A Novel Open-Loop Tracking Strategy for Photovoltaic Systems
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
This paper approaches a dual-axis equatorial tracking system that is used to increase the photovoltaic efficiency by maximizing the degree of use of the solar radiation.
The innovative aspect in the solar tracker design consists in considering the tracking mechanism as a perturbation for the DC motors.
The goal is to control the DC motors, which are perturbed with the motor torques whose computation is based on the dynamic model of the mechanical structure on which external forces act.
The daily and elevation angles of the PV module represent the input parameters in the mechanical device, while the outputs transmitted to the controller are the motor torques.
The controller tuning is approached by a parametric optimization process, using design of experiments and response surface methodology techniques, in a multiple regression.
The simulation and experimental results demonstrate the operational performance of the tracking system.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alexandru, Cătălin. 2013. A Novel Open-Loop Tracking Strategy for Photovoltaic Systems. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032653
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alexandru, Cătălin. A Novel Open-Loop Tracking Strategy for Photovoltaic Systems. The Scientific World Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032653
American Medical Association (AMA)
Alexandru, Cătălin. A Novel Open-Loop Tracking Strategy for Photovoltaic Systems. The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032653
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1032653