http://scitation.aip.org/ J. Sol. Energy Eng.: All Topics http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005341 F. Kreith, J. F. Kreider, and ALDO STEINFELD<br/> Abstract not available. [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 016501 (2011)] published Tue Nov 29, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005086 Carole A. Womeldorf<br/> Wind energy predictions for many rural, complex terrain regions are based solely on large-scale meteorological models that may poorly characterize the local resource. Changes in government policies, energy economics, and wind technologies suggest that the best wind resources across such a complex te ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 015001 (2012)] published Thu Jan 5, 2012. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4004383 A. Ibrahim and M. R. I. Ramadan<br/> This brief note examines the characteristics of solar cells from the standpoint of developing a global solar radiation monitor. The study is performed using a simplified photovoltaic test monitor manufactured, a single crystal p-type czochraliski (CZ) silicon solar cell of the construction npp passi ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 014503 (2011)] published Tue Nov 29, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005106 Olcay Kincay, Zafer Utlu, and Ugur Akbulut<br/> In this study, technical and economic performance analyses are conducted in order to determine the optimum collector surface area for indoor swimming pools. Required heat and economical conditions are taken into consideration while performing these evaluations. A brief summary of solar energy source ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 014502 (2011)] published Tue Nov 29, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005339 H. Tabaei and M. Ameri<br/> In this work, the experimental results of a designed and installed photovoltaic water pump system with static concentrator are presented. The tests have been conducted in outdoor condition in Kerman (Latitude 30 deg 17[prime] and longitude 57 deg 50[prime]), Iran. The performance of photovoltaic wat ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 014501 (2011)] published Tue Nov 29, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005248 Yanmin Wang<br/> Although polymer materials possess the advantages such as low cost and easy fabrication of flexible and large-scale film for the application in photovoltaic devices, the performance of polymer-based solar cells, especially energy conversion efficiency is inferior to their inorganic counterpart due t ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011017 (2011)] published Thu Dec 1, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4004980 Chen Jian, Jan Kumbernuss, Zhang Linhua, Lu Lin, and Yang Hongxing<br/> This paper presents the experimental results of the vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT), especially the Savonius rotors, which are developed for application on top of buildings due to lower wind speed compared with remote areas. The VAWT is regarded as the most suitable elegant candidate to be integra ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011016 (2011)] published Thu Dec 1, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005087 Roberto Gabbrielli and Francesco Zammori<br/> This paper investigates the feasibility of a solar cogeneration system, as a solution to reduce fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in a tissue mill, located in the industrial district of Lucca (North Italy). Although the paper sector has a high theoretical potential for the use of ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011015 (2011)] published Tue Nov 29, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005250 A. Shahsavar, M. Ameri, and M. Gholampour<br/> The objective of present work is to analyze the energy and the exergy performance of a naturally ventilated photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) air collector which is designed, manufactured and tested at a geographic location of Kerman, Iran. This PV/T collector is tested in both glazed and unglazed types. ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011014 (2011)] published Tue Nov 29, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005249 Ivo Alxneit and Henri Schmit<br/> In this publication, the detailed spectral characterization of the concentrated radiation of PSI's 50 kW xenon arc lamp based solar simulator (HFSS) is reported. Spectra are presented for the range of 3501600 nm recorded at different radial distances from the position of maximum concentration, i.e., ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011013 (2011)] published Tue Nov 29, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005247 Charles Kutscher, Frank Burkholder, and J. Kathleen Stynes<br/> The thermal efficiency of a parabolic trough collector is a function of both the fraction of direct normal radiation absorbed by the receiver (the optical efficiency) and the heat lost to the environment when the receiver is at operating temperature. The thermal efficiency can be determined by testi ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011012 (2011)] published Tue Nov 29, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005357 Edwin Peng and Halil Berberoglu<br/> Performance characteristics of an acetonitrile electrolyte based dye-sensitized solar cell were measured experimentally as functions of temperature (from 5 to 50 degrees C) and irradiance (from 500 to 1500 W m). The results indicated two thermal regimes of operation characterized by diffusion and r ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011011 (2011)] published Tue Nov 29, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005089 Sandra K. S. Boetcher, F. A. Kulacki, and Jane H. Davidson<br/> Optimizing heat transfer during the charge and discharge of thermal stores is crucial for high performance of solar thermal systems for domestic and commercial applications. This study models a sensible water storage tank for which discharge is accomplished using a heat exchanger immersed in the sto ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011010 (2011)] published Tue Nov 29, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005340 Ty W. Neises, Sanford A. Klein, and Douglas T. Reindl<br/> The temperature of a photovoltaic module is typically required as an input to models that predict the module's performance. Some common models use the nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT), as by the manufacturer. This paper develops a thermal model and uses it to analyze NOCT testing standards. ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011009 (2011)] published Tue Nov 29, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005338 Asuncion Acevedo, Edward A. Carpio, Juan Rodriguez, and Manuel A. Manzano<br/> Natural water has been disinfected using TiO as the fixed catalyst incorporated in a homemade photoreactor, in which the dimensions and the design parameters are representative of devices that are currently employed at larger scale. The catalyst was immobilized on the external surface of a cylinder ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011008 (2011)] published Tue Nov 29, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005337 Nader Anani, Omar Al-Kharji, Prasad Ponnapalli, Saleh Al-Araji, and Mahmoud Al-Qutayri<br/> The increased generation of electrical energy from renewable sources and its integration into the low voltage grid have necessitated regulations governing the connection of renewable energy generators to the grid. This was deemed necessary to preserve the integrity and the correct operation of the g ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011007 (2011)] published Tue Nov 29, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4004899 S. Jafari, N. Chokani, and R. S. Abhari<br/> The accurate modeling of the wind resource over complex terrain is required to optimize the micrositing of wind turbines. In this paper, an immersed boundary method that is used in connection with the Reynolds-averaged NavierStokes equations with k-omega turbulence model in order to efficiently simu ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011006 (2011)] published Tue Nov 1, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005119 Luke J. Venstrom, Nicholas Petkovich, Stephen Rudisill, Andreas Stein, and Jane H. Davidson<br/> The oxidation of three-dimensionally ordered macroporous (3DOM) CeO (ceria) by HO and CO at 1100 K is presented in comparison to the oxidation of nonordered mesoporous and sintered, low porosity ceria. 3DOM ceria, which features interconnected and ordered pores, increases the maximum H and CO produc ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011005 (2011)] published Tue Nov 1, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005107 I. Hischier, P. Pozivil, and A. Steinfeld<br/> A high-temperature pressurized air-based receiver is considered as a module for power generation via solar-driven gas turbines. A set of silicon carbide cavity-receivers attached to a compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) are tested on a solar tower at stagnation conditions for 35 kW solar radiative ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011004 (2011)] published Tue Nov 1, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005105 Giampaolo Manzolini, Andrea Giostri, Claudio Saccilotto, Paolo Silva, and Ennio Macchi<br/> This paper deals with the development and testing of an innovative code for the performance prediction of solar trough based concentrated solar power (CSP) plants in off-design conditions. Off-design calculation starts from data obtained through the on-design algorithm and considers steady-state sit ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011003 (2011)] published Tue Nov 1, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4005088 Thomas E. Murphy and Halil Berberoglu<br/> This study describes the thermal modeling of a novel algal biofilm photobioreactor aimed at cultivating algae for biofuel production. The thermal model is developed to assess the photobioreactor's thermal profile and evaporative water loss rate for a range of environmental parameters, including ambi ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011002 (2011)] published Tue Nov 1, 2011. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1115/1.4004979 Mohammad A. Ayoubi and Li-Chou Tai<br/> We present two intelligent controllers for large and flexible wind turbines operating in high-speed winds, a Fuzzy-P + I and an adaptive neuro-fuzzy controller. The control objective is to regulate the rotor speed at the given rated power in region 3 (full load) via collective blade pitch angle. The ... [J. Sol. Energy Eng. 134, 011001 (2011)] published Tue Nov 1, 2011.