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Design-Optimization of Solar-Collector Tilt Angle for Annual-Maximum and Seasonal-Balanced Energy Received

Accepted Manuscript
Adrian Alvarez Sanchez, Michael Pate
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng.
Paper No: SOL-21-1362
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066647
Published Online: September 24, 2024
View Article titled, Design-Optimization of Solar-Collector Tilt Angle for Annual-Maximum and Seasonal-Balanced Energy Received
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Solar collectors, Solar energy, Solar radiation, Algorithms, Energy generation, Photovoltaic panels, Photovoltaics, Radiation (Physics)
Journal Articles

Machine Learning Versus Empirical Models to Predict Daily Global Solar Irradiation in an Average Year: Homogeneous Parallel Ensembles Prevailed

Keith De Souza
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2025, 147(1): 011011.
Paper No: SOL-23-1336
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065978
Published Online: September 2, 2024
View Article titled, Machine Learning Versus Empirical Models to Predict Daily Global Solar Irradiation in an Average Year: Homogeneous Parallel Ensembles Prevailed
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Topics: Algorithms, Machine learning, Irradiation (Radiation exposure), Optimization, Machinery, Solar energy, Errors
Journal Articles

Modeling and Optimization of a Phase Change Material-Based Ocean Thermal Energy Harvester for Powering Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles

Habilou Ouro-Koura, Hyunjun Jung, Diana-Andra Borca-Tasciuc, Andrea E. Copping, Zhiqun (Daniel) Deng
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2024, 146(5): 051007.
Paper No: SOL-23-1206
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065553
Published Online: June 13, 2024
View Article titled, Modeling and Optimization of a Phase Change Material-Based Ocean Thermal Energy Harvester for Powering Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles
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Topics: Energy conversion, Engines, Generators, Oceans, Optimization, Phase change materials, Pressure, Secondary cells, Thermal energy, Underwater vehicles
Journal Articles

Concentrated Solar Power Techno-Economic Analysis in Humid Subtropical South America: The Uruguayan Case

Agustín Ghazarian, Pedro Galione, Pedro Curto
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2025, 147(1): 011001.
Paper No: SOL-23-1187
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065388
Published Online: May 24, 2024
View Article titled, Concentrated Solar Power Techno-Economic Analysis in Humid Subtropical South America: The Uruguayan Case
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Topics: Concentrating solar power, Optimization, Parabolic troughs, Solar energy, Solar towers, Storage, Economics , Maintenance, Power stations
Journal Articles

Assessment of Storage Sizing for Solar Tower Plants Using Model-Predictive Control for Dispatch Planning

Navid Mohammadzadeh, Huy Truong-Ba, Giovanni Picotti, Michael E. Cholette
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2024, 146(4): 041005.
Paper No: SOL-23-1147
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064504
Published Online: March 7, 2024
View Article titled, Assessment of Storage Sizing for Solar Tower Plants Using Model-Predictive Control for Dispatch Planning
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Topics: Electric power generation, Irradiation (Radiation exposure), Optimization, Sales, Sensitivity analysis, Simulation, Solar energy, Solar towers, Storage, Thermal energy storage
Journal Articles

Optimal Design of Anti-Icing Blunt Trailing-Edge Wind Wheel for H-Type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Under Operating Conditions

Xu Zhang, Lengshuang Cui, Lei Zhao, Wei Li
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2024, 146(4): 041004.
Paper No: SOL-23-1084
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064786
Published Online: March 1, 2024
View Article titled, Optimal Design of Anti-Icing Blunt Trailing-Edge Wind Wheel for H-Type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Under Operating Conditions
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Topics: Optimization, Wheels, Wind, Vertical axis wind turbines, Design, Ice, Airfoils, Blades
Journal Articles

A Wind Farm Power Maximization Method Based on Multi-Strategy Improved Sparrow Search Algorithm

Gu Bo, Dandan Man, Zhong Meng, Zhang Hongtao, Hao Hu
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2024, 146(3): 031012.
Paper No: SOL-23-1106
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064189
Published Online: December 19, 2023
View Article titled, A Wind Farm Power Maximization Method Based on Multi-Strategy Improved Sparrow Search Algorithm
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Topics: Algorithms, Optimization, Wakes, Wind farms, Wind turbines, Wind velocity, Electromagnetic induction
Journal Articles

Optimization of Dimensions of Smooth and Twisted-Tape-Inserted Tubes for Heat Transfer with NaCl/KCl/MgCl 2 Molten Salts by Principle of Entropy Generation Minimization

Fouad Haddad, Peiwen Li
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2024, 146(1): 011003.
Paper No: SOL-23-1013
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062719
Published Online: June 26, 2023
View Article titled, Optimization of Dimensions of Smooth and Twisted-Tape-Inserted Tubes for Heat Transfer with NaCl/KCl/MgCl 2 Molten Salts by Principle of Entropy Generation Minimization
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Topics: Entropy, Heat transfer, Reynolds number, Fluids, Friction, Optimization
Journal Articles

Optimization of Piecewise-Focusing Concentrating Solar Thermal Collectors Using the System Advisor Model, and Comparison to a Central Receiver System

David K Bisset
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2023, 145(5): 054501.
Paper No: SOL-22-1294
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062446
Published Online: May 19, 2023
View Article titled, Optimization of Piecewise-Focusing Concentrating Solar Thermal Collectors Using the System Advisor Model, and Comparison to a Central Receiver System
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Topics: Heat, Heliostats, Optimization, Simulation, Solar energy, Storage, Heat losses
Journal Articles

Real-Time Dynamic Performance Enhancement for Solar-Powered Pumping Systems Using PI-Based MPPT Techniques

Mohamed A. Ebrahim, Adham Osama, Khaled M. Kotb
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2023, 145(6): 061001.
Paper No: SOL-22-1135
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057038
Published Online: March 22, 2023
View Article titled, Real-Time Dynamic Performance Enhancement for Solar-Powered Pumping Systems Using PI-Based MPPT Techniques
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Topics: Circuits, Control equipment, Electrical conductance, Generators, Modeling, Pumps, Solar power, Stress, Temperature, Water
Journal Articles

Thermodynamic Optimization of Utilization of LiBr + LiCl/H 2 O Solution Mixture on a Single-Effect Absorption Chiller Driven by Solar Energy

Cenker Aktemur, İlhan Tekin Ozturk
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2023, 145(5): 051003.
Paper No: SOL-22-1259
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056738
Published Online: February 3, 2023
View Article titled, Thermodynamic Optimization of Utilization of LiBr + LiCl/H 2 O Solution Mixture on a Single-Effect Absorption Chiller Driven by Solar Energy
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Topics: Absorption, Exergy, Generators, Optimization, Solar collectors, Solar energy, Storage tanks, Temperature, Water
Journal Articles

Analysis and Optimization of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector to Improve Its Optical Performance

Anubhav Goel, Rajesh Mahadeva, Gaurav Manik
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2023, 145(3): 031009.
Paper No: SOL-22-1137
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055995
Published Online: November 11, 2022
View Article titled, Analysis and Optimization of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector to Improve Its Optical Performance
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Topics: Irradiation (Radiation exposure), Optimization, Parabolic troughs, Particle swarm optimization, Solar collectors, Solar energy, Errors, Glass, Optimization algorithms, Mirrors
Journal Articles

Experimental Investigation and Optimizing the Parameters of a Solar Air Heater Having Broken Arc-Shaped Ribs Using Hybrid Entropy-VIKOR Technique

Sheetal Kumar Jain, Rohit Misra, Ghanshyam Das Agrawal
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2022, 144(6): 061013.
Paper No: SOL-20-1509
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055297
Published Online: September 26, 2022
View Article titled, Experimental Investigation and Optimizing the Parameters of a Solar Air Heater Having Broken Arc-Shaped Ribs Using Hybrid Entropy-VIKOR Technique
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Topics: Entropy, Flow (Dynamics), Optimization, Solar energy, Heat transfer, Surface roughness, Friction
Journal Articles

Design and Performance Analyses of Evacuated U-Tube Solar Collector Using Data-Driven Machine Learning Models

Astarag Mohapatra, P. K. S. Tejes, Chatur Gembali, B. Kiran Naik
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2023, 145(1): 011007.
Paper No: SOL-22-1021
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054852
Published Online: July 29, 2022
View Article titled, Design and Performance Analyses of Evacuated U-Tube Solar Collector Using Data-Driven Machine Learning Models
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Topics: Design, Errors, Machine learning, Optimization, Solar collectors, Temperature, Thermal energy, Solar energy, Heat transfer
Journal Articles

Optimization of Inert Gas Feeding Strategy in a Fixed-Bed Reactor for Efficient Water Splitting Via Solar-Driven Thermal Reduction of Nonstoichiometric CeO 2

Song Yang, Bo Wang, Peter D. Lund, Jun Wang
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2022, 144(5): 051008.
Paper No: SOL-21-1080
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054394
Published Online: May 10, 2022
View Article titled, Optimization of Inert Gas Feeding Strategy in a Fixed-Bed Reactor for Efficient Water Splitting Via Solar-Driven Thermal Reduction of Nonstoichiometric CeO 2
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics), Genetic algorithms, Optimization, Solar energy, Temperature, Thermal efficiency, Water, Oxygen, Pressure, Heat recovery
Journal Articles

Effect of Channel Designs and Its Optimization for Enhanced Thermo-Hydraulic Performance of Solar Air Heater

Amit Kumar, Ajeet Pratap Singh, Akshayveer, O. P. Singh
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2022, 144(5): 051009.
Paper No: SOL-21-1169
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054396
Published Online: May 10, 2022
View Article titled, Effect of Channel Designs and Its Optimization for Enhanced Thermo-Hydraulic Performance of Solar Air Heater
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Topics: Design, Ducts, Flow (Dynamics), Heat transfer, Reynolds number, Solar energy, Surface roughness, Temperature, Turbulence, Wavelength
Journal Articles

Demonstrating solarpilot’s Python Application Programmable Interface Through Heliostat Optimal Aimpoint Strategy Use Case

William T. Hamilton, Michael J. Wagner, Alexander J. Zolan
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technology Review
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2022, 144(3): 030906.
Paper No: SOL-21-1321
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053973
Published Online: March 18, 2022
View Article titled, Demonstrating solarpilot’s Python Application Programmable Interface Through Heliostat Optimal Aimpoint Strategy Use Case
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Topics: American Petroleum Institute, Computer software, Concentrating solar power, Graphical user interfaces, Optimization, Solar energy, Simulation, Modeling, Ray tracing, Engines
Journal Articles

An Improved Levenberg–Marquardt Approach With a New Reduced Form for the Identification of Parameters of the One-Diode Photovoltaic Model

Abdoul-Baki Tchakpedeou, Yendoubé Lare, Kossi Napo, Arafat Fousseni
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2022, 144(4): 041005.
Paper No: SOL-21-1137
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053624
Published Online: February 11, 2022
View Article titled, An Improved Levenberg–Marquardt Approach With a New Reduced Form for the Identification of Parameters of the One-Diode Photovoltaic Model
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Topics: Algorithms, Errors, Photovoltaic cells, Solar cells, Temperature, Thin films, Simulation, Circuits, Optimization, Optimization algorithms
Journal Articles

Wind Power Deterministic Prediction and Uncertainty Quantification Based on Interval Estimation

Hui Huang, Rong Jia, Jun Liang, Jian Dang, Zhengmian Wang
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2021, 143(6): 061010.
Paper No: SOL-20-1499
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051430
Published Online: June 29, 2021
View Article titled, Wind Power Deterministic Prediction and Uncertainty Quantification Based on Interval Estimation
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Topics: Errors, Optimization, Uncertainty quantification, Wind power, Wind turbines, Generators, Wind power forecasting
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Optimal Sizing of Cylindrical Receivers for Surround Heliostat Fields Using fluxtracer

Victor Grigoriev, Kypros Milidonis, Marios Constantinou, Clotilde Corsi, John Pye, Manuel Blanco
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. December 2021, 143(6): 061007.
Paper No: SOL-20-1452
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051315
Published Online: June 15, 2021
View Article titled, Optimal Sizing of Cylindrical Receivers for Surround Heliostat Fields Using fluxtracer
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Topics: Optimization, Ray tracing, Simulation, Solar energy, Workflow, Dimensions, Design