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MISC 190 - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems and Applications
| Code | Start Date | Duration | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISC 190 | 30 October 2023 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
| MISC 190 | 25 December 2023 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
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Course Description
The course presents the fundamental principles behind the workings of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system, the use of different components in a system, the methodology of sizing these components and how these can be applied to different PV systems. It includes detailed technical information and a basic step-by-step methodology for the design and sizing of off-grid solar PV systems. In addition, the course will include basic idea about the safety, operation, and maintenance of PV systems.
Course Objectives
- Learning about the basics of PV technology
- Familiarizing with performance aspects of PV modules
- Gaining an overview of the different types of PV system configurations
- Understanding the importance of having balanced systems
- Designing and sizing of PV systems
- Understanding the PV system safety
- Gaining an idea about the installation and maintenance of PV system
Who Should Attend?
- Technicians
- Engineers
- Project Managers
- Consultants
Course Details/Schedule
Day 1
- Solar cell fundamentals
- Principle of solar energy conversion,
- Photovoltaic effect
- Semiconductor properties
- Energy levels
- Basic equations
- Solar cell structure
- Parameters of the solar cell
Day 2
- PV module performance
- Solar PV modules & arrays
- I-V & P-V characteristics
- Maximum power point
- Series parallel combination
- Cell efficiency
- Fill factor
- Role of bypass & blocking diode
- Factors affecting the output of a solar cell
Day 3
- Design and sizing of solar PV systems
- Design Constraints
- Design and Sizing Principles
- System Sizing for Grid-Connected Systems
- Sizing for Grid Tie Solar System
- Sizing Your Standalone Systems
- System Sizing
Day 4
- Photovoltaic system safety
- Health and Safety Impacts of Solar Photovoltaics
- System hazards and related recommendations
- The Safe PV Systems
- Possible injuries and elaborates
- Working safely with PV systems
- Relevant safety codes
Day 5
- Photovoltaic system installations and maintenance
- Mounting the solar PV module
- Connections to the solar PV module
- Operation and maintenance
- Precautions and Preventive Steps
