Instituto de Sistemas Fotovoltaicos de Concentración concentration photovoltaics hybrid system first year of operation and improvements

A photovoltaic (PV) hybrid system combines PV with other forms of electricity generation, usually a diesel generator. The system presented in this paper uses concentration photovoltaic (CPV) as the main generator in combination with a storage system and the grid, configured as the backup power supply. The load of the system consists of an air conditioning system of an office building. This paper presents the results obtained from the first months of operation of the CPV hybrid system installed at Instituto de Sistemas Fotovoltaicos de Concentración facilities together with exhaustive simulations in order to model the system behaviour and be able to improve the self-consumption ratio. This system represents a first approach to the use of a CPV in office buildings complemented by an existing AC-coupled hybrid system. The contribution of this paper to the analysis of this new system and the existing tools available for its simulation, at least a part of it, can be considered as a starting point for the development of these kinds of systems

Helios 3198 solar simulator adaptation for the characterization of LCPV prototypes

This paper covers the adaptation and experimental verification that has been carried out to the Helios 3198 solar simulator to use it in the characterization of a LCPV prototype. The challenge is to deal with the diffuse light that can distort the measurement of a LCPV prototype because of the larger acceptance angle. A deflector chamber for the flash lamp has been designed and implemented to capture this diffuse light. The experimental verification has proven the reliability of the solution, demonstrating that the inclusion of this element in the equipment is not modifying the spatial uniformity and the angular distribution of the light at the receiver plane. Therefore, this work demonstrates that the Helios 3198 solar simulator, including a deflector chamber for the lamp, can be used for the characterization of a LCPV prototype

CPV hybrid system in ISFOC building, first results

PV Off-Grid systems have demonstrated to be a good solution for the electrification of remote areas [1]. A hybrid system is one kind of these systems. The principal characteristic is that it uses PV as the main generator and has a backup power supply, like a diesel generator, for instance, that is used when the CPV generation is not enough to meet demand. To study the use of CPV in these systems, ISFOC has installed a demonstration hybrid system at its headquarters. This hybrid system uses CPV technology as main generator and the utility grid as the backup generator. A group of batteries have been mounted as well to store the remaining energy from the CPV generator when nedeed. The energy flows are managed by a SMA system based on Sunny Island inverters and a Multicluster-Box (figure 1). The Load is the air-conditioning system of the building, as it has a consumption profile higher than the CPV generator and can be controlled by software [2]. The first results of this system, as well as the first chances of improvement, as the need of a bigger CPV generator and a better management of the energy stored in the batteries, are presented in this paper

Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Characterization of Porous (K, Na, Li)(Nb, Ta, Sb)O3

KNL-NTS powder with (K0.44Na0.52Li 0.04)(Nb0.86Ta0.10Sb0.04)O 3 stoichiometry was prepared following the conventional ceramic method of mixing carbonates and oxides. KNL-NTS powder synthesis is carried out in solid state at 700°C for 3h. To obtain ceramic samples with different porosity the sintering of pellets is carried out in air at different temperatures between 1088 and 1125°C for 2h. Structural and microstructural characterizations are performed by XRD and SEM and the degree and type of porosity is determined by mercury intrusion porosimetry. The influence of sintering temperature on the porosity and its consequence on both the ferroelectric hysteresis loops and the piezoelectric response was evaluated. The maximum densification is achieved at 1125°C and the best ferroelectric response is achieved in sintered pellets at 1125°C. Meanwhile, it was observed that pellets sintered in a lower temperature range (1094-1100°C) where porosity reaches values up to 15 % have good ferroelectric piezoelectric response, similar to that found in the sintered pellets to 1125°C.Fil: Barolin, Sebastián Andrés. Escuela Tecnica Superior de Ingenieros de Telecomunicacion, Madrid; España. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Rosario. Instituto de Física de Rosario. Universidad Nacional de Rosario. Instituto de Física de Rosario; ArgentinaFil: De La Rubia, M. A.. Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas; España. Escuela Tecnica Superior de Ingenieros de Telecomunicacion; EspañaFil: Terny, Cintia Soledad. Universidad Nacional de La Plata; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Bahía Blanca. Instituto de Química del Sur. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Departamento de Química. Instituto de Química del Sur; Argentina. Escuela Tecnica Superior de Ingenieros de Telecomunicacion; EspañaFil: Rubio Marcos, Fernando. Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas; EspañaFil: de Sanctis, Oscar Alberto. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Rosario. Instituto de Física de Rosario. Universidad Nacional de Rosario. Instituto de Física de Rosario; ArgentinaFil: Alonso, Roberto Emilio. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata. Instituto de Física La Plata. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas. Instituto de Física La Plata; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de La Plata; ArgentinaFil: Fernández Lozano, José Francisco. Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas; EspañaFil: Defrutos Vaquerizo, José. Escuela Tecnica Superior de Ingenieros de Telecomunicacion; Españ

Contraste de un modelo de envejecimiento exitoso derivado del modelo de Roy

Se formula y contrasta un modelo de envejecimiento exitoso derivado del modelo de adaptación de Roy. Se analizó una muestra no probabilística de 255 adultos mayores de seis centros sociales y un centro médico de consulta externa en Nuevo León, México. Se usó un modelamiento de ecuaciones estructurales. En el modelo final los estímulos focales de autopercepción del envejecimiento, entorno peatonal inmediato y el estímulo contextual de síntomas depresivos incidieron sobre el afrontamiento, que a su vez predijo el envejecimiento exitoso. El modelo tuvo buen ajuste al añadirse dos correlaciones entre residuos de medida de afrontamiento y envejecimiento exitoso. Los resultados obtenidos sugieren que el afrontamiento es un indicador directo del envejecimiento activo

Contraste de un modelo de envejecimiento exitoso derivado del modelo de Roy

The objective of the study was to formulate and contrast a successful aging model derived from the Roy’s adaptation model. A nonrandom sample of 255 adults from six social centers and one clinical center from Nuevo Leon, Mexico was analyzed. A structural equation modeling was used for data analysis. In the final model, the focal stimuli of self-perception of aging and immediate pedestrian environment and the contextual stimuli of depressive symptoms had an impact on coping. In turn, coping predicted successful aging. The model had a good adjustment to the data by adding two correlations between the residuals of the measurement of coping and successful aging. The results suggest that coping is a direct indicator of active agingSe formula y contrasta un modelo de envejecimiento exitoso derivado del modelo de adaptación de Roy. Se analizó una muestra no probabilística de 255 adultos mayores de seis centros sociales y un centro médico de consulta externa en Nuevo León, México. Se usó un modelamiento de ecuaciones estructurales. En el modelo final los estímulos focales de autopercepción del envejecimiento, entorno peatonal inmediato y el estímulo contextual de síntomas depresivos incidieron sobre el afrontamiento, que a su vez predijo el envejecimiento exitoso. El modelo tuvo buen ajuste al añadirse dos correlaciones entre residuos de medida de afrontamiento y envejecimiento exitoso. Los resultados obtenidos sugieren que el afrontamiento es un indicador directo del envejecimiento activ

Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Characterization of Porous (K, Na, Li)(Nb, Ta, Sb)O₃

Polvo de KNL-NTS con estequiometria (K0.44Na0.52Li0.04)(Nb0.86Ta0.10Sb0.04)O3 fue preparado siguiendo el método convencional cerámico de mezcla de carbonatos y óxidos. La síntesis del polvo de KNL-NTS fue llevada a cabo en estado sólido a 700 ºC durante 3h. Para obtener muestras cerámicas con diferente porosidad, se llevó a cabo la sinterización de pastillas en un rango de temperaturas entre 1088 y 1125 ºC durante 2h en aire. Las muestras fueron caracterizadas estructural y microestructuralmente mediante DRX y MEB, y se determinó el grado y tipo de porosidad mediante porosimetría de intrusión de mercurio. Se investigó la influencia de la temperatura de sinterización en la porosidad y se evaluó el impacto de la misma en los ciclos de histéresis ferroeléctricos y la respuesta piezoeléctrica de las pastillas. La máxima densificación del material se consigue a 1125 ºC y la mejor respuesta ferroeléctrica, en pastillas sinterizadas a 1112 ºC. Por su parte, se observó que pastillas fabricadas en un rango de temperaturas inferior (1094-1100 ºC) donde la porosidad alcanza valores de hasta 15 % presentan buena respuesta piezo-ferroeléctrica, similar a la encontrada en las pastillas sinterizadas a 1125 ºC.KNL-NTS powder with (K0.44Na0.52Li0.04)(Nb0.86Ta0.10Sb0.04)O3 stoichiometry was prepared following the conventional ceramic method of mixing carbonates and oxides. KNL-NTS powder synthesis is carried out in solid state at 700°C for 3h. To obtain ceramic samples with different porosity the sintering of pellets is carried out in air at different temperatures between 1088 and 1125°C for 2h. Structural and microstructural characterizations are performed by XRD and SEM and the degree and type of porosity is determined by mercury intrusion porosimetry. The influence of sintering temperature on the porosity and its consequence on both the ferroelectric hysteresis loops and the piezoelectric response was evaluated. The maximum densification is achieved at 1125°C and the best ferroelectric response is achieved in sintered pellets at 1125°C. Meanwhile, it was observed that pellets sintered in a lower temperature range (1094-1100°C) where porosity reaches values up to 15 % have good ferroelectric piezoelectric response, similar to that found in the sintered pellets to 1125°C.Facultad de Ciencias Exacta

Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Characterization of Porous (K, Na, Li)(Nb, Ta, Sb)O₃

Polvo de KNL-NTS con estequiometria (K0.44Na0.52Li0.04)(Nb0.86Ta0.10Sb0.04)O3 fue preparado siguiendo el método convencional cerámico de mezcla de carbonatos y óxidos. La síntesis del polvo de KNL-NTS fue llevada a cabo en estado sólido a 700 ºC durante 3h. Para obtener muestras cerámicas con diferente porosidad, se llevó a cabo la sinterización de pastillas en un rango de temperaturas entre 1088 y 1125 ºC durante 2h en aire. Las muestras fueron caracterizadas estructural y microestructuralmente mediante DRX y MEB, y se determinó el grado y tipo de porosidad mediante porosimetría de intrusión de mercurio. Se investigó la influencia de la temperatura de sinterización en la porosidad y se evaluó el impacto de la misma en los ciclos de histéresis ferroeléctricos y la respuesta piezoeléctrica de las pastillas. La máxima densificación del material se consigue a 1125 ºC y la mejor respuesta ferroeléctrica, en pastillas sinterizadas a 1112 ºC. Por su parte, se observó que pastillas fabricadas en un rango de temperaturas inferior (1094-1100 ºC) donde la porosidad alcanza valores de hasta 15 % presentan buena respuesta piezo-ferroeléctrica, similar a la encontrada en las pastillas sinterizadas a 1125 ºC.KNL-NTS powder with (K0.44Na0.52Li0.04)(Nb0.86Ta0.10Sb0.04)O3 stoichiometry was prepared following the conventional ceramic method of mixing carbonates and oxides. KNL-NTS powder synthesis is carried out in solid state at 700°C for 3h. To obtain ceramic samples with different porosity the sintering of pellets is carried out in air at different temperatures between 1088 and 1125°C for 2h. Structural and microstructural characterizations are performed by XRD and SEM and the degree and type of porosity is determined by mercury intrusion porosimetry. The influence of sintering temperature on the porosity and its consequence on both the ferroelectric hysteresis loops and the piezoelectric response was evaluated. The maximum densification is achieved at 1125°C and the best ferroelectric response is achieved in sintered pellets at 1125°C. Meanwhile, it was observed that pellets sintered in a lower temperature range (1094-1100°C) where porosity reaches values up to 15 % have good ferroelectric piezoelectric response, similar to that found in the sintered pellets to 1125°C.Facultad de Ciencias Exacta

Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Characterization of Porous (K, Na, Li)(Nb, Ta, Sb)O₃

Polvo de KNL-NTS con estequiometria (K0.44Na0.52Li0.04)(Nb0.86Ta0.10Sb0.04)O3 fue preparado siguiendo el método convencional cerámico de mezcla de carbonatos y óxidos. La síntesis del polvo de KNL-NTS fue llevada a cabo en estado sólido a 700 ºC durante 3h. Para obtener muestras cerámicas con diferente porosidad, se llevó a cabo la sinterización de pastillas en un rango de temperaturas entre 1088 y 1125 ºC durante 2h en aire. Las muestras fueron caracterizadas estructural y microestructuralmente mediante DRX y MEB, y se determinó el grado y tipo de porosidad mediante porosimetría de intrusión de mercurio. Se investigó la influencia de la temperatura de sinterización en la porosidad y se evaluó el impacto de la misma en los ciclos de histéresis ferroeléctricos y la respuesta piezoeléctrica de las pastillas. La máxima densificación del material se consigue a 1125 ºC y la mejor respuesta ferroeléctrica, en pastillas sinterizadas a 1112 ºC. Por su parte, se observó que pastillas fabricadas en un rango de temperaturas inferior (1094-1100 ºC) donde la porosidad alcanza valores de hasta 15 % presentan buena respuesta piezo-ferroeléctrica, similar a la encontrada en las pastillas sinterizadas a 1125 ºC.KNL-NTS powder with (K0.44Na0.52Li0.04)(Nb0.86Ta0.10Sb0.04)O3 stoichiometry was prepared following the conventional ceramic method of mixing carbonates and oxides. KNL-NTS powder synthesis is carried out in solid state at 700°C for 3h. To obtain ceramic samples with different porosity the sintering of pellets is carried out in air at different temperatures between 1088 and 1125°C for 2h. Structural and microstructural characterizations are performed by XRD and SEM and the degree and type of porosity is determined by mercury intrusion porosimetry. The influence of sintering temperature on the porosity and its consequence on both the ferroelectric hysteresis loops and the piezoelectric response was evaluated. The maximum densification is achieved at 1125°C and the best ferroelectric response is achieved in sintered pellets at 1125°C. Meanwhile, it was observed that pellets sintered in a lower temperature range (1094-1100°C) where porosity reaches values up to 15 % have good ferroelectric piezoelectric response, similar to that found in the sintered pellets to 1125°C.Facultad de Ciencias Exacta

Virtual histology of cortical thickness and shared neurobiology in 6 psychiatric disorders

Importance Large-scale neuroimaging studies have revealed group differences in cortical thickness across many psychiatric disorders. The underlying neurobiology behind these differences is not well understood. Objective To determine neurobiologic correlates of group differences in cortical thickness between cases and controls in 6 disorders: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), bipolar disorder (BD), major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and schizophrenia. Design, Setting, and Participants Profiles of group differences in cortical thickness between cases and controls were generated using T1-weighted magnetic resonance images. Similarity between interregional profiles of cell-specific gene expression and those in the group differences in cortical thickness were investigated in each disorder. Next, principal component analysis was used to reveal a shared profile of group difference in thickness across the disorders. Analysis for gene coexpression, clustering, and enrichment for genes associated with these disorders were conducted. Data analysis was conducted between June and December 2019. The analysis included 145 cohorts across 6 psychiatric disorders drawn from the ENIGMA consortium. The numbers of cases and controls in each of the 6 disorders were as follows: ADHD: 1814 and 1602; ASD: 1748 and 1770; BD: 1547 and 3405; MDD: 2658 and 3572; OCD: 2266 and 2007; and schizophrenia: 2688 and 3244. Main Outcomes and Measures Interregional profiles of group difference in cortical thickness between cases and controls. Results A total of 12 721 cases and 15 600 controls, ranging from ages 2 to 89 years, were included in this study. Interregional profiles of group differences in cortical thickness for each of the 6 psychiatric disorders were associated with profiles of gene expression specific to pyramidal (CA1) cells, astrocytes (except for BD), and microglia (except for OCD); collectively, gene-expression profiles of the 3 cell types explain between 25% and 54% of variance in interregional profiles of group differences in cortical thickness. Principal component analysis revealed a shared profile of difference in cortical thickness across the 6 disorders (48% variance explained); interregional profile of this principal component 1 was associated with that of the pyramidal-cell gene expression (explaining 56% of interregional variation). Coexpression analyses of these genes revealed 2 clusters: (1) a prenatal cluster enriched with genes involved in neurodevelopmental (axon guidance) processes and (2) a postnatal cluster enriched with genes involved in synaptic activity and plasticity-related processes. These clusters were enriched with genes associated with all 6 psychiatric disorders. Conclusions and Relevance In this study, shared neurobiologic processes were associated with differences in cortical thickness across multiple psychiatric disorders. These processes implicate a common role of prenatal development and postnatal functioning of the cerebral cortex in these disorders