Probabilistic Reliability Assessment for System Development in the Netherlands

Power systems have been subjected to several changes due to a constant evolution over the last years. The changes that come along with this evolution include several aspects such as the introduction of variable energy generation from renewable sources, changes in the network's topology, storage, new regulation policies, liberalization of markets...

Development and Verification of Photovoltaic System Sizing Program with Economic Analysis

Photovoltaic systems play a crucial role in the shift from conventional energy sources to renewable energy alternatives . Considering the sudden boom in PV systems, several IT firms invested heavily in the creation of online PV system sizing tools for customers worldwide. This was done to ease the calculation process of sizing a Solar System....

Modelling and Measurement of Asynchronous Motor with Special Rotor Structure

With the rising price of permanent magnetic material and specific demanding for high speed low noise motor, an asynchronous motor with special rotor structure is propose as an interesting research project. If this asynchronous motor can be well understand and meet the requirements, it could be applied for several products. With not much research...

Study of Yield Performance for Different PV Static and Dynamic System Orientation Topologies

One of the most important aspects to consider when a PV system will be mounted, is the PV panel’s orientation in order to receive the highest amount of solar radiation and thus produce as much energy as possible. This is achieved by tilting the solar panel to an optimal angle (which depends of the location’s latitude) or by tracking systems...

Finding suitable material for the retaining sleeves in the tidal generators

Tidal energy is one of form through which renewable energy can be extracted from oceans which covers more than 70% of the earth surface. Tides are a periodic function and can be predicted for a long period this makes tidal energy more favorable than other ocean energy. To prevent the sealing problems associated with the tidal generators the...

Generator Design for the Symphony Wave Power Device

Wave power is a large untapped source of renewable energy. There is a wide variety of wave energy converters and one of them is the Symphony Wave Power device. The aim of this thesis is to find the best generator design for the Symphony. There is some research available on generator designs for wave energy converters but the Symphony is a unique...

Investigation of Passivating Layers in c-Si Solar Cells Using a Corona Charging System

There are two existing surface passivation principles. Passivation of unsaturated Si bonds is called chemical passivation. Surface passivation can also be achieved by shielding the minority charge carriers from the semiconductor interface by means of an electric field. This method is referred to as field-effect passivation. <br/>To test the...

Development of Transfer Standards for SSL Measurement

Solid-state lighting (SSL) is the most energy-efficient lighting technology in the present lighting market. With high efficiency, good quality and nice lighting appearance, SSL products are highly expected to replace low efficient and environmental unfriendly incandescent light bulbs in the near future. An international organization has been...