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Demonstrating SolarPILOT’s Python API Through Heliostat Optimal Aimpoint Strategy Use Case

William T. Hamilton, Michael J. Wagner, Alexander J. Zolan
Proc. ASME. ES2021, ASME 2021 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T02A001, June 16–18, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2021-60502
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2021-60502
View Paper titled, Demonstrating SolarPILOT’s Python API Through Heliostat Optimal Aimpoint Strategy Use Case
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Topics: American Petroleum Institute, Solar energy, Computer software, Concentrating solar power, Engines, Graphical user interfaces, Ray tracing, Reflectance, Renewable energy
Proceedings Papers

Development and Prototype Testing of Low-Cost Lightweight Thin Film Solar Concentrator

Gani Ganapathi, Arthur Palisoc, Armin Buchroithner, Sai Nataraj, Bill Nesmith, Andrew Kindler, Gyula Greschik, Koorosh Gidanian
Proc. ASME. ES2016, Volume 1: Biofuels, Hydrogen, Syngas, and Alternate Fuels; CHP and Hybrid Power and Energy Systems; Concentrating Solar Power; Energy Storage; Environmental, Economic, and Policy Considerations of Advanced Energy Systems; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Photovoltaics; Posters; Solar Chemistry; Sustainable Building Energy Systems; Sustainable Infrastructure and Transportation; Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T04A025, June 26–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2016-59692
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59692
View Paper titled, Development and Prototype Testing of Low-Cost Lightweight Thin Film Solar Concentrator
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Topics: Engineering prototypes, Solar energy concentrators, Testing, Thin films, Mirrors, Control equipment, Design, Errors, Actuators, Gates (Closures)
Proceedings Papers

Track and Tilt Collection for Central Receiver CSP

Roger Angel, Justin Hyatt
Proc. ASME. ES2016, Volume 1: Biofuels, Hydrogen, Syngas, and Alternate Fuels; CHP and Hybrid Power and Energy Systems; Concentrating Solar Power; Energy Storage; Environmental, Economic, and Policy Considerations of Advanced Energy Systems; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Photovoltaics; Posters; Solar Chemistry; Sustainable Building Energy Systems; Sustainable Infrastructure and Transportation; Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T04A019, June 26–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2016-59618
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59618
View Paper titled, Track and Tilt Collection for Central Receiver CSP
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Topics: Bearings, Bridges (Structures), Cables, Cavities, Energy generation, Engineering prototypes, Glass, Gravity (Force), Heat, Heat transfer
Proceedings Papers

On-Sun Evaluation of the PHLUX Method for Heliostat Beam Characterization

Julius Yellowhair, Clifford K. Ho
Proc. ASME. ES2016, Volume 1: Biofuels, Hydrogen, Syngas, and Alternate Fuels; CHP and Hybrid Power and Energy Systems; Concentrating Solar Power; Energy Storage; Environmental, Economic, and Policy Considerations of Advanced Energy Systems; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Photovoltaics; Posters; Solar Chemistry; Sustainable Building Energy Systems; Sustainable Infrastructure and Transportation; Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T04A011, June 26–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2016-59409
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59409
View Paper titled, On-Sun Evaluation of the PHLUX Method for Heliostat Beam Characterization
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Topics: Density, Errors, Filters, Gages, Instrumentation, Noise (Sound), Reflectance, Resolution (Optics), Solar energy, Water
Proceedings Papers

Design of a Secondary Concentrator for a Small Particle Heat Exchange Receiver

Olivier Berchtold, Fletcher Miller
Proc. ASME. ES2015, Volume 1: Advances in Solar Buildings and Conservation; Climate Control and the Environment; Alternate Fuels and Infrastructure; ARPA-E; Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power; Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Geothermal Energy, Harvesting, Ocean Energy and Other Emerging Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Micro and Nano Technology Applications and Materials, V001T05A005, June 28–July 2, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2015-49310
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49310
View Paper titled, Design of a Secondary Concentrator for a Small Particle Heat Exchange Receiver
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Topics: Design, Heat, Particulate matter, Simulation, FORTRAN, Absorption, Combined cycles, Energy generation, Geometry, Matlab
Proceedings Papers

Assessment of Photovoltaic Surface Texturing on Transmittance Effects and Glint/Glare Impacts

Julius Yellowhair, Clifford K. Ho
Proc. ASME. ES2015, Volume 2: Photovoltaics; Renewable-Non-Renewable Hybrid Power System; Smart Grid, Micro-Grid Concepts; Energy Storage; Solar Chemistry; Solar Heating and Cooling; Sustainable Cities and Communities, Transportation; Symposium on Integrated/Sustainable Building Equipment and Systems; Thermofluid Analysis of Energy Systems Including Exergy and Thermoeconomics; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V002T11A003, June 28–July 2, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2015-49481
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49481
View Paper titled, Assessment of Photovoltaic Surface Texturing on Transmittance Effects and Glint/Glare Impacts
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Topics: Air traffic control, Control equipment, Glass, Hazards, Polymers, Reflectance, Solar energy, Sunlight, Surface roughness
Proceedings Papers

Computer-Based Management of Mirror-Washing in Utility-Scale Solar Thermal Plants

Lital Alon, Gregory Ravikovich, Matan Mandelbrod, Udi Eilat, Zafrir Schop, Dror Tamari
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 1: Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power, Solar Thermochemistry and Thermal Energy Storage; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Photovoltaics; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T02A035, June 30–July 2, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2014-6562
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6562
View Paper titled, Computer-Based Management of Mirror-Washing in Utility-Scale Solar Thermal Plants
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Topics: Computers, Mirrors, Solar energy, Washing machines, Computer software, Control systems, Cranes, Density, Machinery, Navigation
Proceedings Papers

Optical Properties of Select Particulates After High-Temperature Exposure

Jonathan Roop, Sheldon Jeter, Said I. Abdel-Khalik, Clifford K. Ho
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 1: Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power, Solar Thermochemistry and Thermal Energy Storage; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Photovoltaics; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T02A029, June 30–July 2, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2014-6504
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6504
View Paper titled, Optical Properties of Select Particulates After High-Temperature Exposure
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Topics: High temperature, Particulate matter, Optics, Solar energy, Heating, Instrumentation, Reflectance, Reflectometers, Sands, Solar power
Proceedings Papers

Development and Evaluation of Prototype Transparent Electrodynamic Screen (EDS) Integrated Solar Collectors for Automated Dust Removal

John N. Hudelson, Jeremy Stark, Hannah Gibson, Fang Hao, Zhongkai Xu, Malay Mazumder, Mark N. Horenstein
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 1: Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power, Solar Thermochemistry and Thermal Energy Storage; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Photovoltaics; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T02A044, June 30–July 2, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2014-6597
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6597
View Paper titled, Development and Evaluation of Prototype Transparent Electrodynamic Screen (EDS) Integrated Solar Collectors for Automated Dust Removal
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Topics: Dust removal, Engineering prototypes, Solar collectors, Transparency, Mirrors, Dust, Solar energy, Circuits, Design, Electrodes
Proceedings Papers

Low-Cost Lightweight Thin Film Solar Concentrators

Gani B. Ganapathi, Art Palisoc, Bill Nesmith, Gyula Greschik, Koorosh Gidanian, Andrew Kindler
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 1: Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power, Solar Thermochemistry and Thermal Energy Storage; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Photovoltaics; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T02A023, June 30–July 2, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2014-6475
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6475
View Paper titled, Low-Cost Lightweight Thin Film Solar Concentrators
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Topics: Actuators, Cost benefit analysis, Design, Dimensions, Finite element analysis, Manufacturing, Mechanical structures, Mirrors, Reflectance, Reliability
Proceedings Papers

Optical Modeling of Reflectivity Loss Caused by Dust Deposition on CSP Mirrors and Restoration of Energy Yield by Electrodynamic Dust Removal

Jeremy Stark, Julius Yellowhair, John N. Hudelson, Mark Horenstein, Malay Mazumder
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 1: Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power, Solar Thermochemistry and Thermal Energy Storage; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Photovoltaics; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T02A031, June 30–July 2, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2014-6506
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6506
View Paper titled, Optical Modeling of Reflectivity Loss Caused by Dust Deposition on CSP Mirrors and Restoration of Energy Yield by Electrodynamic Dust Removal
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Topics: Dust, Dust removal, Mirrors, Modeling, Reflectance, Solar energy, Transparency, Electrodes, Reflection, Climate
Proceedings Papers

A Levelized Cost Metric for EDS-Based Cleaning of Mirrors in CSP Power Plants

Nitin Joglekar, Emre Guzelsu, Malay Mazumder, Adam Botts, Clifford Ho
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 1: Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power, Solar Thermochemistry and Thermal Energy Storage; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Photovoltaics; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T02A026, June 30–July 2, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2014-6496
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6496
View Paper titled, A Levelized Cost Metric for EDS-Based Cleaning of Mirrors in CSP Power Plants
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Topics: Mirrors, Power stations, Reflectance, Cycles, Dust, Energy generation, Maintenance, Solar power stations, Technology development
Proceedings Papers

A Novel Portable Device to Measure Transmittance and Reflectance of Parabolic Trough Receiver Tubes in the Field

Guillermo Espinosa-Rueda, Noelia Martinez-Sanz, David Izquierdo-Nuñez, Marta Osta-Lombardo
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 1: Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power, Solar Thermochemistry and Thermal Energy Storage; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Photovoltaics; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T02A027, June 30–July 2, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2014-6500
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6500
View Paper titled, A Novel Portable Device to Measure Transmittance and Reflectance of Parabolic Trough Receiver Tubes in the Field
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Topics: Parabolic troughs, Reflectance, Solar energy, Instrumentation, Concentrating solar power, Maintenance, Solar power stations
Proceedings Papers

Self-Cleaning Solar Mirrors Using Electrodynamic Dust Shield: Prospects and Progress

Malay K. Mazumder, Mark N. Horenstein, Jeremy W. Stark, John N. Hudelson, Arash Sayyah, Nitin Joglekar, Julius Yellowhair, Adam Botts
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 1: Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power, Solar Thermochemistry and Thermal Energy Storage; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Photovoltaics; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T02A055, June 30–July 2, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2014-6696
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6696
View Paper titled, Self-Cleaning Solar Mirrors Using Electrodynamic Dust Shield: Prospects and Progress
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Topics: Dust, Mirrors, Solar energy, Particulate matter, Reflectance, Energy generation, Parabolic troughs, Particle size, Reflection, Solar collectors
Proceedings Papers

Design of a Concentrator With a Rectangular Flat Focus and Operation With a Suspension Reactor for Experiments in the Field of Photocatalytic Water Splitting

Michael Wullenkord, Christian Jung, Christian Sattler
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 1: Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power, Solar Thermochemistry and Thermal Energy Storage; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Photovoltaics; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T02A034, June 30–July 2, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2014-6546
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6546
View Paper titled, Design of a Concentrator With a Rectangular Flat Focus and Operation With a Suspension Reactor for Experiments in the Field of Photocatalytic Water Splitting
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Topics: Design, Water, Ultraviolet radiation, Solar energy concentrators, Solar energy, Absorption, Aluminum, Carbon, Catalysts, Education
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Active Modulated Reflectance Roofing System to Tailor Building Solar Loads for Increased HVAC Efficiency

Daniel M. Wolfe, Keith Goossen
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 2: Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Fuels and Infrastructure, Biofuels and Energy Storage; High Performance Buildings; Solar Buildings, Including Solar Climate Control/Heating/Cooling; Sustainable Cities and Communities, Including Transportation; Thermofluid Analysis of Energy Systems, Including Exergy and Thermoeconomics, V002T10A006, June 30–July 2, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2014-6386
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6386
View Paper titled, Active Modulated Reflectance Roofing System to Tailor Building Solar Loads for Increased HVAC Efficiency
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Topics: HVAC equipment, Reflectance, Roofing, Solar energy, Stress, Heating and cooling, Asphalt, Roofs, Albedo, Construction
Proceedings Papers

The Effect of a Thermotropic Material on the Optical Efficiency and Stagnation Temperature of a Polymer Flat Plate Solar Collector

Adam C. Gladen, Jane H. Davidson, Susan C. Mantell
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 2: Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Fuels and Infrastructure, Biofuels and Energy Storage; High Performance Buildings; Solar Buildings, Including Solar Climate Control/Heating/Cooling; Sustainable Cities and Communities, Including Transportation; Thermofluid Analysis of Energy Systems, Including Exergy and Thermoeconomics, V002T10A014, June 30–July 2, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2014-6608
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6608
View Paper titled, The Effect of a Thermotropic Material on the Optical Efficiency and Stagnation Temperature of a Polymer Flat Plate Solar Collector
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Topics: Flat plates, Polymers, Solar collectors, Temperature, Reflectance, Solar energy, Heating, Hot water, Thermal systems
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Optical Analysis of a Window for Solar Receivers Using the Monte Carlo Ray Trace Method

Ahmet Murat Mecit, Fletcher Miller
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T11A003, July 14–19, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2013-18186
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18186
View Paper titled, Optical Analysis of a Window for Solar Receivers Using the Monte Carlo Ray Trace Method
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Topics: Solar energy, Radiation (Physics), Solar radiation, Stress, Computers, Absorption, Shapes, Wavelength, Combustion, Concentrating solar power
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Long Term Performance of the SkyTrough Solar Concentrator

David White, Alison Mason, Ryan Clark
Proc. ASME. ES2012, ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A and B, 611-614, July 23–26, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2012-91458
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2012-91458
View Paper titled, Long Term Performance of the SkyTrough Solar Concentrator
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Topics: Electric power generation, Heat, Mirrors, Optimization, Parabolic troughs, Polymer films, Reflectance, Renewable energy, Solar energy concentrators, Solar power stations
Proceedings Papers

Configuration of Building Fac¸ade Surface for Seasonal Selectiveness of Solar Irradiation: Absorption and Reflection

Mohammad H. Naraghi, Adrien Harant
Proc. ASME. ES2011, ASME 2011 5th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A, B, and C, 63-70, August 7–10, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2011-54127
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54127
View Paper titled, Configuration of Building Fac¸ade Surface for Seasonal Selectiveness of Solar Irradiation: Absorption and Reflection
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Topics: Absorption, Cavities, Cooling, Heating, Heating and cooling, Irradiation (Radiation exposure), Reflectance, Reflection, Solar energy, Stress