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Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: The beginning of 2003 brings an exciting change for the Journal. I am pleased to announce that beginning this month, the Journal of Solar Energy Engineering is initiating on-line submittal and ...
Editorial
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: This issue of the Journal of Solar Energy Engineering contains several special features including two of the Best Papers awarded at the Solar Energy Division’s annual conference, Solar Forum ...
Editorial
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: The February issue of the Journal of Solar Energy Engineering ushers in a new year that hopefully will find renewable energy having an increased role in meeting global energy needs and reducing ...
Editorial
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Over the past twenty years, the ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering has prospered and grown to be one of the world’s most respected archival journals in the field of solar and renewable ...
Polymeric Absorbers for Flat-Plate Collectors: Can Venting Provide Adequate Overheat Protection?
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Venting and evaporative cooling are modeled as possible techniques for protecting polymer absorbers in single-glazed, flat-plate solar collectors from exceeding the material temperature limit during ...
Polymers for Solar Domestic Hot Water: Long-Term Performance of PB and Nylon 6,6 Tubing in Hot Water
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Polymers offer a lightweight, low cost option for solar hot water system components. Key to the success of polymer heat exchanger components will be the long term mechanical performance of the ...
Scaling in Polymer Tubes and Interpretation for Use in Solar Water Heating Systems
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: An experimental study of the growth of scale on copper, nylon 6,6, semiaromatic high temperature nylon, polypropylene, polybutylene, and Teflon tubes exposed to hard water is presented. Results ...
Thermal Analysis of Polymer Heat Exchangers for Solar Water Heating: A Case Study
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: The feasibility of reducing the cost of solar water heating systems by using polymer heat exchangers is illustrated by comparing thermal performance and cost of heat exchangers made of nylon, ...
A Review of Polymer Materials for Solar Water Heating Systems
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: This paper summarizes current research aimed at using polymer materials for glazing and heat exchanger components in solar water heating systems. Functional requirements, relevant polymer properties ...
Thermal Penalty of an Immersed Heat Exchanger in Integral Collector Storage Systems*
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: The use of a heat exchanger in solar water heating systems reduces the overall system efficiency. In this paper, we derive a simple "penalty factor" that gives the fractional reduction ...