Abstract: A method for obtaining the optimum gridline spacing for photovoltaic cells operating at high solar fluxes is presented. Using a distributed resistance and diode model of a photovoltaic cell, a ...

Abstract: The one-dimensional steady-state temperature distribution within an isotropic porous bed subjected to a collimated and/or diffuse radiation heat flux and a transparent flowing fluid has been ...

Abstract: In applying nonlinear programming to optimization of temperatures in a system with radiation and conduction heat transfer, design requirements on the temperatures are translated into mathematical ...

Abstract: The problem of combined radiation and convection in a porous bed, consisting of randomly stacked wire screens, was experimentally investigated. A collimated radiation source was used for bed ...

Abstract: The heating system for CSU House I is simulated using TRNSYS, and simulation results are compared to the measured performance. The heating system is composed of a liquid collection and storage ...

Abstract: A computationally simple algorithm is presented for evaluating the hourly utilizability function, φ, defined as the fraction of the long-term, monthly-average, hourly solar radiation incident on ...

Abstract: A general design procedure is presented for solar-assisted series heat pump systems used for space and process water heating. The procedure accounts for the variable efficiency and rate of ...

Abstract: The performance of open-cycle desiccant air conditioners for residential applications is evaluated. The performance of these systems is compared to that of vapor compression air conditioners on ...

Abstract: A general procedure is presented for estimating the seasonal performance of solar-assisted heat pumps with refrigerant-filled collectors. The procedure accounts for variations in collector design ...