: September 1, 2000
View Article titled, Performance of a Large Parabolic Trough Solar Water Heating System at Phoenix Federal Correctional Institution
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Topics: Parabolic troughs, Solar energy, Solar heating, Solar water heating, Storage tanks, Water, Temperature, Hot water, Stress, Maintenance
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Multivariate Regression Modeling

S. Katipamula, T. A. Reddy, D. E. Claridge
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1998, 120(3): 177–184.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888067
Published Online: August 1, 1998
View Article titled, Multivariate Regression Modeling
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Topics: Modeling, Energy consumption, Cooling, Structures, Ducts, HVAC equipment, Regression models, Air conditioning, Heating, Maintenance
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A Gradient Maintenance Technique for Seawater Solar Ponds

S. J. Kleis, Haoming Li, J. Shi
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1997, 119(1): 8–12.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871862
Published Online: February 1, 1997
View Article titled, A Gradient Maintenance Technique for Seawater Solar Ponds
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Topics: Maintenance, Seawater, Solar energy, Heat losses, Water, Water temperature