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Decks in this class (19)

Solar Facts
Core temperature 1,
Surface temperature 2,
Distance to earth 3
9  cards
Photons
What are the photons 1,
Velocity of light in vacuum 2,
The energy of a photon is given by 3
8  cards
Spectra of the Sun
The spectrum outside the atmosphe...,
Is a used as a reference 2,
Am0 in space 3
6  cards
Global Radiation
The global sun spectrum impinging...,
Direct 2,
Diffuse 3
8  cards
Carnot Machine
Explain the carnot machine princi...,
Maximum efficiency 2,
Photovoltaic energy conversion to...
3  cards
Doping
How can we manipulate the concent...,
What is doping 2,
Most typical elements for si dopi...
16  cards
Generation and recombination of electron-hole pairs
What determines the performance o...,
Name the 2 types of bandgaps 2,
Direct bandgap 3
18  cards
PN Junction
Quasi fermi level formula 1,
How is the maximum voltage of a s...,
The three physical loss mechanism...
10  cards
Diode
What is the influence of increasi...,
What is the influence of increasi...,
Description of realistic solar ce...
4  cards
Book - Chapter 9
Short circuit density isc 1,
Open circuit voltage voc 2,
Fill factor 3
6  cards
Efficiency i Industrial Solar Cells
What are the most important drive...,
How much does efficiency in solar...,
Efficiency of ai bsf 3
20  cards
Module Basics
What is a benefit of serial cell ...,
Module structure 2,
Reliability of a solar module 3
6  cards
Introduction to Solar Thermal
Solar thermal collector technology 1,
Methods to classify solar thermal...
2  cards
Components of Solar Thermal Collectors
Efficiency thermal output 1,
Functional requirements 2,
Components of a flat plate collec...
11  cards
Optics
Transparent cover function 1,
Absorber layer function 2,
Solar absorption formula 3
4  cards
Physical Basis
Challenges for solar thermal coll...,
Mechanisms of heat transfer 2,
Conduction explanation 3
9  cards
Heat Losses
Objective 1,
Approaches 2,
Thermal insulation 3
4  cards
Useful Heat Gains
Absorber 1,
Mechanical connections 2,
Hydraulic connections 3
4  cards
Energy Balance
General definition of efficiency 1,
High efficiency 2,
Heat transfer phenomena in solar ...
4  cards

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