Journal of Solar Energy Engineering: Recent submissions
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Effective Absorber Area in Semispherical Solar Collectors With Spiral Cylindrical Absorber
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)This paper develops an advanced methodology to determine the real contribution of the incidence solar radiation components, direct, diffuse, and reflected, onto a semispherical solar collector with spirally rolled up ... -
Estimation of Solar Potential for Thailand Using Adaptive Neurofuzzy Inference System Models
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)This research paper proposes a new method of global solar radiation prediction for Thailand using adaptive neurofuzzy inference system (ANFIS) models. Contrary to mathematical-based modeling approaches, the proposed models ... -
Heat and Mass Transfer Processes and the Performance Evaluation in Single-Slope Solar Stills
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)The paper reviews the present understanding of the analysis of the heat and mass transfer processes in single-slope solar stills. By using the results of published experiments, it is proposed that the heat and mass transfer ... -
Performance Investigation of a Triangular Solar Air Heater Duct Having Broken Inclined Roughness Using Computational Fluid Dynamics
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)Large-scale adaptation of solar air heating in industries and agro-processing will lead to clean energy processing as well as reducing the production cost for these industries. The solar air heater uses the principle of ... -
Solar Thermal Panels for Small-Medium Scale Air Cleaners in Major Cities
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)Air quality in major cities is reaching worrisome levels across the planet owing to large-scale industrialization. As a result, air purification systems are becoming a fertile and emerging field for research. Here, ... -
Experimental Investigation of Thermal Performance of a Multipurpose PV Solar Collector Wall With Phase Change Material
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)The author reports an experimental investigation of the thermal performance of a multipurpose photovoltanic (PV) solar wall with phase change material (PVSW-PCM). The PVSW-PCM configuration was made of double layers. The ... -
Bladelets—Winglets on Blades of Wind Turbines: A Multiobjective Design Optimization Study
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)The work presented in this paper used rigorous 3D flow-field analysis combined with multi-objective constrained shape design optimization for the design of complete blade + bladelet configurations for a three-blade ... -
Modeling, Simulation, and Performance Evaluation Analysis of a Parabolic Trough Solar Collector Power Plant Coupled to an Organic Rankine Cycle Engine in North Eastern Greece Using trnsys
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)The present work is focused on the development of a simulation model for an existing cogeneration power plant, which utilizes a solar thermal field with parabolic trough solar collectors coupled to an Organic Rankine Cycle ... -
Optimal Hybrid Power Energy Systems for Residential Communities in Saudi Arabia
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)To meet the increasing energy demand and to shave the peak, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is currently planning to invest more on renewable energy (RE) seeking diversity of energy resources. Through the integration of ... -
Clarity Index Analysis and Modeling Using Probability Distribution Functions in Campo Grande-MS, Brazil
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)The importance of statistical analysis in the field of energy for environmental engineering is shown in this research paper, in which the adequacy of the data sets of clarity index with the model of “best” probability ... -
Analytical Prediction of Tubular Light-Pipe Performance Under Arbitrary Sky Conditions
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)The tubular light guides are devices allowing deliverance of solar light into deep interior rooms, offices, or underground spaces. Due to considerable costs of such systems, the reasonable assessment of their lighting ... -
Improvement of the Thermal Performance of Solar Drying Systems Using Different Techniques: A Review
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)Solar drying is one of the most important processes of preserving agricultural products. This review paper focused mainly on the enhancement of efficiency a solar drying system. The establishment of different techniques ... -
Efficient Single Stage Photovoltaic Pumping System Using BLDC Motor With Grid Power Export
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)This paper proposes an efficient single-stage photovoltaic (PV) fed permanent magnet brushless DC (PMBLDC) motor water pumping system with grid power interface. The power conditioning system used in the conventional two-stage ... -
Indoor Air Temperature Analysis of Solar Heating System With Dual Heat Storage Devices
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)Using solar energy for space heating is an efficient and simply way to satisfy the energy demands of buildings. In this study, a typical office building is selected as a case model to obtain indoor air temperature ... -
Concept of Triple Heat Exchanger-Assisted Solar Pond Through an Improved Analytical Model
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)A new three-zone heat extraction system and its analytical model for maximizing the thermal power output of salt gradient solar ponds against a given volume is proposed. The present study considers internal heat exchangers ... -
Design and Structural Analysis of the Sun Ray Double Axis Tracking Device
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)To improve the solar energy utilization in the photovoltaic power, the sun ray double axis tracking device is designed and its tracking method is introduced. Using the finite element method, the parameterized analysis model ... -
Numerical Modeling of a Novel Thermocline Thermal Storage for Concentrated Solar Power
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)This paper presents the modeling theory and results of an innovative thermal energy storage (TES) facility, ideated, realized, and tested by ENEA (Italy). This prototype enabled the thermocline storage with molten salts ... -
Improving the Energy Conversion Efficiency of a Savonius Rotor Using Automatic Valves
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)Savonius wind turbines are popular for their easy fabrication and high starting capabilities. Nevertheless, they suffer from low power coefficients, which are mainly due to a negative torque resulting from the blade moving ... -
Latent Heat Storage: Container Geometry, Enhancement Techniques, and Applications—A Review
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)Energy storage helps in waste management, environmental protection, saving of fossil fuels, cost effectiveness, and sustainable growth. Phase change material (PCM) is a substance which undergoes simultaneous melting and ... -
On the Use of Longitudinal Fins to Enhance the Performance in Rectangular Duct of Solar Air Heaters—A Review
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)The objective of the present article is to present a detailed review of the research carried out on the use of extended surface in the form of longitudinal fins, with its different shapes, geometries, and attachments on ...