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February 2004
ISSN 0199-6231
EISSN 1528-8986
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Technical Papers
Revising and Validating Spectral Irradiance Reference Standards for Photovoltaic Performance Evaluation
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 567–574.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1638784
Topics:
ASTM International
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Spectra (Spectroscopy)
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Solar energy
Texas Solar Radiation Database (TSRDB)
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 575–580.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1634289
Topics:
Databases
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Solar radiation
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Shorelines
Polymers for Solar Domestic Hot Water: Long-Term Performance of PB and Nylon 6,6 Tubing in Hot Water
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 581–586.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1638786
Topics:
Creep
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Failure
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Hot water
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Nylon fabrics
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Polymers
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Solar energy
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Stress
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Temperature
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Tubing
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Water
Experimental Analysis on Chemical Dehumidification of Air by Liquid Desiccant and Desiccant Regeneration in a Packed Tower
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 587–591.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1637642
Topics:
Dehumidification
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Desorption
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Water
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Air conditioning
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Drying
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Absorption
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Experimental analysis
Statistical Analysis of Neural Networks as Applied to Building Energy Prediction
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 592–600.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1637640
Simplified Building and Air-handling Unit Model Calibration and Applications
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 601–609.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1639380
Topics:
Calibration
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Energy consumption
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Temperature
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Heat
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Hot water
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Air flow
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Water
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Simulation
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Stress
Retrofit Constant Speed Fan Laboratory Exhaust Systems Using Multi-Stack and Variable Frequency Drive Techniques
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 610–613.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1637641
Topics:
Air flow
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Design
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Exhaust systems
Optimal Outside Airflow Control of an Integrated Air-Handling Unit System for Large Office Buildings
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 614–619.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1639002
Topics:
Air flow
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Optimization
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Structures
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Temperature
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Enthalpy
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Cooling
Experimental Study of a Earth-to-Air Heat Exchanger Coupled to a Photovoltaic System
Athanassios A. Argiriou, Spyridon P. Lykoudis, Constantinos A. Balaras, Demosthenes N. Asimakopoulos
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 620–625.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1634584
Topics:
Heat exchangers
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Temperature
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Photovoltaic power systems
Solar Fixation of Atmospheric Nitrogen
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 626–632.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1636190
Topics:
Nitrogen
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Particulate matter
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Solar energy
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Temperature
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Heating
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Thermodynamics
Experimental Investigation of the Solar Carbothermic Reduction of ZnO Using a Two-cavity Solar Reactor
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 633–637.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1639001
Topics:
Cavities
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Solar energy
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Temperature
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Thermal efficiency
Comparison of Two Sun Tracking Methods in the Application of a Heliostat Field
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 638–644.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1634583
Topics:
Design
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Geometry
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Imaging
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Solar energy
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Spin (Aerodynamics)
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Furnaces
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Algorithms
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Mathematics
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Solar energy concentrators
Analysis and Experimental Results of Solar-Blind Temperature Measurements in Solar Furnaces
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 645–653.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1636191
Topics:
Filters
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Solar energy
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Absorption
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Furnaces
,
Temperature
Flux Distribution Delivered by a Fresnel Lens Used for Concentrating Solar Energy
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 654–660.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1638783
Topics:
Lenses (Optics)
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Solar energy
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Density
Experimental Study of the Minto Engine—A Heat Engine for Converting Low Grade Heat to Mechanical Energy
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 661–667.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1634288
Topics:
Engines
Technical Briefs
Determination of Bearing Loads Due To Wind in Solar Tracking Systems
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 668–670.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1634990
Topics:
Bearings
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Solar energy
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Wind
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Drag (Fluid dynamics)
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Stress
Application of Suction Line Heat Exchanger on Adsorption Refrigeration System
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 671–673.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1634989
Topics:
Cooling
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Heat
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Heat exchangers
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Refrigeration
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Suction
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Cycles
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Heat recovery
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Temperature
Exergetic Efficiencies and the Exergy Content of Terrestrial Solar Radiation
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 673–676.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1636796
Topics:
Exergy
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Solar radiation
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Solar energy
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Solar energy conversion
Optical Design of an Infrared Non-Imaging Device for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 676–679.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1639381
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