JOURNAL OF SOLAR ENERGY ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
Scope & Guideline
Harnessing Knowledge for Tomorrow's Solar Solutions.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Solar Thermal Systems:
Research on various solar thermal technologies, including designs, performance evaluations, and optimization strategies for solar collectors, thermal storage systems, and solar-driven heat pumps. - Photovoltaic Technologies:
Investigation into solar photovoltaic systems, including performance analysis, modeling, and innovative configurations to enhance energy conversion efficiency and integration with other energy systems. - Thermal Energy Storage Solutions:
Development and analysis of thermal energy storage methods, including phase change materials, molten salts, and innovative storage configurations to improve the dispatchability of solar energy. - Thermodynamic Analysis and Optimization:
Application of thermodynamic principles to assess and optimize the performance of solar energy systems, including exergoeconomic analysis and system integration for enhanced efficiency. - Innovative Materials and Coatings:
Exploration of advanced materials and coatings that improve the thermal and optical performance of solar energy systems, including nanomaterials, composites, and reflective coatings. - Modeling and Simulation Techniques:
Utilization of advanced modeling and simulation techniques to predict the performance of solar energy systems, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and machine learning approaches. - Environmental and Economic Assessments:
Integrated studies focusing on the environmental impact and economic viability of solar energy technologies, including lifecycle assessments and cost-benefit analyses.
Trending and Emerging
- Advanced Energy Storage Technologies:
There is a growing emphasis on innovative energy storage solutions, such as thermochemical storage and hybrid systems, reflecting the need for reliable and efficient energy storage in solar applications. - Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:
The application of AI and machine learning techniques in optimizing solar energy systems and predicting performance has emerged as a significant trend, showcasing the intersection of technology and renewable energy. - Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems:
Research focusing on the integration of solar energy with other renewable sources, such as wind and biomass, to create hybrid systems that enhance overall energy yield and reliability. - Environmental Impact and Sustainability Assessments:
Increased attention to the environmental impacts of solar technologies, including lifecycle assessments and sustainable practices, aligns with global sustainability goals. - Innovations in Photovoltaic Materials:
Emerging studies on new photovoltaic materials, including perovskites and organic photovoltaics, highlight the journal's focus on cutting-edge research to improve solar energy conversion efficiency. - Dynamic Solar Energy Systems:
The exploration of dynamic and tracking solar systems, which adjust to optimize energy capture throughout the day, reflects advancements in solar technology design.
Declining or Waning
- Conventional Solar Water Heating Systems:
Research on traditional solar water heating systems has diminished, likely due to the rise of more efficient technologies and integrated systems that offer better performance and cost-effectiveness. - Basic Photovoltaic Performance Studies:
Studies focusing solely on the basic performance metrics of photovoltaic systems without considering advanced integration or optimization strategies have seen a decline, as the field moves towards more complex and multifaceted analyses. - Static Solar Collector Designs:
There is a waning interest in static designs of solar collectors, as dynamic and tracking systems are increasingly favored for their superior performance in energy capture. - Single-Effect Absorption Refrigeration Systems:
Research on single-effect systems has become less frequent, possibly due to a shift towards more efficient multi-effect systems and alternative cooling technologies. - Basic Heat Transfer Analysis Without Optimization:
Simple heat transfer analyses without optimization considerations are becoming less common as researchers focus on more integrated approaches that consider system performance holistically.
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