@article{SattlerRoegerSchwarzboezletal.2020,
  author    = {Sattler, Johannes, Christoph and R{\"o}ger, Marc and Schwarzb{\"o}zl, Peter and Buck, Reiner and Macke, Ansgar and Raeder, Christian and G{\"o}ttsche, Joachim},
  title     = {Review of heliostat calibration and tracking control methods},
  series = {Solar Energy},
  volume    = {207},
  journal   = {Solar Energy},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.solener.2020.06.030},
  pages     = {110 -- 132},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {Large scale central receiver systems typically deploy between thousands to more than a hundred thousand heliostats. During solar operation, each heliostat is aligned individually in such a way that the overall surface normal bisects the angle between the sun's position and the aim point coordinate on the receiver. Due to various tracking error sources, achieving accurate alignment ≤1 mrad for all the heliostats with respect to the aim points on the receiver without a calibration system can be regarded as unrealistic. Therefore, a calibration system is necessary not only to improve the aiming accuracy for achieving desired flux distributions but also to reduce or eliminate spillage. An overview of current larger-scale central receiver systems (CRS), tracking error sources and the basic requirements of an ideal calibration system is presented. Leading up to the main topic, a description of general and specific terms on the topics heliostat calibration and tracking control clarifies the terminology used in this work. Various figures illustrate the signal flows along various typical components as well as the corresponding monitoring or measuring devices that indicate or measure along the signal (or effect) chain. The numerous calibration systems are described in detail and classified in groups. Two tables allow the juxtaposition of the calibration methods for a better comparison. In an assessment, the advantages and disadvantages of individual calibration methods are presented.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{RendonDieckmannWeidleetal.2018,
  author    = {Rendon, Carlos and Dieckmann, Simon and Weidle, Mathias and Dersch, J{\"u}rgen and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Polklas, Thomas and Kuschel, Marcus and Herrmann, Ulf},
  title     = {Retrofitting of existing parabolic trough collector power plants with molten salt tower systems},
  series = {AIP Conference Proceedings},
  volume    = {2033},
  booktitle = {AIP Conference Proceedings},
  number    = {1},
  doi       = {10.1063/1.5067030},
  pages     = {030014-1 -- 030014-8},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@book{BansalKleemannMeliss1990,
  author    = {Bansal, Narenda K. and Kleemann, Manfred and Meliß, Michael},
  title     = {Renewable energy sources and conversion technology},
  publisher = {Tata McGraw-Hill},
  address   = {New Delhi [u.a.]},
  isbn      = {0-07-460023-0},
  pages     = {XI, 454 S. Ill., graph. Darst.},
  year      = {1990},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{MelissNeskakisUsbecketal.1992,
  author    = {Meliß, Michael and Neskakis, A. and Usbeck, S. and Vogelsang, E. and Wagner, L. and Wiediger, J{\"u}rgen},
  title     = {PV-transmitter and receiver},
  series = {Harmony with nature : : proceedings / ISES Solar World Congress, Budapest 1993. International Solar Energy Society, Hungarian Section (H-ISES); Hungarian Solar Energy Society (HSES). Vol. 3: Photovoltaics},
  booktitle = {Harmony with nature : : proceedings / ISES Solar World Congress, Budapest 1993. International Solar Energy Society, Hungarian Section (H-ISES); Hungarian Solar Energy Society (HSES). Vol. 3: Photovoltaics},
  publisher = {Hungarian Energy Society},
  address   = {Budapest},
  pages     = {375 -- 380},
  year      = {1992},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{KrokerHoffschmidtSchwarzeretal.2008,
  author    = {Kroker, Jan and Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and Schwarzer, Klemens and Sp{\"a}te, Frank},
  title     = {PTC 1000 modular parabolic trough collector},
  series = {Process heat collectors : state of the art within task 33/IV ; IEA SHC-Task 33 and SolarPACES-Task IV: Solar heat for industrial processes : F{\"o}rderkennzeichen BMBF 0329273A / Solar Heating and Cooling Executive Committee of the International Energy Agency (IEA) ; ed. Werner Weiss},
  booktitle = {Process heat collectors : state of the art within task 33/IV ; IEA SHC-Task 33 and SolarPACES-Task IV: Solar heat for industrial processes : F{\"o}rderkennzeichen BMBF 0329273A / Solar Heating and Cooling Executive Committee of the International Energy Agency (IEA) ; ed. Werner Weiss},
  publisher = {AEE INTEC},
  address   = {Gleisdorf},
  pages     = {45 -- 46},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BaumannTeixeiraBouraEcksteinetal.2012,
  author    = {Baumann, Torsten and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Eckstein, Julian and Dabrowski, Jan and G{\"o}ttsche, Joachim and Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and Schmitz, Stefan and Zunft, Stefan},
  title     = {Properties of bulk materials for high-temperature air-sand heat exchangers},
  series = {30th ISES Biennial Solar World Congress 2011 : Kassel, Germany, 28 August - 2 September 2011. Vol. 2},
  booktitle = {30th ISES Biennial Solar World Congress 2011 : Kassel, Germany, 28 August - 2 September 2011. Vol. 2},
  publisher = {Curran},
  address   = {Red Hook, NY},
  organization    = {International Solar Energy Society},
  isbn      = {978-1-61839-364-7},
  pages     = {1270 -- 1278},
  year      = {2012},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KluczkaEcksteinAlexopoulosetal.2014,
  author    = {Kluczka, Sven and Eckstein, Julian and Alexopoulos, Spiros and Vaeßen, Christiane and Roeb, Martin},
  title     = {Process simulation for solar steam and dry reforming},
  series = {Energy procedia : Proceedings of the SolarPACES 2013 International Conference},
  volume    = {49},
  journal   = {Energy procedia : Proceedings of the SolarPACES 2013 International Conference},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1876-6102 (E-Journal)},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.egypro.2014.03.092},
  pages     = {850 -- 859},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {In co-operation with the German Aerospace Center, the Solar-Institut J{\"u}lich has been analyzing the different technologies that are available for methanol production from CO2 using solar energy. The aim of the project is to extract CO2 from industrial exhaust gases or directly from the atmosphere to recycle it by use of solar energy. Part of the study was the modeling and simulating of a methane reformer for the production of synthesis gas, which can be operated by solar or hybrid heat sources. The reformer has been simplified in such a way that the model is accurate and enables fast calculations. The developed pseudo-homogeneous one- dimensional model can be regarded as a kind of counter-current heat exchanger and is able to incorporate a steam reforming reaction as well as a dry reforming reaction.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{HerrmannGraeterNava2004,
  author    = {Herrmann, Ulf and Graeter, F. and Nava, P.},
  title     = {Performance of the SKAL-ET Collector Loop at KJC Operating Company},
  series = {12th International Symposium Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, October 6-8, 2004, Oaxaca Mexico ; SolarPACES International Symposium, 12},
  booktitle = {12th International Symposium Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, October 6-8, 2004, Oaxaca Mexico ; SolarPACES International Symposium, 12},
  editor    = {Ramos, C.},
  publisher = {Instituto de Investigaciones Electricas},
  address   = {[s.l.]},
  isbn      = {968-6114-18-1},
  year      = {2004},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{WarerkarSchmitzGoettscheetal.2008,
  author    = {Warerkar, S. and Schmitz, S. and G{\"o}ttsche, Joachim and Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and Tamme, R.},
  title     = {Performance analysis of an air-sand heat exchanger prototype for high-temperature storage},
  series = {EuroSun 2008 : 1st International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings ; 7th - 10th October 2008, Lisbon, Portugal : key lectures / ISES, International Solar Energy Society. Vol. 1},
  booktitle = {EuroSun 2008 : 1st International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings ; 7th - 10th October 2008, Lisbon, Portugal : key lectures / ISES, International Solar Energy Society. Vol. 1},
  publisher = {Sociedade Portuguesa De Energia Solar (SPES)},
  address   = {Lissabon},
  isbn      = {978-1-61782-228-5},
  pages     = {2215 -- 2222},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{GallAbelAhlbrinketal.2009,
  author    = {Gall, J. and Abel, D. and Ahlbrink, N. and Andersson, J. and Diehl, M. and Pitz-Paal, R. and Schmitz, M. and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e}},
  title     = {Optimized control of hot-gas cycle for solar thermal power plants},
  series = {Proceedings of the 7th International Modelica Conference : Como, Italy, 20-22 September 2009 / Francesco Casella, ed.},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 7th International Modelica Conference : Como, Italy, 20-22 September 2009 / Francesco Casella, ed.},
  publisher = {The Modelica Association},
  isbn      = {978-91-7393-513-5},
  pages     = {490 -- 495},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{KellyHerrmannHale2001,
  author    = {Kelly, Bruce and Herrmann, Ulf and Hale, M.-J.},
  title     = {Optimization Studies for Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Systems},
  series = {Solar engineering 2001 : proceedings of the International Solar Energy Conference ; presented at the 2001 International Solar Energy Conference, a part of Forum 2001 - Solar energy: the power to choose, April 21 - 25, 2001, Washington, D.C.},
  booktitle = {Solar engineering 2001 : proceedings of the International Solar Energy Conference ; presented at the 2001 International Solar Energy Conference, a part of Forum 2001 - Solar energy: the power to choose, April 21 - 25, 2001, Washington, D.C.},
  publisher = {ASME},
  address   = {New York, NY},
  isbn      = {0-7918-1670-2},
  pages     = {393 -- 398},
  year      = {2001},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{AlexopoulosBreitbachHoffschmidt2009,
  author    = {Alexopoulos, Spiros and Breitbach, Gerd and Hoffschmidt, Bernhard},
  title     = {Optimization of the channel form geometry of porous ReSiC ceramic membrane modules},
  series = {Proceedings / International Conference \& Exhibition for Filtration and Separation Technology, FILTECH 2009 : October 13 - 15, 2009, Wiesbaden, Germany. Vol. 2},
  booktitle = {Proceedings / International Conference \& Exhibition for Filtration and Separation Technology, FILTECH 2009 : October 13 - 15, 2009, Wiesbaden, Germany. Vol. 2},
  publisher = {Filtech Exhibitions Germany},
  address   = {Meerbusch},
  isbn      = {978-3-941655-36-2},
  pages     = {686 -- 693},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DammSauerbornFendetal.2017,
  author    = {Damm, Marc Andr{\´e} and Sauerborn, Markus and Fend, Thomas and Herrmann, Ulf},
  title     = {Optimisation of a urea selective catalytic reduction system with a coated ceramic mixing element},
  series = {Journal of ceramic science and technology},
  volume    = {8},
  journal   = {Journal of ceramic science and technology},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {G{\"o}ller},
  address   = {Baden-Baden},
  isbn      = {2190-9385 (Print)},
  issn      = {2190-9385 (Online)},
  doi       = {10.4416/JCST2016-00056},
  pages     = {19 -- 24},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{HoffschmidtTelleSauerbornetal.2011,
  author    = {Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and Telle, R. and Sauerborn, Markus and Wagner, M.},
  title     = {Optical measurement system for high temperature absorbers},
  series = {SolarPACES 2011 : concentrating solar power and chemical energy systems : 20 - 23 September, 2011, Granada, Spain},
  booktitle = {SolarPACES 2011 : concentrating solar power and chemical energy systems : 20 - 23 September, 2011, Granada, Spain},
  address   = {Granada},
  pages     = {1 CD-ROM},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{MohanGrossMenzeletal.2021,
  author    = {Mohan, Nijanthan and Groß, Rolf Fritz and Menzel, Karsten and Theis, Fabian},
  title     = {Opportunities and Challenges in the Implementation of Building Information Modeling for Prefabrication of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems in Small and Medium-Sized Contracting Companies in Germany - A Case Study},
  series = {WIT Transactions on The Built Environment, Vol. 205},
  booktitle = {WIT Transactions on The Built Environment, Vol. 205},
  publisher = {WIT Press},
  address   = {Southampton},
  issn      = {1743-3509},
  doi       = {10.2495/BIM210101},
  pages     = {117 -- 126},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {FEven though BIM (Building Information Modelling) is successfully implemented in most of the world, it is still in the early stages in Germany, since the stakeholders are sceptical of its reliability and efficiency. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the opportunities and obstacles to implementing BIM for prefabrication. Among all other advantages of BIM, prefabrication is chosen for this paper because it plays a vital role in creating an impact on the time and cost factors of a construction project. The project stakeholders and participants can explicitly observe the positive impact of prefabrication, which enables the breakthrough of the scepticism factor among the small-scale construction companies. The analysis consists of the development of a process workflow for implementing prefabrication in building construction followed by a practical approach, which was executed with two case studies. It was planned in such a way that, the first case study gives a first-hand experience for the workers at the site on the BIM model so that they can make much use of the created BIM model, which is a better representation compared to the traditional 2D plan. The main aim of the first case study is to create a belief in the implementation of BIM Models, which was succeeded by the execution of offshore prefabrication in the second case study. Based on the case studies, the time analysis was made and it is inferred that the implementation of BIM for prefabrication can reduce construction time, ensures minimal wastes, better accuracy, less problem-solving at the construction site. It was observed that this process requires more planning time, better communication between different disciplines, which was the major obstacle for successful implementation. This paper was carried out from the perspective of small and medium-sized mechanical contracting companies for the private building sector in Germany.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SattlerCaminosUerlingsetal.2020,
  author    = {Sattler, Johannes, Christoph and Caminos, Ricardo Alexander Chico and {\"U}rlings, Nicolas and Dutta, Siddharth and Ruiz, Victor and Kalogirou, Soteris and Ktistis, Panayiotis and Agathokleous, Rafaela and Jung, Christian and Alexopoulos, Spiros and Atti, Vikrama Nagababu and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Herrmann, Ulf},
  title     = {Operational experience and behaviour of a parabolic trough collector system with concrete thermal energy storage for process steam generation in Cyprus},
  series = {AIP Conference Proceedings},
  booktitle = {AIP Conference Proceedings},
  number    = {2303},
  doi       = {10.1063/5.0029278},
  pages     = {140004-1 -- 140004-10},
  year      = {2020},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{DuranParedesMottaghyHerrmannetal.2020,
  author    = {Duran Paredes, Ludwin and Mottaghy, Darius and Herrmann, Ulf and Groß, Rolf Fritz},
  title     = {Online ground temperature and soil moisture monitoring of a shallow geothermal system with non-conventional components},
  series = {EGU General Assembly 2020},
  booktitle = {EGU General Assembly 2020},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {We present first results from a newly developed monitoring station for a closed loop geothermal heat pump test installation at our campus, consisting of helix coils and plate heat exchangers, as well as an ice-store system. There are more than 40 temperature sensors and several soil moisture content sensors distributed around the system, allowing a detailed monitoring under different operating conditions.In the view of the modern development of renewable energies along with the newly concepts known as Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 (high-tech strategy from the German government), we created a user-friendly web application, which will connect the things (sensors) with the open network (www). Besides other advantages, this allows a continuous remote monitoring of the data from the numerous sensors at an arbitrary sampling rate.Based on the recorded data, we will also present first results from numerical simulations, taking into account all relevant heat transport processes.The aim is to improve the understanding of these processes and their influence on the thermal behavior of shallow geothermal systems in the unsaturated zone. This will in turn facilitate the prediction of the performance of these systems and therefore yield an improvement in their dimensioning when designing a specific shallow geothermal installation.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{MahdiRendonSchwageretal.2019,
  author    = {Mahdi, Zahra and Rend{\´o}n, Carlos and Schwager, Christian and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Herrmann, Ulf},
  title     = {Novel concept for indirect solar-heated methane reforming},
  series = {AIP Conference Proceedings},
  volume    = {2126},
  booktitle = {AIP Conference Proceedings},
  publisher = {AIP Publishing},
  address   = {Melville, NY},
  issn      = {0094-243X},
  doi       = {10.1063/1.5117694},
  pages     = {180014-1 -- 180014-7},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BlankeHagenkampDoeringetal.2021,
  author    = {Blanke, Tobias and Hagenkamp, Markus and D{\"o}ring, Bernd and G{\"o}ttsche, Joachim and Reger, Vitali and Kuhnhenne, Markus},
  title     = {Net-exergetic, hydraulic and thermal optimization of coaxial heat exchangers using fixed flow conditions instead of fixed flow rates},
  series = {Geothermal Energy},
  volume    = {9},
  journal   = {Geothermal Energy},
  number    = {Article number: 19},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {2195-9706},
  doi       = {10.1186/s40517-021-00201-3},
  pages     = {23 Seiten},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Previous studies optimized the dimensions of coaxial heat exchangers using constant mass fow rates as a boundary condition. They show a thermal optimal circular ring width of nearly zero. Hydraulically optimal is an inner to outer pipe radius ratio of 0.65 for turbulent and 0.68 for laminar fow types. In contrast, in this study, fow conditions in the circular ring are kept constant (a set of fxed Reynolds numbers) during optimization. This approach ensures fxed fow conditions and prevents inappropriately high or low mass fow rates. The optimization is carried out for three objectives: Maximum energy gain, minimum hydraulic efort and eventually optimum net-exergy balance. The optimization changes the inner pipe radius and mass fow rate but not the Reynolds number of the circular ring. The thermal calculations base on Hellstr{\"o}m's borehole resistance and the hydraulic optimization on individually calculated linear loss of head coefcients. Increasing the inner pipe radius results in decreased hydraulic losses in the inner pipe but increased losses in the circular ring. The net-exergy diference is a key performance indicator and combines thermal and hydraulic calculations. It is the difference between thermal exergy fux and hydraulic efort. The Reynolds number in the circular ring is instead of the mass fow rate constant during all optimizations. The result from a thermal perspective is an optimal width of the circular ring of nearly zero. The hydraulically optimal inner pipe radius is 54\% of the outer pipe radius for laminar fow and 60\% for turbulent fow scenarios. Net-exergetic optimization shows a predominant infuence of hydraulic losses, especially for small temperature gains. The exact result depends on the earth's thermal properties and the fow type. Conclusively, coaxial geothermal probes' design should focus on the hydraulic optimum and take the thermal optimum as a secondary criterion due to the dominating hydraulics.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{GoettscheAlexopoulosDuemmleretal.2019,
  author    = {G{\"o}ttsche, Joachim and Alexopoulos, Spiros and D{\"u}mmler, Andreas and Maddineni, S. K.},
  title     = {Multi-Mirror Array Calculations With Optical Error},
  pages     = {1 -- 6},
  year      = {2019},
  abstract  = {The optical performance of a 2-axis solar concentrator was simulated with the COMSOL Multiphysics® software. The concentrator consists of a mirror array, which was created using the application builder. The mirror facets are preconfigured to form a focal point. During tracking all mirrors are moved simultaneously in a coupled mode by 2 motors in two axes, in order to keep the system in focus with the moving sun. Optical errors on each reflecting surface were implemented in combination with the solar angular cone of ± 4.65 mrad. As a result, the intercept factor of solar radiation that is available to the receiver was calculated as a function of the transversal and longitudinal angles of incidence. In addition, the intensity distribution on the receiver plane was calculated as a function of the incidence angles.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SchwarzerVieiraMuelleretal.2003,
  author    = {Schwarzer, Klemens and Vieira, Maria Eugenia and M{\"u}ller, Christoph and Lehmann, Harry and Coutinho, Lecimara},
  title     = {Modular solar thermal desalination system with flat plate collector},
  series = {RIO 3 - World Climate \& Energy Event : proceedings of the international conference held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1 -5 december 2003 / chief-ed.: Stefan Krauter ...},
  booktitle = {RIO 3 - World Climate \& Energy Event : proceedings of the international conference held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1 -5 december 2003 / chief-ed.: Stefan Krauter ...},
  publisher = {Krauter},
  address   = {Rio de Janeiro},
  isbn      = {85-902710-2-1},
  pages     = {281 -- 286},
  year      = {2003},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{AlexopoulosRauHoffschmidtetal.2012,
  author    = {Alexopoulos, Spiros and Rau, Christoph and Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and Breitbach, Gerd and Latzke, Markus},
  title     = {Modelling and validation of a transient heat recovery steam generator of the solar tower power plant Juelich},
  series = {Eurosun 2012 : Solar energy for a brighter future : conference proceedings : Rijeka, 18.-22.09.2012},
  booktitle = {Eurosun 2012 : Solar energy for a brighter future : conference proceedings : Rijeka, 18.-22.09.2012},
  address   = {Rijeka},
  pages     = {ID 97},
  year      = {2012},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{ZahraPhaniSrujanCaminosetal.2022,
  author    = {Zahra, Mahdi and Phani Srujan, Merige and Caminos, Ricardo Alexander Chico and Schmitz, Pascal and Herrmann, Ulf and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Schmitz, Mark and Gielen, Hans and Gedle, Yibekal and Dersch, J{\"u}rgen},
  title     = {Modeling the thermal behavior of solar salt in electrical resistance heaters for the application in PV-CSP hybrid power plants},
  series = {SOLARPACES 2020},
  booktitle = {SOLARPACES 2020},
  number    = {2445 / 1},
  publisher = {AIP conference proceedings / American Institute of Physics},
  address   = {Melville, NY},
  isbn      = {978-0-7354-4195-8},
  issn      = {1551-7616 (online)},
  doi       = {10.1063/5.0086268},
  pages     = {9 Seiten},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems are able to store energy cost-effectively in their integrated thermal energy storage (TES). By intelligently combining Photovoltaics (PV) systems with CSP, a further cost reduction of solar power plants is expected, as well as an increase in dispatchability and flexibility of power generation. PV-powered Resistance Heaters (RH) can be deployed to raise the temperature of the molten salt hot storage from 385 °C up to 565 °C in a Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) plant. To avoid freezing and decomposition of molten salt, the temperature distribution in the electrical resistance heater is investigated in the present study. For this purpose, a RH has been modeled and CFD simulations have been performed. The simulation results show that the hottest regions occur on the electric rod surface behind the last baffle. A technical optimization was performed by adjusting three parameters: Shell-baffle clearance, electric rod-baffle clearance and number of baffles. After the technical optimization was carried out, the temperature difference between the maximum temperature and the average outlet temperature of the salt is within the acceptable limits, thus critical salt decomposition has been avoided. Additionally, the CFD simulations results were analyzed and compared with results obtained with a one-dimensional model in Modelica.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{RendonSchwagerGhiasietal.2020,
  author    = {Rendon, Carlos and Schwager, Christian and Ghiasi, Mona and Schmitz, Pascal and Bohang, Fakhri and Caminos, Ricardo Alexander Chico and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Herrmann, Ulf},
  title     = {Modeling and upscaling of a pilot bayonettube reactor for indirect solar mixed methane reforming},
  series = {AIP Conference Proceedings},
  booktitle = {AIP Conference Proceedings},
  number    = {2303},
  doi       = {10.1063/5.0029974},
  pages     = {170012-1 -- 170012-9},
  year      = {2020},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SchwagerAngeleSchwarzboezletal.2023,
  author    = {Schwager, Christian and Angele, Florian and Schwarzb{\"o}zl, Peter and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Herrmann, Ulf},
  title     = {Model predictive assistance for operational decision making in molten salt receiver systems},
  series = {SolarPACES: Solar Power \& Chemical Energy Systems},
  booktitle = {SolarPACES: Solar Power \& Chemical Energy Systems},
  number    = {2815 / 1},
  publisher = {AIP conference proceedings / American Institute of Physics},
  address   = {Melville, NY},
  isbn      = {978-0-7354-4623-6},
  issn      = {1551-7616 (online)},
  doi       = {10.1063/5.0151514},
  pages     = {8 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Despite the challenges of pioneering molten salt towers (MST), it remains the leading technology in central receiver power plants today, thanks to cost effective storage integration and high cost reduction potential. The limited controllability in volatile solar conditions can cause significant losses, which are difficult to estimate without comprehensive modeling [1]. This paper presents a Methodology to generate predictions of the dynamic behavior of the receiver system as part of an operating assistance system (OAS). Based on this, it delivers proposals if and when to drain and refill the receiver during a cloudy period in order maximize the net yield and quantifies the amount of net electricity gained by this. After prior analysis with a detailed dynamic two-phase model of the entire receiver system, two different reduced modeling approaches where developed and implemented in the OAS. A tailored decision algorithm utilizes both models to deliver the desired predictions efficiently and with appropriate accuracy.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SchulzeBuxlohGross2021,
  author    = {Schulze-Buxloh, Lina and Groß, Rolf Fritz},
  title     = {Miniature urban farming plant: a complex educational "Toy" for engineering students},
  series = {The Future of Education 11th Edition 2021},
  booktitle = {The Future of Education 11th Edition 2021},
  pages     = {4 Seiten},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Urban farming is an innovative and sustainable way of food production and is becoming more and more important in smart city and quarter concepts. It also enables the production of certain foods in places where they usually dare not produced, such as production of fish or shrimps in large cities far away from the coast. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to show students such concepts and systems in real life as part of courses: visits of such industry plants are sometimes not possible because of distance or are permitted by the operator for hygienic reasons. In order to give the students the opportunity of getting into contact with such an urban farming system and its complex operation, an industrial urban farming plant was set up on a significantly smaller scale. Therefore, all needed technical components like water aeriation, biological and mechanical filtration or water circulation have been replaced either by aquarium components or by self-designed parts also using a 3D-printer. Students from different courses like mechanical engineering, smart building engineering, biology, electrical engineering, automation technology and civil engineering were involved in this project. This "miniature industrial plant" was also able to start operation and has now been running for two years successfully. Due to Corona pandemic, home office and remote online lectures, the automation of this miniature plant should be brought to a higher level in future for providing a good control over the system and water quality remotely. The aim of giving the student a chance to get to know the operation of an urban farming plant was very well achieved and the students had lots of fun in "playing" and learning with it in a realistic way.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BeckmoellerWoltersBreitbachetal.1995,
  author    = {Beckm{\"o}ller, S. and Wolters, J. and Breitbach, Gerd and Penkalla, H. J. and Schubert, F.},
  title     = {Microstructural dependent constitutive equation for inelastic analysis of internally cooled IN 738 LC turbine blades},
  series = {Materials for advanced power engineering 1994 : proceedings of a conference held in Liege, Belgium, 3 - 6 Oct. 1994},
  booktitle = {Materials for advanced power engineering 1994 : proceedings of a conference held in Liege, Belgium, 3 - 6 Oct. 1994},
  publisher = {Kluwer},
  address   = {Dordrecht},
  isbn      = {0792330749},
  pages     = {829 -- 839},
  year      = {1995},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{VieiradaSilvaSchwarzerHoffschmidtetal.2013,
  author    = {Vieira da Silva, Maria Eugenia and Schwarzer, Klemens and Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and Pinheiro Rodrigues, Frederico and Schwarzer, Tarik and Costa Rocha, Paulo Alexandre},
  title     = {Mass transfer correlation for evaporation-condensation thermal process in the range of 70 °C-95 °C},
  series = {Renewable energy},
  volume    = {Vol. 53},
  journal   = {Renewable energy},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1879-0682 (E-Journal); 0960-1481 (Print)},
  pages     = {174 -- 179},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{GoettscheHove1999,
  author    = {G{\"o}ttsche, Joachim and Hove, T.},
  title     = {Mapping global, diffuse and beam solar radiation over Zimbabwe / T. Hove ; J. G{\"o}ttsche},
  series = {Renewable energy. 18 (1999), H. 4},
  journal   = {Renewable energy. 18 (1999), H. 4},
  isbn      = {1879-0682},
  pages     = {535 -- 556},
  year      = {1999},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{AnthrakidisRusackSchwarzer2010,
  author    = {Anthrakidis, Anette and Rusack, Markus and Schwarzer, Klemens},
  title     = {Low effort measurement method of PTC-efficiency},
  series = {SolarPACES 2010 : the CSP conference: electricity, fuels and clean water from concentrated solar energy ; 21 to 24 September 2010, Perpignan, France},
  booktitle = {SolarPACES 2010 : the CSP conference: electricity, fuels and clean water from concentrated solar energy ; 21 to 24 September 2010, Perpignan, France},
  publisher = {Soc. OSC},
  address   = {Saint Maur},
  pages     = {48 -- 49},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{HoffschmidtFaber2007,
  author    = {Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and Faber, Christian},
  title     = {Lighthouse project for North-Rhine Westfalia - Solar thermal R \& D Power Planet in J{\"u}lich},
  series = {Energy security, climate change and sustainable development / ed. Jyotirmay Mathur ...},
  booktitle = {Energy security, climate change and sustainable development / ed. Jyotirmay Mathur ...},
  publisher = {Anamaya Publ.},
  address   = {New Delhi},
  isbn      = {81-88342-81-5},
  pages     = {101 -- 116},
  year      = {2007},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{Sauerborn2011,
  author    = {Sauerborn, Markus},
  title     = {Investigations to the influence of clouds and aerosols to the haze of the sunshape},
  series = {SolarPACES 2011 : concentrating solar power and chemical energy systems : 20 - 23 September, 2011, Granada, Spain},
  booktitle = {SolarPACES 2011 : concentrating solar power and chemical energy systems : 20 - 23 September, 2011, Granada, Spain},
  address   = {Granada},
  pages     = {1 CD-ROM},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ReisgenSchleserAbdurakhmanovetal.2012,
  author    = {Reisgen, Uwe and Schleser, Markus and Abdurakhmanov, Aydemir and Turichin, Gleb and Valdaitseva, Elena and Bach, Friedrich-Wilhelm and Hassel, Thomas and Beniyashi, Alexander},
  title     = {Investigation of factors influencing the formation of weld defects in non-vacuum electron beam welding},
  series = {The Paton welding journal},
  volume    = {2012},
  journal   = {The Paton welding journal},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Paton Publishing House},
  address   = {Kiev},
  issn      = {0957-798X},
  pages     = {11 -- 18},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {The influence of welding condition parameters and properties of material on formation of defects, such as humping and undercuts, in non-vacuum electron beam welding was investigated. The influence of separate welding parameters on the quality of welds was determined.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{NiederwestbergSchneiderTeixeiraBouraetal.2022,
  author    = {Niederwestberg, Stefan and Schneider, Falko and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Herrmann, Ulf},
  title     = {Introduction to a direct irradiated transparent tube particle receiver},
  series = {SOLARPACES 2020},
  booktitle = {SOLARPACES 2020},
  number    = {2445 / 1},
  publisher = {AIP conference proceedings / American Institute of Physics},
  address   = {Melville, NY},
  isbn      = {978-0-7354-4195-8},
  issn      = {1551-7616 (online)},
  doi       = {10.1063/5.0086735},
  pages     = {9 Seiten},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {New materials often lead to innovations and advantages in technical applications. This also applies to the particle receiver proposed in this work that deploys high-temperature and scratch resistant transparent ceramics. With this receiver design, particles are heated through direct-contact concentrated solar irradiance while flowing downwards through tubular transparent ceramics from top to bottom. In this paper, the developed particle receiver as well as advantages and disadvantages are described. Investigations on the particle heat-up characteristics from solar irradiance were carried out with DEM simulations which indicate that particle temperatures can reach up to 1200 K. Additionally, a simulation model was set up for investigating the dynamic behavior. A test receiver at laboratory scale has been designed and is currently being built. In upcoming tests, the receiver test rig will be used to validate the simulation results. The design and the measurement equipment is described in this work.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SchulzeBuxlohGross2021,
  author    = {Schulze-Buxloh, Lina and Groß, Rolf Fritz},
  title     = {Interdisciplinary Course Smart Building Engineering: A new approach of teaching freshmen in remote teamwork project under pandemic restrictions},
  series = {New Perspectives in Science Education -International Conference (virtual event, 18-19 March 2021)},
  booktitle = {New Perspectives in Science Education -International Conference (virtual event, 18-19 March 2021)},
  publisher = {Filodiritto},
  address   = {Bologna},
  pages     = {4 Seiten},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {In the context of the Corona pandemic and its impact on teaching like digital lectures and exercises a new concept especially for freshmen in demanding courses of Smart Building Engineering became necessary. As there were hardly any face-to-face events at the university, the new teaching concept should enable a good start into engineering studies under pandemic conditions anyway and should also replace the written exam at the end. The students should become active themselves in small teams instead of listening passively to a lecture broadcast online with almost no personal contact. For this purpose, a role play was developed in which the freshmen had to work out a complete solution to the realistic problem of designing, construction planning and implementing a small guesthouse. Each student of the team had to take a certain role like architect, site manager, BIM-manager, electrician and the technitian for HVAC installations. Technical specifications must be complied with, as well as documentation, time planning and cost estimate. The final project folder had to contain technical documents like circuit diagrams for electrical components, circuit diagrams for water and heating, design calculations and components lists. On the other hand construction schedule, construction implementation plan, documentation of the construction progress and minutes of meetings between the various trades had to be submitted as well. In addition to the project folder, a model of the construction project must also be created either as a handmade model or as a digital 3D-model using Computer-aided design (CAD) software. The first steps in the field of Building information modelling (BIM) had also been taken by creating a digital model of the building showing the current planning status in real time as a digital twin. This project turned out to be an excellent training of important student competencies like teamwork, communication skills, and self -organisation and also increased motivation to work on complex technical questions. The aim of giving the student a first impression on the challenges and solutions in building projects with many different technical trades and their points of view was very well achieved and should be continued in the future.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{FrickeZiolkoAnthrakidisetal.2011,
  author    = {Fricke, Barbara and Ziolko, C. and Anthrakidis, Anette and Alexopoulos, Spiros and Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and Dillig, M. and Giese, F.},
  title     = {InnoSol - life cycle analysis of solar power tower plants},
  series = {SolarPACES 2011 : concentrating solar power and chemical energy systems : 20 - 23 September, 2011, Granada, Spain},
  booktitle = {SolarPACES 2011 : concentrating solar power and chemical energy systems : 20 - 23 September, 2011, Granada, Spain},
  address   = {Granada},
  pages     = {1 CD-ROM},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{FrickeZiolkoAnthrakidisetal.2012,
  author    = {Fricke, Barbara and Ziolko, C. and Anthrakidis, Anette and Alexopoulos, Spiros and Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and Giese, F. and Dillig, M.},
  title     = {InnoSol - environmental aspects of the open volumetric receiver technology},
  series = {30th ISES Biennial Solar World Congress 2011 : : Kassel, Germany, 28 August - 2 September 2011. Vol. 5},
  booktitle = {30th ISES Biennial Solar World Congress 2011 : : Kassel, Germany, 28 August - 2 September 2011. Vol. 5},
  publisher = {Curran},
  address   = {Red Hook, NY},
  organization    = {International Solar Energy Society},
  pages     = {3895 -- 3900},
  year      = {2012},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SauerbornArshadiRohrmoser2012,
  author    = {Sauerborn, Markus and Arshadi, S. and Rohrmoser, R.},
  title     = {Influence of clouds and aerosols to the haze of the sunshape},
  series = {30th ISES Biennial Solar World Congress 2011 : Kassel, Germany, 28 August - 2 September 2011. Vol. 5},
  booktitle = {30th ISES Biennial Solar World Congress 2011 : Kassel, Germany, 28 August - 2 September 2011. Vol. 5},
  publisher = {Curran},
  address   = {Red Hook, NY},
  organization    = {International Solar Energy Society},
  pages     = {3887 -- 3894},
  year      = {2012},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SchwagerTeixeiraBouraFleschetal.2019,
  author    = {Schwager, Christian and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Flesch, Robert and Alexopoulos, Spiros and Herrmann, Ulf},
  title     = {Improved efficiency prediction of a molten salt receiver based on dynamic cloud passage simulation},
  series = {AIP Conference Proceedings},
  volume    = {2126},
  booktitle = {AIP Conference Proceedings},
  number    = {1},
  isbn      = {978-0-7354-1866-0},
  doi       = {10.1063/1.5117566},
  pages     = {030054-1 -- 030054-8},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SchwagerAngeleNourietal.2022,
  author    = {Schwager, Christian and Angele, Florian and Nouri, Bijan and Schwarzb{\"o}zl, Peter and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Herrmann, Ulf},
  title     = {Impact of DNI forecast quality on performance prediction for a commercial scale solar tower: Application of nowcasting DNI maps to dynamic solar tower simulation},
  series = {SolarPACES conference proceedings},
  booktitle = {SolarPACES conference proceedings},
  number    = {Vol. 1},
  publisher = {TIB Open Publishing},
  address   = {Hannover},
  issn      = {2751-9899 (online)},
  doi       = {10.52825/solarpaces.v1i.675},
  pages     = {9 Seiten},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Concerning current efforts to improve operational efficiency and to lower overall costs of concentrating solar power (CSP) plants with prediction-based algorithms, this study investigates the quality and uncertainty of nowcasting data regarding the implications for process predictions. DNI (direct normal irradiation) maps from an all-sky imager-based nowcasting system are applied to a dynamic prediction model coupled with ray tracing. The results underline the need for high-resolution DNI maps in order to predict net yield and receiver outlet temperature realistically. Furthermore, based on a statistical uncertainty analysis, a correlation is developed, which allows for predicting the uncertainty of the net power prediction based on the corresponding DNI forecast uncertainty. However, the study reveals significant prediction errors and the demand for further improvement in the accuracy at which local shadings are forecasted.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{GrossHeckenRenz1999,
  author    = {Groß, Rolf Fritz and Hecken, M. and Renz, Ulrich},
  title     = {Hot gas filtration with ceramic filter candles: experimental and numerical investigations on fluid flow during element cleaning},
  series = {High temperature gas cleaning. Vol. 2},
  booktitle = {High temperature gas cleaning. Vol. 2},
  editor    = {Dittler, A. and Hemmer, G. and Kasper, G.},
  publisher = {KIT Institut f{\"u}r Mechanische Verfahrenstechnik und Mechanik},
  address   = {Karlsruhe},
  isbn      = {3-9805220-1-6},
  pages     = {862 -- 873},
  year      = {1999},
  abstract  = {Ceramic hot gas filters are widely used in combined cycles based on pressurised fluidised beds. They fulfil most of the demands with respect to cleaning efficiency and long time durability, but their operation regarding the consumption of pulse gas and energy still has to be optimised. Experimental investigations were carried out to measure the flow field, the pressure and the gas temperature inside the filter candle during pulse jet cleaning. These results are compared with the results of a numerical procedure based on a solution of the two - dimensional conservation equations for momentum and energy. The observed difficulties handling different flow regimes like highly turbulent flow as well as Darcy flow simultaneously are discussed.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KronhardtAlexopoulosReisseletal.2014,
  author    = {Kronhardt, Valentina and Alexopoulos, Spiros and Reißel, Martin and Sattler, Johannes, Christoph and Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and H{\"a}nel, Matthias and Doerbeck, Till},
  title     = {High-temperature thermal storage system for solar tower power plants with open-volumetric air receiver simulation and energy balancing of a discretized model},
  series = {Energy procedia},
  volume    = {49},
  journal   = {Energy procedia},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1876-6102 (E-Journal) ; 1876-6102 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.egypro.2014.03.094},
  pages     = {870 -- 877},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {This paper describes the modeling of a high-temperature storage system for an existing solar tower power plant with open volumetric receiver technology, which uses air as heat transfer medium (HTF). The storage system model has been developed in the simulation environment Matlab/Simulink®. The storage type under investigation is a packed bed thermal energy storage system which has the characteristics of a regenerator. Thermal energy can be stored and discharged as required via the HTF air. The air mass flow distribution is controlled by valves, and the mass flow by two blowers. The thermal storage operation strategy has a direct and significant impact on the energetic and economic efficiency of the solar tower power plants.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{HoffschmidtAlexopoulosGoettscheetal.2012,
  author    = {Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and Alexopoulos, Spiros and G{\"o}ttsche, Joachim and Sauerborn, Markus},
  title     = {High concentration solar collectors},
  series = {Comprehensive renewable energy / ed. Ali Sayigh. Vol. 3: Solar thermal systems: components and applications},
  volume    = {3},
  booktitle = {Comprehensive renewable energy / ed. Ali Sayigh. Vol. 3: Solar thermal systems: components and applications},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  isbn      = {978-0-08-087873-7},
  doi       = {10.1016/B978-0-08-087872-0.00306-1},
  pages     = {165 -- 209},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {Solar thermal concentrated power is an emerging technology that provides clean electricity for the growing energy market. To the solar thermal concentrated power plant systems belong the parabolic trough, the Fresnel collector, the solar dish, and the central receiver system. For high-concentration solar collector systems, optical and thermal analysis is essential. There exist a number of measurement techniques and systems for the optical and thermal characterization of the efficiency of solar thermal concentrated systems. For each system, structure, components, and specific characteristics types are described. The chapter presents additionally an outline for the calculation of system performance and operation and maintenance topics. One main focus is set to the models of components and their construction details as well as different types on the market. In the later part of this chapter, different criteria for the choice of technology are analyzed in detail.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{HoffschmidtAlexopoulosGoettscheetal.2022,
  author    = {Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and Alexopoulos, Spiros and G{\"o}ttsche, Joachim and Sauerborn, Markus and Kaufhold, O.},
  title     = {High Concentration Solar Collectors},
  series = {Comprehensive Renewable Energy (Second Edition) / Volume 3: Solar Thermal Systems: Components and Applications},
  booktitle = {Comprehensive Renewable Energy (Second Edition) / Volume 3: Solar Thermal Systems: Components and Applications},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  isbn      = {978-0-12-819734-9},
  doi       = {10.1016/B978-0-12-819727-1.00058-3},
  pages     = {198 -- 245},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Solar thermal concentrated power is an emerging technology that provides clean electricity for the growing energy market. To the solar thermal concentrated power plant systems belong the parabolic trough, the Fresnel collector, the solar dish, and the central receiver system. For high-concentration solar collector systems, optical and thermal analysis is essential. There exist a number of measurement techniques and systems for the optical and thermal characterization of the efficiency of solar thermal concentrated systems. For each system, structure, components, and specific characteristics types are described. The chapter presents additionally an outline for the calculation of system performance and operation and maintenance topics. One main focus is set to the models of components and their construction details as well as different types on the market. In the later part of this article, different criteria for the choice of technology are analyzed in detail.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SauerbornHoffschmidtTelleetal.2012,
  author    = {Sauerborn, Markus and Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and Telle, R. and Wagner, M.},
  title     = {Heatable optical analyse system for high temperature absorbers},
  series = {30th ISES Biennial Solar World Congress 2011 : : Kassel, Germany, 28 August - 2 September 2011. Vol. 5},
  booktitle = {30th ISES Biennial Solar World Congress 2011 : : Kassel, Germany, 28 August - 2 September 2011. Vol. 5},
  publisher = {Curran},
  address   = {Red Hook, NY},
  organization    = {International Solar Energy Society},
  isbn      = {978-1-61839-364-7},
  pages     = {3852 -- 3860},
  year      = {2012},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{VelrajSeenirajHafneretal.1999,
  author    = {Velraj, R. and Seeniraj, R. V. and Hafner, B. and Faber, Christian and Schwarzer, Klemens},
  title     = {Heat transfer enhancement in a latent heat storage system},
  series = {Solar energy. Vol. 65, iss. 3},
  journal   = {Solar energy. Vol. 65, iss. 3},
  issn      = {0038-092X},
  pages     = {171 -- 180},
  year      = {1999},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SchulteSchwagerNoureldinetal.2023,
  author    = {Schulte, Jonas and Schwager, Christian and Noureldin, Kareem and May, Martin and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Herrmann, Ulf},
  title     = {Gradient controlled startup procedure of a molten-salt power-to-heat energy storage plant based on dynamic process simulation},
  series = {SolarPACES: Solar Power \& Chemical Energy Systems},
  booktitle = {SolarPACES: Solar Power \& Chemical Energy Systems},
  number    = {2815 / 1},
  publisher = {AIP conference proceedings / American Institute of Physics},
  address   = {Melville, NY},
  isbn      = {978-0-7354-4623-6},
  issn      = {1551-7616 (online)},
  doi       = {10.1063/5.0148741},
  pages     = {9 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {The integration of high temperature thermal energy storages into existing conventional power plants can help to reduce the CO2 emissions of those plants and lead to lower capital expenditures for building energy storage systems, due to the use of synergy effects [1]. One possibility to implement that, is a molten salt storage system with a powerful power-to-heat unit. This paper presents two possible control concepts for the startup of the charging system of such a facility. The procedures are implemented in a detailed dynamic process model. The performance and safety regarding the film temperatures at heat transmitting surfaces are investigated in the process simulations. To improve the accuracy in predicting the film temperatures, CFD simulations of the electrical heater are carried out and the results are merged with the dynamic model. The results show that both investigated control concepts are safe regarding the temperature limits. The gradient controlled startup performed better than the temperature-controlled startup. Nevertheless, there are several uncertainties that need to be investigated further.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PeereBlanke2022,
  author    = {Peere, Wouter and Blanke, Tobias},
  title     = {GHEtool: An open-source tool for borefield sizing in Python},
  series = {Journal of Open Source Software},
  volume    = {7},
  journal   = {Journal of Open Source Software},
  number    = {76},
  editor    = {Vernon, Chris},
  issn      = {2475-9066},
  doi       = {10.21105/joss.04406},
  pages     = {1 -- 4, 4406},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {GHEtool is a Python package that contains all the functionalities needed to deal with borefield design. It is developed for both researchers and practitioners. The core of this package is the automated sizing of borefield under different conditions. The sizing of a borefield is typically slow due to the high complexity of the mathematical background. Because this tool has a lot of precalculated data, GHEtool can size a borefield in the order of tenths of milliseconds. This sizing typically takes the order of minutes. Therefore, this tool is suited for being implemented in typical workflows where iterations are required. GHEtool also comes with a graphical user interface (GUI). This GUI is prebuilt as an exe-file because this provides access to all the functionalities without coding. A setup to install the GUI at the user-defined place is also implemented and available at: https://www.mech.kuleuven.be/en/tme/research/thermal_systems/tools/ghetool.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{FendHoffschmidtReutteretal.2006,
  author    = {Fend, Thomas and Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and Reutter, Oliver and Sauerhering, J{\"o}rg and Pitz-Paal, Robert},
  title     = {Gas flow in hot porous materials: the solar air receiver and spin-off applications},
  series = {Proceedings of the 4th Nanochannels, Microchannels and Minichannels - 2006 : presented at 4th Nanochannels, Microchannels and Minichannels, June 19 - 21, 2006, Limerick, Ireland},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 4th Nanochannels, Microchannels and Minichannels - 2006 : presented at 4th Nanochannels, Microchannels and Minichannels, June 19 - 21, 2006, Limerick, Ireland},
  publisher = {ASME},
  address   = {New York, NY},
  organization    = {International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels and Minichannels <4, 2006, Limerick>},
  isbn      = {0-7918-4760-8},
  pages     = {507 -- 514},
  year      = {2006},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BreitbachAlexopoulosHoffschmidt2007,
  author    = {Breitbach, Gerd and Alexopoulos, Spiros and Hoffschmidt, Bernhard},
  title     = {Fluid flow in porous ceramic multichannel crossflower filter modules},
  publisher = {COMSOL Inc.},
  address   = {Burlington, Mass.},
  pages     = {5 S.},
  year      = {2007},
  language  = {en}
}