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Applied Photovoltaics.
The new edition of this thoroughly considered textbook provides a reliable, accessible and comprehensive guide for students of photovoltaic applications and renewable energy engineering. Written by a group of award-winning authors it is brimming with information and is carefully designed to meet the...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , , , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken :
Taylor and Francis,
2013.
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| Edición: | 3rd ed. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- APPLIED PHOTOVOLTAICS Third Edition; Copyright; Acknowledgements; CONTENTS; Introduction; Chapter 1-The Characteristics of Sunlight; 1.1 Particle-wave duality; 1.2 Blackbody radiation; 1.3 The sun and its radiation; 1.4 Solar radiation; 1.5 Direct and diffuse radiation; 1.6 The Greenhouse Effect; 1.7 Apparent motion of the sun; 1.8 Solar insolation data and estimation; 1.8.1 Extraterrestrial radiation; 1.8.2 Terrestrial global radiation on a horizontal surface; 1.8.3 Global and diffuse components; 1.8.4 Radiation on tilted surfaces; 1.9 Solar energy and photovoltaics.
- Chapter 2-Semiconductors and p-n Junctions2.1 Semiconductors; 2.1.1 The bond model; 2.1.2 The band model; 2.1.3 Doping; 2.2 Semiconductor types; 2.2.1 Crystalline silicon; 2.2.2 Multicrystalline silicon; 2.2.3 Amorphous silicon; 2.2.4 Other tetrahedral semiconductors; 2.2.5 Organic, plastic and dye solar cells; 2.3 Absorption of light; 2.4 Recombination; 2.5 p- n junctions; Chapter 3-The Behaviour of Solar Cells; 3.1 Effect of light; 3.2 Spectral response; 3.3 Effect of temperature; 3.4 Effect of parasitic resistances; Chapter 4-Cell Properties and Design; 4.1 Efficiencies; 4.2 Optical losses.
- 4.3 Recombination losses4.4 Top contact design; 4.4.1 Bulk and sheet resistivities; 4.4.2 Grid spacings; 4.4.3 Other losses; 4.5 Laboratory cells versus industry requirements; 4.6 Improved Cell Sequences; 4.6.1 Selective emitter and double printing; 4.6.2 Laser based processing; Chapter 5-Pv Cell Interconnection and Module Fabrication; 5.1 Module and circuit design; 5.2 Identical cells; 5.3 Non-identical cells; 5.4 Non-identical modules; 5.5 Hot-spot heating; 5.6 Module structure; 5.7 Environmental protection; 5.8 Thermal considerations; 5.9 Electrical insulation; 5.10 Mechanical protection.
- 5.11 Degradation and failure modes5.12 Embodied energy and life cycle issues; Chapter 6-Stand-Alone Photovoltaic System Components; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Stand-alone PV system design; 6.3 Solar modules; 6.4 Batteries; 6.4.1 Types; 6.4.2 Applications; 6.4.4 Efficiency; 6.4.5 Power rating and capacity; 6.4.6 Depth-of-discharge; 6.5 Lead-acid batteries; 6.5.1 Types; 6.5.2 Plate material; 6.5.3 Charging regimes; 6.5.4 Efficiencies; 6.5.5 Benchmarking and categorisation of similar use; 6.6 Other electrical charge storage methods; 6.6.1 Nickel-cadmium batteries; 6.6.2 Nickel-metal-hydride batteries.
- 6.6.3 Lithium-ion and lithium-polymer batteries6.6.4 Rechargeable alkaline manganese (RAM) batteries; 6.6.5 Redox-flow batteries; 6.6.6 Super capacitors; 6.7 Power conditioning and regulation; 6.7.1 Diodes; 6.7.2 Regulators; 6.7.3 Inverters; 6.8 Balance of system components; 6.8.1 Wiring; 6.8.2 Over-current protection; 6.8.3 Switches; 6.8.4 Connectors; 6.8.5 Earthing (grounding); 6.8.6 Lightning protection; 6.8.7 Metering and alarms; 6.8.8 Battery housing and signage; 6.8.9 Housing of electronics; 6.8.10 Module mounting; Chapter 7-Designing Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems; 7.1 Introduction.