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Piecewise-Focusing Collectors Reduce the Mirror Area in Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Plants

David K. Bisset
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2022, 144(5): 055001.
Paper No: SOL-21-1304
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054027
Published Online: March 22, 2022
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Topics: Cavities, Corners (Structural elements), Elevations (Drawings), Mirrors, Optical mirrors, Solar energy, Solar thermal power, Temperature, Design, Computer simulation
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Investigation on a Solar Thermal Power Plant With a Packed Bed Heat Storage Unit

Chen Yue, Pengju Gao, Yang Xu, Laura A. Schaefer
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2022, 144(4): 041004.
Paper No: SOL-21-1226
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053584
Published Online: February 11, 2022
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Topics: Combined cycles, Fillers (Materials), Fluids, Heat storage, Heat transfer, Latent heat, Solar thermal power, Temperature, Transients (Dynamics), Carbon dioxide
Journal Articles

Thermodynamic and Economic Assessment of Solar Thermal Power Plants for Cameroon

Alain C. Biboum, Ahmet Yilanci
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2021, 143(4): 041004.
Paper No: SOL-20-1193
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049066
Published Online: November 20, 2020
View Article titled, Thermodynamic and Economic Assessment of Solar Thermal Power Plants for Cameroon
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Topics: Economic analysis, Exergy, Solar energy, Solar thermal power, Parabolic troughs
Journal Articles

Where Do We Go From Here?

Nathan Siegel
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Editorial
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2019, 141(2): 020301.
Paper No: SOL-18-1561
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042269
Published Online: January 9, 2019
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Topics: Astronomy, Collaboration, Electric vehicles, Energy storage, Engineers, Fracture toughness, Fuels, Materials science, Renewable energy, Risk
Journal Articles

Exergy Analysis of the Annual Operation of a Sugarcane Cogeneration Power Plant Assisted by Linear Fresnel Solar Collectors

Juan Camilo López, Álvaro Restrepo, Edson Bazzo
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2018, 140(6): 061004.
Paper No: SOL-17-1363
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040534
Published Online: June 26, 2018
View Article titled, Exergy Analysis of the Annual Operation of a Sugarcane Cogeneration Power Plant Assisted by Linear Fresnel Solar Collectors
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Topics: Boilers, Cogeneration plants, Cycles, Design, Exergy, Exergy analysis, Fuel consumption, Power stations, Solar collectors, Solar energy
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Experimental Test of Properties of KCl–MgCl 2 Eutectic Molten Salt for Heat Transfer and Thermal Storage Fluid in Concentrated Solar Power Systems

Xiankun Xu, Xiaoxin Wang, Peiwen Li, Yuanyuan Li, Qing Hao, Bo Xiao, Hassan Elsentriecy, Dominic Gervasio
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 051011.
Paper No: SOL-18-1037
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040065
Published Online: May 29, 2018
View Article titled, Experimental Test of Properties of KCl–MgCl 2 Eutectic Molten Salt for Heat Transfer and Thermal Storage Fluid in Concentrated Solar Power Systems
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Topics: Corrosion, Density, Fluids, Heat capacity, Heat transfer, High temperature, Melting point, Temperature, Tensile strength, Thermal conductivity
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Phase Change Material For Solar Thermal Energy Storage In Buildings: Numerical Study

Zineb Bouhssine, Mostafa Najam, Mustapha El Alami
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2016, 138(6): 061006.
Paper No: SOL-16-1192
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034518
Published Online: September 15, 2016
View Article titled, Phase Change Material For Solar Thermal Energy Storage In Buildings: Numerical Study
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Topics: Fluids, Melting, Phase change materials, Solar collectors, Solar thermal power, Storage, Structures, Temperature, Concrete slabs
Journal Articles

Optical Analysis of a Two Stage XX Concentrator for Parametric Trough Primary and Tubular Absorber With Application in Solar Thermal Energy Trough Power Plants

Juan Pablo Núnez Bootello, Henry Price, Manuel Silva Pérez, Manuel Doblaré Castellano
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2016, 138(4): 041002.
Paper No: SOL-15-1392
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032944
Published Online: April 5, 2016
View Article titled, Optical Analysis of a Two Stage XX Concentrator for Parametric Trough Primary and Tubular Absorber With Application in Solar Thermal Energy Trough Power Plants
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Topics: Design, Geometry, Glass, Mirrors, Power stations, Reflection, Solar thermal power, Ray tracing, Symmetry (Physics), Sensitivity analysis
Journal Articles

Study of Using Solar Thermal Power for the Margarine Melting Heat Process

Mohamed A. Sharaf Eldean, A. M. Soliman
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2015, 137(2): 021004.
Paper No: SOL-12-1344
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028367
Published Online: September 11, 2014
View Article titled, Study of Using Solar Thermal Power for the Margarine Melting Heat Process
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Topics: Boilers, Heat, Heating, Melting, Modeling, Pumps, Solar energy, Solar thermal power, Steam, Temperature
Journal Articles

Conceptual Design and Analysis of Hydrocarbon-Based Solar Thermal Power and Ejector Cooling Systems in Hot Climates

TieJun Zhang, Saleh Mohamed
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2015, 137(2): 021001.
Paper No: SOL-13-1238
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028365
Published Online: September 10, 2014
View Article titled, Conceptual Design and Analysis of Hydrocarbon-Based Solar Thermal Power and Ejector Cooling Systems in Hot Climates
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Topics: Cooling, Ejectors, Refrigerants, Temperature, Vapors, Cycles, Pressure, Climate, Flow (Dynamics), Solar thermal power
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Comparative System Performance Analysis of Direct Steam Generation Central Receiver Solar Thermal Power Plants in Megawatt Range

Javier Sanz-Bermejo, Víctor Gallardo-Natividad, José Gonzalez-Aguilar, Manuel Romero
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2014, 136(1): 010908.
Paper No: SOL-13-1247
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026279
Published Online: January 9, 2014
View Article titled, Comparative System Performance Analysis of Direct Steam Generation Central Receiver Solar Thermal Power Plants in Megawatt Range
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Topics: Solar energy, Steam, Rankine cycle, Solar thermal power, Superheaters, Boilers, Superheating, Temperature, Pressure
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Thermodynamic Analyses of Single Brayton and Combined Brayton–Rankine Cycles for Distributed Solar Thermal Power Generation

M. T. Dunham, W. Lipiński
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 031008.
Paper No: SOL-11-1179
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023591
Published Online: April 29, 2013
View Article titled, Thermodynamic Analyses of Single Brayton and Combined Brayton–Rankine Cycles for Distributed Solar Thermal Power Generation
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Topics: Brayton cycle, Combined cycles, Cycles, Fluids, Pressure, Rankine cycle, Solar thermal power, Temperature, Turbines, Solar energy
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Optical Analysis of a Heliostat Array With Linked Tracking

M. T. Dunham, R. Kasetty, A. Mathur, W. Lipiński
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 034501.
Paper No: SOL-12-1112
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023593
Published Online: April 29, 2013
View Article titled, Optical Analysis of a Heliostat Array With Linked Tracking
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Topics: Linkages, Optical mirrors, Optics, Ray tracing, Solar energy, Solar thermal power, Shades and shadows, Simulation
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A Message From the Editor

Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Editorial
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2012, 134(4): 040201.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007846
Published Online: October 19, 2012
View Article titled, A Message From the Editor
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Topics: Solar energy, Chemical energy, Concentrating solar power, Construction, Energy storage, Engines, Fuels, Modeling, Parabolic troughs, Power stations
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Analysis of Solar-Thermal Power Plants With Thermal Energy Storage and Solar-Hybrid Operation Strategy

Stefano Giuliano, Reiner Buck, Santiago Eguiguren
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031007.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004246
Published Online: July 25, 2011
View Article titled, Analysis of Solar-Thermal Power Plants With Thermal Energy Storage and Solar-Hybrid Operation Strategy
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Topics: Combined cycles, Power stations, Solar energy, Solar thermal power, Carbon dioxide, Thermal energy storage, Parabolic troughs, Stress, Storage
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Economic Potential of Solar Thermal Power Plants With Direct Steam Generation Compared With HTF Plants

Jan Fabian Feldhoff, Daniel Benitez, Markus Eck, Klaus-Jürgen Riffelmann
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041001.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001672
Published Online: August 19, 2010
View Article titled, Economic Potential of Solar Thermal Power Plants With Direct Steam Generation Compared With HTF Plants
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Topics: Design, Solar energy, Steam, Temperature, Solar thermal power, Pressure
Journal Articles

A Low Temperature Solar Thermochemical Power Plant With CO 2 Recovery Using Methanol-Fueled Chemical Looping Combustion

Hui Hong, Tao Han, Hongguang Jin
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2010, 132(3): 031002.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001467
Published Online: June 4, 2010
View Article titled, A Low Temperature Solar Thermochemical Power Plant With CO 2 Recovery Using Methanol-Fueled Chemical Looping Combustion
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Topics: Combustion, Cycles, Exergy, Methanol, Solar energy, Solar thermal power, Carbon dioxide, Fuels, Temperature, Low temperature
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Latent Heat Storage Systems for Solar Thermal Power Plants and Process Heat Applications

Wolf-Dieter Steinmann, Doerte Laing, Rainer Tamme
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2010, 132(2): 021003.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001405
Published Online: April 29, 2010
View Article titled, Latent Heat Storage Systems for Solar Thermal Power Plants and Process Heat Applications
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Topics: Heat, Solar energy, Storage, Latent heat, Solar thermal power, Steam, Temperature
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Mechanism of Upgrading Low-Grade Solar Thermal Energy and Experimental Validation

Hui Hong, Hongguang Jin, Jun Sui, Jun Ji
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021014.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840609
Published Online: March 25, 2008
View Article titled, Mechanism of Upgrading Low-Grade Solar Thermal Energy and Experimental Validation
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Topics: Energy levels (Quantum mechanics), Methanol, Solar energy, Solar thermal power, Temperature, Exergy, Fuels
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Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of Electricity Production by Solarthermal Power Plants in Spain

Yolanda Lechón, Cristina de la Rúa, Rosa Sáez
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021012.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888754
Published Online: March 20, 2008
View Article titled, Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of Electricity Production by Solarthermal Power Plants in Spain
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Topics: Climate change, Cycles, Emissions, Parabolic troughs, Power stations, Solar energy, Solar thermal power, Life cycle assessment, Natural gas