Controls, Building Automation and User Interface Session

Team ASU-UNM DOE Solar Decathlon 2013 Shade House: Combining Passive and Active Solar Designs with Architecture
S. Patibandla, M. Erdman, H. Beauchamp, M. Montoya, J. Dellis, H. Beauchamp, O. Lavrova, University of New Mexico; J. Washington, A. Taqi, J. Cribbs, P. Horton, M. Fraser, Arizona State University
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Performance Optimization of Indoor Environment Control Systems
J. Chung, Sungkyunkwan University and C. Park
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Energy Positive Daylighting: Combined Daylighting and Thermal Control in Commercial Buildings
J. Tandler, Skylouver Systems
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Designing for the Human Factor: Economizer Efficacy and the Consideration of the User
K. Kensek, T. Lanning, T. Kohut and J. Choi, University of Southern California
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Daylight Quality + Quantity Session

Color Reflectivity in Daylit Spaces: How Color Reflectivity Affects Experience and Performance
E. Hagenlocher, University of Oregon
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A Study on Perception of Daylight Shadows and Visual Comfort in Library Reading Areas
Y. Liu, University of Oregon
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Evaluating the Integration of Passive Solar and Daylight Performance: A Study Based on Design Modeling and Post-Occupancy Monitoring Results
I. Leysens and U. Passe, Iowa State University
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Daylighting Design Session

Comparison of Five Window Shade Strategies
Y. Liu and K. Kensek, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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A Study of Optimization of the Light Shelf System in Hot and Arid Zones
S. Daich, N. Zemmouri and S. Yacine University of Biskra, Algeria
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Using Physical Experiment for Predicting Hourly Daylight Quantity in Architectural Spaces with Coefficient of Utilization Method
J. Hu, W. Place and C. Konradi, NC State University
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Building Performance Modeling and Monitoring Session

Comparing Building Performance Trends in Three Energy Simulation Programs
K. Kensek, A. Martinez, S. Singh and T. Tucker, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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Development of a Design Tool to Simulate the Thermal Performance of Direct Gain Passive Solar Systems Using TMY3 Data
A. Fernandez-Gonzalez, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Oregon Sunspace Redesign/Build: New Priorities for Thermal Mass
A. R. Rempel and A. W. Rempel, University of Oregon; K. Gates, Ken Gates Construction; B. Shaw, Barbara Shaw Management
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Thermal Modeling and Experimental Validation of Naturally Ventilated Solar Greenhouse for Vegetable Crop Production in an Indian Composite Climate
N. Panwar and S. Kaushik, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi; S. Kothari, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Rajasthan, India
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Climate, Design and Green Building Standards Session

Metrics for Buildings or Building of Metrics: A Comparison of Environmental Footprint of the Traditional vs. the Renewable in Medical Offices
A. Ragheb, Lawrence Technological University
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The Shading Imperative
S. Dent, University of New Mexico
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NASA Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resource High Resolution Meteorology Data For Sustainable Building Design
W. Chandler, J. Hoell, D. Westberg and T. Zhang, Science Systems & Applications and P. Stackhouse, NASA Langley Research Center
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Assessment of Movable Insulation Panels’ Energy and Lighting Potential for Adaptive Façade in Architecture
C. Du Montier, A. Potvin and C. Demers, Architecture School of University Laval, Quebec, Canada
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New Climate Analysis Tool for Early Phases of Building Design
P. Liedl, University of Texas at Austin
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Solar Access Zoning Forum

Solar Access Zoning + Building Information Modeling
K. Kensek, A. Henkhaus, University of Southern California
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Passive Solar + Sustainability Design Tools Session

Multi-Disciplinary Optimization in the Early Stages of Design
S. Singh, Cuningham Group and Karen Kensek, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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Energy Simulation in Passive Design: Tools for Considering the Invisible
M. Bohm, University at Buffalo
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Comparison of Solar Evaluation Tools: From Learning to Practice
S. Duluk, H. Nelson and T. Woudenberg, University of Oregon
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A Parametric Study Of The Thermal Performance Of Green Roofs Through Energy Modeling
S. Mukherjee, K. Konis and J. Choi University of Southern California, Los Angeles and P. La Roche California, State Polytechnic University
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Too Much of a Good Thing?  Southern Glazing Percentages + Shoulder Season Comfort Isues in a Passive House in Climate Zone 4/5
J. Hall, Jay Hall and Associates and M. Hindle, Entellis Collaborative
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Materials, Assemblies & Building Elements Session

Combined Solar Power Production and Dynamic Shading with Energy Harvesting Electrochromic Windows (EH-ECWs)
C. Meek and A. Bruot, University of Washington
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The Solar Window Project
W. Colson, M. DiFrancesco and D. Fogarty, Hunter Douglas
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Moving Toward ZNE Session

Opportunities and Challenges in Employing Energy Analysis Early in the Integrated Design Process
R. Koti, and A. Feucht, Lord, Aeck & Sargent
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Zero Net Energy Education: Are We There Yet?
M. Anderson, T. Collins and A. Kwok, University of Oregon
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Retrocommissioning a Small Commercial Building to Achieve Zero-Net Energy
L. Witmer and J. Brownson, The Pennsylvania State University and A Poerschke, IBACOS
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Displaying the Benefits of a Zero Energy Home – A Monitoring Case Study
C. Clark, Alfred State College and D. Kostick, IMT Solar
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Passive Conference Ignite!

The SEED Library: Transportable Architecture, Student Collaboration, and Low Energy Approaches
K. Ryan and B. Drab, The Pennsylvania State University
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Heliodon: A Hands-On Daylighting Educational Tool
D. Doberneck and K Knechtel, The Pennsylvania State University
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The Power of CSP Session

A Beam-Down Central Receiver for Solar Thermochemical Hydrogen Production
N. Siegel, Bucknell University; I. Ermanoski, Sandia National Laboratories
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Industrial Application of Concentrated Solar Heat: Exergy Analysis of a Theoretical Iron-Ethylene Production Process
W. Sheline, T. Hurst and S. Jeter, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Feasibility of Various Small-Scale Low-Temperature Thermal Electricity Technologies
M. Petrov and M. Popa, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden and A. Krothapalli, Florida State University
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Utilization of CSP System for Tri-Generation of Electricity, Distilled Water, and Cooling/Heating in the Southern Part of Jordan
A. Al-Maaitah, American University of Madaba, Jordan
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Applying New Method for Water Pumping Based on Solar Concentrating Technique
E. Seyfali, Kish Island Free Zone; P. Amini, Isfahan Science & Technology and M. Parnianchi, Bagher Al Olom Research Institute
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Estimating the Effect of Selective Absorber on CSP-Collector Performance
M. El-Refaie, Cairo University, Egypt
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Wind for All Session

Overcoming Barriers to Distributed Wind Energy in the Mid-Atlantic
D. Ancona, Princeton Energy Resources International and  L. Sparling, University of Maryland
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Certification Testing Results and Consumer Ratings: Growing the Small Wind Market
L. Sherwood and B. Summerville, Small Wind Certification Council; H. Rhoads-Weaver and M. Gagne, eFormative Options
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Control Strategy for Distributed Compressed-Air Energy Storage in Grid-Tied Small-Scale Renewable Energy Systems
M. Petrov, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden; R. Arghandeh and R. Broadwater, Virginia Tech
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Wind Speed Estimation in Saudi Arabia Using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO)
M. Mohandes and S. Rehman, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals and S. Badran, Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia
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Good Morning PV Session

Solar 3.0: Accelerating Market Adoption of Photovoltaic Technology
A. Truitt, SRA International and T. Tansy, SolarTech
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Photovoltaic Project Development and Commissioning
A. Truitt,  J. McCabe and J. McVeigh, SRA International
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The Global PV Scene: Are You Experienced? Session

Hybrid Solar Power in Afghanistan War Zone – Unique Engineering and Economic Factors
G. Sargent, Drs Technologies
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An Analysis of Residential PV System Price Differences Between the United States and Germany
J. Seel, G. Barbose and R. Wiser, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Solar on State: A Guide to Implementation
N. Pratt and J. Crolly, Pennslyvania State University
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How Do You Rate? Session

Comparison of the Photovoltaic Models in the System Advisor Model
N. Blair and A. Dobos, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and P. Gilman
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Optimizing the Mix of Energy Storage & Long-Distance Interconnection as Solutions to Solar Resource Intermittency at High Penetrations of PV on the Grid
M. Perez and V. Fthenakis, Columbia University
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The Transformers of PV… More Than Meets the Eye Session

Solar Cooling with Ice Thermal Storage
B. Magerman and P. Phelan, Arizona State University
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Holographic Light Filtering with Photovoltaic Concentrator Systems
O. Zarse, Tucson High Magnet School
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Corrosion in Solar PV Grounding and Bonding
P. Kovalov, Burndy
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PV Testing… 123 Session

Surface Emissivity Effect on the Operating Temperature of Concentration Triple Junction Solar Cell
F. Alamri, College of Technology, Saudi Arabia and T. Mallick. University of Exeter, UK
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How a DC Utility Meter Can Transform the U.S. Solar Industry
J. White, Chelan County Public Utility District
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CPV Standards: Update of the Current Testing Standards & Future Developments
P. Robusto and S. Rai, Intertek
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How to Enhance Your PV Performance + Bronx Design & Construct Academy Green Roof Session

Summary and Performance of Florida’s Sunsmart Emergency Shelters Program
W. Young, SunTreeFarm
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High Resolution Performance Simulations and Shading Modeling of Sun-Tracking Photovoltaic Systems
H. Capdevila and A. Marola, Hcapdevila Independent Advisory Services, Germany; M. Azcue, University of Oldenbury, Germany
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Performance Comparison of Fixed, Single, and Dual Axis Tracking Systems For Small Photovoltaic Systems with Measured Direct Beam Fraction
P. Logan and B. Raichle, Appalachian State University
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Determining the Accuracy of Solar Trackers
M. Sabry and B. Raichle, Appalachian State University
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Update: The Green-Roof Integrated PV Canopy Study at Bronx Design and Construction Academy
M. Perez, W. McGillis and V. Fthenakis, Columbia University; N. Wight, V. White and R. Figueroa, Bronx Design & Construction Academy
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Sage-ly Solar: Online Math Tools to Teach Solar Energy
J. Ranalli, Penn State Hazleton and J. Brownson, The Pennsylvania State University
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Silicon Multijunction Planar PV Cells
Y. Arbuzov, V. Evdokimov, D. Strebkov and O. Shepovalova, The All-Russian Research Institute for Electrification of Agriculture
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Solar Resource Applications Session

Surface Radiation from GOES Satellites: Improving Radiative Transfer in a Physical Model
A. Habte and M. Sengupta, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Progress Towards Deriving an Improved Long-Term Global Solar Resource
S. Cox, J. Mikovitz, T. Zhang and S. Sorlie, Science Systems & Applications; P. Stackhouse Jr., NASA Langley Research Center;  R. Preez,  K. Hemker Jr., J. Schlemmer and  S. Kivalov, State University of New York at Albany; D. Renne and M. Sengupta,  National Renewable Energy Laboratory; J. Bates and K. Knapp, National Climate Data Center
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Wind Speed Estimation in Saudi Arabia Using the Particle Swarm Optimization
M. Mohandes, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and S. Badran, Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia
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Photovoltaic Modeling with Bias Correction Using Demonstration Site Data in the Southeastern U.S.
J. Allen and R. Wang, Allen Analytics LLC and W. Hobbs,
Southern Company Service
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Solar Variability Session

Deriving Cloud Motion Vectors From a PV Power Plant On-Site Sensors
J. Bosch and J. Kleissl, University of California, San Diego
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Relating Solar Resource Variability to Cloud Type
L. Hinkelman, University of Washington; Andrew Heidinger, NOAA/NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research; M. Sengupta and A. Habte, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Volatility and Deviation of Distributed Solar
A. Goldstein, Yale; A. Thornton and S. Kerrigan, Locus Energy
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Using Cloud Classification to Model Solar Variability
M. Reno and J. Stein, Sandia National Laboratories
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Solar Forecasting I Session

Behind-the-Meter PV Fleet Forecasting
T. Hoff B. Norris and J. Dise, Clean Power Research; R. Perez, ASRC, University at Albany; J. Blatchford, CISO and O. Bartholomy and T. Vargas, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
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Operational Implementation and Evaluation of a Solar and Wind Integrated Forecast Tool (SWIFT) in the Hawaiian Islands
J. Freedman and J. Zack, AWS Truepower and D. Nakafuji, Hawaiian Electric Company
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Comparison Between Several Parametrization Schemes in WRF for Solar Forecasting in Coastal Zones
I. López-Coto, J. Bosch, P. Mathiensen and J. Kleissl, University of California, San Diego
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Recent Advances in Solar Variability Modeling and Solar Forecasting at UC San Diego
J. Kleissl, J. Bosch, B. Kurtz, M. Lave, I. Lopez, P. Mathiesen, A. Nguyen and B.Urquhart, University of California, San Diego
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Solar Forecasting II Session

A Public-Private-Academic Partnership to Advance Solar Forecasting
S. Haupt, National Center for Atmospheric Reseach
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Day-Ahead Cumulative Solar Irradiance Prediction Method Using Percent Cloud Cover Forecasts
W. Greenwood, F. Cheng, O. Lavrova and A. Mammoli, University of New Mexico and S. Willard, Public Service Company of New Mexico
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Application of a Pyramidal Image Matching Scheme for Short-Term Cloud and Irradiance Prediction in the Hawaiian Islands
S. Young and J. Zack, AWS Truepower
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Solar Resource Measurement Advances Session

Aerosol Turbidity Derivation from Broadband Irradiance Measurements: Methodological Advances and Uncertainty Analysis
C. Gueymard, Solar Consulting Services
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Providing High Quality Data to Test and Validate PV Models
F. Vignola, R. Kessler, F. Lin and J. Peterson, University of Oregon and Bill Marion, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Graphical Analysis of Real Skies with the Clear Day Index: Using Penn State SURFRAD Data
K. Yates, L. Witmer and J. Brownson, Pennsylvania State University
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SMUD-Neo Irradiance (SNI) Open Access Database
J. Bing, W. Thomas and  R. Williams, NEO Virtus Engineering; E. Sison-Lebrilla, O. Bartholomy and T. Vargas, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
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Web-Based Mapping Applications for Solar Energy Project Planning
J. Kuiper, Argonne National Laboratory; D. Ames, Brigham Young University; D. Koehler, Boise State University; R. Lee, Idaho National Laboratory and T. Quinby, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Solar Thermal: New Ways to Get Hot Session

CPC Evacuated Tube Collector Systems for Process Heat up to 160 °C
R. Meissner, Ritter XL Solar GmbH
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A 14 Year Experimental, Modeling, Reliability and Simulation Study of a Novel Geometry ICPC Solar Collector Demonstration
W. Duff and J. Daosukho, Colorado State University
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Experimental Investigation on Thermosyphon Solar Water Heater Using Carbon Dioxide as Working Fluid
R. Shukla and K. Sumathy North Dakota State University
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Maximizing Thermal Cooling Efficiency and Value with Solar Cogeneration and Low-Cost Storage
A. Gains-Germain and M. Thothadri, Cogenra Solar
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Experimental Investigation of a Solar LICL Dryer System
E. Yazdanshenas,  Azad University of Semnan, Iran; F. Asgari, Mazandaran Institue of Technology, Iran and E. Yazdanshenas, Ebert & Baumann Consulting Engineers, Washington D.C.
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The Big Thermal Theory Session

Using Simple Algebraic Models and Rating Test Data to Predict Water Heater Energy Consumption Under Off-Test Conditions
J. Burch, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Analysis of the Accuracy of Using Solar Tank Energy Factor for Estimating Savings in Fielded Solar Hot Water Systems
A. Menicucci, D. Menicucci, A. Mommoli and H. He, University of New Mexico
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Impact of Pilot Light Modeling on the Annual Performance of Residential Gas Water Heaters
J. Maguire and J. Burch, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Effect of Wind Speed on Performance of a Solar PV Array
B. Vick, USDA-Agricultural Research Service
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Solar Thermal for Wonks Session

Developing a Testing Facility for the Use of Solar Thermal Collectors in Residential Heating and Cooling Applications
C. Robbins, N. Baker and R. Turner, Desert Research Institute
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Thermal Compared to Solar Electric for Residential Domestic Water Heating
E. Barber Jr., Solar Consultant
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Application of Adaptive Resonance Theory to Identify the Operational Status of Solar Hot Water Systems Based on Whole-House Energy Records
D. Menicucci, T. Caudell and A. Menicucci, University of New Mexico
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Solar Water Heating for Universities and Colleges: Meeting a Need for Cost-Effective Green Technologies
D. Blakeway, S. Islam and M. Murad, Perennial Energy Consulting; P. Lowenthal and P. Skorochod
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A Critical Look at the Utility Benefits of Solar Water Heating in an Age of Booming PV
J. Bourg, Millennium Energy; J. Cliburn, Cliburn and Associates and J. Dickinson
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Solar Thermal Heating: Alive and Well
D. Gratz, M. Dion and E. Wetherby, Stiebel Eltron
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Solar Thermal – Make it Work Session

A Side By Side Performance Analysis of Three Types of Thermal Collectors Under Varying Ratios of Direct and Diffuse Radiation
C. Pike and B. Raichle, Appalachian State University
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Solar Thermal Driven Dehumidification as a Strategy to Improve Thermal Financial Performance
J. Dontje, Gustavus Adolphus College
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Solar Absorption Cooling System: Some Materials and Collectors Aspects
S. Kaushik and A. Mahesh, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
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Alternative Liquid Fuels Workshop Session

Potential Effects of the Integration of Microalgae with Wastewater: Water Footprint and Resource Requirements
B. Shurtz, B. Wood and J. Quinn, Utah State University; L. Batan and T Bradley, Colorado State University
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Soft Energy Will Make Light Rail Vehicle Run in the Stricken Area Without a Catenary System
H. Katsuma and Y. Harada, Shonan Research Center for Light Rail Transit; T. Kameya, Tokyo University of Technology; G. Suzuki,Tokyo Denki University and H. Asai, Waseda University
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Big Gulf Session

Five Million Gallon/Day Net Zero Energy and Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emission Wastewater Reclamation Plant
D. Hendrickson, Libre Energy
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Water, Water Everywhere Session

Experimental and Numerical Analysis of a Phase Change Storage Unit
M. Johnson, N. Breidenbach and D. Laing, German Aerospace Center, Germany; B. Hachmann, F.W. Broekelmann Aluminiumwerk GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
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