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SOLAR 2008 Technical Sessions
 Technical Sessions will include presentations of work submitted as technical papers. Technical papers will be compiled into a conference proceedings that will be given to all conference registrants. Technical Sessions are 90 minutes long and will include 4 to 6 presentations addressing a similar topic. Attendance at Technical Sessions is included in full conference registration.
NOTE: This is a preliminary program and is subject to change. The final program will be available when all final papers are received, and will be published on-line in April and will be available at the conference.
Session Schedule
Click on a session to see the list of papers to be presented.
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MONDAY, MAY 5
11:00am to 12:30pm
 PV System Modeling
Session Chair: Luis Estrada, New Mexico State University
Modeling Photovoltaic and Concentrating Solar Power Trough Performance, Cost And Financing with Solar Advisor Model
N. Blair, M. Mehos and C. Christensen, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and C. Cameron, Sandia National Laboratory
Estimating the Solar Access of Typical Residential Rooftop: A Case Study in San Jose, CA
R. Levinson, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; S. Gupta, California Energy Commission and H. Akbari, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Grounding and Bonding of Large Roof-mounted Photovoltaic Systems
J. Mead, SunLink Corporation
Computer Simulation of Current Density for pn Silicon Solar Cell with Depletion Layer Forward Voltage Dependence
F. EL Fituri, University of Omar EL-Mukhtar, Libyan Arab Jamahiria and A. Kalma, University of Garyounis, Libyan Arab Jamahiria
New Transitional Developments in Policies and Programs
Session Chair: Susan Gouchoe, NC Solar Center
Solar Market Transition in New Jersey: Promise and Progress for Sustained Growth
D. Hill and L. Barth, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
The Development of Interconnection Standards in Six States in 2007-2008
J. Keyes, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Building Clean Energy Businesses in New York
V. Colello, NYSERDA; D. Wolfe, groSolar; and C. Moustakis, Solar Energy Systems
Kindling a Market Transformation for Energy Efficiency + Solar
B. Baccei and R. Hammon, ConSol/BIRA
Barriers and Breakthroughs for Multi-Tenant Buildings
C. Carmichael, C. Fluhrer and E. Bonnett, Rocky Mountain Institute
Design that Responds to Place
Session Chair: Marc Shiler, University of Southern California Los Angeles
The Process of Defining a Sustainable Aesthetic
D. Douglass and M. Schiler, University of Southern California
The City of San Diego's Sustainable Building Expedite Program
S. Whitley, Sundance Technology
Posturbanism: an Empirical Analysis of Urban Multi-Nodal Model for Northeast Ohio
A. Sharag-Eldin, Kent State University and A. Sharag-Eldin, Senior Planner and B. Davis, Senior Environmental/Air Quality Planner
Using ENVI-met Simulation as a Tool to Optimize Downtown Phoenix’s Urban Form for Pedestrian Comfort
A. Rosheidat, D. Hoffman and H. Bryan, Arizona State University
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MONDAY, MAY 5
2:00pm to 3:30pm
PV System Performance
Session Chair: Jeff Lyng, Colorado Governor's Energy Office
California Self-Generation Incentive Program - Measured 2006 PV Performance
G. Simons, K. Scheuermann, H. Ochsner, M. O'Kelly and A. Khursheed, Itron, Inc. and B. Wilkins, California Public Utilities Commission
Performance Assessment of 2 MW of Photovoltaic Projects Operating in the City and County of San Francisco
L. Mitchell, P. Bonitz and J. Doyle, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Cal Poly Sustainable Power for Electrical Resources (SuPER) Project
J. Harris and A. Shaban, Cal Poly; T. Sheffield, ViaSat and E. Tal, NVIDIA
Renewable Energy Standards and the Story Behind the Project Delivery and Performance of a One Megawatt PV Array at the Denver Federal Center
D. Porter, General Services Administration and O. Van Geet, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
A Four Years Performance Study of the 5 kWp Photovoltaic Systems Connected to the Utility Grid of Thailand
N. Watjanatepin and C. Boonmee, Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi, Thailand
Innovative Utility Programs
Session Chair: Larry Sherwood, Sherwood and Associates
The Future Grid-Tied PV Business Models: What Will Happen When PV Penetration on the Distribution Grid is Significant?
S. Graham, R. Katofsky, L. Frantzis, and H. Sawyer, Navigant Consulting, Inc.
Analysis of Duke's Save-a-Watt Proposal for Utility Energy Efficiency
R. Day and I. Urlaub, North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association
San Diego Smart Energy 2020 – 50 Percent Greenhouse Gas Reduction by 2020
B. Powers, Powers Engineering
Assessing the Strategic Value of Solar Water Heating to Electric Utilities
J. Bourg, Millennium Energy, LLC; J. Cliburn, Cliburn and Associates, LLC and C. Robertson, Chris Robertson & Associates, LLC
Is PAYS® the Answer to Financing Solar Water Heating Systems?
W. Bollmeier, Hawaii Renewable Energy Alliance; H. Lachman, Energy Efficiency Institute, United Kingdom; and H. Morita, Hawaii State Capitol
Shining the Light on Daylight Delivery
Session Chair: Harvey Bryan, Arizona State University School of Architecture
Daylight (re)Visualizations For Spatial (re)Configurations: Tracking Illuminance Levels in the Life of an Early 20th Century Residential Apartment
G. Thomson, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Natural Daylight in Classrooms Using Measured and Simulation Data
D. Ogoli, Judson University
Effects of Window Size in Daylighting and Energy Performance in Buildings
J. Melendo, University of Seville, Spain and P. La Roche, Cal Poly Pomona
Development of a Multiple Film Based Daylight Control System
V. Garg, D. Shiralkar and K. Rao, International Institute of Information Technology-Hyderabad, India
Evaluating Total Daylight Window Energy Performance Early in the Design Process and the Visualization of the Resultant Luminous Environment
B. Futrell, University of North Carolina - Charlotte
A Method for Analysis of Lighting Environments Using High Dynamic Range Imaging
S. Bhave, The Weidt Group |
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TUESDAY, MAY 6
11:00am to 12:30pm
Improving PV Performance
Session Chair: Thomas Diskin, San Mateo County Community College
Passive Cooling of Rooftop Integrated Photovoltaics
G. Mittelman, A. Alshare and J. Davidson, University of Minnesota
Performance of PV Inverters
F. Vignola, University of Oregon; F. Mavromatakis, Technical Educational Institute of Crete, Greece and J. Krumsick, Alternate Energy Consortium
Smart Mechanical Sun Tracking System
M. Serhan, and L. Chaar,The Petroleum Institite, United Arab Emirates
Carousel Trackers with 1-Sun or 3-Sun Modules for Commercial Building Rooftops
L. Fraas, J. Avery, L. Minkin and H. Huang, JX Crystals Inc and A. Gehl and C. Maxey, Oak Ridge National Lab
Green Fuels and Sustainable Mobility
Session Chair: Steven Heckeroth, ASES Renewable Fuels and Sustainable Transportation Division
Solar Powered Personal Rapid Transit (PRT): Electric Vehicles without Batteries or Congestion
R. Baertsch, University of California Santa Cruz and R. Swenson, Solarquest
Solar Electric and Human Pedal Powered Zero Emission Vehicle
D. Robinson, N. Mitten and H. Ingley, University of Florida
Solar Concentrator Options for a Thermochemical Hydrogen Production Process
R. Taylor and R. Davenport, Science Applications International Corp. and A. T-Raissi, University of Central Florida
A New Family of Solar Metal Sulfate - Ammonia Based Thermochemical Water Splitting Cycles for H2 Production
C. Huang, A. T-Raissi, S. Fenton and N. Muradov, University of Central Florida, Florida Solar Energy Center; L. Mao, Henan University, China
Case Studies - the Built Environment
Session Chair: Dennis Andrejko, State University of New York at Buffalo
Roddy/Bale Green Roof Study
A. Kwok, University of Oregon and W. Grondzik, Ball State University
Beth David Synagogue, a High Performance Public Green Building In San Luis Obispo, CA
K. Haggard, P. Cooper, and R. Beller, San Luis Sustainability Group and L. Cohn, M. Blum and P. Wolff, Congregation Beth David
The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Centre: Correlating Building Simulation with Measured Performance in Passive Solar Design
V. Sami and T. Butler, Lord Aeck Sargent Inc. and M. Erwin, Georgia Institute of Technology
Aesthetic Implications at the 2007 Solar Decathlon
D. Douglass and M. Schiler, University of Southern California
An Indo-American Venture: Building an Energy Efficient House in Kerala, India with the Center of Science and Technology for Rural Development (COSTFORD) Using Indigenous Knowledge and Appropriate Technology, Part I
M. Kindred, COSTFORD Thiruvananthapuram Centre, India |
TUESDAY, MAY 6
12:30pm to 2:00pm
Poster Session
Solar Thermal
Comprehensive Modeling on the Integral Collection Storage Unit Demonstrated in a Zero Energy House
D. Correia, R. Hunt and R. Boehm, University of Nevada, Las Vegas and L. Zhu, Tianjin University, People's Republic of China
Numerical Investigation of Influences of an Aerowindow on the Performance of Solid Particle Receivers
T. Tan, Y. Chen and Z. Chen , University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Concentrating Solar Power
Architectural Active Solar Energy Reflector Collector Studies
J. Goodman, Consultant
Versatile Two-Axis Open-Loop Solar Tracker Controller
C. Ward, L. Maxey, B. Evans and M. Lapsa, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Photovoltaics
Economic Evaluation of Photovoltaic Pumping Systems with V Type Concentrators in Productive Horticultural Chains
J. Melo Filho, N. Fraidenraich and O. Vilela, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil
Effect of MgO-coated TiO2 Nanotubes in Dye-sensitized Solar Cells
K. Mun and W. Choi, Kangnung National University, Republic of Korea; H. Park, D. Yang and S. Cho, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea
Modeling a High Concentration Photovoltaic System
A. Sahm, K. Stone, R. Boehm and A. Gray, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Operational Results of Russian-Built Photovoltaic Alternative Energy Powered Lighthouses in Extreme Climates
L. Estrada, A. Rosenthal and R. Foster, Institute for Energy & Environment, New Mexico State University; A. Grigoriev and A. Khoudykin, Kurchatov Institute, Russian Federation and G. Hauser, Sandia National Laboratories
Hydrogen and Other Fuels
A Solar Powered Hydrogen Generation and Filling Station
M. Campbell, R. Hurt, S. Sadineni and R. Boehm, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Kinetics of the Decomposition of Cu2OCl2 (Melanothallite): The High Temperature Step in the Copper Chloride Thermochemical Water Splitting Cycle
R. Rennels, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Other Renewable Energy Systems
Experimental Analysis of Personalized Partition Air Sterilization System
K. Jeong and S. Choi, Yuhan College, Republic of Korea
Sustainability
Campus Sustainability Vision and Plan
J. Stuart, Oregon Institute of Technology
Rapid Contour Crafting to Create More Sustainable Housing
L. Haymond and D. Noble, University of Southern California
Building Design and Daylighting
North V. South: The Impact of Orientation in Daylighting School Classrooms
J. Theodorson, Washington State University Spokane
Passive Solar: Thermal Comfort Through Shade and Thermal Mass
C. Gavina, Cal Poly Pomona
Passive Solar Architecture for Non-Architectural Masters Students
R. Berkowitz, P. La Roche and A. Herndon, Cal Poly Pomona
Energy Analyses
A Software Tool for Climate Analysis, CLIMA
L. Rodriguez, La Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela
Caught on the Rise: a Study of the Economic & Energy Waste Created by Escalators
S. Oaks, S. Thomas, K. Chao and G. Rommes, University of Oregon
Glass Dominated Buildings in Hot and Arid Climate: An Energy Analysis Model of a ‘Climatologically Sealed’ Building in Tucson, Arizona
A. Chatterjee, University of Arizona
Retrofitting a University Building: Apply Two Building Energy Performance Analysis Tools to Assist Sustainable Implementation Strategies for Watt Hall
S. Lin, T. Spiegelhalter, M. Schiler and C. Kappeller, University of Southern California
Design Education
EMS-Post-Occupancy Monitoring and Building Energy Performance Certificate Implementation for the USC-School of Architecture
T. Spiegelhalter, University of Southern California
Policy and Marketing
Programs and Perspectives from India and some Renewable Policies
B. Aprameya Swarup and S. Raghavendra, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, India |
TUESDAY, MAY 6
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Focusing Attention on New Concentrating Collector Technologies
Session Chair: Lorin Vant Hull, University of Houston
Microoptical Film for Low Cost Solar Concentrators
N. Walker, and C. Zhang, Microsharp, United Kingdom and D. Robertson, NetPark Research Institute
New Optical Modeling and Material Degradation Results in the Long Term Study of a Novel ICPC Solar Collector Installation
W. Duff and J. Daosukho, Colorado State University
A Lightweight Concentrating Solar Dish Design Utilizing a Stretched Membrane Reflector
D. Simmers, A Better Focus Co.
An Evolutionary Path for Concentrating Thermal Solar Power Technologies: a New Approach for Modeling CSP Power Costs and Potential
Y. Zhang, University of Maryland and S. Smith, The Joint Global Change Research Institute
PV and Passively Active Buildings
Session Chair: David Panich, Panich + Noel Architects
Equilibrium - Demonstrating a Vision for Sustainable Housing in Canada
T. Green, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Canada
Impacts of Array Configuration on Land Use Requirements for Largescale Photovoltaic Deployment in The United States
P. Denholm and R. Margolis, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Solar Energy Development in Kuwait
A. Hajiah, S. Al-Jandal and G. Maheshwari, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait
Innovative Household Solar System Produces a Positive Net Energy Cost
S. Dent, Dent & Nordhaus, Architects,LLC
Design and Thermal Performance of a Solar House with BIPV/T System, Thermal Storage and Passive Solar Heating
Y. Chen, A. Athienitis, B. O'Neill and K. Galal, Concordia University, Canada
Sustainable Skins
Session Chair: Bruce Haglund, University of Idaho
The Potential Application of Natural Fiber Reinforced Bio-Polymer Composites in Architecture
J. Cleveland, T. Spiegelhalter, M. Schiller and G. Schierle, the University of Southern California
An Introduction of Possible Composite Structures of a Building Envelope For The Climate of New Delhi, India, Based On Optimum U-Value Derivations
N. Bhowal, Design Consortium, India
Real Energy Saving Performance of Thermal Mass Walls Demonstrated in a Zero Energy House
L. Zhu, Tianjin University, People's Republic of China and R. Hurt, D. Correa and R. Boehm, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Performance Evaluation of Double Skin Façade Technology for Office Building
R. Sonal and M. Herman, BuroHappold CoSA Solutions
The Effect of the Optical Properties of Roofs and Walls on the Thermal and Energy Performance of Residential Buildings
A. Fanchiotti, S. Braconi and C. Gentile, Università degli Studi Roma Tre, Italy
Demand Side Management for Metal Buildings
P. Hartman, Sustainable Structures LLC
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TUESDAY, MAY 6
4:00pm to 5:30pm
Utility Integration and Renewable Technology Optimization
Session Chair: Vicki Colello, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Spatial and Temporal Interactions of Solar and Wind Resources in the Next Generation Utility
B. Palmintier and L. Hansen, Rocky Mountain Institute and J. Levin, University of Colorado at Boulder
Improved Electrical Load Match in California by Combining Solar Thermal Power Plants with Wind Farms
B. Vick and R. Clark, USDA-ARS and M. Mehos, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Towards Reaching a Consensus in the Determination of Photovoltaics Capacity Credit
R. Perez, ASRC; T. Hoff, Clean Power Research; M. Taylor, Solar Electric Power Association and J. Ross, Sungevity
Performance Evaluation Of A 1.2kw Pem Fuel Cell Connected To Wind/Pv Distributed Generation Systems
A. Cultura, Mindanao Polytechnic State College, Phillippines and Z. Salameh, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Renewable Energy Planning: Multiparametric Cost Optimization
A. Walker, National Renewable Energy Lab
Evaluating Renewable Energy Economics
Session Chair: Stephen Sargent, Clean Energy and Water Division, American Solar Energy Society
Options for Selling Solar Distributed Generation to an Interconnected Utility in California
K. Fox, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
PV Energy: Cost vs. Price in the Marketplace
J. Bing, New Energy Options, Inc.
"Grid Parity" is a Red Herring
A. Black, OnGrid Solar Energy Systems
Solar San Diego - The Impact of Binomial Rate Structures on Real PV-Systems
O. Van Geetand E. Brown, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; T. Blair, City of San Diego, Department of Environmental Services and A. McAllister, California Center for Sustainable Energy
Measuring and Testing Building Performance
Session Chair: Victor Olgyay, Rocky Mountain Institute
A Post-Occupancy of Occupancy at IslandWood
A. Kwok, S. Coltrane-Briscoe and E. Meier, University of Oregon
The Influence of Landscaping Materials on Urban Heat Islands
M. Tural, Arizona State University
Feedback Systems in High Efficiency Solar Homes: Fostering Energy-Efficient Occupants
R. Kerr, BIRA/ConSol and D. Toy, California State University, Chico
Heating and Cooling Performance of a Roofpond-Direct Gain Test Cell
A. Fernandez-Gonzalez and D. Overbey, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Laboratories 2030: Implications of the 2030 Challenge for the Research Building Sector
J. Nicolow and V. Sami, Lord Aeck Sargent Architecture and V. Olgyay, Rocky Mountain Institute
This Is Not a Toy
E. Meier, T. Polich and N. Vaughan, University of Oregon
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
11:00am to 12:30pm
New Developments in Resource Assessment
Session Chair: Nate Blair, National Renewable Energy Lab
Establishing a Consistent Calibration Record for Eppley PSPs
L. Riihimaki and F. Vignola, University of Oregon
Chhaya 2.0 - Using A Dynamic Balance Point to Extend the Passive Season
V. Sami, Lord Aeck Sargent and V. Olgyay, Rocky Mountain Institute
From Global Horizontal to Global Tilted Irradiance: How Accurate Are Solar Energy Engineering Predictions in Practice?
C. Gueymard, Solar Consulting Services
Estimation of Tital Energy, Barrotropic and Baroclinic Energy Flux, at Kaena Ridge Hawaii
S. Khoshmanesh and S. Bordbar, Sharif University, Islamic Republic of Iran
Buildings' Carbon Neutrality - the Journey to 2030
Session Chair: Walter Grondzik, Ball State University
Getting to Carbon Neutrality in Buildings
H. Bryan, Arizona State University
Greenfoot: a Tool For Estimating The Carbon and Ecological Footprints of Buildings
V. Olgyay, Rocky Mountain Institute
Building America Homes: A Blueprint for the 2030 Challenge
A. Neugebauer and R. Kerr, ConSol
Demand Side Management Programs and Renewable Energy Generation to Avert the Installation of New Coal-Fired Power Plants.
A. Fernandez-Gonzalez, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Creating a Sustainable Infrastructure and Zero-Fossil-Energy-Operated Buildings for Catalina Island in Southern California
T. Spiegelhalter, University of Southern California
A Comparison of LEED and Green Globes Using Dual Certified Buildings
H. Bryan, Arizona State University and J. Skopek, ECD Energy and Environment, Canada
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Solar Resource Data Applications
Session Chair: Tom Stoffel, National Renewable Energy Lab
Satellite Based Assessment of the NSRDB Site Irradiances and Time Series from NASA and SUNY/Albany Algorithms
P. Stackhouse, Jr., NASA Langley Research Center; T. Zhang, W. Chandler, C. Whitlock, J. Hoell and D. Westberg, Science Systems and Applications, Inc.; R. Perez, University of New York at Albany and S. Wilcox, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Development of an Updated Typical Meteorological Year Data Set for the United States
S. Wilcox and W. Marion, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
A Western Hemisphere Solar Data Set for Rapid Resource Assessment
B. Walter and B. Nijssen, 3TIER
Decadal Differences in Satellite Derived Solar and Meteorological Parameters
W. Chandler, J. Hoell, D. Westberg, C. Whitlock, and T. Zhang, Science Systems and Applications, Inc., and P. Stackhouse, Jr., NASA Langley Research Center
Using Satellite Images to Predict Solar Irradiance for Sub-tropical South China
Z. He and E. Ng, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Innovative Workforce Development Programs
Session Chair: Jane Weissman, Interstate Renewable Energy Council
PV Workforce Development and the Market for Customer-Sited PVs
M. McRae, D. Moran and J. Peters, Research Into Action, Inc. and C. Nemore, P. Gonzales and A. Ferranti, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Solar Energy Education and Training by Florida's Alternative Energy Banner Center
D. Block and S. Schleith, University of Central Florida/Florida Solar Energy Center; R. Frazier, Tallahassee Community College; T. Shiner, Workforce Florida, Inc.; J. Newman and J. Brennan, Westside Technical School; S. Awtononow, Brevard Community College; L. Rice, Brevard Workforce Development Board; M. Roig, Broward Community College; and C. Kettles, Florida Solar Energy Industries Association
Alternative Energy Engineering Technology: The First Graduates
R. Welch, Lansing Community College
Solar Teaching Facility Developed to Train for NABCEP Certification
D. Thayer, K. Benyo and C. Madsen, Minneapolis Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee and M. Monesterio and H. Peterson, Best Power Intl, LLC
A Certification Model for Solar Salespeople
A. Black, OnGrid Solar Energy Systems
The Zen of Zero Energy Homes
Session Chair: Nick Rajkovich, Cornell University
Climatic Alignment of Architectural Design Strategies Through an Analysis of Native Plants in Southern California
A. Lee and T. Spiegelhalter, University of Southern California
The Carriage House: Evaluating Renewable Resource Integration for Net Zero Residential Energy and Water in a Cold Climate
M. Yoklic, University of Arizona; M. Knaebe, USDA, Forest Service, and S. Gerstle, S. Vaughan Gerstle, Architect
Validated Evaluation on Building Energy Conservation Features in a Zero Energy House
L. Zhu, Tianjin University, People's Republic of China and R. Hurt, D. Correa and R. Boehm, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Searching for the Optimal Mix of Solar and Efficiency in Zero Net Energy Buildings
S. Horowitz, C. Christensen and R. Anderson, National Renewable Energy Laboratory |
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
4:00pm to 5:30pm
Renewable Energy Education Programs, Courses and Techniques
Session Chair: Richard Michaud, Interstate Renewable Energy Council
Solar Energy Education with Service-Learning: Case Study of a Freshman Engineering Course
U. Bhattacharjee, C. Lin, R. Williams, and J. Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell
The Youth Energy Solutions (YES) Program
S. Schleith and P. Hall, Florida Solar Energy Center
Using Digital Media to Visualize and Teach Renewable Energy Systems
C. Atchison, Rahus Institute
Building the Solar Array California State University, Fresno
F. Nader, California State University, Fresno
Combined Solar PV and Earth Space Monitoring Technology for Educational and Research Purposes
I. Tyukhov, M. Schakhrananyan, S. Mazanov and D. Strebkov, VIESH, Russia and F. Vignola, University of Oregon
Comfortable Yet?
Session Chair: Alison Kwok, University of Oregon
Indoor Temperature Predictions in a Passive Solar Building in an Arid Environment
B. Givoni, and E. Kruger, UTFPR, Brazil
Performance Prediction of Different Glazing Systems and Impact on Human Thermal Comfort - Analysis of Two Climatic Zones in the Indian Subcontinent
R. Jha, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, India
Cruise Control: Thermal Comfort in Commerical Office Space
K. Jeans, C. Weyrauch, M. Shibuya and L. Glynn, University of Oregon
Ruffled Pages
S. Landry, S. Glad, M. Walsh and T. Bui, University of Oregon
Home Heating and Cooling
Session Chair: Craig Christensen, National Renewable Energy Lab
Development of a Novel Small Scale Adsorption Cooling System
Y. Gupta and P. Phelan, Arizona State University and J. Sherbeck, Svantec Inc.
Cooling with Night Sky Radiation and Heating with Selective Surface Absorbers
S. Baer, D. Harrison, and R. Benner, Zomeworks Corp. and W. Mingenbach, Architects Taos
Validation of the Load Collector Ratio (LCR) Method and Solar Load Ratio (SLR) Method for Predicting the Thermal Performance from Five Passive Solar Test Rooms Using Measured Data
D. Overbey, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Performance Improvement of a CO2 Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power Cycle Using Solar Thermal Collectors
G. Diaz, University of California - Merced
The Field Operation of a Thermally Driven Liquid-Desiccant Air Conditioner
J. Miller and A. Lowenstein, AIL Research, Inc. |
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THURSDAY, MAY 8
8:30am to 10:00am
Agriculture and Water Issues
Session Chair: David Renne, National Renewable Energy Lab
Solar Water Desalination System for Coastal Villages
J. Goswami and H. Ingley, University of Florida
Solar Water Distillation by a Simple and Low-Cost Humidification-Dehumidification Method
N. Mitten and H. Ingley, University of Florida
Performance Assessment of Single Slope Passive Solar Stills of Different Cover Inclinations by Thermal Modeling: Validation on Both Solstice
A. Tiwari, National Institute of Technology, India
Water Quality, Freezing, Safety and Back-up Issues
Session Chair: Jane Davidson, University of Minnesota
Scale Formation on Polypropylene and Copper Tubes During Open-Loop Exposure to Mildly Supersaturated Potable Water
Z. Wu, L. Francis and J. Davidson, University of Minnesota
Protecting Solar Water Heating Systems from Freezing, Stagnation & Scalding: Interim Experience from San Diego's Solar Water Heating Pilot Program
S. Fralick, California Center for Sustainable Energy
Should Electric Storage Water Heaters be the Preferred Backup for Solar Water Heating Systems in Low-Energy Homes?
E. Lee, Davis Energy Group/Harpiris Energy
Preliminary Modeling, Testing and Analysis of a Gas Tankless Water Heater
J. Burch, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; J. Thornton, TESS, Inc.; M. Hoeschele and D. Springer, Davis Energy Group, Inc. and A. Rudd, Building Science Corporation
Expanding Educational Efforts
Session Chair: Elizabeth Lewis, Florida A&M University
Implementing the 2010 Imperative in a Beginning Architectural Design Studio
T. Peters, California Polytechnic State University
Learning from the Solar Decathlon: High Performance Building Design, Operation and Evaluation
R. Peña, University of Washington
The PRIME Evaluation System: a Student Developed Eco Analysis Tool
J. Epp, P. La Roche, M. Fox, E. Ezell, L. Felton, R. Hansanuwat, M. Lyles, Y. Oo and G. Van Leuwen, California State Polytechnic University
An Exploration of Glazing Systems for Low Cost, High Performance Housing in Tijuana, Mexico
A. Jeerage, M. Schiler and T. Spiegelhalter, University of Southern California and P. La Roche, Cal Poly Pomona |
THURSDAY, MAY 8
10:30am to 12:00pm
Testing and Monitoring of Solar Thermal Systems and Components
Session Chair: Jay Burch, National Renewable Energy Lab
Real World Testing of Medium Temperature Solar Thermal Collectors
B. Raichle, Appalachian State University
Performance Characteristics of Evacuated Tube Heat Pipe Solar Collectors
D. Goodman, Purdue University
Solar Water Heating Field Monitoring
W. Bennett, Energy Consulting Associates, LLC
A Low-Cost Power Meter For Solar Hot Water Systems
B. Butler, R. Davenport, and B. Butler, Butler Sun Solutions
Self-Pressurized, Thermally-Protected Closed Loop Solar Hot Water System
B. Butler and B. Butler, Butler Sun Solutions
Discharge Experiments in an Initially Stratified Vertical Storage Tank with an Immersed Baffled Heat Exchanger
J. Haltiwanger and J. Davidson, University of Minnesota
Cool Strategies for Hot Buildings
Session Chair: Pablo LaRoche, CalPoly Pomona University
Four Cutting-Edge Near Zero Energy Home Prototypes - Research Findings from 2 Years of Detailed Monitored Data Reported
B. Baccei, A. Cubano and J. Ching, ConSol/BIRA
A Comparison of Computational Fluid Dynamic Simulations and Actual Performance of a Classroom Achieving 100% Cooling Through Night Ventilation of Mass
G. Brown, D. Chavez, D. Northcutt and J. Stenson, University of Oregon
Post-Occupancy Monitoring of the Double-Skin Façade
S. Harntaweewongsa and M. Navvab, University of Michigan
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