Thang Nhut Le

Mr. Thang Nhut Le

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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7 November 2023 in Applied Sciences
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TLThang Nhut Le
Thang Nhut Le
MNMinh Duc Nguyen
Minh Duc Nguyen
PDPhan Dat
Phan Dat
TTTruong Cong Toai
Truong Cong Toai
VDVan Tu Duong
Van Tu Duong
TNTan Tien Tien Nguyen
Tan Tien Tien Nguyen
Numerous studies about solar panel cleaning robot (SPCR) have been conducted globally to enhance the performance of photovoltaic panels (PV panels). However, there is a reality: scant attention has been paid to the large pressure and vibration that SPCR movements induce, not only on the photovoltaic panel surface but also on the mounting structure. Most of the research is focused on evaluating the “cleanliness” of the PV surface by using a clearing robot or the effects of natural factors (wind, dust, etc.) on the PV panels. Nonetheless, the large pressure and vibration constitute one of the primary factors contributing to the degradation of photovoltaic panel longevity and efficiency, especially affecting poorly installed PV arrays. To address these issues, this study proposes the design of a multi-suspension unit for the SPCRs equipped with track-wheeled, which might reduce vibration on the PV panel surface generated by the SPCRs’ motion and brushing action during operation. The multi-suspension unit facilitates the expansion of the contact area between the track-wheeled and the PV panel surface; hence, the negative effect is reduced owing to the vibration-absorbing properties of the rubber track pads. In the case of a static SPCR state, with only the impact of rotating brushes on vibration, the effectiveness of the multi-suspension unit can reduce vibration by a maximum of 72.63. Moreover, a metric (Δz) is proposed to evaluate the change in deflection of PV panels over time. The results show that the number of significant changes in PV panel deflection gradually decreases or disappears, while the number of small changes increases. In the case of SPCR operating on portrait PV modules, the number of occurrences of Δz (greater than 0.5 mm) is reduced from 18 counts to 5 counts, while the number of occurrences of Δz (less than 0.5 mm) increased from 61 counts to 91 counts. Overall, the proposed multi-system suspension is effective in reducing or eliminating large deflections while keeping the vibration frequency constant.

27 December 2024
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Conference Paper
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TLThang Nhut Le
Thang Nhut Le
MNMinh Tri Nguyen
Minh Tri Nguyen
TTTruong Cong Toai
Truong Cong Toai
VDVan Tu Duong
Van Tu Duong
NHNguyễn Hùng
Nguyễn Hùng

1 June 2025
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TLThang Nhut Le
Thang Nhut Le
TPTrung Dat Phan
Trung Dat Phan
MNMinh Duc Nguyen
Minh Duc Nguyen
TTTruong Cong Toai
Truong Cong Toai
VDVan Tu Duong
Van Tu Duong
TNTan Tien Tien Nguyen
Tan Tien Tien Nguyen