Structural analysis and comparative study of photovoltaic panel mounting systems in Northern Cyprus

Northern Cyprus has made efforts to lessen its reliance on oil products and increase the usage of solar energy and installation of Photovoltaic (PV) panels. The design of lightweight structures, such as PV panel mounting systems, is significantly influenced by the characteristics of wind loads. Inaccurate calculations or a failure to take the wind load into account have recently resulted in substantial financial losses and damage to equipment and structures. In addition, the installation manner has remarkable effects on the output and efficiency of the PV panels. The wind loads on roof-mounted PV panels are examined in this study by considering two different heights for the building and different span lengths based on two loading standards; ASCE 7-16 and TS498, and the results and accuracy of each result are evaluated. Additionally, 64 rooftop PV panel mounting systems were developed to investigate the effects of factors including beam span length, load resisting system, column arrangement, available roof area, and required spacing between arrays. Deflection of the beams, cost of the mounting systems, weight of the mounting systems, and aesthetics of the building after installing PV panels are evaluated in this study

EFFECT OF EGG WHITE, PERLITE, GYPSUM AND FLY ASH IN ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY INSULATION MATERIALS

In this study, engineering features of insolation materials produced from egg white, perlite, gypsum and fly ash were investigated. Density, water absorption ratios, ultrasonic velocities, thermal conductivities coeffecition of samples were investigated. Furthermore, linear absorption coefficients was measured by gamma ray saturation levels at 17.7, 26 and 60 keV energies. Thermal conductivity coefficient of the produced composites were found between 0.0882- 0.0995 Kcal/mh°C. Egg white decreases the linear absorption coefficients. Unit weight of the samples was found dependent on their contents. As gypsum rate increases, unit volume weights also increases.  As perlite rate increases thermal conductivity coefficions decreases. Egg white decreases the linear absorption coefficients decreases.The most important benefits of these type materials are being impermeable and exceedingly compatible with the environment. These lighter type materials had been compatible with Turkey and the Middle East environment. It has been hard-wearing against radiation. Hence, it is of high compatibility with the environment. The compressive and flexural strengths decreased with the use of egg whites in mortar. So, egg white enhance the binding property of samples. In most cases, some organic and/or inorganic additives are used as well to improve the physical and mechanical properties of mortar, such as egg whites and so on. Finally, this study shows that it is possible to produce insulation material resistant to sound and against radiation by using egg white, perlite and fly ash. It is seen that samples incorporating egg white could be used at hospitals, military and industrial facilities and shelters which are under radiation hazard. Furthermore, this insulation materials is going to be industrialized in Turkey after many experiments have been done on laboratory

Assessment of the Current State of Photovoltaic Panel Mounting Systems and Related Concerns in Northern Cyprus

The efficiency of energy resources and the research and development of electricity generation technologies from renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly important as the use of renewable energy has increased. Northern Cyprus has undertaken attempts to boost the use of renewable energy sources and reduce its reliance on petroleum-based products, similar to many other countries, and as a result, Solar energy utilization has recently grown in this country. This article assesses the current state of PV panel mounting systems and related concerns in Northern Cyprus. In this regard, extensive and reliable data were collected from five distinct sources including authorities, ministries, stakeholders, and inspections. The current state of PV panel mounting systems was evaluated based on data analysis, and the main weaknesses, major concerns, and critical problems were identified. Ultimately, two fundamental recommendations were made to overcome the identified problems. First, developing stringent guidelines to properly use renewable energy sources while minimizing side effects and unwanted losses, second, considering quality control and strict supervision to inspect the implementation of standards