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  • A 6% efficient MIS particulate silicon solar cell

    Creator:
    Greer, Michael R.
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Silicon Solar Cell Design and Construction 23 A. Material Selection 23 B. PSSC Construction 24 IV

  • The synthesis, optical, and transport properties of SnZrS₃

    Creator:
    Harada, Daniel Ryan
    Abstract:
    Semiconducting materials which can be ambipolarly doped are highly desirable in many electronics applications, including use as solar cell materials. SnZrS₃ is being investigated for the possibility of ambipolar doping, with potential applications as a solar cell absorber layer. This dissertation covers the synthesis of SnZrS₃ and the related compound...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    potential applications as a solar cell absorber layer. This dissertation covers the synthesis of SnZrS3 and

  • Transition metal solar absorbers

    Creator:
    Altschul, Emmeline Beth
    Abstract:
    A new approach to the discovery of high absorbing semiconductors for solar cells was taken by working under a set of design principles and taking a systemic methodology. Three transition metal chalcogenides at varying states of development were evaluated within this framework. Iron pyrite (FeS₂) is well known to demonstrate...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    and design photoconductors remains almost non-existent. In fact, the current solar cell

  • Nanotechnology for solar module applications : zinc oxide nanostructures and anti-reflective coating modeling, deposition, analysis, and model fitting

    Creator:
    Han, Katherine M.
    Abstract:
    To become a competitor for fossil fuels such as coal, solar installations will need to be produced and installed at a price equal to or below grid parity. This price can be approached by either reducing the overall system cost or increasing system efficiency. The focus of this paper is...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    competitor for fossil fuels such as coal, solar installations will need to be produced and installed at a

  • Inorganic thin-film solar cells

    Creator:
    Spies, Jack Alexander
    Abstract:
    The primary objective of this thesis is to explore new absorber and p-type window layer materials for thin-film solar cell applications. A new thin-film electron beam deposition system has been installed, is now operational, and has been used to deposit several types of solar cell absorber layers. Material investigations include...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    to explore new absorber and p-type window layer materials for thin-film solar cell applications. A

  • An optimal design method for an air-heating solar energy collector

    Creator:
    Grill, Alan Richard
    Abstract:
    Some desirable features of a solar energy collector are listed and a collector design is presented which incorporates their features. As the collector is operated, air flows within the collector enclosure and is heated as it passes through a porous radiant energy receiver mounted in the enclosure. The porous energy...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    a solar energy collector are listed and a collector design is presented which incorporates their

  • Numerical design of a high-flux microchannel solar receiver

    Creator:
    Rymal, Charles
    Abstract:
    This thesis discusses the design of several microchannel solar receiver devices for use in CSP (concentrated solar power) using CFD (computational fluid dynamics) simulations. The goal is to demonstrate that, by taking advantage of the higher heat transfer coefficienct of microchannels, solar receivers can achieve higher efficiency than current receiver...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Design of a High-Flux Microchannel Solar Receiver. Abstract approved: Sourabh V. Apte This thesis

  • Design of a solar powered high-pressure steam generator

    Creator:
    Cordy, Clifford B., 1938-
    Abstract:
    The design of a point focus, distributed receiver solar power system is presented. It is shown that a two axis concentrator, with a two axis solar tracker and drive, has significant advantages over other possible optical systems. It is further shown that each concentrator should have its own optical receiver...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    Design of a solar powered high-pressure steam generator AN

  • Cathode development and reactor design for scaling-up microbial fuel cells

    Creator:
    Janicek, Anthony M.
    Abstract:
    Developing new wastewater treatment technologies which will off-set the high-energy cost associated with treatment is necessary to maintain both water and energy security. Microbial fuel cell technology represents one such option. However, there are still many obstacles to overcome before practical application of this technology can be realized. Improving cathode...
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    Dissertation
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    .............................................................................................83 4.2.1 Reactor design and construction

  • Mixed reactant single chamber fuel cell, using products generated from the electrolysis of an aqueous electrolyte

    Creator:
    Jost, William C.
    Abstract:
    A Mixed Reactant Single Chamber (MRSC) Fuel Cell is a relatively recent concept in the field of fuel cell engineering originally developed in the late 1950’s. Typical fuel cells have separated reactants (a separated fuel and oxidizer) that react on their usually non-selective electro-catalytic materials. A mixed reactant fuel cell...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    .................................................................................6 1.3.1 Design and Fabrication of Bench Top Fuel Cell.............................6 1.3.2 Oxygen