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Analysis of Aerodynamic Loads on Heliostats at Operation Position Using Large Eddy Simulation and the Consistent Discrete Random Flow Generation Method

R. L. Durán, J. F. Hinojosa, V. M. Maytorena, S. Moreno
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2024, 146(4): 041003.
Paper No: SOL-23-1273
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064502
Published Online: February 2, 2024
View Article titled, Analysis of Aerodynamic Loads on Heliostats at Operation Position Using Large Eddy Simulation and the Consistent Discrete Random Flow Generation Method
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Topics: Drag (Fluid dynamics), Flow (Dynamics), Heliostats, Stress, Turbulence, Large eddy simulation, Computational fluid dynamics, Boundary layers, Spectra (Spectroscopy)
Journal Articles

Evolving a Bio-Inspired Blade Shape of the Drag-Based Vertical-Axis Wind Rotor Derived From Orange Sea Pen ( Ptilosarcus Gurneyi )

Umang H. Rathod, Vinayak Kulkarni, Ujjwal K. Saha
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2023, 145(3): 031007.
Paper No: SOL-22-1112
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055914
Published Online: November 11, 2022
View Article titled, Evolving a Bio-Inspired Blade Shape of the Drag-Based Vertical-Axis Wind Rotor Derived From Orange Sea Pen ( Ptilosarcus Gurneyi )
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Topics: Blades, Rotors, Savonius wind turbines, Seas, Shapes, Biomimetics, Flow (Dynamics), Drag (Fluid dynamics)
Journal Articles

Wind Load Similarity Relations for Parabolic Trough Collectors

Moucun Yang, Liming Zhi, Huan Liu, Yuezhao Zhu, Robert A. Taylor
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2023, 145(3): 031002.
Paper No: SOL-22-1008
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055602
Published Online: October 7, 2022
View Article titled, Wind Load Similarity Relations for Parabolic Trough Collectors
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Topics: Drag (Fluid dynamics), Parabolic troughs, Stress, Turbulence, Wind, Wind tunnels, Wind velocity, Computer simulation, Simulation, Wind pressure
Journal Articles

A Novel Approach for Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Mean Wind Loads on Heliostats

R.L. Durán, J.F. Hinojosa, P. Sosa-Flores
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2022, 144(6): 061008.
Paper No: SOL-22-1072
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054587
Published Online: June 24, 2022
View Article titled, A Novel Approach for Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Mean Wind Loads on Heliostats
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Topics: Boundary layers, Computational fluid dynamics, Flow (Dynamics), Stress, Surface roughness, Turbulence, Wind, Drag (Fluid dynamics)
Journal Articles

Drag and Lift Characteristics of a Novel Elliptical-Bladed Savonius Rotor With Vent Augmenters

Nur Alom, Ujjwal K. Saha
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2019, 141(5): 051007.
Paper No: SOL-18-1319
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043516
Published Online: May 2, 2019
View Article titled, Drag and Lift Characteristics of a Novel Elliptical-Bladed Savonius Rotor With Vent Augmenters
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Topics: Blades, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Rotors, Savonius wind turbines, Simulation, Turbulence, Vents
Journal Articles

Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Winglets on the Tip Vortex Behavior of a Model Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Using Particle Image Velocimetry

Yaşar Ostovan, M. Tuğrul Akpolat, Oğuz Uzol
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2019, 141(1): 011006.
Paper No: SOL-17-1391
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041154
Published Online: September 14, 2018
View Article titled, Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Winglets on the Tip Vortex Behavior of a Model Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Using Particle Image Velocimetry
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Topics: Blades, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Flow (Dynamics), Horizontal axis wind turbines, Kinetic energy, Particulate matter, Rotors, Turbulence, Vortices, Vorticity
Journal Articles

Alternative Method of Wind Measurement via Interpreting Dynamic Behaviors of a Helium Balloon

Nataporn Korprasertsak, Thananchai Leephakpreeda
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2015, 137(1): 011014.
Paper No: SOL-14-1151
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028368
Published Online: September 3, 2014
View Article titled, Alternative Method of Wind Measurement via Interpreting Dynamic Behaviors of a Helium Balloon
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Topics: Helium, Wind, Wind velocity, Drag (Fluid dynamics)
Journal Articles

Drag Reduction Using Riblet Film Applied to Airfoils for Wind Turbines

Agrim Sareen, Robert W. Deters, Steven P. Henry, Michael S. Selig
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2014, 136(2): 021007.
Paper No: SOL-11-1247
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024982
Published Online: September 16, 2013
View Article titled, Drag Reduction Using Riblet Film Applied to Airfoils for Wind Turbines
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Topics: Airfoils, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Drag reduction, Turbulence, Reynolds number, Wind turbines
Journal Articles

Performance Characteristics of a 1 kW Scale Kite-Powered System

David J. Olinger, Jitendra. S. Goela
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041009.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002082
Published Online: October 4, 2010
View Article titled, Performance Characteristics of a 1 kW Scale Kite-Powered System
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Topics: Aerodynamics, Design, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Dynamics (Mechanics), Flywheels, Gears, Performance characterization, Stress, Tension, Weight (Mass)
Journal Articles

Analysis of the Flow Characteristics of Two Nonrotating Rotor Blades

R. P. J. O. M. van Rooij
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2008, 130(3): 031015.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2931507
Published Online: July 16, 2008
View Article titled, Analysis of the Flow Characteristics of Two Nonrotating Rotor Blades
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Topics: Blades, Computational fluid dynamics, Rotors, Pressure, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Flow (Dynamics)
Journal Articles

A Modified Dynamic Stall Model for Low Mach Numbers

W. Sheng, R. A. McD. Galbraith, F. N. Coton
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2008, 130(3): 031013.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2931509
Published Online: July 3, 2008
View Article titled, A Modified Dynamic Stall Model for Low Mach Numbers
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Topics: Aerodynamics, Airfoils, Flow (Dynamics), Mach number, Vortices, Separation (Technology), Delays, Modeling, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Databases
Journal Articles

Experimental Analysis of Thick Blunt Trailing-Edge Wind Turbine Airfoils

J. P. Baker, E. A. Mayda, C. P. van Dam
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 422–431.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2346701
Published Online: July 19, 2006
View Article titled, Experimental Analysis of Thick Blunt Trailing-Edge Wind Turbine Airfoils
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Topics: Airfoils, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Wind tunnels, Flow (Dynamics)
Journal Articles

Peak and Post-Peak Power Aerodynamics from Phase VI NASA Ames Wind Turbine Data

Brandon S. Gerber, James L. Tangler, Earl P. N. Duque, J. David Kocurek
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2005, 127(2): 192–199.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1862260
Published Online: April 25, 2005
View Article titled, Peak and Post-Peak Power Aerodynamics from Phase VI NASA Ames Wind Turbine Data
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Topics: Aerodynamics, Airfoils, Blades, Drag (Fluid dynamics), NASA, Rotors, Wind tunnels, Wind turbines, Wind velocity, Wakes
Journal Articles

Drag Prediction for Blades at High Angle of Attack Using CFD

N. N. Sørensen, J. A. Michelsen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2004, 126(4): 1011–1016.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1807854
Published Online: November 18, 2004
View Article titled, Drag Prediction for Blades at High Angle of Attack Using CFD
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Topics: Blades, Computational fluid dynamics, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Flat plates, Wind turbines, Computation, Flow (Dynamics), Plates (structures)
Journal Articles

Wind Tunnel Aerodynamic Tests of Six Airfoils for Use on Small Wind Turbines

Michael S. Selig, Bryan D. McGranahan
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2004, 126(4): 986–1001.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1793208
Published Online: November 18, 2004
View Article titled, Wind Tunnel Aerodynamic Tests of Six Airfoils for Use on Small Wind Turbines
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Topics: Airfoils, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Flow (Dynamics), Reynolds number, Wind tunnels, Wind turbines, Turbulence, Tunnels, Flow visualization
Journal Articles

Determination of Bearing Loads Due To Wind in Solar Tracking Systems

Anand M. Sharan, Professor
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 668–670.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1634990
Published Online: February 12, 2004
View Article titled, Determination of Bearing Loads Due To Wind in Solar Tracking Systems
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Topics: Bearings, Solar energy, Wind, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Stress
Journal Articles

Blade-Wake Interaction Noise for Turbines With Downwind Rotors

G. M. McNerney, C. P. van Dam, D. T. Yen-Nakafuji
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2003, 125(4): 497–505.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1627830
Published Online: November 26, 2003
View Article titled, Blade-Wake Interaction Noise for Turbines With Downwind Rotors
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Topics: Blades, Circular cylinders, Cylinders, Flow (Dynamics), Noise (Sound), Reynolds number, Rotors, Turbulence, Wakes, Wind turbines
Journal Articles

Pressure Drop in Solar Power Plant Chimneys

Theodor W. von Backstro¨m, Andreas Bernhardt, Anthony J. Gannon
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2003, 125(2): 165–169.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1564077
Published Online: May 8, 2003
View Article titled, Pressure Drop in Solar Power Plant Chimneys
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Topics: Bracing (Construction), Drag (Fluid dynamics), Flow (Dynamics), Friction, Kinetic energy, Pressure drop, Swirling flow, Wheels, Solar energy, Solar power stations
Journal Articles

Active Load Control for Airfoils using Microtabs

D. T. Yen Nakafuji, C. P. van Dam, R. L. Smith, S. D. Collins
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2001, 123(4): 282–289.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1410110
Published Online: July 1, 2001
View Article titled, Active Load Control for Airfoils using Microtabs
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Topics: Airfoils, Design, Stress, Wind tunnels, Wind turbines, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Rotors, Blades, Chords (Trusses), Testing
Journal Articles

Compressible Flow Through Solar Power Plant Chimneys

Theodor W. von Backstro¨m, Anthony J. Gannon
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2000, 122(3): 138–145.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1313528
Published Online: July 1, 2000
View Article titled, Compressible Flow Through Solar Power Plant Chimneys
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Topics: Drag (Fluid dynamics), Flow (Dynamics), Mach number, Pressure, Friction, Compressible flow, Pressure drop