Abstract:
A system for preventing an unsafe operation of at least one machine communicatively coupled to a computing device. The system includes the computing device which includes a processor coupled to a memory. The memory contains processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the computing device to perform the steps of storing, in the memory, a first state of a first machine of the at least one machine, generating a first pending output to be issued to the first machine, determining whether an unsafe condition would result if the first pending output is issued to the first machine in the first state, and issuing the first pending output upon determining that issuing the first pending output would not result in an unsafe condition and blocking the first pending output from being issued upon determining that issuing the first pending output would result in an unsafe condition.
Abstract:
Apparatus and processes for preparing heterostructures with reduced strain are disclosed. The heterostructures may include a semiconductor structure that conforms to a surface layer having a different crystal lattice constant than the structure to form a relatively low-defect heterostructure.
Abstract:
A dopant funnel for loading dopant pellets into a dispenser tube of a dopant dispenser is disclosed. The dopant funnel has a cup connected through a restrictor to a shaft. The cup holds random oriented dopant pellets. The restrictor meters the amount and orientation of dopant pellets being removed from the cup. The shaft is in alignment with the restrictor for delivering dopant pellets from the cup to the dispenser tube.
Abstract:
A platen for polishing a surface of a wafer has a reaction plate, a polishing plate, and a bladder. The reaction plate has a top and bottom surface, and defines a longitudinal axis. The polishing plate is positioned coaxially with the reaction plate. The polishing plate has a second top surface and a second bottom surface. The second top surface is adjacent to the bottom surface of the reaction plate. The bladder is coaxially located along a radially outer portion of either the top or bottom surface of the reaction plate. The bladder is connected with the polishing plate and able to expand to deform the polishing plate with respect to the bottom surface of the reaction plate.
Abstract:
Crystalline photovoltaic (PV) cells and methods of manufacturing cells are described. One example method of manufacturing a PV cell includes depositing a plurality of first fingers on a crystalline silicon wafer. The first fingers extend in a first direction parallel to each other and comprise a substantially non-silver conductive material.
Abstract:
A system for growing an ingot from a melt includes an outer crucible, an inner crucible, and a weir. The outer crucible includes a first sidewall and a first base. The first sidewall and the first base define an outer cavity for containing the melt. The inner crucible is located within the outer cavity, and has a central longitudinal axis. The inner crucible includes a second sidewall and a second base having an opening therein. The opening in the second base is concentric with the central longitudinal axis. The weir is disposed between the outer crucible and the inner crucible for supporting the inner crucible.
Abstract:
A computer-implemented method for dynamically controlling a plurality of photovoltaic (PV) inverters is provided. The method is implemented by a dynamic photovoltaic (DP) controller in communication with a user interface. The method includes receiving, from an electrical meter, an electrical value of a plurality of electrical values associated with an inverter of the plurality of PV inverters, where the electrical meter is associated with point of interconnection between the plurality of inverters and an electrical grid, calculating, an electrical metric based on the electrical value, generating, a command signal for the inverter based on the calculated electrical metric, transmitting the command signal to the inverter, the command signal configured to change an output power level of the inverter, and causing the inverter to change the power level via the command signal.
Abstract:
Production of silicon ingots in a crystal puller that involve reduction in the formation of silicon deposits on the puller exhaust system are disclosed.
Abstract:
This disclosure generally relates to integrated grounding for solar modules and electrical wire management, and more specifically, to grounding clips and tabs that are integrated into solar module racking systems.
Abstract:
An electrical connector/cable harness includes an electrically insulative housing and first and second passageways extending from a first end of the connector/cable harness to a second end thereof, first and second electrically conductive wires disposed in the passageways, respectively, wherein the passageways and the wires therein reverse their dispositions in the connector/cable harness such that at the second end of the connector/cable harness the two wires are disposed oppositely to their disposition at the first end of the connector/cable harness.