Renewable Energy

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Volume 18, issue 4, 1999

Stochastic modelling of solar irradiance on horizontal and vertical planes at a northerly location pp. 445-463

C Craggs, E Conway and N.m Pearsall

Spray pyrolised thin film CdS homojunction solar cell with improved performance pp. 465-472

K.p Varkey, K.p Vijayakumar, T Yoshida and Y Kashiwaba

On the heat flow into the ground pp. 473-490

M.M.Salah El-Din

Remote area power supply in Nigeria: the prospects of solar energy pp. 491-500

I.m Bugaje

Equivalent model of monocrystalline, polycrystalline and amorphous silicon solar cells pp. 501-512

Ulrich Stutenbaeumer and Belayneh Mesfin

The near wake of a model horizontal-axis wind turbine—II. General features of the three-dimensional flowfield pp. 513-534

P.R. Ebert and D.H. Wood

Mapping global, diffuse and beam solar radiation over Zimbabwe pp. 535-556

T Hove and J Göttsche

Thermal performance of the double-pass solar collector with and without porous media pp. 557-564

K Sopian, Supranto,, W.R.w Daud, M.y Othman and B Yatim

Stochastic modeling and generation of synthetic sequences of hourly global solar irradiation at Quetta, Pakistan pp. 565-572

Lalarukh Kamal and Yasmin Zahra Jafri

Application of beta distribution model to Malaysian sunshine data pp. 573-579

M.Yusof Sulaiman, W.m Hlaing Oo, Mahdi Abd Wahab and Azmi Zakaria

Volume 18, issue 3, 1999

A regional planning approach for the promotion of renewable energies pp. 317-330

Y. Sarafidis, D. Diakoulaki, L. Papayannakis and A. Zervos

Potential of renewable energy development for water desalination in Tunisia pp. 331-347

F Benjemaa, I Houcine and M.h Chahbani

Modelling and simulation of a water desalination station with solar multiple condensation evaporation cycle technique pp. 349-365

H.Ben Bacha, M. Bouzguenda, M.S. Abid and A.y. Maalej

A heating system using flat plate collectors to improve the inside greenhouse microclimate in Morocco pp. 367-381

M.n Bargach, A.s Dahman and M Boukallouch

Simulation of the performance and cost calculations of the surface pump pp. 383-392

A. Hamidat

Technical note On the development of spatial⧸temporal solar radiation maps: a Brazilian case study pp. 393-408

C. Tiba, H.Grossi Gallegos, N. Fraidenraich and F.J.M. Lyra

Technical note pp. 409-416

P.L. Singh, S. Ganesan and G.C. Yàdav

Technical note pp. 417-434

W.e. Alnaser and R. Al-Attar

Volume 18, issue 2, 1999

Differential variations of maximum and minimum temperatures pp. 147-155

E.c. Njau

Some causes of rapid changes in temperature patterns pp. 157-166

E.c Njau

Wind energy as an alternative source to alleviate the shortage of electricity that prevails during the dry season: a case study of Tanzania pp. 167-174

R.r Kainkwa

Potential for wind generation on the Guyana coastlands pp. 175-189

Shashi Persaud, Damian Flynn and Brendan Fox

Performance of PV water pumping systems pp. 191-204

A.Hadj Arab, F. Chenlo, K. Mukadam and J.L. Balenzategui

Embedded wind generation in weak grids—economic optimisation and power quality simulation pp. 205-221

Thomas Ackermann, Karen Garner and Alister Gardiner

Evaluation of the amount of the atmospheric humidity condensed naturally pp. 223-247

Basile Kounouhewa and Cossi Norbert Awanou

Solar drying of rose (Rosa sp.) petals pp. 249-255

D.a Balladin and Oliver Headley

Technical note Liquid chromatographic analysis of the main pungent principles of solar dried West Indian ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) pp. 257-261

D.a Balladin and O Headley

Technical note pp. 263-275

M. Hussain, Lutfor Rahman and Md Mohibur Rahman

Technical note pp. 277-281

A.f Kothdiwala, P.c Eames, B Norton and A Zacharopolous

Technical note pp. 283-304

Adel A. Hegazy

Volume 18, issue 1, 1999

Modeling and simulation of solar pond floor heating system pp. 1-14

M.T. Alkhalaileh, K.a. Atieh, N.G. Nasser and B.a. Jubran

Evaluation of solar radiation at just in Northern Jordan pp. 15-23

K Al-Jamal

Some new relationships between temperature variations and sunspot cycles—1. Long-period variations pp. 25-33

E.c Njau

Performance of small-scale photovoltaic systems and their potential for rural electrification in Ethiopia pp. 35-48

Ulrich Stutenbäumer, Tesfaye Negash and Amensisa Abdi

Estimation of hourly temperature data from their monthly average values pp. 49-60

J.J. Gelegenis

Computational environment to investigate wind integration into small autonomous systems pp. 61-75

J Kabouris, N.d Zouros, G.a Manos, G.c Contaxis and C.d Vournas

Optimal sizing of battery storage for hybrid (wind+diesel) power systems pp. 77-86

M.a Elhadidy and S.m Shaahid

Artificial neural networks used for the performance prediction of a thermosiphon solar water heater pp. 87-99

Soteris A Kalogirou, Sofia Panteliou and Argiris Dentsoras

Comparative substitution of butane by hydrogen/oxygen mixture in a domestic room heating convector pp. 101-107

Maurı́cio Alves da Motta Sobrinho

Study of natural ventilation of houses by a metallic solar wall under tropical climate pp. 109-119

J Hirunlabh, W Kongduang, P Namprakai and J Khedari

Performance study of solar cooker with modified utensil pp. 121-129

A Gaur, O.p Singh, S.k Singh and G.n Pandey

Volume 17, issue 4, 1999

Global solar radiation in Northeastern Saudi Arabia pp. 461-472

Ahmet Aksakal and Shafiqur Rehman

Correlationships between clearness index and relative sunshine duration for Sudan pp. 473-498

N.a. Elagib, S.H. Alvi and M.G. Mansell

Power spectra analysis for world-wide and North Africa historical earthquakes data in relation to sunspots periodicities pp. 499-507

M.a.m. Shaltout, M.T.Y. Tadros and S.L. Mesiha

Analysis of a parallel double glass solar still with separate condenser pp. 509-521

A. El-Bahi and D. Inan

Evaluation of solar dried thyme (Thymus vulgaris Linné) herbs pp. 523-531

Derrick A Balladin and Oliver Headley

Performance of an impulse turbine with fixed guide vanesfn2fn2Patent pending. for wave power conversion pp. 533-547

H Maeda, S Santhakumar, T Setoguchi, M Takao, Y Kinoue and K Kaneko

Experiments in a solar simulator on solid desiccant regeneration and air dehumidification for air conditioning in a tropical humid climate pp. 549-568

S Techajunta, S Chirarattananon and R.H.b Exell

Technical note Estimation of electrical backup for solar box cooker pp. 569-572

T.K. Chaudhuri

Technical note Best connection scheme of collector modules of thermosyphon solar water heater operated at high temperatures pp. 573-586

Adnan Shariah, Deifallah Dajeh and Nabil Malhi

Technical note Cold storage and autonomy in a three compartments photovoltaic solar refrigerator: experimental and thermodynamic study pp. 587-602

Siaka Toure and Wanignon Ferdinand Fassinou

Technical note Copper oxide coatings for use in a linear solar Fresnel reflecting concentrating collector pp. 603-608

Md.Kamrul Alam Khan

Volume 17, issue 3, 1999

The optimisation of the angle of inclination of a solar collector to maximise the incident solar radiation pp. 291-309

L.E. Hartley, J.A. Martínez-Lozano, M.P. Utrillas, F. Tena and R. Pedrós

An anisotropic shadow ring correction method for the horizontal diffuse irradiance measurements pp. 311-317

Eero Vartiainen

How anthropogenic activities influence terrestrial heat/temperature patternsfn2fn2An invited paper presented at the international conference on Current Research Trends in the field of Renewable Energy held in Nairobi from 17–20 February 1998 pp. 319-338

Ernest C Njau

Size distribution of aerosol particles: comparison between agricultural and industrial areas in Egypt pp. 339-354

M.T.Y. Tadros, M. Madkour and M. Elmetwally

Hybrid solar–wind domestic power generating system—a case study pp. 355-358

A.g Bhave

Improving indoor conditions of a Thai-style mushroom house by means of an evaporative cooler and continuous ventilation pp. 359-369

S. Thepa, K. Kirtikara, J. Hirunlabh and J. Khedari

Experimental study of thermal performance of offset rectangular plate fin absorber-plates pp. 371-384

A. Hachemi

Data acquisition system for photovoltaic water pumps pp. 385-396

M. Benghanem, A.Hadj Arab and K. Mukadam

Data bank Experimental data of the Linke Turbidity factor and estimates of the Ångström turbidity coefficient for two Italian localities pp. 397-410

M. Cucumo, V. Marinelli and G. Oliveti

Technical note a multiple linear correlation for diffuse radiation from global solar radiation and sunshine data over Egypt pp. 411-420

A.a Trabea

Technical note Modelling of weather data for Oman pp. 421-428

Atsu S.S Dorvlo and David B Ampratwum

Volume 17, issue 2, 1999

Experimental study of heat transfer and flow friction insolar air heaters with and without selective absorbers pp. 155-168

A. Hachemi

Estimation of total atmospheric pollution using global radiation data: introduction of a novel clear day selection methodology pp. 169-181

T.d Karapantsios, K.a Hatzimoisiadis and A.i Balouktsis

Thermodynamic optimisation of irreversible solar heatengines pp. 183-190

M.M.Salah El-Din

Evaluation of a concrete cascade solar still pp. 191-206

D.a Balladin, O Headley and Arlene Roach

Comparison of the histology of (I) Fresh, (II) solar dried and (III) Solar dried/steam distilled ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) rhizome tissue prior to the extraction of its pungent principles pp. 207-211

D.a Balladin, O Headley, I Chang-yen, E.j Duncan and D.r McGaw

Characteristics of the monthly averaged hourly diffuse irradiance at Lagos and Zaria, Nigeria pp. 213-225

A.A.L. Maduekwe and B. Garba

Data bank Comparison of monthly mean hourly sunshine fraction estimation techniques from calculated diffuse radiation values pp. 227-234

A Soler, K.k Gopinathan and L Robledo

Technical note An approximation to solar cell equation for determination of solar cell parameters pp. 235-241

Engin Kiran and Demir İnan

Technical note Some new characteristics of El Nino events pp. 243-253

Ernest C Njau

Technical note Proper utilization of solar energy in Bangladesh: effect on the environment, food supply and the standard of living pp. 255-263

Saifull Islam and Ain-Ul Huda

Technical note Bin weather data of Athens, Greece pp. 265-275

K.t Papakostas

Volume 17, issue 1, 1999

Medium scale photovoltaic applications forBarbados pp. 1-7

Leo Moseley and Oliver StC Headley

Reflected radiance distribution law for a 1000 kW thermal solar furnace system pp. 9-20

H. Sammouda, C. Royere, A. Belghith and M. Maalej

Heat transfer in a rotating furnace of asolarsand-boiler at a 1000 kW thermal concentrationsystem pp. 21-47

H. Sammouda, C. Royere, A. Belghith and M. Maalej

Solar water heating analysis for Yugoslavia pp. 49-59

Slavoljub Mijovic

Investigations of the reverse current-voltage characteristics of ITO-p CdTe heterojunction solar cells pp. 61-71

H. Yakubu

Pyrolytic oil from fluidised bed pyrolysis of oil palm shell and itscharacterisation pp. 73-84

Mohammad Nurul Islam, Ramlan Zailani and Farid Nasir Ani

Spray pyrolysis of CuInS2 pp. 85-93

H Bouzouita, N Bouguila and A Dhouib

Estimation of monthly average daily global radiation on horizontal surface for Antalya (Turkey) pp. 95-102

Can Ertekin and Osman Yaldız

Technical note Comparative study on the thermalperformances of solar air heater collectors with selectiveand nonselective absorber-plate pp. 103-112

A. Hachemi

Technical note Measurement of global solar global photosynthetically-active and downward infrared radiations at Ilorin, Nigeria pp. 113-122

S.o. Udo and T.o. Aro

Technical note Intelligent thermal energy meter cum controller for solar water heating systems pp. 123-127

C.N. Murthy and J. Nagaraju