Solar power engineering: analysis of the zone model of semiconductor conductivity from the quantum theory perspective
I.E. Kolesnichenko, E.A. Kolesnichenko, E.I. Lyubomishchenko, E.I. Kolesnichenko
Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Shakhty, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №3 / 2022 р. 118-124
Abstract: The article focuses on the challenges of improving the energy efficiency when using the solar energy for electrical power generation. The key point is that improvement of the energy efficiency in application of this method depends on enhancement of theoretical knowledge on physical phenomena and regularities in technical devices. The objective of this research is to clarify the cause-and-effect relations and to explain regularities of physical phenomena in devices that convert solar power into electric energy in terms of fundamental axioms of the quantum theory in molecular systems, which would open up the possibilities to enhance the energy efficiency of solar power engineering. The paper analyzes the notions that are common in the scientific and educational literature and are related to electric current, free and superfluous electrons in atoms, and the motion of charged particles under the action of electric current. The scientific novelty consists in conceptualization of scientific statements in the fields of physics, electrical engineering and chemistry. A new concept of the energy phenomena in multilayer structures of semiconductor-based devices for conversion of solar radiation into the electric current has been formed for the first time ever. A schematic diagram of electric power generation upon solar irradiation of these devices is presented. The electric current in a closed circuit is the total solar energy absorbed by the valence electrons of the device's semiconductors, which they emit in a concentrated manner within a closed electric circuit. The practical value of the new knowledge lies in improving the professional competences and enhancing the energy efficiency of technological devices used to convert solar energy into electric current.
Keywords: solar theory, zone theory, electric current, quantum theory, semiconductors, energy, renewable sources, device, electron, energy structure, photons, experiment, energy efficiency
For citation: Kolesnichenko I.E., Kolesnichenko E.A., Lyubomishchenko E.I., Kolesnichenko E.I. Solar power engineering: analysis of the zone model of semiconductor conductivity from the quantum theory perspective. Russian Mining Industry. 2022;(3):118– 124. https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2022-3-118-124
Article info
Received: 23.04.2022
Revised: 12.05.2022
Accepted: 14.05.2022
Information about the authors
Igor E. Kolesnichenko – Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Professor, Head of the Construction and Technogenic Safety Department, Deputy Director – Academic Advisor at the Shakhty Road Institute (branch), Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Shakhty, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Evgeny A. Kolesnichenko – Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Professor, Professor at the Construction and Technogenic Safety Department of the Shakhty Road Institute (branch), Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Shakhty, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ekaterina I. Lyubomishchenko – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Associate Professor, Assistant Professor at the Motor Road Design and Construction Department of the Shakhty Road Institute (branch), Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Shakhty, Russian Federation; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9495-7385; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Evgeny I. Kolesnichenko – Student at the Motor Road Design and Construction Department of the Shakhty Road Institute (branch), Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Shakhty, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
References
1. Maksimov A.G. RES 2.0: New program for the development of “green” energy in Russia. Energy Policy. 2020;(11):22–27. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.46920/2409-5516_2020_11153_22
2. Obukhov S.G. Systems of electric power generation using renewable energy resources. Tomsk: Tomsk Polytechnic University; 2008. 140 p. (In Russ.)
3. Lukutin B.V. Renewable electrical energy sources. Tomsk: Tomsk Polytechnic University; 2008. 187 p. (In Russ.)
4. Kukhling Kh. Reference Book of Physics. Moscow: Mir; 1982. 520 p. (In Russ.)
5. Glinka N.L.; Ermakov A.I. (ed.). General Chemistry. 30th ed. Moscow: Integral-Press; 2002. 728 p. (In Russ.)
6. Surkaev A.L., Kumysh M.M., Zubovich S.O. Physics. Part VI. Quantum and nuclear physics. Volgograd: Volzhsky Polytechnic Institute (branch) of Volgograd State Technical University; 2015. Iss. 3. 100 p. (In Russ.) Available at: https://volpi.ru/files/vpf/vpf_library/Ych_pos/6_kva.pdf?ysclid=l34uaiutel
7. Kolesnichenko I.E., Artemiev V.B., Kolesnichenko E.A., Lyubomishchenko E.I. Quantum theory of energy processes in coal seam molecular structures. Moscow: Gornoe delo; 2020. 40 p. (In Russ.) Available at: http://www.gornaya-kniga.ru/catalog/2246
8. Matveev A.N. Molecular physics. 4th ed. St. Petersburg: Lan; 2010. 368 p. (In Russ.)
9. Kuznetsov S.I. A course in physics with examples of problem solving. Part II. Electricity and magnetism. Oscillations and waves. 4th ed. Tomsk: Tomsk Polytechnic University; 2013. 370 p. (In Russ.)
10. Denisov A.Yu., Chukin A.V., Zenkov E.V., Denisova O.V. Studies of the tunnelling effect using a semiconductor tunnelling diode. Ekaterinburg: Ural Federal University; 2016. 31 p. (In Russ.) Available at: https://study.urfu.ru/Aid/Publication/13549/1/Denisov_hykin_Zenkov%20Denisova.pdf
11. Ogorodnikov A.I. Physical fundamentals of electronics engineering. Ekaterinburg: Ural Federal University; 2011. 105 p. (In Russ.) Available at: http://hdl.handle.net/10995/58594
12. Tyurin Yu.I., Chernov I.P., Kryuchkov Yu.Yu. Physics. Quantum Physics. Tomsk: Tomsk Polytechnic University; 2009. 320 p. (In Russ.) Available at: https://portal.tpu.ru/departments/otdel/publish/izdaniya_razrabotanye_v_ramkah_IOP/Tab/fizika_kvantovaya_fizika_zac.pdf
13. Richard C. Tolman and T. Dale Stewart. The Electromotive Force Produced by the Acceleration of Metals. Physical Review. 1916;8(2):97. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.8.97
14. Parfenov V.V., Zakirov R.Kh. Semiconductor Physics (theoretical points, guidelines and assignments for laboratory work). Kazan: Kazan Federal University; 2001. 80 p. (In Russ.) Available at: https://kpfu.ru/docs/F129512433/05_pp.pdf
15. Vissarionov V.I., Deryugina G.V., Kuznetsova V.A., Malinin N.K. Solar power engineering. Moscow: Moscow Power Engineering Institute; 2008. 317 p. (In Russ.) Available at: https://www.c-o-k.ru/library/document/12813/35694.pdf
16. Batenkov V.A. Electrochemistry of semiconductors. 2nd ed. Barnaul: Altai State University; 2002. 162 p. (In Russ.)
