Photovoltaic Systems
by In partnership with NJATC, James P. Dunlop
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Author: In partnership with NJATC, James P. DunlopEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-07-01
ISBN: 0826913083
Number of pages: 464
Publisher: Amer Technical Pub
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Book Review: Good generic gateway book
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a very, very good book -- a comprehensive overview of solar PV that would give anyone a detailed background on solar PhotoVoltaics. Whether as an introduction to for the sake of knowledge or gaining employment, this is a good starter. You'll be walked through the world of basics in many branches of science: solar radiation, battery and PV chemistry, planning a very credible solar PV site survey, PV as systems.
The electrical fundamentals component is strong -- the Electrical Integration chapter is exemplary. The treatment of National Electric Code issues is a palatable presentation of what is normally dry material -- arcane, quasi-legal tone and language or the Code. The electrical/electronic diagrams are basic but phenomenal -- and pleasingly presented, in size, color, placement, etc.
As a personal viewpoint, the electronic theory has fundamental equations, which are dumbed down enough to be a bit superfluous in presentation, just enough to set some people off, because it LOOKS like it may be math-intensive. But there are appendices in the back for background math if you're interested. And the back of the book also has further, detailed chapter summaries, and some hard data useful for calculating solar radiation, energy, shading, orientations, and other useful data for obtaining rebates and incentives. All you need is arithmetic and there are good examples for almost everything. There's one instance in the Peak Sun Hours section, where the solar energy units shown are not technically complete or correct, but it was just sloppy technical editing that allowed this, and not major.
Mechanical Integration explains mechanical, structural, and environmental issues. There's also some on other alternative energy models, like fuel cell, cold fusion, etc. They mention energy storage like super capacitors and flywheel models.
There is good CD, full of good stuff -- not of the text itself, but of lengthy videos of fairly recent installations, and one presentation. There's also one or two interactive exams and a solar calculator.
Table of Contents is good; the Index fairly decent. Photos, graphics, and sidebars are plentiful and well done.
Beautifully-done Definitions, Summary, and Review sections at the end of each chapter, 14 in all, with plenty of references through the book.
SOME but just some of the content is a little too elementary -- especially true for the finance-based sections,
I THINK the author is a University of Florida BSEE dropout who opted instead for a BS in Engineering Services. He has a Professional Engineer certification, which is useful in many branches of engineering like civil, structural, mechanical, safety, and architectural, required by many states and municipalities, and can buy these entities a big of litigation protection or mitigation.
This book is used as a community college level intro text -- perfect choice. My compliments to the author.
Summary of Photovoltaic Systems
Demand for renewable-energy technologies is growing rapidly, requiring a greater number of skilled system technicians. Photovoltaic Systems is a comprehensive guide to the design and installation of several types of residential and commercial PV systems.The content covers the principles of PV electricity and how to effectively incorporate it into electrical systems. Numerous illustrations explain the concepts behind how PV arrays and other components operate, and photographs of actual installations show how components are integrated together to form complete systems. Content also covers the topics needed for solar installer certification by NABCEP. Photovoltaic systems is the essential guide to all aspects of PV systems.
This second edition updates electrical requirements per the 2008 NECŪ and expands the coverage of sun position, shading analysis, and computer modeling of system performance expectations.
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