David Parlevliet

In this report, we present the current practices for infrared (IR) and electroluminescence (EL) imaging of PV modules and systems, looking at environmental and device requirements on one hand, and on the interpretation of sample patterns with abnormalities on the other hand. The goal is to provide recommendations and guidelines for using IR and EL imaging techniques to identify and assess specific failure modes of PV modules and systems in field applications...

At Murdoch University there are two first year physics mechanics units, one is algebra based, co-ordinated by David Parlevliet and the other is calculus based, co-ordinated by Chris Creagh. Both units have between 70 and 120 students in them, most of whom are not physics students. The continual challenge is to engage the non-physics students at an appropriate level while maintaining a high quality unit that extends the physics major students. One way of doing this is to make the units as student focused as possible. This allows students to achieve at a level they are comfortable with.