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- Ferretti, Ana B. S. M., et al.
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How dynamic could be the 45S rDNA cistron? : An intriguing variability in a grasshopper species revealed by integration of chromosomal and genomic data
- 2019
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Ingår i: Chromosoma. - : SPRINGER. - 0009-5915 .- 1432-0886. ; 128:2, s. 165-175
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- To better understand the structure and variability of the 45S rDNA cistron and its evolutionary dynamics in grasshoppers, we performed a detailed analysis combining classical and molecular cytogenetic data with whole-genome sequencing in Abracris flavolienata, which shows extraordinary variability in the chromosomal distribution for this element. We found astonishing variability in the number and size of rDNA clusters at intra- and inter-population levels. Interestingly, FISH using distinct parts of 45S rDNA cistron (18S rDNA, 28S rDNA, and ITS1) as probes revealed a distinct number of clusters, suggesting independent mobility and amplification of the 45S rDNA components. This hypothesis is consistent with the higher genomic coverage of almost the entire cistron of 45S rDNA observed in A. flavolineata compared to other grasshoppers, besides coverage variability along the 45S rDNA cistron in the species. In addition, these differences in coverage for distinct components of the 45S rDNA cistron indicate emergence of pseudogenes evidenced by existence of truncated sequences, demonstrating the rDNA dynamics in the species. Although the chromosomal distribution of 18S rDNA was highly variable, the chromosomes 1, 3, 6, and 9 harbored rDNA clusters in all individuals with the occurrence of NOR activity in pair 9, suggesting ancestry or selective pressures to prevent pseudogenization of rDNA sequences in this chromosome pair. Additionally, small NORs and cryptic rDNA loci were observed. Finally, there was no evidence of enrichment and association of transposable elements, at least, inside or nearby rDNA cistron. These findings broaden our knowledge of rDNA dynamics, revealing an independent movement and amplification of segments of 45S rDNA cistron, which in A. flavolineata could be attributed to ectopic recombination.
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- Cabral, Diogo, et al.
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Performance Evaluation of Non-Uniform Illumination on a Transverse Bifacial PVT Receiver in Combination with a CPC Geometry
- 2019
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Ingår i: Solar Energy. - : Elsevier BV. - 0038-092X .- 1471-1257. ; 194, s. 696-708
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- PVT collectors co-generate electricity and heat from the same gross area, thus achieving higher combined heat and electric yields. A comprehensive evaluation has been carried out on non-uniform solar irradiation profile distributions on four symmetric low concentration CPC PVT (LCPVT) solar collector design concepts. Additionally, an electrical and thermal performance evaluation of symmetric truncated LCPVT solar collectors based on a CPC reflector geometry with a central transverse bifacial PVT receiver has been carried out, through a numerical ray-tracing model software and a multi-paradigm numerical computing environment software. A simplified thermal (quasi-dynamic testing method for liquid heating collectors described in the international standard for solar thermal collectors ISO 9806:2017) and electrical performance models were employed to evaluate the LCPVT design concepts. The evaluation was carried out for heating Domestic Hot Water (DHW) for a Single Family House (SFH) in Fayoum (Egypt), where energy yields between 351 and 391 kWh/m2/year have been achieved. The non-uniform solar irradiation assessment showed that the PV cells are exposed to high levels of radiation due to the specific reflector geometry. Furthermore, the study showed that the CPC geometries are very sensitive to the shading effect, as partial shadowing is substantial for high incidence angles.
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- Chacin, Luís, et al.
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Impact study of operating temperatures and cell layout under different concentration factors in a CPC-PV solar collector in combination with a vertical glass receiver composed by bifacial cells
- 2019
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Ingår i: Proceedings of the ISES Solar World Conference 2019 and the IEA SHC Solar Heating and Cooling Conference for Buildings and Industry 2019. - Freiburg, Germany : International Solar Energy Society. - 9783982040813 ; , s. 836-847
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Solar Collectors with Compound Parabolic Concentrator (CPC) reflectors redirect solar irradiance into the receiver (placed in optimal position). The concept of such devices is to reduce the installation area and energy costs [1]. This research focuses on the behaviour and efficiency of a stationary CPC-PV solar collector. Each trough of this collector has different concentration factors (1.25 and 1.66) with vertically placed bi-facial cell receivers. An analysis of the electrical efficiency is performed in order to evaluate the viability of a CPC geometry with a vertical bifacial PV receiver. Furthermore, an investigation on bifacial cells performance due to concentration (and consequently increased cell temperature) is carried out. A numerical simulation of the yearly available radiation and the Incident Angle Modifiers (IAM) for each geometry is also conducted. Finally, a comparison between the simulations and the outdoor testing on the prototype collector is detailed. The tests took place in Gävle, Sweden (61º Latitude). The results showed that higher concentration factors led to larger operating temperatures (114ºC for a concentration factor of 1.66 and 96ºC for a concentration factor of 1.25). Although this may compromise the cell performance and shorten the device’s life cycle, it is shown that appropriate ventilation will allow manageable operating temperatures.
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- Panchal, Rajan, et al.
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Evaluation of Symmetric C-PVT Solar Collector Designs with Vertical Bifacial Receivers
- 2019
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Ingår i: Proceedings of the ISES Solar World Congress 2019 and IEA SHC International Conference on Solar Heating and Cooling for Buildings and Industry 2019. - Freiburg, Germany : International Solar Energy Society. - 9783982040813 ; , s. 165-176
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Photovoltaic thermal (PVT) solar collectors can be an effective solution for system output improvement. Photovoltaic thermal collectors naturally have a more expensive receiver than simpler photovoltaic or thermal only collectors, therefore making concentration a more appealing solution to achieve cost reduction. However, concentrating systems need careful analysis on the design phase in order to optimize the annual output. In addition, for stationary (non-tracking) collectors, it is critical to determine the incidence angle modifier (IAM).For this reason, a reflector study was carried out to determine suitable reflector designs for a stationary concentrating PVT collector. The reflectors were simulated using a Monte Carlo raytracing software called Tonatiuh. The two selected reflectors designs were named “pure parabola” (PP) and “compound parabolic concentrator” (CPC). The concentration ratio of 1.2 and 1.6 were selected for each reflector designs, which means a total of 4 collector troughs. The next step involved the construction of the two selected C-PVT collector designs, which were built and subsequently tested by the authors. The IAM was assessed and discussed by simulation and outdoor testing in detail.The IAM results show similar decreases in longitudinal IAM for both the PP and the CPC CPVT collector for the 1.2 concentration factor. For the transversal IAM with 1.2 of concentration factor, the CPC over performs. For the 1.6 concentration prototype collectors, the results are fairly similar. Lastly, the annual output was also simulated and presented.
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