Abstract: A simple yet general method determines the stiffness matrix for parallel manipulators with serially connected legs. Link and actuator flexibilities for each leg are modeled by flexibility matrices that are additive. The ...

Abstract: In the potential induced degradation (PID) phenomenon, the output power of a photovoltaic (PV) module decreases due to the high potential difference between the PV system and the ground. This voltage forcefully moves the ...