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A substantial fraction of current machining research is directed towards increased productivity. A fundamental limitation is unstable vibration, or chatter, during cuttin[...]

The power system stability issues concerning the integration of wind turbine gen-erators have been under research for quite a long time now. This study focuses on thesmal[...]

With the modernization of power grids, high penetration of distributed energy-based resources (DERs), and modern loads, optimal power flow (OPF) analysis is one of the es[...]

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Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites are viewed as a cost-effective alternative for photovoltaic devices, among other applications. Solution and low-temperature processin[...]

The electrical grid is a complex network becoming increasingly linked with smart devices and energy sources, such as electric vehicles, appliances, grid support systems, [...]

Implementing PV panels as a source of clean energy for the building sector is growing worldwide. Currently, PV materials are widely installed on building roofs; however, [...]

ABSTRACTMAYANGI MA MVUTU. Understanding and mitigating the light-induced degradation in screen printed Al-BSF Cz-Si solar cell by use of IR-belt furnace Rapid Thermal Pro[...]