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= Motivations = | = Motivations = | ||
= Previous Work = | = Previous Work = | ||
*from set report | |||
= Apparatus = | = Apparatus = | ||
*from appropedia | |||
== Design Considerations == | == Design Considerations == | ||
*from appropedia | |||
== Design-Innovation Park == | == Design-Innovation Park == | ||
*from appropedia | |||
== Design- SERC OTF == | == Design- SERC OTF == | ||
*from appropedia | |||
== Operation == | == Operation == | ||
= Body = | *from appropedia= Body = | ||
'''Albedo''' | |||
=Results= | |||
=='''Albedo'''== | |||
Status: Methodology complete | Status: Methodology complete | ||
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* Effects of new methodology on design of a PV system (Similar to third paper?) | * Effects of new methodology on design of a PV system (Similar to third paper?) | ||
'''Effects of snowfall on a PV system''' | =='''Effects of snowfall on a PV system'''== | ||
Results: | Results: (to send to nrcan) | ||
* Albedo effects on performance | * Albedo effects on performance - less | ||
* Shedding mode analysis | * Shedding mode analysis | ||
* Quantification of snow losses for 2011 | * Quantification of snow losses for 2011 | ||
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** Develop algorithm which can be refined with future data | ** Develop algorithm which can be refined with future data | ||
** Include temperature dependence | ** Include temperature dependence | ||
Analysis | Analysis | ||
** Synthetic days algorithm using Sandia model to interpret snow losses | |||
** Synthetic days algorithm using | |||
** Modified Perez model to quantify albedo effects | ** Modified Perez model to quantify albedo effects | ||
** Optical algorithm to determine shedding times | ** Optical algorithm to determine shedding times | ||
** Regression of new snow on ground with clearing times for each angle | ** Regression of new snow on ground with clearing times for each angle | ||
'''Design of PV systems in a snowy climate''' | =='''Design of PV systems in a snowy climate'''== | ||
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* Use Veiw 3D to determine sensitivity of array spacing to albedo boost | * Use Veiw 3D to determine sensitivity of array spacing to albedo boost | ||
'''Coatings''' | =='''Coatings'''== | ||
Results | Results | ||
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* Optical characterization using Tyler's methodology, effects on performance using AMPS | * Optical characterization using Tyler's methodology, effects on performance using AMPS | ||
'''Prismatic Glass(Supplimental)''' | ==='''Prismatic Glass(Supplimental)'''=== | ||
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Analysis | Analysis | ||
* Optical characterization using Tyler's methodology | * Optical characterization using Tyler's methodology | ||
* mini experiment with Nabeil's cells | |||
= Appendix = | = Appendix (all on appropedia before) = | ||
== Operations manual and documentation- Innovation Park == | == Operations manual and documentation- Innovation Park == | ||
* Full systems wiring diagram | * Full systems wiring diagram | ||
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* Calibration certificates and data validation | * Calibration certificates and data validation | ||
=Programs to Create= | |||
* Data import for Innovation park and SERC OTF | * Data import for Innovation park and SERC OTF | ||
* Synthetic Days generation | * Synthetic Days generation | ||
** | ** Radiation translation with perez model | ||
** Determination of panel temperature coefficients using Sandia method | ** Determination of panel temperature coefficients using Sandia method | ||
** Adaptive regression accounting for spectrum, snow on panels | ** Adaptive regression accounting for spectrum, snow on panels | ||
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** View3d | ** View3d | ||
** Use with modified Prerez to properly account for albedo reflection | ** Use with modified Prerez to properly account for albedo reflection | ||
[[Category: Queens Applied Sustainability Group]] | |||
[[Category: Rob Andrews Thesis]] | |||
Revision as of 19:59, 12 April 2011
Motivations
Previous Work
- from set report
Apparatus
- from appropedia
Design Considerations
- from appropedia
Design-Innovation Park
- from appropedia
Design- SERC OTF
- from appropedia
Operation
- from appropedia= Body =
Results
Albedo
Status: Methodology complete
Results:
- Specific investigation for a:Si
- Grass and snow correct albedo methodology
- Effects of new methodology on design of a PV system (Similar to third paper?)
Effects of snowfall on a PV system
Results: (to send to nrcan)
- Albedo effects on performance - less
- Shedding mode analysis
- Quantification of snow losses for 2011
- Correlation between new snow on ground and PV losses as a function of angle
- Develop algorithm which can be refined with future data
- Include temperature dependence
Analysis
- Synthetic days algorithm using Sandia model to interpret snow losses
- Modified Perez model to quantify albedo effects
- Optical algorithm to determine shedding times
- Regression of new snow on ground with clearing times for each angle
Design of PV systems in a snowy climate
Results
- Optimal row spacing for albedo, use View 3D to calculate the effects of row spacing on effective view factor
- Seasonal tilt optimization
- Use of emissivity devices for snow clearing
- Black tedlar backing sheets
Analysis methodology
- Use correlation between snow on ground and PV losses to optimize wintertime angles for snow shedding
- Use Veiw 3D to determine sensitivity of array spacing to albedo boost
Coatings
Results
- Hydrophobic vs. Hydrophyllic vs. Uncoated
- Quantification of economic benefit
- Economic analysis using sensitivity analysis
- Optical Characterization (Dirk's help)
Analysis
- Use synthetic days algorithm to estimate difference in losses
- Use optical algorithm to quantify shedding times
- Optical characterization using Tyler's methodology, effects on performance using AMPS
Prismatic Glass(Supplimental)
Results
- Magnitude of light scattering
- Effects on crystalline panel performance using AMPS
- Validate with test site data, would be very helpful to have non-prismatic panel.
Analysis
- Optical characterization using Tyler's methodology
- mini experiment with Nabeil's cells
Appendix (all on appropedia before)
Operations manual and documentation- Innovation Park
- Full systems wiring diagram
- Commented CR1000 Code
- Communications overview
Operations manual and documentation- SERC OTF
- Full systems wiring diagram
- Structural diagrams and expansion options
- Commented CR1000 Code
- Communications overview
- Code requirements and system modifications guide
- Calibration certificates and data validation
Programs to Create
- Data import for Innovation park and SERC OTF
- Synthetic Days generation
- Radiation translation with perez model
- Determination of panel temperature coefficients using Sandia method
- Adaptive regression accounting for spectrum, snow on panels
- Optical Analysis
- Cell profiler batch processing of Innovation park photos
- Account for paralax
- Automatic alignment of St.Lawrence Photos
- Cell profiler batch processing of St.Lawrence Photos
- Account for parallax
- Generate marker files for snow on panels
- Cell profiler batch processing of Innovation park photos
- Regression of new snow on ground with clearing times
- View factor calculator
- View3d
- Use with modified Prerez to properly account for albedo reflection