Modern Maximum Power Point Tracking Techniques for Photovoltaic Energy Systems


Book Description

This book introduces and analyses the latest maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques, which can effectively reduce the cost of power generated from photovoltaic energy systems. It also presents a detailed description, analysis, and comparison of various MPPT techniques applied to stand-alone systems and those interfaced with electric utilities, examining their performance under normal and abnormal operating conditions. These techniques, which and can be conventional or smart, are a current hot topic, and this book is a valuable reference resource for academic researchers and industry professionals who are interested in exploring and implementing advanced MPPT for photovoltaic systems. It is also useful for graduate students who are looking to expand their knowledge of MPPT techniques.




The Epp Method


Book Description

Build a solid English vocabulary and retain what you learn using this revolutionary 3-step method Do you want to improve your English vocabulary? Is English not your first language? Are you tired of failing to remember new words despite repetitional learning? English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, finding its use within academic, legal, corporate, government, and a multitude of other institutions. The Oxford Dictionary lists 250,000 distinct words in the English language, and native speakers are typically known to have a vocabulary size of 25,000 to 30,000 words. However, if you are a non-native speaker, this number may be significantly low - about 2,000 to 3,000 words. This limitation can directly affect your academics and work and can even hold you back from expressing yourself clearly, especially when you plan to study or work in a predominantly English-speaking country. But learning new words and improving the command over this language is not as easy as it seems. Most resort to rote learning, which builds no foundations, and most of what is learned starts to fade away with time. So, what's the solution? An easy-to-follow process that breaks down language learning into a naturally efficient and thematic format. All you have to do is practice, and you'll start seeing the results fast! And the best part? Anyone can use this method to improve their vocabulary! In The EPP Method, you'll discover: The 3-Step EPP method to build and retain English vocabulary - Exposure, Practice, and Perfection In-depth study material, built for native as well as non-native speakers - perfect for those aiming for exams such as TOEFL, SAT, GRE, and more 20 thematic passages that will naturally expose you to new words in a meaningful way Plenty of definitions, explanations, examples, and pronunciation guides - always by your side 100+ exercises to help you understand, practice, and perfect essential words An emphasis on recall value - discover how words are recycled as you retain previously learned words when exploring new chapters 4 unique revision units to test your proficiency Fun-filled brain-teasing - enjoy learning through exercises and crosswords to increase your fluency And much more. The great thing about the EPP method is that it is accessible to everyone - whether you are a professional who seeks to improve vocabulary, a student who wants more practice, or someone who simply wants to better express and articulate their words. Are you ready to develop a solid vocabulary? If you want to improve your English vocabulary using a practical method, then scroll up and click "Add to Cart" right now.




Germanium Silicon: Physics and Materials


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Since its inception in 1966, the series of numbered volumes known as Semiconductors and Semimetals has distinguished itself through the careful selection of well-known authors, editors, and contributors. The "Willardson and Beer" Series, as it is widely known, has succeeded in publishing numerous landmark volumes and chapters. Not only did many of these volumes make an impact at the time of their publication, but they continue to be well-cited years after their original release. Recently, Professor Eicke R. Weber of the University of California at Berkeley joined as a co-editor of the series. Professor Weber, a well-known expert in the field of semiconductor materials, will further contribute to continuing the series' tradition of publishing timely, highly relevant, and long-impacting volumes. Some of the recent volumes, such as Hydrogen in Semiconductors, Imperfections in III/V Materials, Epitaxial Microstructures, High-Speed Heterostructure Devices, Oxygen in Silicon, and others promise that this tradition will be maintained and even expanded.Reflecting the truly interdisciplinary nature of the field that the series covers, the volumes in Semiconductors and Semimetals have been and will continue to be of great interest to physicists, chemists, materials scientists, and device engineers in modern industry.




Game Research Methods: An Overview


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"Games are increasingly becoming the focus for research due to their cultural and economic impact on modern society. However, there are many different types of approaches and methods than can be applied to understanding games or those that play games. This book provides an introduction to various game research methods that are useful to students in all levels of higher education covering both quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods. In addition, approaches using game development for research is described. Each method is described in its own chapter by a researcher with practical experience of applying the method to topic of games. Through this, the book provides an overview of research methods that enable us to better our understanding on games."--Provided by publisher.







Distributed Computing and Optimization Techniques


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This book introduces research presented at the International Conference on Distributed Computing and Optimization Techniques (ICDCOT–2021), a two-day conference, where researchers, engineers, and academicians from all over the world came together to share their experiences and findings on all aspects of distributed computing and its applications in diverse areas. The book includes papers on distributed computing, intelligent system, optimization method, mathematical modeling, fuzzy logic, neural networks, grid computing, load balancing, communication. It will be a valuable resource for students, academics, and practitioners in the industry working on distributed computing.




The Self in Health and Illness


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This book contains a foreword by Elliot G Mishler - professor of Social Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School. Patients' views of their identity change with illness, as do health professionals' views of them. This book discusses how and why this happens, and examines how more awareness of this phenomenon can lead to better care. Providing examples from diverse clinical settings, "The Self in Health and Illness" brings together writers from a range of backgrounds including health science, anthropology, sociology, psychology, nursing, medical ethics and healthcare. It considers the narrative self (or constructions of identity) and its place within healthcare and the medical humanities, and assists in clarifying the understanding of 'self' in the context of illness, health and medicine. An enlightening read for all doctors, especially those with an interest in medical humanities, this anthology is also invaluable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of medical humanities, researchers in health sciences and medical ethics. It will also be of great interest to medical anthropologists, psychologists, psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals. 'If you ask people questions about their lives they tell stories that express some version of "who" they are. Within the healthcare field, narrative researchers from various health professions and social science disciplines have been particularly interested in the potential impact of disability and illness on patient identities. What we find here is an array of quite systematic approaches to the complexities with which people narrate, perform, and possibly transform their identities through their stories. This is a serious undertaking and the editors and authors of these papers treat it with deep respect for our common struggle to make sense of our lives by achieving identities we can live with.' - Elliot G Mishler, in the Foreword.




Innovations in Family Therapy for Eating Disorders


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Innovations in Family Therapy for Eating Disorders brings together the voices of the most-esteemed, international experts to present conceptual advances, preliminary data, and patient perspectives on family-based treatments for eating disorders. This innovative volume is based partly on a special issue of Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention and includes a section on the needs of carers and couples, "Tales from the Trenches," and qualitative studies of patient, parent, and carer experiences. Cutting edge and practical, this compendium will appeal to clinicians and researchers involved in the treatment of eating disorders.







Rainbow Quilt Color Method


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·While there are other rainbow pattern design books, the Rainbow Quilt Color Method delves into not only working with the traditional ROYGBIV color palette, but other hues that enhance your rainbow ·Features techniques on basic patchwork, curves, paper piecing and appliqué and templates for paper piecing projects and appliqué. ·Author Sarah Thomas is very connected to the quilting industry as a quilting and piecing educator, quilting ruler designer, Aurifil thread designer, Daylight Company Ambassador, HORN of America Ambassador, and a licensed surface pattern designer. ·Author has had 2 collections with Hoffman California Fabrics (A fabric wholesaler in Mission Viejo, CA) and 2 collections with MODA (A 100% cotton fabric manufacturer and distributor) ·Offers three key elements to a successful quilting book: Strength in design, technique instruction and patchwork that is pre-cut friendly.