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Editorial

The Fifth Anniversary of the Journal of Solar Energy Engineering

Frank Kreith

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 1–2. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267647

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Topics: Solar energy

Research Papers

Application of Transparent Enclosure Theory to Solar Energy Absorption by Cylindrical Tubes in Sunspaces

M. E. McCabe, M. Van Migom

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 5–9. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267656

Abstract

View articletitled, Application of Transparent Enclosure Theory to Solar Energy Absorption by Cylindrical Tubes in Sunspaces

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Topics: Absorption , Solar energy , Transparency , Cylinders , Modeling

Height Extrapolation of Wind Data

A. S. Mikhail

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 10–14. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267645

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Topics: Wind , Wind velocity , Meteorology , Shapes , Stability , Surface roughness , Weibull distribution , Wind shear

Numerical Study of Flow and Temperature Stratifications in a Liquid Thermal Storage Tank

K. L. Guo, S. T. Wu

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 15–20. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267646

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View articletitled, Numerical Study of Flow and Temperature Stratifications in a Liquid Thermal Storage Tank

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , Convection , Partial differential equations , Reynolds number , Solar energy systems , Storage tanks , Temperature distribution

Desiccant Cooling System Performance: A Simple Approach

M. Epstein, M. Grolmes, K. Davidson, D. Kosar

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 21–28. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267648

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Topics: Cooling systems , Air conditioning , Algebra , Dehumidification , Optimization , Wave motion

Combined Conduction and Radiation Heat Transfer in Porous Materials Heated by Intense Solar Radiation

L. K. Matthews, R. Viskanta, F. P. Incropera

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 29–34. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267649

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View articletitled, Combined Conduction and Radiation Heat Transfer in Porous Materials Heated by Intense Solar Radiation

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Topics: Heat conduction , Heat transfer , Porous materials , Radiation (Physics) , Solar radiation , Albedo , Approximation , Electromagnetic scattering , High temperature , Radiation scattering

Passive Solar Performance of Tech House V

R. L. Reid, B. A. McGraw, A. F. G. Bedinger

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 35–38. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267650

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Topics: Solar energy , Glass , Heat , Heating , Temperature , Water

Determination of Direct Normal Solar Radiation From Measured Global Values—Comparison of Models

W. D. Turner, A. M. Mujahid

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 39–44. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267651

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Topics: Solar radiation , Aerospace industry , Databases , Modeling , Radiation (Physics) , Solar energy

Aerodynamic Tower Shake Force Analysis for VAWT

J. L. Loth

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 45–49. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267652

Abstract

View articletitled, Aerodynamic Tower Shake Force Analysis for VAWT

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Topics: Vertical axis wind turbines , Blades , Rotors , Lift (Fluid dynamics) , Actuators , Composite materials , Design , Stiffness , Wind

Observations on the Decay of a Thermocline in a Rock Bed With No Net Fluid Flow

D. E. Beasley, J. A. Clark, M. J. Holstege

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 50–53. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267653

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View articletitled, Observations on the Decay of a Thermocline in a Rock Bed With No Net Fluid Flow

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Rocks , Fluids , Natural convection , Temperature , Exergy , Flat plates , Flow control , Solar collectors , Storage

A Low-Temperature Heat Storage System Utilizing Mixtures of Magnesium Salt Hydrates and Ammonium Nitrate

C. Vaccarino, A. Barbaccia, F. Frusteri, G. Galli, G. Maisano

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 54–57. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267654

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View articletitled, A Low-Temperature Heat Storage System Utilizing Mixtures of Magnesium Salt Hydrates and Ammonium Nitrate

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Topics: Heat storage , Low temperature , Magnesium (Metal) , Temperature , Cycles , Flat plates , Heat , Solar collectors , Thermal energy storage

A Fourier Transform Approach to Building Simulations With Thermostatic Controls

K. Subbarao, J. V. Anderson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 58–63. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267655

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View articletitled, A Fourier Transform Approach to Building Simulations With Thermostatic Controls

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Topics: Fourier transforms , Simulation , Temperature , Approximation , Linear systems , Structures

Optimization and Design of Zone Heating Systems, Energy Conservation, and Passive Solar

A. Kirkpatrick, C. B. Winn

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 64–69. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267657

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View articletitled, Optimization and Design of Zone Heating Systems, Energy Conservation, and Passive Solar

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Topics: Design , Energy conservation , Heating , Optimization , Solar energy , Heat transfer , Temperature , Cycles , Residential construction

Solar Collector Parameter Identification From Unsteady Data by a Discrete-Gradient Algorithm

G. B. Hotchkiss, L. C. Burmeister, K. A. Bishop

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 70–77. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267658

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View articletitled, Solar Collector Parameter Identification From Unsteady Data by a Discrete-Gradient Algorithm

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Topics: Algorithms , Solar collectors , Steady state , Capacitance , Flat plates , Heat , NASA , Solar energy

Research Results for the Tornado Wind Energy System: Analysis and Conclusions

E. W. Jacobs

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 78–87. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267659

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View articletitled, Research Results for the Tornado Wind Energy System: Analysis and Conclusions

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Topics: Wind energy systems , Turbines , Exhaust systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Reservoirs , Vortices , Wind , Wind energy

Catalytic Steam Gasification of Biomass for Methanol and Methane Production

L. K. Mudge, E. G. Baker, D. H. Mitchell, M. D. Brown

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 88–92. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267660

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View articletitled, Catalytic Steam Gasification of Biomass for Methanol and Methane Production

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Topics: Biomass , Fuel gasification , Methane , Methanol , Steam , Catalysts , Syngas , Wood products , Pressure , Potassium

Studies of Biomass Yield From a Near-Shore Macroalgal Test Farm

M. Neushul, B. W. W. Harger

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 93–96. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267661

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View articletitled, Studies of Biomass Yield From a Near-Shore Macroalgal Test Farm

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Topics: Biomass , Cutting , Density , Seabed

Electrical Wind-Assisted Water Pumping

R. N. Clark, F. C. Vosper

J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 1985, 107(1): 97–101. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267662

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View articletitled, Electrical Wind-Assisted Water Pumping

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Topics: Water , Wind , Wind turbines , Irrigation (Agriculture) , Turbines , Electricity (Physics) , Electromagnetic induction , Energy generation , Generators , Peak load