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Developments to the TRNSYS Simulation Program

A. Fiksel, J. W. Thornton, S. A. Klein, W. A. Beckman
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 1995, 117(2): 123–127.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2870836
Published Online: May 1, 1995
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Topics: Simulation, Algebra, Computation, Differential equations, Nonlinear equations, Solar energy, Transients (Dynamics)
Journal Articles

An Investigation of Water as a Refrigerant

D. Van Orshoven, S. A. Klein, W. A. Beckman
Journal: Journal of Energy Resources Technology
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Energy Resour. Technol. December 1993, 115(4): 257–263.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2906430
Published Online: December 1, 1993
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Topics: Refrigerants, Water, Compression, Fluids, Compressors, Flow (Dynamics), Heat pump cycles, Heat transfer, Ice, Phase transition temperature
Journal Articles

Comparison of Experimental and Simulated Thermal Ratings of Drain-Back Solar Water Heaters

J. H. Davidson, W. T. Carlson, W. S. Duff, P. J. Schaefer, W. A. Beckman, S. A. Klein
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 1993, 115(2): 101–105.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2930026
Published Online: May 1, 1993
View Article titled, Comparison of Experimental and Simulated Thermal Ratings of Drain-Back Solar Water Heaters
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Topics: Solar energy, Water, Storage tanks, Design, Flow (Dynamics), Computer simulation, Engineering standards, Hot water heating, Manifolds
Journal Articles

Transient Natural Convection in Enclosures With Application to Solar Thermal Storage Tanks

D. T. Reindl, W. A. Beckman, J. W. Mitchell
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1992, 114(3): 175–181.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2930002
Published Online: August 1, 1992
View Article titled, Transient Natural Convection in Enclosures With Application to Solar Thermal Storage Tanks
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Topics: Natural convection, Solar energy, Thermal energy storage, Transients (Dynamics), Flow (Dynamics), Fluids, Heat exchangers, Heat transfer, Temperature, Finite element methods
Journal Articles

Model Reduction of Transfer Functions Using a Dominant Root Method

J. E. Seem, S. A. Klein, W. A. Beckman, J. W. Mitchell
Journal: ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Heat Mass Transfer. August 1990, 112(3): 547–554.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2910421
Published Online: August 1, 1990
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Topics: Heat transfer, Transfer functions, Approximation, Heat conduction, Numerical analysis, Simulation, Time series, Time-invariant systems, Transient heat transfer
Journal Articles

Comprehensive Room Transfer Functions for Efficient Calculation of the Transient Heat Transfer Processes in Buildings

J. E. Seem, S. A. Klein, W. A. Beckman, J. W. Mitchell
Journal: ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Heat Mass Transfer. May 1989, 111(2): 264–273.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3250673
Published Online: May 1, 1989
View Article titled, Comprehensive Room Transfer Functions for Efficient Calculation of the Transient Heat Transfer Processes in Buildings
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Topics: Structures, Transfer functions, Transient heat transfer, Radiation (Physics), Waves, Approximation, Convection, Flow (Dynamics), Heat, Heat transfer
Journal Articles

Transfer Functions for Efficient Calculation of Multidimensional Transient Heat Transfer

J. E. Seem, S. A. Klein, W. A. Beckman, J. W. Mitchell
Journal: ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Heat Mass Transfer. February 1989, 111(1): 5–12.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3250659
Published Online: February 1, 1989
View Article titled, Transfer Functions for Efficient Calculation of Multidimensional Transient Heat Transfer
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Topics: Differential equations, Finite element methods, Heat transfer, Numerical analysis, Transfer functions, Transient heat transfer, Transients (Dynamics)
Journal Articles

Analysis of Boiling Flat-Plate Collectors

H. W. Price, S. A. Klein, W. A. Beckman
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 1986, 108(2): 150–157.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3268083
Published Online: May 1, 1986
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Topics: Boiling, Flat plates, Pressure drop, Fluids, Friction, Heat losses, Hydrostatics, Modeling, Pipes, Solar collectors
Journal Articles

A Performance Prediction Methodology for Integral Collection-Storage Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems

A. Zollner, S. A. Klein, W. A. Beckman
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1985, 107(4): 265–272.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267690
Published Online: November 1, 1985
View Article titled, A Performance Prediction Methodology for Integral Collection-Storage Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems
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Topics: Hot water, Solar energy, Storage, Computers, Simulation, Stress, Transients (Dynamics)
Journal Articles

Review of Solar Radiation Utilizability

S. A. Klein, W. A. Beckman
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1984, 106(4): 393–402.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267617
Published Online: November 1, 1984
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Topics: Solar radiation
Journal Articles

Open-Cycle Desiccant Air Conditioning as an Alternative to Vapor Compression Cooling in Residential Applications

J. J. Jurinak, J. W. Mitchell, W. A. Beckman
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1984, 106(3): 252–260.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267593
Published Online: August 1, 1984
View Article titled, Open-Cycle Desiccant Air Conditioning as an Alternative to Vapor Compression Cooling in Residential Applications
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Topics: Air conditioning, Compression, Cooling, Cycles, Vapors, Air conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Energy consumption, Solar energy systems
Journal Articles

Design Method and Performance of Heat Pumps With Refrigerant-Filled Solar Collectors

M. P. O’Dell, J. W. Mitchell, W. A. Beckman
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 1984, 106(2): 159–164.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267573
Published Online: May 1, 1984
View Article titled, Design Method and Performance of Heat Pumps With Refrigerant-Filled Solar Collectors
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Topics: Design methodology, Heat pumps, Refrigerants, Solar collectors, Design, Heating, Solar energy, Cooling, Energy storage
Journal Articles

Algorithm for Evaluating the Hourly Radiation Utilizability Function

D. R. Clark, S. A. Klein, W. A. Beckman
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1983, 105(3): 281–287.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266379
Published Online: August 1, 1983
View Article titled, Algorithm for Evaluating the Hourly Radiation Utilizability Function
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Topics: Algorithms, Radiation (Physics), Solar radiation
Journal Articles

Design Procedure and Application of Solar-Assisted Series Heat Pump Systems

C. D. Svard, J. W. Mitchell, W. A. Beckman
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 1981, 103(2): 135–143.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266219
Published Online: May 1, 1981
View Article titled, Design Procedure and Application of Solar-Assisted Series Heat Pump Systems
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Topics: Design, Heat pumps, Solar energy, High temperature, Computer simulation, Hot water heating, Heating, Hot water, Low temperature
Journal Articles

Comparisons of Measured and Simulated Performance for CSU House I

J. W. Mitchell, W. A. Beckman, M. J. Pawelski
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1980, 102(3): 192–195.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266153
Published Online: August 1, 1980
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Topics: Heating, Hot water, Simulation, Simulation models, Simulation results, Solar energy, Storage, Storage tanks, Systems analysis, Temperature
Journal Articles

Convective Heat Transfer From a Desert Surface

R. T. Bailey, J. W. Mitchell, W. A. Beckman
Journal: ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Heat Mass Transfer. February 1975, 97(1): 104–109.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3450256
Published Online: February 1, 1975
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Topics: Convection, Surface roughness, Heat transfer, Flow (Dynamics), Soil, Air flow, Ducts, Energy dissipation, Plates (structures), Temperature
Journal Articles

Transient Considerations of Flat-Plate Solar Collectors

S. A. Klein, J. A. Duffie, W. A. Beckman
Journal: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. April 1974, 96(2): 109–113.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3445757
Published Online: April 1, 1974
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Topics: Flat plates, Solar collectors, Transients (Dynamics), Capacitance, Computation, Heat transfer coefficients, Meteorology, Modeling
Journal Articles

Thermal Model for Prediction of a Desert Iguana’s Daily and Seasonal Behavior

W. A. Beckman, J. W. Mitchell, W. P. Porter
Journal: ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Heat Mass Transfer. May 1973, 95(2): 257–262.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3450037
Published Online: May 1, 1973
View Article titled, Thermal Model for Prediction of a Desert Iguana’s Daily and Seasonal Behavior
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Topics: Transients (Dynamics)
Journal Articles

Optimum Thermal Design of Radiative-Conductive Systems

R. W. Palmquist, W. A. Beckman
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. May 1972, 94(2): 373–380.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3428165
Published Online: May 1, 1972
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Topics: Design, Temperature, Nonlinear programming, Radiation (Physics), Surface properties, Uncertainty, Heat conduction, Heat transfer, Optical mirrors, Optimization
Journal Articles

Performance of Air-Cooled Radiatively Heated Screen Matrices

Y. H. Hamid, W. A. Beckman
Journal: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. April 1971, 93(2): 221–224.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3445553
Published Online: April 1, 1971
View Article titled, Performance of Air-Cooled Radiatively Heated Screen Matrices
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Topics: Convection, Cooling, Heating, Radiation (Physics), Radiation sources, Temperature, Wire screens