Abstract: . . .  meter. The pyranometer measurement is not an instantaneous reading, but is averaged over a short time interval. The average reading helps smooth out erratic readings that can occur on cloudy days. Page 2 Session #1B American Society for Engineering Education April 4-5, 2003 – Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN 2003 IL/IN Sectional Conference 40 Table I is an example of data used for computing the instantaneous . . .
. . .  pyranometer measurement is not an instantaneous reading, but is averaged over a short time interval. The average reading helps smooth out erratic readings that can occur on cloudy days. Page 2 Session #1B American Society for Engineering Education April 4-5, 2003 – Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN 2003 IL/IN Sectional Conference 40 Table I is an example of data used for computing the instantaneous . . .
. . .  Technology students. It forces students to recognize that energy conversion processes are not perfect. In the case of a photovoltaic array, efficiencies less than 15% are always somewhat disappointing. The low efficiency and relatively high cost of photovoltaic equipment are the primary reason solar energy systems are not more widely deployed. This experiment also provides a useful opportunity for classroom discussions . . .
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. . .  a photovoltaic power system, Proceedings of the 2002 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, [CD-ROM], American Society for Engineering Education. [3] Hutzel, W. J. (2001). Energy conservation in thermal power courses, Proceedings of the 2001 Annual Conference & Exposition, [CD- ROM], American Society for Engineering Education.  . . .
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