• The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.56 no.1
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• pp.106-111
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• 2007

In this study, we designed a digital fuzzy logic controller based on FPGA and microprocessor for MPPT of the sofar power generation system. A fuzzy algorithm to control the power tracking function of a boost converter has been built into the FPGA, and applied to the small scaled solar power generation system. The embodied controller showed a stable operation characteristic with the small output voltage ripple for the intensity change of solar radiation. This result proves that the implementation of the power tracking controller using FPGA is an effective way compared to the existing one using microprocessor.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems Conference
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• 2006.05a
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• pp.99-102
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• 2006

본 논문에서는 두 개의 서브 발전 시스템 (풍력과 태양광 발전 시스템)으로 구성된 하이브리드 발전 시스템의 구현을 위한 디지털 퍼지 제어기를 개발한다. 풍력과 광전자 발전기에서 V-I 특성은 비선형 관계를 보여주기 때문에, 비선형 시스템 제어에 많은 장점을 가진 퍼지 모델 기반 제어기를 사용한다. 그리고 마이크로프로세서 기반 제어 시스템 구현하기 위해서 본 과제에서는 디지털 재설계 기법을 통해 디지털 퍼지 제어기를 설계하게 된다. 마지막으로, 하이브리드 발전 시스템에서 최대 전력 추종과 배터리 상태를 일정하게 유지하기 위해서 세 가지 모드 상태에서 제어 목적이 변화하도록 시스템을 구성하게 된다.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2007.11a
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• pp.255-258
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• 2007

In this paper, a PV multi-string PCS with a grid-connection is proposed. An improved MPPT algorithm for the PV multi-string PCS is suggested. Each PV string has its own MPP tracker and the proposed MPPT algorithm prevents LMPP tracking due to power ripple. In the PV PCS with single-phase inverter has a large current ripple at twice the grid frequency. The current ripple reduction algorithm without external component is suggested. Also, this paper proposes a simple control method to achieve sharing of the PV string voltage and current among the interleaved parallel boost converters. All algorithms and controllers are implemented on a single-chip microcontroller. Experimental results obtained on a 3kW prototype show high performance of the proposed PV multi-string PCS.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2007.11a
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• pp.289-292
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• 2007

The modular line-connected photovoltaic PCS (power conditioning system) is proposed. The proposed system consists of a step-up DC-DC converter and a full-bridge inverter. A step-up DC-DC converter using a dual series-resonant rectifier circuit and a active-clamp circuit is proposed to achieve a high efficiency and a high input-output voltage ratio efficiently. An IncCond (incremental conductance) MPPT (maximum power point tracking) algorithm that improves MPPT characteristic is used. By control a inverter using a linearized output current controller, a unity power factor is achieved. All algorithms and controllers are implemented on a single-chip microcontroller and the superiority of the proposed algorithms and controllers is proved by experiments.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2004.04a
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• pp.212-214
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• 2004

As the maximum power operating point(MPOP) of photovoltaic(PV) power generation systems changes with changing atmospheric conditions such as solar radiation and temperature, an important consideration in the design of efficient PV system is to track the MPOP correctly. Many maximum power point tracking(MPPT) techniques have been considered in the past, however, techniques using microprocessors with appropriate MPPT algorithms are favored because of their flexibility and compatibility with different PV arrays. Although the efficiency of these MPPT algorithms is usually high, it drops noticeably in case of rapidly changing atmospheric conditions. This paper analysed and researched the characteristics of three MPPT algorithms; P&O, Inc&Cond, ImP&O and simulated them with irradiance changing.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2008.07a
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• pp.1142-1143
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• 2008

As well known, the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) is an important role in photovoltaic (PV) power systems. MPPT finds and maintains the operation of PV at the maximum power point when the irradiation and cell-temperature change. In this paper, the studied system includes a PV array, a Buck-Boost DC/DC converter, a DC/AC inverter and it is connected to the three phase power system. The solar array operates as a non-linear voltage source. The P&O algorithm with power feed-back is used to control the operating point of PV array at the maximum power point. The effects of irradiation and cell-temperature on the dynamic responses are also considered.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of IIIuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers Conference
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• 2009.05a
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• pp.317-320
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• 2009

Under partial shading condition, the multiple local maxima can be existed on the output characteristics of PV array. In case of the conventional MPPTs (i.e P&O or IncCond), the failure of maximum power point tracking could be occurred under partial shading condition(PSC). The problems are deduced by the analysis of conventional MPPTs. In this paper, a real maximum power point tracking for PV array under partially shaded condition is proposed. And proposed MPPT is analyzed by case study. It is confirmed by simulation results that the proposed MPPT can track the real MPP under partial shading condition.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.7 no.3
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• pp.512-517
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• 2006

In this study, we designed a digital fuzzy logic controller based on FPGA for MPPT of the solar power generation system. A fuzzy algorithm to control the power tracking function of a boost converter has been built into the FPGA, and applied to the small scaled solar power generation system. The embodied controller showed a stable operation characteristic with the small output voltage ripple for the intensity change of solar radiation. This result proves that the implementation of the power tracking controller using FPGA is an effective way compared to the existing one using microprocessors.

• Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
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• v.35 no.2
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• pp.43-52
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• 2015

The performance of a photovoltaic array is affected by temperature, solar insolation, partial shading effect, and array configuration. Maximum power point tracking(MPPT) techniques are employed in photovoltaic systems to make full utilization of the PV array output power which depends on solar irradiation and ambient temperature. As much as MPPT is important in photovoltaic systems, many MPPT techniques have been developed. In this paper, several major existing MPPT methods are comparatively analyzed and novel hybrid MPPT algorithm is proposed. The proposed hybrid MPPT algorithm is developed in combination with traditional MPPT methods to complement each other for improving performance and mitigating partial shading effects. The proposed algorithm is implemented and validated using MATLAB/Simulink simulation tool.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2005.07b
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• pp.1377-1379
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• 2005

독립형 태양광 발전시스템은 태양전지, 배터리, 충 방전 제어기, 컨버터, 부하로 나눌 수 있다. 태양광 발전은 비선형 전압전류 특성을 가지고 있기 때문에 발전효율을 최대한 높이기 위해 최대전력추종제어(MPPT)를 하게된다. 또한 부하가 여러 개일 경우에는 다양한 출력이 요구되는데, 이를 위해 강압 및 승압이 가능한 컨버터가 필요하게 된다. 그러나 다중부하에는 다수의 컨버터와 각각의 컨버터를 제어하기 위한 제어기가 필요하게 되므로 cost가 증가요인이 된다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 승 강압에 의한 다중출력을 갖는 병렬구조의 DC-DC컨버터를 제안하고자 한다. 제안된 컨버터는 입력전압을 승 강압하여 두 개의 출력전압을 갖는다. 강압동작은 일반적인 buck형 컨버터에 커패시터를 추가하여 구성하였고, 승압을 위해서는 리플율이 적은 Coupling inductor를 이용하고 커패시터를 추가하여 두 개의 컨버터를 병렬로 구성하였다. 컨버터의 병렬제어를 위해 제어기를 설계하고 이를 시뮬레이션 하였다.