Amorphous and Microcrystalline Silicon-based Photovoltaic

2004 ◽  
Vol 808 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subhendu Guha

ABSTRACTThe last two decades have witnessed tremendous progress in the science and technology of amorphous and microcrystalline silicon-based photovoltaic. Advances in the understanding of materials and devices have led manufacturers to expand their production capacity; the production of solar panels based on this technology exceeded 25 MW in 2003. Hydrogen dilution in the active gas mixture during deposition has played a key role in improving the quality of the materials and the performance of the devices. In this paper I shall review the properties of the optimum material for device application, and discuss the production status. I shall also report on the new opportunities that are opening up for these products for space and stratospheric applications.

2010 ◽  
Vol 1245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subhendu Guha ◽  
Jeffrey Yang

AbstractThe last decade has witnessed tremendous progress in the science and technology of thin film silicon (amorphous and nanocrystalline) photovoltaic. The shipment of solar panels using this technology was about 200 MW in 2009; based on announcement of new or expanded production capacity, the shipment is projected to grow ten-times in the next 3-5 years. The key factor that will determine the wide-scale acceptance of the products will be the cost of solar electricity achieved using this technology. Efficiency of solar modules and throughput of production equipment will play a key role. In this paper, we discuss our roadmap to improve the product efficiency and machine throughput.


Author(s):  
Yohannes Anton Nugroho ◽  
Ari Zaqi Al Faritsy ◽  
Ari Sugiharto

The Community Partnership Program in partnership with the Tani Rahayu Women's Group and the Bakpia Jurug Industry Association have succeeded in helping create economic independence. The results of this program are increased capacity and quality of production of bakpia and tempeh nuggets in the partner group. The implementation of mechanical and automation technology-based tools is able to increase the production capacity of tempe nuggets from 2 kg to 24 kg in a production time of 8 hours. While the implementation of the use of bakpia kumbu processing equipment was able to increase the production of 3 kg to 24 kg in a production time of 8 hours. The utilization of these tools has also been followed by quality assurance training and assistance, so that the quality of the products produced is uniform.


2004 ◽  
Vol 808 ◽  
Author(s):  
Czang-Ho Lee ◽  
Denis Striakhilev ◽  
Arokia Nathan

ABSTRACTUndoped and n+ hydrogenated microcrystalline silicon (μc-Si:H) films for thin film transistors (TFTs) were deposited at a temperature of 250°C with 99 ∼ 99.6 % hydrogen dilution of silane by standard 13.56 MHz plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). High crystallinity m c-Si:H films were achieved at 99.6 % hydrogen dilution and at low rf power. An undoped 80 nm thick m c-Si:H film showed a dark conductivity of the order of 10−7 S/cm, the photosensitivity of an order of 102, and a crystalline volume fraction of 80 %. However, a 60 nm thick n+ μc-Si:H film deposited using a seed layer showed a high dark conductivity of 35 S/cm and a crystalline volume fraction of 60 %. Using n+ μc-Si:H films as drain and source contact layers in a-Si:H TFTs provides substantial performance improvement over n+ a-Si:H contacts. Finally, fully μ c-Si:H TFTs incorporating intrinsic m c-Si:H films as channel layers and n+ μc-Si:H films as contact layers have been fabricated and characterized. These TFTs exhibit a low threshold voltage and a field effect mobility of 0.85 cm2/Vs, and are far more stable under gate bias stress than a-Si:H TFTs.


1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie H. Swindle ◽  
Beth A. Todd ◽  
James F. Cuttino

Abstract Human bodies depend on a steady flow of oxygen for the heart and lungs. When a person has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD), a device called an oxygen concentrator can be used to improve quality of life. An oxygen concentrator is an electrically powered device that takes in room air and converts it to an oxygen rich gas mixture suitable for breathing. Although a few models are battery powered, oxygen concentrators are not easily portable because they are bulky and weigh between 25–50 lbs. In this study, components were identified for re design to reduce the overall weight of the device. For instance, the concentrator casing was identified as its heaviest component. Using finite element analysis, changes in wall thickness and dimensions can be investigated to reduce weight while maintaining structural integrity. By reducing the weight of the casing, the oxygen concentrator will be easier to transport.


2021 ◽  
pp. 1-38
Author(s):  
Hailie Suk ◽  
Ayushi Sharma ◽  
Anand Balu Nellippallil ◽  
Ashok Das ◽  
John Hall

Abstract The quality of life (QOL) in rural communities is improved through electrification. Microgrids can provide electricity in areas where grid access to electricity is infeasible. Still, insufficient power capacity hinders the very progress that microgrids promote. Therefore, we propose a decision-making framework to manage power distribution based on its impact on the rural QOL. Parameters are examined in this paper to represent the QOL pertaining to water, safety, education, and leisure/social activities. Each parameter is evaluated based on condition, community importance, and energy dependence. A solution for power allocation is developed by executing the compromise decision support problem (cDSP) and exploring the solution space. Energy loads, such as those required for powering water pumps, streetlamps, and household devices are prioritized in the context of the QOL. The technique also allows decision-makers to update the power distribution scheme as the dynamics between energy production and demand change over time. In this paper, we propose a framework for connecting QOL and power management. The flexibility of the approach is demonstrated using a problem with varying scenarios that may be time-dependent. The work enables sustainable energy solutions that can evolve with community development.


Author(s):  
Laura ȘOPTEREAN ◽  
Loredana SUCIU ◽  
Ana Maria VĂLEAN ◽  
Felicia MUREŞANU ◽  
Carmen PUIA

The most important disease of maize in Romania are stalk and ear rot, which caused yield losses in average of 20%. The resistant hibrids represent one of the most efficient solution for reducing the field loses caused by Fusarium spp. on the maize (Nagy et al., 2006). Diseases caused by Fusarium spp. can affect the yield and grain quality of maize because of contamination with numerous mycotoxins produced by these fungi (Czembor et al., 2015). The purpose of this paper was to know more about the reaction of different maize hybrids to Fusarium and the evaluating the effect of ear rot on the yield ability and mycotoxins accumulation. The experiments carried out at ARDS Turda, during four years (2012-2015). The biological material was represented by 8 hybrids, from different maturity groups, tested in two infection conditions with Fusarium spp. (natural and artificial infections). The temperature and rainfalls of the four years of experiments corresponding to the vegetation of maize (april-september) are influenced favourably the pathogenesis of stalk and ear rot caused by Fusarium spp. and a good discrimination of the resistance reaction of genotypes. Fusarium ear rot has significantly affected production capacity and chemical composition of corn hybrids tested. In conditions of artificial infection with Fusarium spp. was a decrease in the content of starch, fat and increased protein content compared with artificially inoculated variants. The quantity of fumonizin B1+B2 has reached to 5630 μg/kg in conditions of artificial infection. There are negative correlations between production capacity and degree of attack of fusarium ear rot; depending on the reacting genotypes tested increasing disease causes production decrease. The response of maize hybrids to Fusarium infection is influenced by infection and climatic conditions. These factors affect production both in terms of quantity and quality and accumulation of mycotoxins.


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 192-202
Author(s):  
Sholahuddin Sholahuddin ◽  
Josua Parulian Hutajulu ◽  
Evi Gusmayanti

Potentially, production of dried sago starch in Desa Arang Limbung, Sungai Raya, Kubu Raya District can be increased in term of quality and quantity. To achieve these, several problems have to be solved, i.e clean water availability for washing sago starch, washing mechanization to increase production capacity, and drying machine that efficient in operation and investment. Through IbM grant 2017, we have installed water filtration, sago washer, and solar dryer with greenhouse effect concept. Water filtration significantly increase the quality of water for use in washing sago starch and resulted in improved quality of sago starch. Mechanization of sago washing process and implementation of greenhouse effect dryer have increase capacity and efficiency of sago starch production. Generally, the introduced technology has been supported and accepted by stakeholder in Desa Arang Limbung. Further, the technology may support government policy in accelaration of food consumption diversity based on local resources.


2019 ◽  
Vol 91 (3) ◽  
pp. 365-384
Author(s):  
Tadeusz Jan Chmielewski ◽  
Szymon Chmielewski ◽  
Agnieszka Kułak

The human species transforms the landscape to meet its needs, but landscape resources and valuable features at the same time affect wellbeing in the context of human activity. In these mutually conditioned interactions, two processes playing a key role are the so-called landscape perception and landscape projection. This article presents: (1) a review of theories playing a key role in the development of knowledge on landscape perception; (2) the basis for landscape projection as a logical and creative continuation of perception processes; (3) an outline of the theory of physiognomic landscape structure and of possibilities for it to gain practical application; (4) the results of the first Polish research into the public’s expectations where quality of the landscape is concerned. Perception of the landscape entails the receipt of stimuli from surrounding space with the help of the senses. It serves primarily in knowledge-based transformation of landscape systems, in a manner that meets ever-more exacting requirements on the part of society when it comes to living in an environment of the highest quality. Only a little scientific work has been devoted to the process of landscape projection. This is therefore a new research field, just opening up, which has the potential to give rise to a group of space-projection theories.


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