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This paper describes a speed control device for generating electrical energy on an electricity network based on the doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) used for wind power conversion systems. At first, a double-fed induction generator model was constructed. A control law is formulated to govern the flow of energy between the stator of a DFIG and the energy network using three types of controllers: proportional integral (PI), sliding mode controller (SMC) and second order sliding mode controller (SOSMC). Their different results in terms of power reference tracking, reaction to unexpected speed fluctuations, sensitivity to perturbations, and resilience against machine parameter alterations are compared. MATLAB/Simulink was used to conduct the simulations for the preceding study. Multiple simulations have shown very satisfying results, and the investigations demonstrate the efficacy and power-enhancing capabilities of the suggested control system.
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The growing significance of portable systems to limit power consumption in ultra-large-scale-integration chips of very high density, has recently led to rapid and inventive progresses in low-power design. The most effective technique is adiabatic logic circuit design in energy-efficient hardware. This paper presents two adiabatic approaches for the design of low power circuits, modified positive feedback adiabatic logic (modified PFAL) and the other is direct current diode based positive feedback adiabatic logic (DC-DB PFAL). Logic gates are the preliminary components in any digital circuit design. By improving the performance of basic gates, one can improvise the whole system performance. In this paper proposed circuit design of the low power architecture of OR/NOR, AND/NAND, and XOR/XNOR gates are presented using the said approaches and their results are analyzed for powerdissipation, delay, power-delay-product and rise time and compared with the other adiabatic techniques along with the conventional complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) designs reported in the literature. It has been found that the designs with DC-DB PFAL technique outperform with the percentage improvement of 65% for NOR gate and 7% for NAND gate and 34% for XNOR gate over the modified PFAL techniques at 10 MHz respectively.
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Solar Power Vs Nuclear Power – Which is the
Better Energy Source?
November 25, 2021 By JOSNA(https://www.electronicshub.org/author/bhavyesh/)
Fossil fuel is still the major source of energy. However, with every passing year, the global
climate crisis seems to get worse, and the main culprit for climate crisis is fossil fuels. That
is why the alternatives to fossil fuel are always getting the limelight so that, in the long run,
they can completely make fossil fuel obsolete.
The main alternatives are solar energy and nuclear energy. There are distinct advantages
as well as disadvantages of solar energy as well as nuclear energy. The question arises
which is better, and that is what we will discuss in this article based on facts.
Outline
About Solar Energy
1. Advantages of Solar Energy –
2. Disadvantages of Solar Energy –
3. Environmental Consequences
4. The Future Potential
About Nuclear Energy
1. Advantages of Nuclear Energy –
2. Disadvantages of Nuclear Energy –
Comparing Solar and Nuclear Energy –
1. Time Required For Overall Processing
2. Cost For Overall Setup
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About Solar Energy
Solar energy is the power that we get from the sun. The energy from the sunlight is
converted into electricity. Solar energy is considered renewable and sustainable energy as
there is no dearth of sunshine from which solar energy is derived. In fact, solar energy is
also green energy as there is no pollution caused due to it, unlike the energy derived from
fossil fuels.
To harness solar energy, you need photovoltaic devices where the energy from sunlight is
extracted and converted into electrical energy. There are various solar devices available in
the market that have an inbuilt system to store solar energy and use it when required to
power the device. The use of solar energy is now extending to powering homes, vehicles,
and industrial processes by setting up a solar power plant.
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3. Total Annual Energy Production
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1. Advantages of Solar Energy –
Here are all the advantages of solar energy that point out why it is better than energy
generated from fossil fuels.
Pollution-free – Solar energy is green energy, and it does not generate any pollution
starting from its generation to transmission process. No harmful gas comes out of a solar
power plant, and there is no radioactive material involved.
Durability – A solar cell converts light energy to electrical energy, but there is no drive
system involved. Hence, there is no wear and tear, and this enhances the durability of
solar cells. As a matter of fact, there is very little maintenance required which justifies its
long-lasting lifespan.
Renewable – There is no dearth of sunlight, and you can generate solar energy as long as
there is sunlight. Therefore, it falls under the category of renewable energy as it is not
limited to fossil fuels. Yes, it is true that you cannot generate solar energy at night or
during rainy days, but as soon as the sun shines, you can start generating solar energy as
long as you like in order to compensate.
Convenient – To generate solar energy, you need the installation of solar panels, and they
are very easy to install. In fact, anyone can set it up on their roofs if they want to generate
solar energy for their home. Not just installation is simple and easy, the maintenance is
quite low which is why it has the potential to become a household item going forward.
2. Disadvantages of Solar Energy –
The only disadvantage of solar energy is that you cannot install a solar power plant where
you do not get ample sunshine throughout the year. Therefore, solar power may not be
suitable for certain regions of the world where the sun shines strongly for a few hours and
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the majority of the day is low sunshine time. Therefore, it comes down to the scalability
factor, and there is yet to be a super large solar power plant from where solar energy
could be transmitted for a large area just like thermal energy.
3. Environmental Consequences
Solar energy is green energy, and hence, there is apparently no pollution from it. However,
the photovoltaic cells generate certain waste products, and if not properly handled, they
can impact the people coming in contact as well as the land through which it passes. If
properly handled, there are literally no environmental consequences.
4. The Future Potential
The future potential of solar energy is literally endless. It is the best alternative to replace
the current energy system. In fact, countries have announced their plans to generate large-
scale solar power within the next decades. In fact, you can expect certain countries to fulfill
their country’s majority of requirements through solar energy only.
About Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy is energy extracted from the nucleus of atoms of radioactive materials.
Through nuclear reactions, the nuclear energy from the nucleus is released to generate
thermal energy. Since thermal energy is released, it is a more viable alternative to the
thermal energy from fossil fuels. You can obtain nuclear energy through nuclear fission,
fusion, and nuclear decay as well.
There are many who are worried about fatalities that could be caused by nuclear energy.
However, the facts and figures show that thermal energy from fossil fuels caused more
fatalities. On the contrary, it reduces air pollution by reducing the emission of harmful
gases.
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1. Advantages of Nuclear Energy –
There are loads of advantages of using nuclear energy which is why bigger countries are
opting for nuclear energy to replace thermal energy to meet the energy requirements.
Lower Harmful Emission – While harvesting uranium, there could be certain emissions of
harmful gases in the environment. However, in the generation of nuclear energy, there is
the least amount of emission as far as harmful gases such as carbon dioxide. Therefore, it
is going to solve the climate crisis problem if it is used on a large scale.
Reliable – In comparison to solar energy, nuclear energy is more reliable because sunlight
may be absent at times, but there is no such issue with nuclear energy. You can generate
nuclear energy all the time as long as uranium is available. As a matter of fact, under
extreme weather conditions, when solar energy cannot be generated, nuclear energy
works perfectly.
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Low Cost – While many think that nuclear energy generation is expensive as uranium is
expensive, the notion is wrong. The generation process needs less uranium, and hence,
the overall cost of nuclear energy generation is very low. Along with being cost-effective, it
is a more efficient way of generating energy with the maximum usage of the available
resources.
Scalability – There is a big question mark on the scalability of solar energy, but there is no
such issue with nuclear energy. There are countries that have set up nuclear energy plants,
and they are transmitting the energy across cities efficiently. Therefore, it is totally ready to
meet all energy demands for every country across the globe.
2. Disadvantages of Nuclear Energy –
Radioactive Wastage – The reason why nuclear energy is not green energy is that it
involves radioactive materials and wastes. Disposal of these radioactive wastes is very
critical as such wastes can wipe out a huge chunk of popularity in minutes if not properly
handled and something goes wrong. Instead of dumping in the seas, the waste materials
are dumped under sand, and sometimes, they are used for designing weapons.
Radiation – The power reactors in a nuclear power plant are making plutonium, and the
element is highly toxic. If not properly handled and if they manage to escape, they can
cause extremely radiation-based diseases. In fact, nuclear accidents and aftereffects are
not very rare. Any sort of leakage can lead to complicated life-threatening diseases for the
population living nearby.
Non-renewable – Unfortunately, nuclear energy is neither green energy nor renewable
energy. The availability of uranium for the nuclear reaction is limited. Uranium is only
available in a few countries, and their deposits will eventually run out like fossil fuels.
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Risk For Environment – The best way to describe nuclear energy production is risky. Even
though the companies do their utmost to minimize and even eliminate all risk factors,
accidents can happen at any time. This puts the entire nation at risk when you time about
nuclear bombs dropped in Japan. Similarly, nuclear waste is affecting aquatic life
significantly, and these wastes take thousands of years to decompose.
Comparing Solar and Nuclear Energy –
1. Time Required For Overall Processing
Setting up a solar power plant is easier and faster than a nuclear power plant. Not just
that, extracting solar energy is tremendously faster than nuclear energy. Therefore, solar
energy scores over nuclear energy in the overall time requirement. The factor may not
seem to be an issue if you think long-term, but the industrialists weigh this factor in order
to meet the energy demands of a nation.
2. Cost For Overall Setup
There is no doubt that setting up a solar power plant is less expensive than a nuclear
power plant. This is because the requirement for components for a solar power plant is
relatively fewer. Moreover, there is no need for source materials like uranium which is
available only in a few countries. As a rough estimation, a solar power plant will cost nearly
1/10th of a nuclear power plant.
3. Total Annual Energy Production
More than the time, it is the amount of energy a power plant can produce helps in meeting
the energy demands. A nuclear power plant can operate 24 hours a day, and hence, it
produces more total annual energy. On the contrary, a solar power plant operates only
when the sun is out, and this means it is effective and operational for 30% of the time in a
day. Naturally, solar energy lacks which is why countries are giving preference to nuclear
energy through solar power plants are not uncommon.
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Solar Power or Nuclear Power – Which Is A Better
Energy Solution?
From the current standpoint, both solar energy and nuclear energy are better alternatives.
Considering the global climate crisis, solar energy is clearly a winner. However, the total
annual energy production of the same size as a solar power plant is less in comparison to a
nuclear power plant. However, nuclear energy is not renewable, and there are various
risks associated. Therefore, nuclear energy is not a long-term solution though currently,
both nuclear and solar power plants should go hand in hand to meet the demands of the
nation. But, solar energy is a far better choice than nuclear energy.
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