Techno-Economic Assessment of Half-Cell Modules for Desert Climates: An Overview on Power, Performance, Durability and Costs [PDF]
Photovoltaic modules in desert areas benefit from high irradiation levels but suffer from harsh environmental stress factors, which influence the Levelized Cost of Electricity by decreasing the lifetime and performance and increasing the maintenance ...
Dassler, David +5 more
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The Stretched Lens Array SquareRigger (SLASR) for Space Power [PDF]
For the past three years, our team has been developing, refining, and maturing a unique solar array technology known as Stretched Lens Array SquareRigger (SLASR).
Brandhorst, Henry W. +3 more
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Design of a 350 kW Silicon Carbide Based 3-phase Inverter with Ultra-Low Parasitic Inductance [PDF]
The objective of this thesis is to present a design for a low parasitic inductance, high power density 3-phase inverter using silicon-carbide power modules for traction application in the electric vehicles with a power rating of 350 kW.
Feurtado, Matthew
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Vapor chamber fin studies. Operating characteristics of fin models [PDF]
Operating characteristics and limits of vapor chamber fins or heat ...
Barnes, J. F. +3 more
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Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV): Review, Potentials, Barriers and Myths [PDF]
To date, none of the predictions that have been made about the emerging BIPV industry have really hit the target. The anticipated boom has so far stalled and despite developing and promoting a number of excellent systems and products, many producers ...
Ballif, Christophe +2 more
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Formulas calculating the reactance of tubular busbars and their derivation in primary electrical connection schemes. [PDF]
Ge Q, Li Z, Liu S, Xing J.
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A hybrid numerical/machine learning model development to improve the bimetal performance in the electric circuit breakers. [PDF]
Mallah AR +5 more
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Final Project Report G-Plus Windshield Coatings [PDF]
Samples of Sungate windshield material provided by PPG were analyzed to ascertain failure mechanisms observed at the interface between a copper busbar and the electrically conductive coating in use.
Koram, Kwaku, Matson, Dean W.
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Electromagnetic and thermal design of a multilevel converter with high power density and reliability [PDF]
Electric energy demand has been growing constantly as the global population increases. To avoid electric energy shortage, renewable energy sources and energy conservation are emphasized all over the world. The role of power electronics in energy saving
Smirnova, Liudmila
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Lead-Free Conductors with a Surface Treatment Ensuring a Low Melting Temperature [PDF]
In order to protect the environment and to ensure sustainability, it is prohibited to use lead materials in the production of automotive components. As part of soldering, busbars are used that usually have a copper core and a coating made of tin, but the
Havlík Míka, Martin +2 more
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