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Analysis of Efficiency Loss in AlGaAs/GaAs Hetero-junction Solar Cell
Abstract: Energy conversion efficiency is a major issue for photovoltaic cells. One of the main challenges of modern day research is to improve the efficiency level of photovoltaic devices by introducing new materials and advanced concepts. The target is to reach a high efficiency level within affordable cost, which will lead to a mass generation of electricity using photovoltaic devices. III-V hetero-junction solar cell has been introduced and characterized here, which …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Thermal Performance of Wickless Heat Pipe Flat Plate Solar Collector with Nanofluid
Abstract: Water heating by solar energy is the most important solar energy utilization because of technological feasibility and economic attraction compared with other kind’s energy utilization. The system can supply hot water at 50oC to 80oC which can be used for both domestic and industrial purposes. Nanofluids are the important fluids containing a very small amount of Nano particles that are uniformly suspended in fluids. Nanofluids having high thermal conductivity as …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Application of Refrigerator and Heat Pump Operated by Solar Photovoltaic Modules for Room Air Conditioning in Kolkata City
Abstract: India is a hot climatic country there is an urgent need for refrigeration mainly in May (the hottest month),March, and September (moderate hot), and also a heating requirement for cold weather (January). The present work deals with the air refrigeration in Kolkata city of a room maintained at 15oC in May(hottestmonth)(with evaporator temperature (12oC), condenser temperature (38oC)), at 20oC in March (with evaporator temperature (18oC), condenser temperature (36oC)) ,at 22oC …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 11–23 Read article
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Concentrated Liquid Biogas Slurry Promotes Growth Traits in Hybrid Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill): A Study in Venise F1 Tomato Variety
Abstract: Evaluation of the varied concentration of liquid bio-slurry and growth performance of Venise hybrid tomato variety was carried out on locations of major growing areas Arbaminch Amibara Commercial farm. The purpose of the study was to test the responses of Venise hybrid tomato variety for varied concentration of liquid bio-slurry fertilizer. The Venise hybrid tomato variety has been shown significant variability across varied bio-slurry concentration. The result reveals that mean …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Therapeutic Role of Mako (Solanum nigrum Linn): An Evidence Based Review
Abstract: Solanum nigrum Linn commonly known as Mako or black night shade usually grows as a weed found throughout India. It possesses various compounds like glycol-alkaloids, glycoproteins, polysaccharides and phenolic compounds which are responsible for its diverse activities. Though S. nigrum contains one of most dreaded plant toxin solanine, it is a potential reservoir of antioxidants having hepatoptotective, antitumor, cytostatic, anticonvulsant antiulcerogenic and anti-inflammatory effects. As per WHO calculation, about 80% …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Studies on Effect of Varying Geometric Parameters of Solar Receiver Tube on Thermal Loss Suffered By It
Abstract: AbstractThe radiative and convective heat losses from a solar receiver tube at a given operating temperature are a function of temperature of the outer glass envelope and outer surface area of the glass envelope. But the temperature of the outer glass envelope and its outer surface area are themselves a function of outer diameter of the heat pipe enclosed within the glass envelope and the annular gap between the outer …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–21 Read article
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A Study of Geomagnetic Storms and Associated Solar Flares
Abstract: Geomagnetic storms are temporal disturbances of the earth’s magnetosphere caused by a prolonged southward interplanetary magnetic field and usually coinciding with the arrival of coronal mass ejections (CME). Most geomagnetic storms occur under disturbed condition making it intrinsically uneasy to distinguish one geomagnetic storm from another especially in respect of solar origin. Thirty four (34) geomagnetic storms occurring between 1997 and 2012 have been studied whose storms signatures could be …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 7–16 Read article
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Autonomous Solar Grass Cutter
Abstract: The project aims at fabricating a grass cutting machine system which makes the grass cutter motor run through solar energy. The \Solar Powered Grass Cutting Machine" is a robotic vehicle powered by solar energy that also avoids obstacles and is capable of automated grass cutting. The system uses 12V battery to power the vehicle movement motors as well as the grass cutter motor. A solar panel is used to charge …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Wireless Solar Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles: Technology, Design, and Implementation Challenges
Abstract: Higher standards for the ease, safety, and dependability of electric vehicle (EV) charging have been proposed in recent years due to the new energy sector's electrical vehicle (EV) rapid development. Inductive coupling is used for wireless power charging. Both stationary and dynamic situations can be used for inductive coupling. Low energy loss and reduced demands on the primary circuit are achieved by rearranging the transformer and changing the high frequency. …
Published in International Journal of Radio Frequency Innovations · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Assessment of Solar PV Generation Potential: A Case Study of RAC Section in Jaipur Division of North Western Railway, India
Abstract: Generation of electrical energy through conventional means is costly, creates environmental pollution, and demand a high level of maintenance and is also going to end one day. As a result, it is critical to tap into the previously untapped potential of ecologically friendly renewable energy resources. To address this issue, the current study presents a grid-connected PV system that is efficient, long-lasting, and environmentally beneficial. at a 650 m2 Refrigeration …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Solar Powered Outdoor Air Purifier with Air Quality Monitoring
Abstract: The Internet has a major challenge with air pollution. Numerous major health issues might be brought on by this dirty air. An air purifier serves as a life-saving aid for people who have breathing issues like asthma or sinusitis or who have lung disorders of any kind. An air purifier lessens the likelihood of health problems brought on by indoor pollution, which might directly cause neurological disorders, respiratory infections, or …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Design, Simulation and Economic Analysis of on Grid Solar PV System for Educational Institute in North India
Abstract: AbstractThis paper is about the designing, simulation and economical of an on grid 15 kWp solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at the boys hostel of Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) in Gwalior (India). It highlights the requirement of electricity at IHM Gwalior. The analysis of electricity bill for the institute is done first. Then 10% of contracted electricity demand (150kVA from Madhya Pradesh Electricity Board MPEB) power plant is designed …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 64–74 Read article
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Parametric Study of a Solar Heat Driven Silica Gel–Water Paired Adsorption Chiller
Abstract: Heat driven sorption based cooling systems are gaining interest as they are environmentally friendly and have the potential to save precious fossil fuel resources. Low grade thermal sources like solar or waste heat can run a silica gel-water paired adsorption chiller to generate chilled water below 10°C. However, the performance of the adsorption chillers is poor when compared to vapour absorption or vapour compression based cooling systems. An effort has …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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Performance Optimization of Reflectors Integrated Flat Plate Solar Collector for Water Heating
Abstract: As the demand for energy is increasing day by day, so to compensate that they use renewableenergy is the best choice in these days. Solar energy is one of the best renewable energyresources. A flat solar collector is using to heat water for domestic as well as commerciallevels. In this research, optimization of the thermal efficiency of a flat solar collector is done,reflector angle, day time and flow rate are …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Energy Management of a Solar Powered Electric Vehicle with Multiple-Energy Storage via Optimized Fuzzy Controller
Abstract: The optimum energy management is the main challenge of powered electric vehicles (EVs) with multiple energy storage systems. The solar powered EVs are enabled with multiple energy sources and storages, and so, achieving the optimum energy management schedule is a complicated optimization problem. This paper develops an optimized fuzzy controller using genetic algorithm (GA) for energy management of solar powered EV equipped with photovoltaic cells as well as two power …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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A Review of Single-Phase Grid Connected Transformerless Solar PV Inverter Topology
Abstract: Abstract: Owing to low cost and system compactness, transformerless inverters became popular in single-phase grid connected photovoltaic (PV) systems. Improvement of conversion efficiency, reduction in distortion of the grid current and minimizing common mode leakage current are the major concerns in these inverters. The purpose of this paper is to review on various transformerless solar PV inverters. In this paper, the single-phase inverters are classified into two major categories: 1) …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Comparative Studies of Three MPPT Strategies for Solar PV System
Abstract: The solar power technology is one of the most predominant technologies that serve as a major source of power supply. But, its initial cost is too high and its lesser efficiency has not made its use very attractive as an alternate. Hence, it is quite critical to use maximum power available from the solar PV panel and operate it at its highest energy conversion output. For this, the solar PV …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Design and Optimization of Solar Chimney for Small Applications
Abstract: The known resources of fossil fuel in the world are depleting very fast and it is estimated that, by AD 2030, man will have to increasingly depend upon renewable resources of energy. Among various energy alternatives, solar option stands out distinctly with its unique advantage; sun is abundant, inexhaustible source of energy. Abundant power, approximately 1.8×1011 Mega Watt from the sun is available on the earth, which is thousand times …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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IOT Based Bidirectional Energy Metering with Auto-Bill Generation in Solar PV Systems
Abstract: AbstractFor a soon to be developed India, the renewable energy resources will be the centre around which the wheel of growth will revolve. In our country the energy shortage problem and the alarming rate at which pollution is rising have given way to the domestic solar photovoltaic ON grid system. This leads to the problem of bidirectional metering of electrical energy. In response to this problem we are developing this …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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A Study on the Effect of Ionic Conductivity on Addition of Salt for Polymer Nanocomposite Gel Electrolyte for Solar Cell Applications
Abstract: AbstractDye sensitized solar cells (DSSC) have attracted greater attention in the recent years because of their relatively high energy conversion efficiency and low cost. In the DSSCs, the electrolytes play a vital role in the determination of the efficiency and long term stability. In this investigation, we report on the synthesis, characterization and conductivity study of polymer nanocomposite gel electrolyte. Cadmium oxide nanoparticles were added into polymer blend of poly …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 8–15 Read article