GC: n CT: Amorphous silicon (a-Si or a-Si:H) solar cells belong to the category of silicon thin-film, where one or several layers of photovoltaic material are deposited onto a substrate. Some types of thin-film solar cells have a huge potential. These technologies are expected to grow rapidly in the coming

GC: n CT: Automatic Control Systems provides engineers with a fresh new controls book that places special emphasis on mechatronics. It follows a revolutionary approach by actually including a physical lab. In addition, readers will find authoritative coverage of modern design tools and examples. Current mechatronics applications build motivation to

GC: n CT: The vast majority of CO2 allowances issued by each RGGI state are distributed through quarterly, regional CO2 allowance auctions. Proceeds from the auctions are returned to states and invested in consumer benefit programs: energy efficiency, renewable energy, direct energy bill assistance and other greenhouse gas reduction programs.

GC: n CT: Computer science is a discipline that spans theory and practice. It requires thinking both in abstract terms and in concrete terms. The practical side of computing can be seen everywhere. Nowadays, practically everyone is a computer user, and many people are even computer programmers. Getting computers to

GC: n CT: A dynamical system consists of an abstract phase space or state space, whose coordinates describe the state at any instant, and a dynamical rule that specifies the immediate future of all state variables, given only the present values of those same state variables. For example the state

GC: n CT: There are three major problems with software projects: over budget, behind schedule and poor quality. It is often too late to correct these problems by the time they are detected in failed software projects. In this paper, we discuss design, implementation, and evaluation of an experimental intelligent

GC: n CT: What is an electric substation? Substations are a familiar sight alongside highways and in cities. Substations take the electricity from power plants and from the transmission lines and transform it from high to lower voltage. They distribute electricity to consumers and supervise and protect the distribution network

GC: n CT: Although some researchers believe that environmental sensitivities may have strictly psychological origins, a 1994 review of psychological studies found methodological and logical problems in the then current psychological research. Environmental sensitivity reactions to inhalation challenges may mimic panic disorder, which is classified as a psychiatric condition. However,

GC: n CT: Environmental sustainability involves making decisions and taking action that are in the interests of protecting the natural world, with particular emphasis on preserving the capability of the environment to support human life. It is an important topic at the present time, as people are realising the full

GC: n CT: Expert Systems are computer programs that are derived from a branch of computer science research called Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI’s scientific goal is to understand intelligence by building computer programs that exhibit intelligent behavior. It is concerned with the concepts and methods of symbolic inference, or reasoning,

GC: n CT: EXPERT SYSTEMS BUILDING TOOLS: DEFINITIONS An expert system tool, or shell, is a software development environment containing the basic components of expert systems. Associated with a shell is a prescribed method for building applications by configuring and instantiating these components. Some of the generic components of a

GC: n CT: Many concepts of problem solving theory are better understood in an abstract algebraic framework which also applies in automata theory. Because many systems of practical interest fall outside the scope of linear theory, it is desirable to enlarge as much as possible the class of systems for

GC: n CT: Geothermal energy can be recovered inexpensively and in an environmentally friendly way using geothermal probes or collectors. Heat is extracted from the ground via one or more closed pipe loops. The heat transfer medium is brine, a mix of water and antifreeze. Geothermal energy can be used

GC: n CT: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based system that can be used to locate positions anywhere on the earth. Operated by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), NAVSTAR (NAVigation Satellite Timing and Ranging) GPS provides continuous (24 hours/day), real-time, 3-dimensional positioning, navigation and timing worldwide. Any

GC: CT: Grout Hole Drilling: Drill grout holes with standard rotary or percussion drilling equipment. No core recovery will be required and the type bit used shall be optional with the Contractor. The hole shall be of sufficient diameter to allow use of an expansion plug or packer with an

GC: n CT: When starting the computer, the following error appears on the screen: The system has detected that a cooling fan is not operating correctly. Continued operation is not recommended and may cause unpredictable behavior that could result in random shutdown, data loss or possible system damage. The system

GC: n CT: HVDC systems can transmit more electrical power over longer distances than a similar alternating current (AC) transmission system, which means fewer transmission lines are needed, saving both money and land. In addition to significantly lowering electrical losses over long distances, HVDC transmission is also very stable and

GC: n CT: Intelligent energy management system – techniques and methods. Our environment is an asset to be managed carefully and is not an expendable resource to be taken for granted. The main original contribution of this thesis is in formulating intelligent techniques and simulating case studies to demonstrate the

GC: n CT: Intelligent Energy Saving System is a control system used to control a particular environment in other to optimize the energy. It can be used to control the lighting or air conditioning of an area. An example is the library which can be well illuminated with many lamps.

GC: n CT: Requirements for an intelligent system include security, connectivity, the ability to adapt according to current data and the capacity for remote monitoring and management. Essentially, an intelligent system is anything that contains a functional, although not usually general-purpose, computer with Internet connectivity. An embedded system may be

GC: n CT: ESPRE is a knowledge-based system which aids in the review of requests for platelet transfusions in the hospital blood bank. It is a microcomputer-based decision support system written in LISP and utilizes a hybrid frame and rule architecture. By automatically obtaining most of the required patient data

GC: n CT: The study of multiagent systems (MAS) focuses on systems in which many intelligent agents interact with each other. The agents are considered to be autonomous entities, such as software programs or robots. Their interactions can be either cooperative or selfish. That is, the agents can share a

CG: n CT: An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer’s memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware. It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer’s language. Without an operating system, a computer is useless. Your computer’s operating system (OS) manages all of

GC: n CT: Building N0.1 The monitoring carried out. The indoor temperature and humidity sensors were placed in the living room and in one of the bedrooms (see Figure 5.35). The outdoor temperature sensor was located at a sheltered position on the balcony. The sensors (Tinytags) were installed on 31