Journal of Solar Energy Engineering: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Electrical Load on Photovoltaic Module Surface Temperature: An Experimental Investigation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The electrical performance and longevity of photovoltaic (PV) modules are critically affected by module temperature. The final operating temperature of a PV module under load is determined by the balance between ... -
Performance Optimization of Phase Change Material-Thermoelectric Generation Systems
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Solar thermoelectric generators (STEGs) integrating phase change materials (PCMs) have attracted increasing attention in the past few years. However, the study of synergistic effects of heat transfer of PCM and ... -
Simulation-Based Performance and Economic Evaluation of a Solar Thermal Cooling System for a Warehouse in Alkofra, Libya
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Efficient cooling is crucial to avert the 30–50% postharvest losses of agricultural products in warm climates when temperature control fails, preserving food quality and the integrity of the supply chain. The ... -
Single-Phase Heat Transfer Inside Internal Helically Ribbed Tubes
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study focuses on experimentally investigating the performance of two generations of internal helically ribbed tubes during single-phase heat transfer of water inside the tube, where boiling or condensation ... -
An Analytical Approach for Transient Thermal Behavior of a Packed-Bed Molten Salt Thermocline Thermal Storage With Heat Losses
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This work presents the first comprehensive analytical solution for packed-bed thermocline storage systems that fully accounts for peripheral heat losses, offering a novel transient solution for local thermal ... -
Advanced Exergy, Exergoeconomic, and Exergoenvironmental Analysis of a Solar-Driven Triple-Generation Kalina Cycle
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study investigates a novel solar-driven triple-generation Kalina cycle designed to supply electricity, cooling, and heating under Kabul's climatic conditions. The problem addressed is the lack of a comprehensive ... -
Performance Analysis of a Concentrated Photovoltaic–Thermal Hybrid System Coupled to a Heat Pump for Residential Heating Application
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study presents a numerical analysis of an indirect-expansion water-to-air heat pump (HP) combined in series with linear concentrating photovoltaic thermal collectors (CPVT), to meet the space heating demand ... -
Enhanced Performance of Two- and Three-Terminal Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Panels Through Optimized Orientation and Tracking
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The worldwide requirement for the most efficient and sustainable solar energy solutions has driven the development of bifacial and tandem photovoltaic (PV) technologies. The adoption of bifacial perovskite–silicon ... -
Characteristic Equation Development for Conical Active Solar Still With/Without Photovoltaic Thermal for Sustainable Solution to Clean Water Scarcity: A Comparative Study
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. To address global water scarcity and promote sustainable freshwater solutions, a novel solar distillation system has been developed and numerically analyzed. Three cases namely (a) conical solar still (CSS) ... -
Fuel Saving in Biomass Power Plant Using Solar Heat Supplied by Parabolic Trough Collectors and Waste Heat Recovered From Variable Boiler Blowdown
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. A hybrid drying system uses both a steam dryer and a flue gas dryer to reduce fuel moisture content, which results in increasing the energy efficiency of the biomass power plant. It has been demonstrated previously ... -
Flow Boiling Heat Transfer of R32 in Laser-Textured and Reticular-Thread Enhanced Tubes
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Improving heat transfer performance in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems is crucial for enhancing energy efficiency and reducing operating costs in buildings. This study investigates the flow ... -
Performance of a Rainwater Harvester and Double Slope Desalinator With Booster Mirror and Cooling Fan
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Solar desalination is a promising method to utilize renewable energy for producing freshwater. This is done by utilizing a solar still to evaporate and condense impure water into potable water. However, traditional ... -
Numerical Prognosis of Buoyancy-Augmented Thermofluidic Behavior in Angulated Solar Channels Employing Al2O3-Based Nano Dispersions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The advancement of thermal management technologies necessitates improved heat transfer performance, particularly in low-Reynolds-number flow regimes. This study presents a comprehensive three-dimensional numerical ... -
Helium Brayton Cycle and Water Rankine Cycle Combined System for Concentrating Solar Power Sustained by Phase Change Material Thermal Storage
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study proposes a combined thermal cycle by a Helium Brayton cycle at high temperatures (800–850 °C) on top of a water Rankine cycle. Thanks to its high thermal conductivity, helium is also an excellent heat ... -
Multiobjective-Optimization of Photovoltaic/Thermal-Coupled Earth-to-Air Heat Exchanger Systems for Energy Efficiency and Thermal Comfort in Residential Buildings
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Against the backdrop of the in-depth advancement of the green transformation and sustainable development of the global energy structure, renewable energy, especially solar, and geothermal energy technologies, ... -
Reducing Sand Deposition on Solar Power Plants Using Windbreaks: A Numerical Study
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Photovoltaic (PV) systems are widely used in desert areas. Hence, the damage due to extreme wind conditions and the power loss due to sand accretion (i.e., soiling) are the major difficulties facing such energy ... -
Sensitivity Analysis of Microencapsulated Phase Change Material Slurry With Arbitrary Particle Shapes
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The purpose of the study upon which this article reports is to investigate the sensitivity of the microencapsulated phase change material (MEPCM) slurry model to different particle shapes. The MEPCM slurry flow ... -
A Scalable Optimization Framework for High-Efficiency Central Receivers Using Additively Manufactured Micro-Pin Unit Cells
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This article presents the development and demonstration of an optimization framework for the design of a megawatt scale central solar thermal receiver composed of multiple unit cells containing arrays of micro-pins. ... -
Parametric Investigation of the Roughness of MEPCM Particles Suspended in a Fluid Flowing in a Circular Tube
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This article reports on a parametric investigation of the effect of the microencapsulated phase change material (MEPCM) particle roughness on the heat transfer characteristics of an MEPCM slurry. The MEPCM slurry ... -
Analysis and Correlations of Geometrical Aspects of Solar Air Heaters With Different Turbulator Angles
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In this article, turbulent forced convection heat transfer in different geometries of solar air heaters (SAHs) where turbulators are set at different angles is investigated for best thermal performance. Six ...