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August 2004
ISSN 0199-6231
EISSN 1528-8986
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Editorial
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 823.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1762476
Topics:
Solar cells
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Solar energy
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Solar energy conversion
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Solar power
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Solar power stations
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Sunlight
Solar Scenery
PETAL—The Giant Solar Dish at Sede Boqer
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 824–825.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1751427
Topics:
Solar energy
A High Temperature Solar Particle Receiver
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 826.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1748440
Topics:
High temperature
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Particulate matter
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Solar energy
Technical Papers
Determining the Optical Properties of PETAL, the Parabolic Dish at Sede Boqer
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 827–832.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1756925
Topics:
Hazardous substances
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Mirrors
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Solar energy
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Sunlight
Experimentally Determined Optical Properties of a Polydisperse Carbon Black Cloud for a Solar Particle Receiver
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 833–841.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1756924
Continuous Tracking of Heliostats
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 842–849.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1668026
Solar Gasification of Biomass: A Molten Salt Pyrolysis Study
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 850–857.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1753577
Topics:
Biomass
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Particulate matter
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Pyrolysis
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Solar energy
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Temperature
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Heating
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Heat transfer
Chemical Kinetics Simulation of High Temperature Hydrocarbons Reforming in a Solar Reactor
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 858–866.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1691439
Topics:
Carbon dioxide
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Catalysts
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Chemical kinetics
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Equilibrium (Physics)
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High temperature
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Methane
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Simulation
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Solar energy
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Temperature
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Water
Modification of Gas Turbines and Operation with Solar Produced Syngas
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 867–871.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1758725
Topics:
Fuels
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Gas turbines
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Solar energy
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Syngas
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Turbines
Gas Turbine “Solarization”-Modifications for Solar/Fuel Hybrid Operation
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 872–878.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1763602
Topics:
Gas turbines
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Solar energy
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Turbines
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Fuels
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Temperature
A Liquid Desiccant System for Solar Cooling and Dehumidification
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 879–885.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1690284
Topics:
Air conditioning
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Cooling
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Dehumidification
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Dehumidifiers
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Heat
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Solar energy
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Temperature
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Water
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Solar heating
What are the Required Conditions for Heavy Structure Buildings to be Thermally Effective in a Hot Humid Climate?
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 886–892.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1755242
Topics:
Air conditioning
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Climate
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Structures
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Temperature
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Ventilation
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Energy conservation
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Shorelines
A High Surface Area Organic Solar Cell Prepared by Electrochemical Deposition
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 893–897.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1755243
Topics:
Electrodes
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Solar cells
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Electrolytes
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Electrodeposition
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Organic semiconductors
Optimal Solar Field Design of Stationary Collectors
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 898–905.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1756137
Topics:
Design
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Optimization
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Solar energy
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Shades and shadows
The Negev Radiation Survey
David Faiman, Daniel Feuermann, Peter Ibbetson, Bryan Medwed, Amos Zemel, Amiran Ianetz, Vera Liubansky, Ilan Setter, Samuel Suraqui
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 906–914.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1756138
Topics:
Radiation (Physics)
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Meteorology
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Solar power stations
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Solar radiation
On the Design and Analysis of a Pyrheliometer Comprising a Convex Lens
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 915–920.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1758724
A Study on Simulations of the Power Output and Practical Models for Building Integrated Photovoltaic Systems
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 929–935.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1701883
Topics:
Circuits
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Photovoltaic power systems
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Simulation
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Simulation models
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Solar cells
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Solar radiation
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Temperature
Effect of Voltage Level on Power System Design for Solar Electric Propulsion Missions
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 936–944.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1710523
NASA Climatological Data for Renewable Energy Assessment
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 945–949.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1748466
Topics:
Geometry
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Meteorology
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NASA
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Renewable energy
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Solar energy
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Wind
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Wind velocity
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Design
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Internet
,
Solar radiation
Characteristic Heat Removal Efficiency for Thermosyphon Solar Water Heaters During the System Application Phase
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 950–956.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1753576
Topics:
Heat
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Solar energy
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Storage tanks
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Water
Standard Skies Classification Using Common Climatic Parameters
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 957–964.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1740776
Topics:
Brightness (Photometry)
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Sunlight
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Daylighting
Discussion
Solar Energy Research and Development Achievements in Israel and Their Practical Significance
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2004, 126(3): 921–928.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1758246
Topics:
Solar energy
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