• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제13권10호
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• pp.4733-4739
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• 2012

본 논문에서는 태양과 태양전지 모듈이 법선을 이루도록 기존에 태양의 방위각 및 고도각을 제어하는 양축 추적시스템에 2개의 센서를 사용하였던 Double-sensor방식에서 1개의 센서로 방위각 및 고도각을 제어할 수 있는 One-sensor방식의 양축 추적시스템을 제안하였다. 그리고 제안한 추적시스템을 제작하여 시스템의 실제 운전을 실행하였다. 제안한 추적시스템은 1개의 센서를 이용하여 태양이 항상 법선을 이루면서 태양전지 모듈에 입사되게 제어하기 위해 방위각과 고도각을 제어하는 양축 추적시스템이다. 실험결과 가장 효율적인 운전과 불필요한 구동부의 동작을 방지하여 전력소모를 감소할 수 있었으며 고정식에 비해 본 논문에서 제안한 One-sensor방식의 양축 추적시스템이 약 23[%]의 발전효율이 증가함을 확인 할 수 있었다. 태양을 추적하여 더 많은 햇빛을 받게 하여 태양전지의 효율을 높이기 위하여 행해진 추적장치는 대형 방식에 많은 연구가 진행되어 왔다. 따라서 본 논문의 태양위치추적의 모니터링 시스템을 구축하여 지속적인 발전효율에 대한 실용화 연구를 통해 태양광발전시스템 보급에 큰 역할을 할 것이라 기대된다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제11권8호
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• pp.2968-2974
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• 2010

태양광 인버터는 계통과 태양광 시스템 사이의 공통 접속점에 고조파, 플리커, 고주파 노이즈가 없는 고품질 전력을 공급하는 핵심적인 역할을 한다. 일반적으로 비례-적분 (PI: Proportional Integral) 제어기는 정상상태 오차와 낮은 외란 제거 능력으로 인하여 교류 계통에서 만족할만한 성과를 얻지 못하나, 현장에서 이득 설정이 용이하므로 일반적으로 전압형 인버터 (VSI)에서 이용된다고 알려져 있다. 이 논문에서는 산업계에서 일반적으로 사용되는 비례-적분 제어기와 교류 계통의 상용주파수에서의 무한대의 이득 값을 가지며, 정상상태 에러 발생을 제거하며, 정지 좌표계에서 구현할 수 있는 비례-이득 (PR: Proportional Resonant) 제어기의 동작 원리, 설계 기법 등을 비교 분석하였다. PI와 PR 제어기의 분석 결과를 시뮬레이션과 실험을 통하여 그 타당성을 증명하였다. 두 제어기는 32-비트 고정소수점 연산을 하는 TMS320F2812 DSP 프로세서를 이용하여 구현하였고, 3kW 실험용 프로토타입 태양광 인버터를 제작하여 그 성능을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.222-231
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• 2017

In this paper, a new architecture for a cost-effective power conditioning systems (PCS) using a single-sourced asymmetric cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter (MLI) for photovoltaic (PV) applications is proposed. The asymmetric MLI topology has a reduced number of parts compared to the symmetrical type for the same number of voltage level. However, the modulation index threshold related to the drop in the number of levels of the inverter output is higher than that of the symmetrical MLI. This problem results in a modulation index limitation which is relatively higher than that of the symmetrical MLI. Hence, an extra voltage pre-regulator becomes a necessary component in the PCS under a wide operating bias variation. In addition to pre-stage voltage regulation for the constant MLI dc-links, another auxiliary pre-regulator should provide isolation and voltage balance among the multiple H-bridge cells in the asymmetrical MLI as well as the symmetrical ones. The proposed PCS uses a single-ended DC-DC converter topology with a coupled inductor and charge-pump circuit to satisfy all of the aforementioned requirements. Since the proposed integrated-type voltage pre-regulator circuit uses only a single MOSFET switch and a single magnetic component, the size and cost of the PCS is an optimal trade-off. In addition, the voltage balance between the separate H-bridge cells is automatically maintained by the number of turns in the coupled inductor transformer regardless of the duty cycle, which eliminates the need for an extra voltage regulator for the auxiliary H-bridge in MLIs. The voltage balance is also maintained under the discontinuous conduction mode (DCM). Thus, the PCS is also operational during light load conditions. The proposed architecture can apply the module-integrated converter (MIC) concept to perform distributed MPPT. The proposed architecture is analyzed and verified for a 7-level asymmetric MLI, using simulation results and a hardware implementation.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.2138-2145
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• 2017

A hybrid system combining renewable technologies with diesel generators is a promising solution for rural electrification. Myanmar has many renewable energy resources, and many regions that cannot be supplied with electricity from the main grid. Therefore, in this study, we select a village in Myanmar, which is located far away from the substation, and evaluate the economic feasibility of a hybrid system for the village considering the specific local conditions and resource availability. We consider a hybrid system composed of a photovoltaic source, diesel generator, battery energy storage system, and converter. The load profiles of the household data from the village, and the solar radiation profiles are determined. The advantages of the hybrid system, in terms of cost, reliability, and environmental effects are analyzed through simulations using commercial software. The simulation results show that, for the selected village in Myanmar, a hybrid system with battery energy storage can reduce the cost and greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining reliability. We also obtain an optimized design in terms of the component size for the selected hybrid system with battery energy storage.

• 전력전자학회논문지
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.358-368
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• 2020

Grid-connected inverters (GCIs) based on renewable energy sources play an important role in enhancing the sustainability of a society. Harmonic standards, such as IEEE 519 and P1547, which require the total harmonic distortion (THD) of the output current to be less than 5%, should be satisfied when GCIs are connected to a grid. However, achieving a current THD of less than 5% is difficult for GCIs with an output filter under a distorted grid condition. In this study, a novel harmonic compensation method that uses a digital lock-in amplifier (DLA) is proposed to eliminate harmonics effectively at the output of GCIs. Accurate information regarding harmonics can be obtained due to the outstanding performance of DLA, and such information is used to eliminate harmonics with a simple proportional-integral controller in a feedforward manner. The validity of the proposed method is verified through experiments with a 5 kW single-phase GCI connected to a real grid.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제66권3호
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• pp.513-521
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• 2017

Robust optimal operation of a microgrid is required since the increase of the penetration level of renewable generators in the microgrid raises uncertainty due to their intermittent power output. In this paper, an application of probabilistic optimization method to economical operation of a microgrid is studied. To simplify the treatment of the uncertainties of renewable generations and load, the new 'band of virtual equivalent load variation' is introduced considering their uncertainties. A simplified robust optimization methodology to generate the scenarios within the band of virtual equivalent load variation and to obtain the optimal solution for the worst scenario is presented based on Monte Carlo method. The microgrid to be studied here is composed of distributed generation system(DGs), battery systems and loads. The distributed generation systems include combined heat and power(CHP) and small generators such as diesel generators and the renewable energy generators such as photovoltaic(PV) systems and wind power systems. The modeling of the objective function for considering interruption cost by the penalty function is presented. Through the case study for a microgrid with uncertainties, the validity of proposed robust optimization methodology is evaluated.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.606-619
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• 2018

This study focuses on the performance of hydrogen energy based hybrid system in terms of system reliability of electricity generation. With this aim to evaluate the off-grid system of photovoltaic (PV), wind turbine, electrolyzer, fuelcell, $H_2$ tank and storage batteries, 14 different sites in South Korea are simulated using HOMER. Performance analysis includes simulation on the different sites, verification of operational behaviors on regional and seasonal basis, and comparison among a control group. The result shows that the generation performance of hydrogen powered fuelcell is greatly affected by geographical change rather than seasonal effect. In addition, as the latitude of the hybrid systems location decrease, renewable power output and penetration ratio (%) increase under constant electrical load. Therefore, the hydrogen based hybrid system creates the stability of electricity generation, which best suits in the southern part of South Korea.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.90-100
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• 2015

Green technologies such as renewable energy resources, Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (EVs/PHEVs), electric locomotives, etc. are continually increasing at the existing power network especially distribution levels, which are Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV). It can be noted that the increasing level of green technologies is driven by the reduction emission policies of carbon dioxide ($CO_2$). The green technologies can affect the quality of power, and hence its impacts of are analysed. In practical, the environment such as wind, solar irradiation, temperature etc. are uncontrollable, and therefore the output power of renewable energy in that area can be varied. Moreover, the technology of the EVs/PHEVs is still developed in order to improve the performance of supply and driving systems. This means that these developed can cause harmonic distortion as the control system is mostly used power electronics. Therefore, this paper aims to analyse the voltage variation and harmonic distortion in distribution power network in urban area in Europe due to the combination between wind turbine, hydro turbine, photovoltaic (PV) system and EVs/PHEVs. More realistic penetration levels of SSDGs and EVs/PHEVs as forecasted for 2020 is used to analyse. The dynamic load demands are also taken into account. In order to ensure the accurate of simulation results, the practical parameters of distribution system are used and the international standards such as Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards are also complied. The suggestion solutions are also presented. The MATLAB/Simulink software is chosen as it can support complicate modelling and analysis.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권12호
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• pp.77-86
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• 2020

기존의 고정형 EV(electric vehicle) 충전기는 이용률이 증가하게 되면 충전 인프라 설비 부족으로 인해 사용자의 충전 대기시간이 길어지는 불편함이 발생할 수 있고, EV 충전기를 증설하는 경우, 배전선로(지중) 증설비용 및 선로의 전압강하로 인한 전력품질 문제가 발생할 수 있다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 상기의 문제점을 해결하고, EV 충전기 부족으로 인한 불편함을 해결할 수 있는 EV용 이동형 전원공급장치(movable power supply device, MPSD)를 제안한다. 제안한 MPSD는 태양광전원부, 에너지저장부, EV용 충전기부, 감시제어부로 구성되고, 사용자의 환경요소에 따라 MPSD를 유연하게 이용할 수 있도록 3가지 운용모드로 나눌 수 있다. 또한, 경제성 평가 모델링을 비용요소와 편익요소로 구분한다. 여기서, MPSD의 비용요소로는 태양광전원부, 에너지저장부, EV 충전기부, 감시제어부의 설비비용과 기존의 EV 충전기 설비비용, 배전선로 증설비용, 기존의 EV 충전기 운용비용등의 편익요소로 구성되며, 이를 바탕으로 현재 가치 환산법을 사용하여 경제성을 평가한 결과, MPSD가 기존의 고정형 EV 충전기보다 유리함을 알 수 있었고, 설치지점의 거리에 따라 편익이 크게 좌우함을 확인하였다.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.539-546
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• 2018

최근 태양광발전시장이 급격히 증가하면서 태양전지 모듈 출력 최소화를 위한 연구에 관심이 집중되고 있다. 태양광 발전에서 부정합이 발생하면 옵티마이저의 역할이 중요하다. 기존의 시스템에서는 중앙 집중형 인버터 방식과 직렬형 마이크로인버터방식을 주로 사용되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 기존의 시스템 구성방식과 부정합으로 인한 발전효율 손실 문제를 분석하였다. 또한 음영으로 인한 부정합이 발생하게 되면 이를 개선할 수 있는 모듈 부착형 전력보상방식을 제안하였다. 제안한 모듈 부착형 옵티마이저를 구현하여 기존의 운영방식과 비교, 분석한 결과 제안한 운영방식의 효율이 크게 향상됨을 확인하였다.