Search for dissertations about: "Engineering Science with specialization in Science of Electricity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 54 swedish dissertations containing the words Engineering Science with specialization in Science of Electricity.

  2. 1. Buoy and Generator Interaction with Ocean Waves Studies of a Wave Energy Conversion System

    University dissertation from Uppsala : Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis

    Author : Simon Lindroth [formerly Tyrberg]; Mats Leijon; Brian Holmes; [2011]
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Wave power; Measurement systems; Marine technology; Energy conversion; Renewable energy; Energy absorption; Wave resource; Oceanic engineering; Linear generators; Point absorbers; Sea trials; Camera systems; Accelerometers; Offshore experiments; Engineering Science with specialization in Science of Electricity; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot elektricitetslära;

    Abstract : On March 13th, 2006, the Division of Electricity at Uppsala University deployed its first wave energy converter, L1, in the ocean southwest of Lysekil. L1 consisted of a buoy at the surface, connected through a line to a linear generator on the seabed. READ MORE

  4. 2. Submerged Transmission in Wave Energy Converters Full Scale In-Situ Experimental Measurements

    University dissertation from Uppsala : Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis

    Author : Erland Strömstedt; Mats Leijon; Hans Bernhoff; Jan-Olov Aidanpää; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Wave energy converter; direct drive; submerged transmission; piston rod; seal housing; sealing system; laser triangulation sensor; offshore measurements; relative displacement; vibrations; tilt angle; tilting; wear estimation.; Engineering Science with specialization in Science of Electricity; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot elektricitetslära;

    Abstract : Different wave power technologies are in development around the world in different stages of prototype testing. So far only a few devices have been deployed offshore at full scale for extended periods of time. Little data is published about how these different devices perform. READ MORE

  5. 3. Microscopic Characterisation of Solar Cells An Electron Microscopy Study of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 and Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 Solar Cells

    University dissertation from Uppsala : Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis

    Author : Jörn Timo Wätjen; Marika Edoff; Angus Rockett; [2013]
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEM; SEM; FIB; solar cell; CIGS; CZTS; Alternative buffer layers; Gallium gradients; microscopic electrical characterisation; Secondary Phases; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot elektronik; Engineering Science with specialization in Electronics;

    Abstract : The sun provides us with a surplus of energy convertible to electricity using solar cells. This thesis focuses on solar cells based on chalcopyrite (CIGSe) as well as kesterite (CZTS(e)) absorber layers. These materials yield record efficiencies of 20.4 % and 11. READ MORE

  6. 4. Power transfer in the air gap of linear generators for wave power

    University dissertation from Uppsala : Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis

    Author : Anna E. Frost; Mats Leijon; Sandra Eriksson; Irina Temiz; Thomas Rylander; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Linear generator; Wave Power; Air gap; Poynting s theorem; Partial stator-translator overlap; Linear electrical machines; Engineering Science with specialization in Science of Electricity; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot elektricitetslära;

    Abstract : An increased need for electric energy and share of renewable energy is important for a more sustainable future, to which wave power can contribute. Some concepts for wave power use linear generators, and the studies presented here focus on the power transfer and forces in the air gap of linear generators. READ MORE

  7. 5. System Perspectives on Hydro-Kinetic Energy Conversion

    University dissertation from Uppsala : Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis

    Author : Katarina Yuen; Mats Leijon; Chul Hee Jo; [2012]
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; tidal energy; permanent magnet; direct-drive; in-stream power converter; load control; vertical axis turbine; renewable energy; engineering science; Engineering Science with specialization in Science of Electricity; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot elektricitetslära;

    Abstract : Free-flowing water currents such as tides and unregulated water courses could contribute to world electricity production given the emergence of robust technical solutions for extracting the energy. At Uppsala University, a concept for converting the energy in water currents to electricity using a vertical axis turbine with fixed blade-pitch and a direct-drive permanent magnet generator is studied. READ MORE