Designing indoor solar products [[electronic resource] ] : photovoltaic technologies for AES / / Julian F. Randall |
Autore | Randall Julian F |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, N.J., : J. Wiley & Sons, c2005 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (199 p.) |
Disciplina |
621.31/244
621.31224 |
Soggetto topico |
Solar cells
Photovoltaic power generation Sustainable buildings Buildings - Electric equipment Energy conservation |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-280-33960-8
9786610339600 0-470-01715-5 1-60119-497-8 0-470-01714-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
DESIGNING INDOOR SOLAR PRODUCTS; Contents; About the Author; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 State of the Art; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Low-power Energy Sources; 1.3 Intellectual Property Rights; 1.3.1 Methodology; 1.3.2 Results; 1.3.3 Conclusion; 1.4 IPV Taxonomies; 1.4.1 Product Use Taxonomy; 1.4.2 Function (or Circuit) Taxonomy; 1.4.3 Radiant Energy Application Taxonomy; 1.4.4 Mean Energy Taxonomy; 1.5 IPV Gaps in Knowledge; 1.5.1 Radiant Energy Available; 1.5.2 PV Solar Cells; 1.5.3 Charge Storage; 1.5.4 Energy Source Guidelines; 1.5.5 Applications; 1.6 Conclusion
2 Engineering Design2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Defining Design; 2.3 Trends in Engineering Design; 2.4 Life Cycle Methods; 2.4.1 Introduction; 2.4.2 Definition; 2.4.3 LCA for IPV Designers; 2.4.4 LCA in IPV Design; 2.4.5 Designer Responsibility; 2.4.6 Summary; 2.5 Conclusion; 3 Radiant Energy Indoors; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Physics of Buildings; 3.2.1 Radiant Energy; 3.2.2 Radiant Energy Spectra; 3.2.3 Basic Optical Parameters; 3.3 Photometric Characterisation; 3.3.1 Characterisation Methodology Issues; 3.3.2 Daylight Factor; 3.3.3 Nearby Obstacle Aspect Ratio; 3.3.4 Glazing/Floor Ratio 3.3.5 Lighting Recommendations3.4 Radiometric Characterisations; 3.4.1 Obstacles; 3.4.2 Window Transmission; 3.4.3 IPV Location; 3.4.4 IPV Cell Orientation; 3.4.5 Further Profiles: Buildings, Users and Applications; 3.5 Computer Simulation; 3.6 Discussion; 3.6.1 Summary of Parameters; 3.6.2 IPV Designer Recommendations; 3.7 Conclusion; 3.8 Future Work; 3.9 Further Reading; 4 Fundamentals of Solar Cells; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Brief History of Solar Collectors and PV; 4.2.1 The 'Selenium Years'; 4.2.2 The 'Silicon Years'; 4.2.3 History of IPV; 4.2.4 IPV Today; 4.3 Photonic Semiconductors 4.3.1 What is a Semiconductor?4.3.2 Photonic Semiconductor Properties; 4.3.3 Solar Cell Categories; 4.4 Photovoltaic Technology; 4.4.1 Electrical Efficiency Calculation; 4.4.2 Fill Factor; 4.4.3 Short-circuit Current; 4.4.4 Open-circuit Voltage; 4.4.5 Power Curve; 4.5 Suboptimal Solar Cell Efficiency; 4.5.1 Optical Issues; 4.5.2 Material Quality Issues; 4.5.3 Parasitic Resistance; 4.5.4 Efficiency Losses Summary; 4.6 IPV Material Technologies; 4.6.1 Spectral Response; 4.6.2 Amorphous Silicon Thin Film; 4.6.3 Polycrystalline Thin Film; 4.6.4 Conventional Silicon Cell 4.6.5 Other PV Technologies4.6.6 Thin-film Modules; 4.7 Efficiency Improvements; 4.7.1 Current and I(SC); 4.7.2 Voltage and V(OC); 4.7.3 Fill Factor; 4.7.4 Concentration; 4.8 Conclusion; 4.9 Further Reading; 5 Solar Cells for Indoor Use; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Technology Performance at Indoor Light Levels; 5.2.1 Experimental Procedure; 5.2.2 Results; 5.2.3 Efficiency with Intensity; 5.2.4 Spectral Response; 5.3 Indoor Light Level Model Presentation; 5.3.1 Phenomenological Model; 5.3.2 Heuristic Model; 5.3.3 Technology-specific Models; 5.4 Discussion; 5.5 Designing PV Modules for Indoor Use 5.5.1 Transparent Conductive Oxide |
Record Nr. | UNISA-996210541903316 |
Randall Julian F | ||
Hoboken, N.J., : J. Wiley & Sons, c2005 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno | ||
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Designing indoor solar products [[electronic resource] ] : photovoltaic technologies for AES / / Julian F. Randall |
Autore | Randall Julian F |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, N.J., : J. Wiley & Sons, c2005 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (199 p.) |
Disciplina |
621.31/244
621.31224 |
Soggetto topico |
Solar cells
Photovoltaic power generation Sustainable buildings Buildings - Electric equipment Energy conservation |
ISBN |
1-280-33960-8
9786610339600 0-470-01715-5 1-60119-497-8 0-470-01714-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
DESIGNING INDOOR SOLAR PRODUCTS; Contents; About the Author; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 State of the Art; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Low-power Energy Sources; 1.3 Intellectual Property Rights; 1.3.1 Methodology; 1.3.2 Results; 1.3.3 Conclusion; 1.4 IPV Taxonomies; 1.4.1 Product Use Taxonomy; 1.4.2 Function (or Circuit) Taxonomy; 1.4.3 Radiant Energy Application Taxonomy; 1.4.4 Mean Energy Taxonomy; 1.5 IPV Gaps in Knowledge; 1.5.1 Radiant Energy Available; 1.5.2 PV Solar Cells; 1.5.3 Charge Storage; 1.5.4 Energy Source Guidelines; 1.5.5 Applications; 1.6 Conclusion
2 Engineering Design2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Defining Design; 2.3 Trends in Engineering Design; 2.4 Life Cycle Methods; 2.4.1 Introduction; 2.4.2 Definition; 2.4.3 LCA for IPV Designers; 2.4.4 LCA in IPV Design; 2.4.5 Designer Responsibility; 2.4.6 Summary; 2.5 Conclusion; 3 Radiant Energy Indoors; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Physics of Buildings; 3.2.1 Radiant Energy; 3.2.2 Radiant Energy Spectra; 3.2.3 Basic Optical Parameters; 3.3 Photometric Characterisation; 3.3.1 Characterisation Methodology Issues; 3.3.2 Daylight Factor; 3.3.3 Nearby Obstacle Aspect Ratio; 3.3.4 Glazing/Floor Ratio 3.3.5 Lighting Recommendations3.4 Radiometric Characterisations; 3.4.1 Obstacles; 3.4.2 Window Transmission; 3.4.3 IPV Location; 3.4.4 IPV Cell Orientation; 3.4.5 Further Profiles: Buildings, Users and Applications; 3.5 Computer Simulation; 3.6 Discussion; 3.6.1 Summary of Parameters; 3.6.2 IPV Designer Recommendations; 3.7 Conclusion; 3.8 Future Work; 3.9 Further Reading; 4 Fundamentals of Solar Cells; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Brief History of Solar Collectors and PV; 4.2.1 The 'Selenium Years'; 4.2.2 The 'Silicon Years'; 4.2.3 History of IPV; 4.2.4 IPV Today; 4.3 Photonic Semiconductors 4.3.1 What is a Semiconductor?4.3.2 Photonic Semiconductor Properties; 4.3.3 Solar Cell Categories; 4.4 Photovoltaic Technology; 4.4.1 Electrical Efficiency Calculation; 4.4.2 Fill Factor; 4.4.3 Short-circuit Current; 4.4.4 Open-circuit Voltage; 4.4.5 Power Curve; 4.5 Suboptimal Solar Cell Efficiency; 4.5.1 Optical Issues; 4.5.2 Material Quality Issues; 4.5.3 Parasitic Resistance; 4.5.4 Efficiency Losses Summary; 4.6 IPV Material Technologies; 4.6.1 Spectral Response; 4.6.2 Amorphous Silicon Thin Film; 4.6.3 Polycrystalline Thin Film; 4.6.4 Conventional Silicon Cell 4.6.5 Other PV Technologies4.6.6 Thin-film Modules; 4.7 Efficiency Improvements; 4.7.1 Current and I(SC); 4.7.2 Voltage and V(OC); 4.7.3 Fill Factor; 4.7.4 Concentration; 4.8 Conclusion; 4.9 Further Reading; 5 Solar Cells for Indoor Use; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Technology Performance at Indoor Light Levels; 5.2.1 Experimental Procedure; 5.2.2 Results; 5.2.3 Efficiency with Intensity; 5.2.4 Spectral Response; 5.3 Indoor Light Level Model Presentation; 5.3.1 Phenomenological Model; 5.3.2 Heuristic Model; 5.3.3 Technology-specific Models; 5.4 Discussion; 5.5 Designing PV Modules for Indoor Use 5.5.1 Transparent Conductive Oxide |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910143724203321 |
Randall Julian F | ||
Hoboken, N.J., : J. Wiley & Sons, c2005 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Designing indoor solar products [[electronic resource] ] : photovoltaic technologies for AES / / Julian F. Randall |
Autore | Randall Julian F |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, N.J., : J. Wiley & Sons, c2005 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (199 p.) |
Disciplina |
621.31/244
621.31224 |
Soggetto topico |
Solar cells
Photovoltaic power generation Sustainable buildings Buildings - Electric equipment Energy conservation |
ISBN |
1-280-33960-8
9786610339600 0-470-01715-5 1-60119-497-8 0-470-01714-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
DESIGNING INDOOR SOLAR PRODUCTS; Contents; About the Author; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 State of the Art; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Low-power Energy Sources; 1.3 Intellectual Property Rights; 1.3.1 Methodology; 1.3.2 Results; 1.3.3 Conclusion; 1.4 IPV Taxonomies; 1.4.1 Product Use Taxonomy; 1.4.2 Function (or Circuit) Taxonomy; 1.4.3 Radiant Energy Application Taxonomy; 1.4.4 Mean Energy Taxonomy; 1.5 IPV Gaps in Knowledge; 1.5.1 Radiant Energy Available; 1.5.2 PV Solar Cells; 1.5.3 Charge Storage; 1.5.4 Energy Source Guidelines; 1.5.5 Applications; 1.6 Conclusion
2 Engineering Design2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Defining Design; 2.3 Trends in Engineering Design; 2.4 Life Cycle Methods; 2.4.1 Introduction; 2.4.2 Definition; 2.4.3 LCA for IPV Designers; 2.4.4 LCA in IPV Design; 2.4.5 Designer Responsibility; 2.4.6 Summary; 2.5 Conclusion; 3 Radiant Energy Indoors; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Physics of Buildings; 3.2.1 Radiant Energy; 3.2.2 Radiant Energy Spectra; 3.2.3 Basic Optical Parameters; 3.3 Photometric Characterisation; 3.3.1 Characterisation Methodology Issues; 3.3.2 Daylight Factor; 3.3.3 Nearby Obstacle Aspect Ratio; 3.3.4 Glazing/Floor Ratio 3.3.5 Lighting Recommendations3.4 Radiometric Characterisations; 3.4.1 Obstacles; 3.4.2 Window Transmission; 3.4.3 IPV Location; 3.4.4 IPV Cell Orientation; 3.4.5 Further Profiles: Buildings, Users and Applications; 3.5 Computer Simulation; 3.6 Discussion; 3.6.1 Summary of Parameters; 3.6.2 IPV Designer Recommendations; 3.7 Conclusion; 3.8 Future Work; 3.9 Further Reading; 4 Fundamentals of Solar Cells; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Brief History of Solar Collectors and PV; 4.2.1 The 'Selenium Years'; 4.2.2 The 'Silicon Years'; 4.2.3 History of IPV; 4.2.4 IPV Today; 4.3 Photonic Semiconductors 4.3.1 What is a Semiconductor?4.3.2 Photonic Semiconductor Properties; 4.3.3 Solar Cell Categories; 4.4 Photovoltaic Technology; 4.4.1 Electrical Efficiency Calculation; 4.4.2 Fill Factor; 4.4.3 Short-circuit Current; 4.4.4 Open-circuit Voltage; 4.4.5 Power Curve; 4.5 Suboptimal Solar Cell Efficiency; 4.5.1 Optical Issues; 4.5.2 Material Quality Issues; 4.5.3 Parasitic Resistance; 4.5.4 Efficiency Losses Summary; 4.6 IPV Material Technologies; 4.6.1 Spectral Response; 4.6.2 Amorphous Silicon Thin Film; 4.6.3 Polycrystalline Thin Film; 4.6.4 Conventional Silicon Cell 4.6.5 Other PV Technologies4.6.6 Thin-film Modules; 4.7 Efficiency Improvements; 4.7.1 Current and I(SC); 4.7.2 Voltage and V(OC); 4.7.3 Fill Factor; 4.7.4 Concentration; 4.8 Conclusion; 4.9 Further Reading; 5 Solar Cells for Indoor Use; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Technology Performance at Indoor Light Levels; 5.2.1 Experimental Procedure; 5.2.2 Results; 5.2.3 Efficiency with Intensity; 5.2.4 Spectral Response; 5.3 Indoor Light Level Model Presentation; 5.3.1 Phenomenological Model; 5.3.2 Heuristic Model; 5.3.3 Technology-specific Models; 5.4 Discussion; 5.5 Designing PV Modules for Indoor Use 5.5.1 Transparent Conductive Oxide |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910830129403321 |
Randall Julian F | ||
Hoboken, N.J., : J. Wiley & Sons, c2005 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Designing indoor solar products [[electronic resource] ] : photovoltaic technologies for AES / / Julian F. Randall |
Autore | Randall Julian F |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, N.J., : J. Wiley & Sons, c2005 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (199 p.) |
Disciplina |
621.31/244
621.31224 |
Soggetto topico |
Solar cells
Photovoltaic power generation Sustainable buildings Buildings - Electric equipment Energy conservation |
ISBN |
1-280-33960-8
9786610339600 0-470-01715-5 1-60119-497-8 0-470-01714-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
DESIGNING INDOOR SOLAR PRODUCTS; Contents; About the Author; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 State of the Art; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Low-power Energy Sources; 1.3 Intellectual Property Rights; 1.3.1 Methodology; 1.3.2 Results; 1.3.3 Conclusion; 1.4 IPV Taxonomies; 1.4.1 Product Use Taxonomy; 1.4.2 Function (or Circuit) Taxonomy; 1.4.3 Radiant Energy Application Taxonomy; 1.4.4 Mean Energy Taxonomy; 1.5 IPV Gaps in Knowledge; 1.5.1 Radiant Energy Available; 1.5.2 PV Solar Cells; 1.5.3 Charge Storage; 1.5.4 Energy Source Guidelines; 1.5.5 Applications; 1.6 Conclusion
2 Engineering Design2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Defining Design; 2.3 Trends in Engineering Design; 2.4 Life Cycle Methods; 2.4.1 Introduction; 2.4.2 Definition; 2.4.3 LCA for IPV Designers; 2.4.4 LCA in IPV Design; 2.4.5 Designer Responsibility; 2.4.6 Summary; 2.5 Conclusion; 3 Radiant Energy Indoors; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Physics of Buildings; 3.2.1 Radiant Energy; 3.2.2 Radiant Energy Spectra; 3.2.3 Basic Optical Parameters; 3.3 Photometric Characterisation; 3.3.1 Characterisation Methodology Issues; 3.3.2 Daylight Factor; 3.3.3 Nearby Obstacle Aspect Ratio; 3.3.4 Glazing/Floor Ratio 3.3.5 Lighting Recommendations3.4 Radiometric Characterisations; 3.4.1 Obstacles; 3.4.2 Window Transmission; 3.4.3 IPV Location; 3.4.4 IPV Cell Orientation; 3.4.5 Further Profiles: Buildings, Users and Applications; 3.5 Computer Simulation; 3.6 Discussion; 3.6.1 Summary of Parameters; 3.6.2 IPV Designer Recommendations; 3.7 Conclusion; 3.8 Future Work; 3.9 Further Reading; 4 Fundamentals of Solar Cells; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Brief History of Solar Collectors and PV; 4.2.1 The 'Selenium Years'; 4.2.2 The 'Silicon Years'; 4.2.3 History of IPV; 4.2.4 IPV Today; 4.3 Photonic Semiconductors 4.3.1 What is a Semiconductor?4.3.2 Photonic Semiconductor Properties; 4.3.3 Solar Cell Categories; 4.4 Photovoltaic Technology; 4.4.1 Electrical Efficiency Calculation; 4.4.2 Fill Factor; 4.4.3 Short-circuit Current; 4.4.4 Open-circuit Voltage; 4.4.5 Power Curve; 4.5 Suboptimal Solar Cell Efficiency; 4.5.1 Optical Issues; 4.5.2 Material Quality Issues; 4.5.3 Parasitic Resistance; 4.5.4 Efficiency Losses Summary; 4.6 IPV Material Technologies; 4.6.1 Spectral Response; 4.6.2 Amorphous Silicon Thin Film; 4.6.3 Polycrystalline Thin Film; 4.6.4 Conventional Silicon Cell 4.6.5 Other PV Technologies4.6.6 Thin-film Modules; 4.7 Efficiency Improvements; 4.7.1 Current and I(SC); 4.7.2 Voltage and V(OC); 4.7.3 Fill Factor; 4.7.4 Concentration; 4.8 Conclusion; 4.9 Further Reading; 5 Solar Cells for Indoor Use; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Technology Performance at Indoor Light Levels; 5.2.1 Experimental Procedure; 5.2.2 Results; 5.2.3 Efficiency with Intensity; 5.2.4 Spectral Response; 5.3 Indoor Light Level Model Presentation; 5.3.1 Phenomenological Model; 5.3.2 Heuristic Model; 5.3.3 Technology-specific Models; 5.4 Discussion; 5.5 Designing PV Modules for Indoor Use 5.5.1 Transparent Conductive Oxide |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910840563503321 |
Randall Julian F | ||
Hoboken, N.J., : J. Wiley & Sons, c2005 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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