Optimal Design of a CIGS Module Grid

2011 ◽  
Vol 1315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiyang Li ◽  
Shihang Yang ◽  
Xieqiu Zhang ◽  
Xudong Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Optimal Design ◽  
Efficiency Gain ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Past ◽  
Metal Grid ◽  
Top Contact

ABSTRACTSolar cells based on Cu(In, Ga)Se2 (CIGS) have made significant strides in the past decades with a record efficiency of over 20% [1]. A problem with CIGS modules is the high resistive losses along the transparent top contact. One solution is to deposit highly-conductive metal grids to collect the current. We use finite-element analysis to determine the effectiveness of the metal grid under a variety of parameters. We identify the resistance of the top contact and the width of the scribes as the most important factors in determining whether a metal grid would present a significant efficiency gain. Using the same model, we also investigate methods to optimize the design of the grid.

Uneven Wear of Vehicle Tires

1993 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 202-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. H. Walters
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Experimental Techniques ◽  
Lateral Stiffness ◽  
General Increase ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Past ◽  
Uneven Wear

Abstract Advances in tire construction have led to major increases in tire life over the past twenty years, mainly by increasing the lateral stiffness and thus reducing slip during cornering. However, this general increase in tire life has tended to highlight the problem of uneven wear. In the present paper, three new experimental techniques are described which have been developed to study treadwear distributions. These techniques are evaluated and their results compared with a finite element analysis. Taken together, they indicate some of the causes of uneven wear and may be used to identify tire design and service features which contribute to uneven wear.

Finite Element Analysis of Motor Box for EBZ160 Horizontal Roadheader

2015 ◽  
Vol 1090 ◽  
pp. 233-237
Author(s):  
Ji Jun Miao ◽  
Ri Sheng Long
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Optimal Design ◽  
Safety Factor ◽  
Stress And Strain ◽  
Element Analysis

In order to solve the cracking and poor reliability problems of motor box of Horizontal Roadheader, the static structural FEA (Finite Element Analysis) of cutting arm & motor box of the EBH160 Horizontal Roadheader was conducted, and the stress and strain contours of FEA were obtained. By comparing the calculated results, the safety factor of cutting arm & motor box was 1.36, which provides a reference for the optimal design of cutting arm & motor box.

Finite element analysis for optimal design of fuel cell pressure vessels

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020.28 (0) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
Riku SUZUKI ◽  
Noboru KATAYAMA ◽  
Kiyoshi DOWAKI ◽  
Shinji OGIHARA
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Optimal Design ◽  
Pressure Vessels ◽  
Element Analysis

Application of the Software System of Finite Element Analysis for the Simulation and Design Optimization of Solar Photovoltaic Thermal Modules

2020 ◽  
pp. 106-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir Panchenko ◽  
Sergey Chirskiy ◽  
Valeriy Vladimirovich Kharchenko
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Heat Removal ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Temperature Fields ◽  
Thermal Mode ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Ansys System

The chapter discusses the simulation of thermal operating conditions and the optimization of the design of solar photovoltaic thermal modules. As a realization of the developed method, two photovoltaic thermal modules with one-sided solar cells with one-sided heat removal and two-sided solar cells with two-sided heat removal are presented. The components of the developed models of solar modules must be optimized on the basis of the required indicators of the thermal mode of operation of the modules. For this task, a method has been developed for visualizing thermal processes using the Ansys system of finite element analysis, which has been used to research thermal modes of operation and to optimize the design of the modules created. With the help of the developed method, the temperature fields of the module components, coolant velocity and its flow lines in the developed models of a planar photovoltaic thermal roofing panel and a concentrator photovoltaic thermal two-sided module are visualized.

scholarly journals Optimization of Design Parameters of Spiral Spring for Active Headrest Deployment

2018 ◽  
Vol 167 ◽  
pp. 02017
Author(s):  
Yunsik Yang ◽  
Euy Sik Jeon ◽  
Dae Ho Park
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Optimal Design ◽  
Relative Motion ◽  
Design Parameter ◽  
Development Time ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Spiral Spring ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis

Several studies have been conducted to prevent neck injury in rear-end collision. The headrest of the seat which suppresses the relative motion of the head and the torso can suppress the extension of the head, thereby alleviating the injury. The active headrest has a mechanism that supports the head by deploying the headrest at the rear-end collision. The spring remains compressed or twisted until a collision signal is generated and the headrest is deployed after the collision signal. Depending on the shape and deployment structure of the spring, a spring design with a high resilience that is acceptable to the headrest is required. In this paper, design parameter of spiral spring suitable for the structure of the developed headrest is selected, prototypes are fabricated, and development parameters such as development time and development distance are checked and optimal design parameters of the spiral spring are derived. The feasibility of the headrest with the designed spiral spring was verified by the finite element analysis.

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