Optical design of low concentrator photovoltaic modules

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-50
Author(s):  
M.A. Benecke ◽  
E.E. Van Dyk ◽  
F.J. Vorster
Keyword(s):  
Optical Design ◽  
Solar Flux ◽  
Electrical Performance ◽  
Optical Elements ◽  
Photovoltaic Modules ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
Solar Tracking

This paper addresses the necessary procedures that need to be considered when designing an optical sub-system of low concentrator photovoltaic (LCPV) module. CPV systems make use of optical elements and solar tracking to concentrate solar flux onto a photovoltaic (PV) receiver. The performance of a concentrator module is highly dependent on the configuration and alignment of the optical elements in the system. In this study, various design considerations were taken into account to construct a LCPV module that was characterised with respect to optical design and electrical performance

RESULTS OF THE PERFORMANCE NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF A SOLAR CONCENTRATOR MODULE WITH A THERMAL-PHOTOVOLTAIC RECEIVER

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (41) ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
DMITRIY STREBKOV ◽  
◽  
NATAL’YA FILIPPCHENKOVA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Photovoltaic Cells ◽  
Calculated Data ◽  
Electrical Performance ◽  
Research Purpose ◽  
Photovoltaic Module ◽  
Solar Concentrator ◽  
Ansys Fluent ◽  
Photovoltaic Modules ◽  
Agroindustrial Complex

In the field of energy supply to agro-industrial facilities, there is an increasing interest in the development of structures and engineering systems using renewable energy sources, including solar concentrator thermal and photovoltaic modules that combine photovoltaic modules and solar collectors in one structure. The use of the technology of concentrator heat and photovoltaic modules makes it possible to increase the electrical performance of solar cells by cooling them during operation, and significantly reduces the need for centralized electricity and heat supply to enterprises of the agroindustrial complex. (Research purpose) The research purpose is in numerical modeling of thermal processes occurring in a solar concentrator heat-photovoltaic module. (Materials and methods) Authors used analytical methods for mathematical modeling of a solar concentrator heat and photovoltaic module. Authors implemented a mathematical model of a solar concentrator heat and photovoltaic module in the ANSYS Fluent computer program. The distribution contours of temperature and pressure of the coolant in the module channel were obtained for different values of the coolant flow rate at the inlet. The verification of the developed model of the module on the basis of data obtained in an analytical way has been performed. (Results and discussion) The results of comparing the calculated data with the results of computer modeling show a high convergence of the information obtained with the use of a computer model, the relative error is within acceptable limits. (Conclusions) The developed design of the solar concentrator heat and photovoltaic module provides effective cooling of photovoltaic cells (the temperature of photovoltaic cells is in the operating range) with a module service life of at least twenty-five years. The use of a louvered heliostat in the developed design of a solar concentrator heat and photovoltaic module can double the performance of the concentrator.

scholarly journals Performance evaluation of polycrystalline photovoltaic modules in a Guinea Savanna and Mangrove swamp

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 011-021
Author(s):  
Nsed Ayip Akonjom ◽  
John Iyang Umuji ◽  
Ukoette Jeremiah Ekah
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Solar Flux ◽  
Mangrove Swamp ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Photovoltaic Modules ◽  
Power Meter ◽  
Guinea Savanna ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Pv Modules

This central idea of this research is to investigate how voltage, current, power output and efficiency of polycrystalline photovoltaic (PV) modules installed in a Guinea Savanna and Mangrove Swamp is affected by temperature, relative humidity and irradiance. The study locations are Calabar (mangrove swamp) and Ogoja (guinea savanna), in Cross River State, Nigeria. Two polycrystalline PV modules of exact specification mounted on a platform one-metre-high above the ground were used. A digital solar power meter (SM206) and a digital solar flux meter (MS 6616) was used to monitor and measure solar power and solar flux reaching the PV modules. A digital hygrometer and thermometer (KT-908) were used to monitor and measure the relative humidity and ambient temperature level at the height of installation and a digital multimeter (M880C+) accompanied with a temperature sensor was used to monitor voltage, current and panel temperature values from the modules. Analysis of the collected data reveals that the efficiency of the modules were not constant throughout the day. However, a higher voltage production and efficiency level was obtained for the PV module installed in Ogoja than that installed in Calabar under their respective levels of relative humidity, temperature and irradiance.

scholarly journals Optical design considerations for efficient light collection from liquid scintillation counters

2015 ◽  
Vol 54 (9) ◽  
pp. 2413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce E. Bernacki ◽  
Matthew Douglas ◽  
Jennifer L. Erchinger ◽  
Erin S. Fuller ◽  
Martin E. Keillor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Scintillation ◽  
Optical Design ◽  
Light Collection ◽  
Design Considerations

scholarly journals A Review of Daylighting System: For Prototype Systems Performance and Development

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (15) ◽  
pp. 2863 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allen Jong-Woei Whang ◽  
Tsai-Hsien Yang ◽  
Zhong-Hao Deng ◽  
Yi-Yung Chen ◽  
Wei-Chieh Tseng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Design ◽  
Controversial Issue ◽  
Tracking Systems ◽  
Valuable Resource ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Active Systems ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Daylight Performance ◽  
The Cost

Daylighting systems make daylight illuminance possible, and the development of prototype daylighting systems can provide more efficient daylight illuminance. The purpose of this article is to review the development and performance of prototype daylighting systems in the last decade. The passive and active daylighting systems are listed separately and divided into the four categories by the presence and absence of hybrid. Each prototype daylighting system was evaluated in terms of cost and daylight performance and as well as their novel optical design. We evaluated the architecture and daylighting principles of each system by reviewing individual prototype daylighting systems. The cost of prototype systems still poses a challenge to development. How to use passive or active systems in different environments and whether or not electrical lighting assistance is needed is a controversial issue. However, active daylighting systems equipped with solar tracking systems are still mainstream. This research is a valuable resource for daylight researchers and newcomers. It is helpful to understand the advantages of various prototype daylighting systems and commercial daylighting systems that have been developed for many years; moreover, it is also possible to know the research directions suggested by the prototype daylighting systems. These will be of further use in developing innovative and better daylighting systems and designs.

Optical design considerations when imaging the fundus with an adaptive optics correction

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiwei Wang ◽  
Melanie C. W. Campbell ◽  
Marsha L. Kisilak ◽  
Shelley R. Boyd
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Optics ◽  
Optical Design ◽  
Design Considerations
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