This paper presents a numerical characterization of copper-indium-gallium-diselenide thin film solar cells using one dimensional simulation program （SCAPS-1D）. We have performedan optimization of the performances of...This paper presents a numerical characterization of copper-indium-gallium-diselenide thin film solar cells using one dimensional simulation program （SCAPS-1D）. We have performedan optimization of the performances of the standard Mo/Cu（In, Ga）Se2/CdS/ZnO solar cells using current-voltage and quantum efficiency methods. With a CuIn..7Ga0.3Se2 absorber, we have investigated the buffer layer thickness, temperature, series and shunt resistances effects on the open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current density, fill factor, conversion efficiency and quantum efficiency. The simulated results show good performances when the thickness of the buffer layer is in the range of 10-40 um due to the reduction of absorption in the short wavelenghts （380-500 nm）. High performances of the model is obtained when the series and shunt resistances is in the range of 0.1-1 Ω·cm^2 and 1,000 Ω·cm^2, respectively. Under these conditions, the cell can theoretically operate under an ambiant temperature of 370 K without any loss of its performances.展开更多
In this paper the influence of sample initial size on their convective drying at 80°C using convective dryer is determined. Results prove that initial size must be taken into account when drying process was estim...In this paper the influence of sample initial size on their convective drying at 80°C using convective dryer is determined. Results prove that initial size must be taken into account when drying process was estimated. This influence is limited by its form of cut. Comparing cubic form and parallelepiped (slice) one;results seem to show that thickness is the most important parameter governing the transfer phenomena during foodstuff convective drying. Three slices with thickness of 0.5 cm and surface area of 17, 82 and 112 cm2 respectively, dry better than cubic sample with a = 1 cm or a = 2 cm of arrest and having respectively 6 and 24 cm2 of surface area. All things seem to show that initial surface is not only the essential parameter;but also the thickness of the sample must be taken into account. Indeed, all of the samples with equal thickness (0.5 cm) and different exchange surfaces dry at the same time, about 210 min, comparing with cubic form 1 cm of arrest and 6 cm2 of surface and drying time of 230 min. A new parameter noted Dc called characteristic diameter is so considered to bridge the gaps. It is defined to be the diameter of the biggest sphere we can cut into a sample. This parameter is independent of form of the sample, and time increase with characteristic diameter increasing.展开更多
The paper goal is to analyze the variability of foF2 at African equatorial stations and the effect of dip angle on this variability. The gap between the dip angle of Dakar and Ouagadougou is superior to that between D...The paper goal is to analyze the variability of foF2 at African equatorial stations and the effect of dip angle on this variability. The gap between the dip angle of Dakar and Ouagadougou is superior to that between Djibouti and Ouagadougou. The trend of the dip angle at Ouagadougou and Dakar decreases while that of Djibouti increases. The relative position of the station with respect to the equator and the trend sign explains the difference observed in foF2 variability at Dakar station and at the two other stations. At Djibouti and Ouagadougou, foF2 exhibits noon bite out profile during all solar cycle phases while at Dakar observed profile is dome or plateau during the maximum and the predominance afternoon peak for the other solar cycle phases.展开更多
文摘This paper presents a numerical characterization of copper-indium-gallium-diselenide thin film solar cells using one dimensional simulation program （SCAPS-1D）. We have performedan optimization of the performances of the standard Mo/Cu（In, Ga）Se2/CdS/ZnO solar cells using current-voltage and quantum efficiency methods. With a CuIn..7Ga0.3Se2 absorber, we have investigated the buffer layer thickness, temperature, series and shunt resistances effects on the open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current density, fill factor, conversion efficiency and quantum efficiency. The simulated results show good performances when the thickness of the buffer layer is in the range of 10-40 um due to the reduction of absorption in the short wavelenghts （380-500 nm）. High performances of the model is obtained when the series and shunt resistances is in the range of 0.1-1 Ω·cm^2 and 1,000 Ω·cm^2, respectively. Under these conditions, the cell can theoretically operate under an ambiant temperature of 370 K without any loss of its performances.
文摘In this paper the influence of sample initial size on their convective drying at 80°C using convective dryer is determined. Results prove that initial size must be taken into account when drying process was estimated. This influence is limited by its form of cut. Comparing cubic form and parallelepiped (slice) one;results seem to show that thickness is the most important parameter governing the transfer phenomena during foodstuff convective drying. Three slices with thickness of 0.5 cm and surface area of 17, 82 and 112 cm2 respectively, dry better than cubic sample with a = 1 cm or a = 2 cm of arrest and having respectively 6 and 24 cm2 of surface area. All things seem to show that initial surface is not only the essential parameter;but also the thickness of the sample must be taken into account. Indeed, all of the samples with equal thickness (0.5 cm) and different exchange surfaces dry at the same time, about 210 min, comparing with cubic form 1 cm of arrest and 6 cm2 of surface and drying time of 230 min. A new parameter noted Dc called characteristic diameter is so considered to bridge the gaps. It is defined to be the diameter of the biggest sphere we can cut into a sample. This parameter is independent of form of the sample, and time increase with characteristic diameter increasing.
文摘The paper goal is to analyze the variability of foF2 at African equatorial stations and the effect of dip angle on this variability. The gap between the dip angle of Dakar and Ouagadougou is superior to that between Djibouti and Ouagadougou. The trend of the dip angle at Ouagadougou and Dakar decreases while that of Djibouti increases. The relative position of the station with respect to the equator and the trend sign explains the difference observed in foF2 variability at Dakar station and at the two other stations. At Djibouti and Ouagadougou, foF2 exhibits noon bite out profile during all solar cycle phases while at Dakar observed profile is dome or plateau during the maximum and the predominance afternoon peak for the other solar cycle phases.
