{"title":"The potential for increasing the efficiency of solar cells in hybrid photovoltaic/thermal concentrating systems by using beam splitting","authors":"M.Adel Hamdy, D.E. Osborn","doi":"10.1016/0741-983X(90)90082-D","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/0741-983X(90)90082-D","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The potential of spectrally selective beam splitters (SSBS) in separating concentrated solar irradiation into specific regions matched to hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (PV/TH) concentrating systems is examined. Both interference filters and liquid absorption filters are investigated for use as SSBS. The performance benefit of this approach is demonstrated through a simplified calculation method suitable for hand or spreadsheet analysis. Initial performance analysis shows difinite advantages to the use of SSBS in hybrid PV/TH concentrating systems. A silicon solar cell having an efficiency of 11% under 50 suns of solar radiation would have as high as 27% efficiency when an SSBS is used. In addition to the higher PV efficiency, a generous amount of high grade thermal energy is also generated.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101171,"journal":{"name":"Solar & Wind Technology","volume":"7 2","pages":"Pages 147-153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/0741-983X(90)90082-D","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91683174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hour-by-hour simulation of solar H2OLiBr absorption heat transformers in Athens","authors":"D. A. Kouremenos, K. A. Antonopoulos, E. Rogdakis","doi":"10.1016/0741-983X(90)90077-F","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/0741-983X(90)90077-F","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101171,"journal":{"name":"Solar & Wind Technology","volume":"12 1","pages":"111-118"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80859546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multinode models and dynamic testing methods of solar collectors","authors":"S.E. Frid","doi":"10.1016/0741-983X(90)90040-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/0741-983X(90)90040-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The present solar collector mathematical models and thermal testing methods, based on the latter, are reviewed. The exact solution of a two-node flat-plate solar collector model is obtained, and three-node model is introduced. The flat-plate solar collector thermal testing procedure is suggested, in which the necessity of collector temperature stabilization is avoided.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101171,"journal":{"name":"Solar & Wind Technology","volume":"7 6","pages":"Pages 655-661"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/0741-983X(90)90040-9","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82058248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experimental study on a self-adapting Darrieus—Savonius wind machine","authors":"Jna. Gavaldà, J. Massons, F. Díaz","doi":"10.1016/0741-983X(90)90030-6","DOIUrl":"10.1016/0741-983X(90)90030-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the present paper a study of the starting torque and power coefficient of the Darrieus and Savonius machines have been realized. The results obtained were used to design a Darrieus-Savonius combined machine which is also fully analysed. Finally, a new design of the Darrieus-Savonius combined rotor is proposed and analysed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101171,"journal":{"name":"Solar & Wind Technology","volume":"7 4","pages":"Pages 457-461"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/0741-983X(90)90030-6","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91058266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design and construction of a solar tracking system","authors":"F. Al-Naima, N. A. Yaghobian","doi":"10.1016/0741-983X(90)90072-A","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/0741-983X(90)90072-A","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101171,"journal":{"name":"Solar & Wind Technology","volume":"34 1","pages":"611-617"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76885384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adobe as a thermal regulating material","authors":"M.A.Eben Saleh","doi":"10.1016/0741-983X(90)90025-W","DOIUrl":"10.1016/0741-983X(90)90025-W","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Adobe as a building material has a distinctive thermal characteristic which differentiates it from other conventional building materials such as cement, clay and insulation materials. Adobe is found to be a thermal regulating and not a conducting or an insulating building material. This distinctive thermal characteristic is determined through a comparative analysis of thermal performance of prototypical models sharing the same form, shape, activities and context; but constructed with different materials. The comparisons are made by utilizing a predefined computer program using transient heat transfer method and thermal response factor technique.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101171,"journal":{"name":"Solar & Wind Technology","volume":"7 4","pages":"Pages 407-416"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/0741-983X(90)90025-W","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86070050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. A. Al-Baali, S. Al-Juboory, N. Al-Hamdani, M. Al-Riahi
{"title":"Distribution of dust particles with wind direction in Baghdad","authors":"A. A. Al-Baali, S. Al-Juboory, N. Al-Hamdani, M. Al-Riahi","doi":"10.1016/0741-983X(90)90035-Z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/0741-983X(90)90035-Z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101171,"journal":{"name":"Solar & Wind Technology","volume":"5 1","pages":"495-496"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82990941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A survey of wind energy potential in Nigeria","authors":"J.O. Ojosu, R.I. Salawu","doi":"10.1016/0741-983X(90)90083-E","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/0741-983X(90)90083-E","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this presentation, wind speed, direction and frequency distribution data obtained from meteorological data are used to analyse wind energy characteristics and availability in Nigeria. The result presents the mean wind energy density estimates and the potential for application in the country. The results show that wind energy conversion systems can be used to provide energy for the rural communities of Nigeria and that it can be used in the effort to check rural to urban migration.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101171,"journal":{"name":"Solar & Wind Technology","volume":"7 2","pages":"Pages 155-167"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/0741-983X(90)90083-E","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91637426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Digital parameter-adaptive control for a solar concentrator","authors":"G. Stavrakakis, G. Kapsiotis, M. Santamouris","doi":"10.1016/0741-983X(90)90075-D","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/0741-983X(90)90075-D","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The discrete-time control algorithm of a solar concentrator unit is presented. This system is required to supply thermal energy so that the outlet working fluid temperature could be kept constant. A simple linear finite-difference approximation of the process dynamics provides the basis for the controller design. No initial knowledge of the values of the approximate process model parameters is necessary as the on-line identification procedure is incorporated in the contrll algorithm. Control design and Recursive Estimation Methods has been combined toobtain Self-Tuning Regulators. The results of computer simulation indicate that a very satisfactory performance of the solar collector can be achieved using self-tuning regulators. Moreover the proposed regulators are suitable for microprocessor-based system implementation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101171,"journal":{"name":"Solar & Wind Technology","volume":"7 2","pages":"Pages 97-105"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/0741-983X(90)90075-D","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91637429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Estimation of hourly insolation in Guadeloupe","authors":"T. Feuillard, J.-M. Abillon","doi":"10.1016/0741-983X(90)90060-F","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/0741-983X(90)90060-F","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Hourly global and diffuse insolation data for Guadeloupe have been compared with different models. Liu-Jordan's model for the global component and Collares-Pereira's model for the diffuse component give the best fit to our data. This result to emphasize the universal aspect of these modelizations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101171,"journal":{"name":"Solar & Wind Technology","volume":"7 5","pages":"Pages 541-543"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/0741-983X(90)90060-F","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91737224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}