Algebraic approach to stretching vibrational spectrum of H2S

The stretching vibrational spectra of H2S have been calculated by using the algebraic model, and the local mode characteristics have been analyzed. Within the vibrational quanta v=5, the standard deviation is 1.71 cm(-1), which is better than that from the local model HCAO model calculation.

Coletor solar para desinfestação de substratos para produção de mudas sadias.

Um equipamento, denominado coletor solar, foi desenvolvido para desinfestar substratos utilizados para produção de mudas em viveiros de plantas, com o uso da energia solar. O coletor tem a finalidade de controlar as doenças causadas por microrganismos habitantes do solo em substituição a produtos químicos que contaminam o ambiente e causam riscos aos agricultores. O equipamento consiste, basicamente, de uma caixa de madeira com tubos metálicos e uma cobertura de plástico transparente, que permite a entrada dos raios solares. O solo é colocado nos tubos pela abertura superior e, após o tratamento de um dia de radiação plena, é retirado pela inferior, através do efeito da gravidade, e pode ser imediatamente utilizado. O equipamento, quando comparado com outros sistemas tradicionais de desinfestação (autoclaves, fornos à lenha ou aplicação de brometo de metila) apresenta diversas vantagens: não consome energia elétrica ou lenha, é de fácil manutenção e construção, não apresenta riscos para o operador e tem baixo custo. Além disso, o uso do coletor permite a sobrevivência de microrganismos termotolerantes benéficos que impedem a reinfestação pelo patógeno, o que não ocorre nos tratamentos com brometo de metila e autoclaves que esterilizam o solo, criando um ?vácuo biológico?.

Radiação solar em Sete Lagoas, MG.

2006

Estimativa da radiação solar global diária em Sete Lagoas, MG baseada em dados de insolação.

2008

Multistep Methods for Integrating the Solar System

High order multistep methods, run at constant stepsize, are very effective for integrating the Newtonian solar system for extended periods of time. I have studied the stability and error growth of these methods when applied to harmonic oscillators and two-body systems like the Sun-Jupiter pair. I have also tried to design better multistep integrators than the traditional Stormer and Cowell methods, and I have found a few interesting ones.

Estimativa diária da radiação solar incidente com base no número de horas de brilho solar para a região de Bento Gonçalves, RS.

2006

Estimativa do saldo de radiação no noroeste paulista com base na radiação solar incidente.

2006

Franck-Condon simulation of the photoelectron spectrum of SO2- including Duschinsky effects

A theoretical method to calculate multidimensional Franck-Condon factors including Duschinsky effects is described and used to simulate the photoelectron spectrum of the anion SO. Geometry optimizations and harmonic vibrational frequency calculations have been performed on the XA(1) state of SO2 and (XB1)-B-2 state of SO2. Franck-Condon analyses and spectral simulation were carried out on the first photoelectron band of SO2. The theoretical spectra obtained by employing CCSD(T)/6-31 I+G(2d,p) values are in excellent agreement with the experiment. In addition, the equilibrium geometric parameters, r(c)(OS) = 0.1508 +/- 0.0005 nm and theta(e)(O-S-0) = 113.5 +/- 0.5 degrees, of the (XB1)-B-2 state of SO2, are derived by employing an iterative Franck-Condon analysis procedure in the spectral simulation. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

A toolkit approach to solar radiation modelling.

Considerable effort is required to implement solar radiation models in software. Many existing implementations have efficiency as their main priority rather than re-usability, and this can adversely affect their further development since the relationships between the software and physical quantities may be obscured. The Solar Toolkit is an attempt to overcome such barriers by exploiting the current abundance of computing resource, and the availability of user-oriented tools such as Microsoft Excel®. The Solar Toolkit takes the form of a set of functions written in Visual Basic for Applications® (VBA) made available under the Academic Free Licence. Transparency is the overriding priority throughout the implementation so that the Toolkit can provide a platform for further modelling initiatives.

Solar photovoltaic system applications: a guidebook for off-grid electrification.

Presenting a complete guide for the planning, design and implementation of solar PV systems for off-grid applications, this book features analysis based on the authors’ own laboratory testing as well as their in the field experiences. Incorporating the latest developments in smart-digital and control technologies into the design criteria of the PV system, this book will also focus on how to integrate newer smart design approaches and techniques for improving the efficiency, reliability and flexibility of the entire system. The design and implementation of India’s first-of its-kind Smart Mini-Grid system (SMG) at TERI premises, which involves the integration of multiple renewable energy resources (including solar PV) through smart controllers for managing the load intelligently and effectively is presented as a key case study. Maximizing reader insights into the performance of different components of solar PV systems under different operating conditions, the book will be of interest to graduate students, researchers, PV designers, planners, and practitioners working in the area of solar PV design, implementation and assessment.