Contents

Applied Solar Energy

Vol. 54, No. 6, 2018

A simultaneous English language translation of this journal is available from Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.
Distributed worldwide by Springer. Applied Solar Energy ISSN 0003-701X.

Direct Conversion of Solar Energy into Electric Energy

On the Optical Efficiency of Silicon Photoelectric Converters of Solar Energy

S. Zaynabidinov, R. Aliev, M. Muydinova and B. Urmanov p. 395  abstract

Managing Spatial Orientation of Photovoltaic Module to Obtain the Maximum of Electric Power Generation at Preset Point of Time

Yu. V. Daus, V. V. Kharchenko and I. V. Yudaev p. 400  abstract

Solar Installations and Their Application

Influence of Meteorological Factors on the Thermal Loss Coefficient of Light-Absorbing Heat Exchange Panels of Flat-Plate Solar Water Heating Collectors through Transparent Coatings of Their Casings

R. R. Avezov, N. R. Avezova, A. U. Vokhidov, E. Yu. Rakhimov and N. O. Usmonov p. 406  abstract

Performance Analysis of an Inverted Trapezoidal Flume Shaped Photovoltaic Thermal System

Kapil T. Patil, Sandeep S. Joshi and Nikhil A. Bhave p. 413  abstract

Numerical Investigation of Thermo-Hydraulic Characteristics of Non-Uniform Transverse Rib Roughened Solar Heater

Inderjeet Singh and Sukhmeet Singh p. 421  abstract

Study of Sedimentation Process in Nanofluids with Various Concentrations of SiO2 and Al2O3 Nanoparticles

J. S. Akhatov, E.T. Juraev, T. I. Juraev and V. N. Avdievich p. 428  abstract

Extraction of Fresh Water from Atmospheric Air

S. S. Dorjiev, E. G. Bazarova and M. I. Rosenblum p. 433  abstract

Transmission of Solar Radiation by Semicylindrical and Segmented Transparent Protections

A. I. Ismanzhanov, Sh. I. Klichev, B. S. Rasakhodzhaev and Z. K. Ermekova p. 437  abstract

Solar Energy Concentrators

Modeling of the Turbulent Heat and Mass Transfer in the Receiver Systems of the Solar Parabolic Trough Modules

L. Knysh p. 444  abstract

Solar Radiation

Estimation of Monthly Average Daily Global Solar Radiation Using Meteorological-Based Models in Adrar, Algeria

Kada Bouchouicha, Nadjem Bailek, Mohamed El-Shimy Mahmoud, Javier Almorox Alonso, Abdeldjalil Slimani and Abdallah Djaafari p. 448  abstract

Economy and Ecology of Heliotechnics

Technical and Economic Indicators of Solar Power Plants

D. S. Strebkov and N. Yu. Bobovnikov p. 456  abstract

Solar Engineering

Analytical Performance Study of Fixed Speed Wind Turbine

Mohammed Debbache, Semcheddine Derfouf, Abderrahmane Hamidat, Belhi Guerira and Housseyn Karoua p. 461  abstract

Use of Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Power Plants in Uzbekistan

M. M. Mukhammadiev and Sh. I. Klichev p. 468  abstract

The Application of Adapted Materials and Technologies to Create Energy Systems Based on Renewable Energy Sources under Harsh Climatic Conditions

V. V. Elistratov, A. A. Panfilov, M.A. Konyschev and R. S. Denisov p. 472  abstract

Selection of Parameters of Pumped Storage Power Plants at Large Pumping Stations for Water Use

B. Urishev p. 477  abstract

Study of the Influence of the Source Biomass Moisture Content on Pyrolysis Parameters

G. N. Uzakov, H. A. Davlonov and K. N. Holikov p. 481  abstract

Short Report

Determination of Parameters of Heat Treatment and Melting of Materials in a Solar Furnace

S. X. Suleymanov, V. G. Dyskin, O. A. Dudko, M. U. Djanklich and N. A. Kulagina p. 485  abstract