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Volume 13, Issue 3

Volume 13, Issue 3, Summer and Autumn 2005, Page 1-66


The Electrical and Optical Properties of SnO2 – Si(n) Structure Solar Cells.

Dr. Khalid K. Mohammed

Al-Rafidain Engineering Journal (AREJ), 2005, Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 1-8
DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2005.45668

. Abstract:
• In this paper the SnO2 will be examined to be used as a transparent antireflection coating with the n –type silicon wafer to fabricate the deposited SnO2 silicon Solar cell using vacuum evaporation technique. This SnO2 layer is simultaneously an antireflecting coating and a transparent upper contact. The oxidation of the Si surface takes place simultaneously with the evaporation process. A semiconductor – insulator – semiconductor (SIS) structure was obtained in such a way. The photoelectrical parameters of such SIS system of AM 1.5 conditions are: the short circuit current 18.5 mA/cm2, the open circuit voltage 0.48 V and the efficiency is 7.0%. The subgap response of the resulted structure is particularly strong and extends to wavelength up to 1100nm

The Relation between the Clarity in the Individualistic and the Collective Styles in Islamic Architecture

Dr. Abdullah Y. Al-Tayib; Farhan Awad Al-Ta

Al-Rafidain Engineering Journal (AREJ), 2005, Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 1-16
DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2005.45718

Abstract
The present study defines the research problem as a reconsideration or
reformulation of a scientific approach to study of the relation(s) between the
transparency of the individualistic style and the collective styles in Islamic
architecture. The research has adopted a literary approach in its analysis
namely: Riffaterre structure approach and Yaul’s statistical measurement.
Both styles have been compared for differences so as to find out whether there is
a complementary relation between both styles or there is a divorce between

An Intelligent Technique For Optimizing The Operation Of A Static Synchronous Compensator In Northern Iraqi Network

Majed S. M. Al-Hafid; Dr. Dhiya A. Al-Nimma

Al-Rafidain Engineering Journal (AREJ), 2005, Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 9-20
DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2005.45691

Abstract
The static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) is a solid-state shunt device that generates or absorbs reactive power and is one member of a family devices known as Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) devices. It is superior to the static VAR Compensator (SVC) in many ways.
In this work it is suggested to use the (STATCOM) in the existing H.V. Iraqi North Region National Grid (INRNG) for the first time. The best location of the (STATCOM) is obtained using load flow study which is also used to determine the optimal value of the reactive power needed at different load conditions. The paper discusses a method of optimizing the operation of the (STATCOM) using intelligent techniques. The method uses the Artificial Neural Network (ANN). The obtained results using load flow program are considered as the input data to train the (ANN). Then any value within the training data limit can be used to get the optimal value of the (STATCOM) output. The data of the (INRNG) for the year 2001 is used to verify the validity of the proposed method

THE HIGH WATER TABLE PROBLEM IN MOSUL CITY ITS REASONS AND SOLUTIONS

Huda H. Badr; Dr.Khalid M. Khidir

Al-Rafidain Engineering Journal (AREJ), 2005, Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 17-27
DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2005.45720

Abstract
Mosul city suffers from high water tables. This problem appears clearly during
the rainy season. In this research thirty wells were chosed in an area in Mosul city
on both sides of the Tigris river. A topographical map was prepared after surveying
the area above the mean sea level. Then the water levels in these wells are
measured every month during the rainy season (2001 -2002). The sources of
ground water recharge were determined.The computer program ( surfer 32) is used
for preparing contour maps. Also the seasonal variations of the ground water levels
were studied. The results show that the rain was the main source for recharging the
ground water. The maximum levels of the water table in the wells occurred in March
and minimum levels in October. In 20% of the wells, the water levels less than one
meter from the surface of the ground. The ground water moves in both sides of the
study area toward Tigris river. Different solutions were proposed to minimize the
water table in the area under study

A COMPUTER EXPERT SYSTEM FOR ANALYSIS AND CONTROL OF WATER HAMMER PROBLEMS

Dr. Rasul M. Khalaf; Prof. Dr. Alaa H. Kadoury; Wisam J. Al-Hilo

Al-Rafidain Engineering Journal (AREJ), 2005, Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 36-51
DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2005.45715

Abstract
The current system called Expert System for Analysis and Control of Water Hammer Problems “ESACWHP” is developed to help engineers in the design and analysis of water hammer problems using the characteristic method with aid of the programming language called Visual Basic.
Results obtained from the developed of “ESACWHP” show good agreement with that solved by traditional lengthy methods, in addition it is capable of handling more variables. The system is recommended to be used for analysis and design.

DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SINGLE CHANNEL ECG MONITOR USING PC

Raghad G. AL- Sultan; Dr.Kaydar M. Quboa

Al-Rafidain Engineering Journal (AREJ), 2005, Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 54-66
DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2005.45723

ABSTRACT
An Electro-Cardio-Graph (ECG) is a device that records the electrical
activity of the heart. Skin electrodes placed at designated locations on the body
collect ECG measurement information, and from these waveforms different
information on heart condition can be derived.
This paper discusses the design and implementation of a single-channel ECG
(three-electrode) circuit with a bandwidth of (0.5-100) Hz for patient monitoring
purposes. The front end of an ECG must be able to deal with weak signals ranging
from few microvolts to few millivolts. An analogue ECG amplifier is designed and
implemented using instrumentation amplifier (IA) followed by band pass filter
(BPF), then by notch filter (NF) to minimize noise affecting the signal, and a right
leg drive circuit (RLDC). .
The ECG data is recorded and analyzed with greater flexibility using personal
computer. The (ALS 4000) PC-sound card is used as a data acquisition device. The
Matlab program (version 6.5) is employed to acquire data from sound card then
digitally processing the signal in order to display the ECG signal on a PC monitor.