Libros UCLV { BETA }

Engineering, Computing & Technology

The goal of the first edition of this textbook was to present a comprehensive engineering basis for photovoltaic (PV) system design, so the engineer would understand the what, the why and the how associated with electrical, mechanical, economic and aesthetic aspects of PV system design. The first edition was intended to educate the engineer in the design of PV systems so that when engineering judgment was needed, the engineer would be able to make intelligent decisions based upon a clear understanding of the parameters involved. This goal differentiated this textbook from the many design and installation manuals that are currently available that train the reader how to do it, but not why. Widespread acceptance of the first edition, coupled with significant growth and new ideas in the PV industry over the 3 years since its publication, along with 3 additional years of experience with PV system design and installation for the authors, has led to the publication of this second edition. This edition includes updates in all chapters, including a number of new homework problems and sections that cover contemporary system designs in significant detail. The book is heavily design-oriented, with system examples based upon presently available system components (2003). While the primary purpose of this material is for classroom use, with an emphasis on the electrical components of PV systems, we have endeavored to present the material in a manner sufficiently comprehensive that it will also serve the practicing engineer as a useful reference book.