An empirical model of power curve of a wind turbine

The power curve of a wind turbine grows exponentially as a function of wind-velocity if the measured wind-velocity varies between the cut-in velocity and the rated velocity. In this study, we propose an empirical, two-parameter explicit model of the power curve for a wind turbine. The model generalizes different turbine power curves and provides an easy estimate to compare various turbine characteristics.

Comparative Techno-Economic Analysis of Rooftop PV (RTPV) Systems in Various States in India

The growth of RTPV has been sluggish compared to ground-mounted installations. This study analyses the techno-economics of RTPV in different states with their respective net-metering (NM)/gross-metering (GM) regulations and state policies to assess the financial performance of RTPV systems. States having abundant amount of solar potential such as Karnataka, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are considered. The results of this analysis show that there is a lack of favourable consumer-end economics indicated by equity Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and payback period findings.

Monte Carlo simulation of electric double-layer capacitors in Gibbs ensemble

We use molecular simulation to study the electric double-layer (EDLC) to understand this behaviour. The simulations are performed using a recently developed technique for simulating super-capacitor system.We present the application of our technique on EDLCs with the electrodes modelled as slit pores and as complex three dimensional pore networks for different electrolyte geometries.

Mean Line Design of Radial Inflow Turbine for sCO2 Power System

Closed Loop Brayton cycle power plants using supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) have drawn the attention of many researchers in recent times. In this power plant (using heat source from either solar or nuclear),one of the main challenges is the design of the prime mover, namely the turbine. Radial Inflow Turbine (RIT) is found to be a suitable candidate as it has many advantages over Axial Flow TurbinesTechnologies used for the design of RIT for air Brayton cycle are well established.

Institutional analysis of urban transportation in Bangalore

Institutional analysis of urban transportation in Bangalore.This paper maps and explains the institutional structure of urban transportation policy in Bangalore, India. Our critique of individual agencies and methods of policy making and implementation will demonstrate how the current setup negatively affects urban transportation planning in Bangalore. We  suggest about broad institutional changes that we believe would improve outcomes and service delivery.