Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Ravin, J. W..
A study was initiated to search out, list, and evaluate terrestrial applications of solar cells and design systems for those applications that show the most promise for becoming practical and accepted by users within the next five years. From a list of over 65 potential applications, ten were selected for further study. The study culminated in detailed engineering designs of systems for the two most attractive applications.
Terrestrial applications of solar cells and design systems are considered for those applications that show the most promise for becoming practical and accepted by users within the next five years. The study includes the definition, categorization, evaluation and screening of the most attractive potential terrestrial applications for solar cells. Potential markets are initially grouped and categorized in a general sense and are weighted in priority by their business volume, present and future. From a categorized list including marine, transportation, security, communication, meteorological and others, 66 potential solar cell applications have been cataloged. A methodology was formulated to include the criteria for evaluation and screening. The evaluation process covers all parts and components of the complete system required for each application and gives consideration to all factors, such as engineering, economic, production, marketing and other factors that may have an influence on the acceptance of the system.