• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제14권10호
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• pp.5310-5316
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• 2013

태양광발전시스템에서 최대전력 추종기법은 태양광 발전용 전력변환장치에 구현되는 기술로써, 태양전지에서 발생할 수 있는 전력을 최대로 추출해 내는 제어 기법이다. 이러한 태양광 발전장치에서의 최대전력 추종기법은 추종효율, 추종 속도 등에 따라 많은 연구가 진행되어 왔다. 하지만, 지금까지의 연구는 일사량 등 환경요인이 고정된 조건에서의 정적 최대전력 추종 성능 개선에 집중해 왔다. 본 논문에서는 대표적인 최대전력 추종 기법인 외란 후 관찰에 의한 기법을 바탕으로 해서, 일사량이 변화하는 조건에서도 최대전력 추종 성능을 높일 수 있는 수정된 외란 후 관찰 기법을 제안한다. 제안된 기법은 최대전력 추종 제어주기 동안 추가적인 태양전지 전압/전류 계측으로 인해 일사량 변화시에도 높은 성능을 보일 수 있게 된다. 본 제안 내용의 타당성은 EN50530기준을 바탕으로 250kW 태양광 인버터를 사용해서, 실험을 통해서 검증하였다.

• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.852-857
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• 2010

최근 풍력발전 시스템은 가장 빨리 발전하고 있는 신재생 에너지원중 하나로 각광을 받고 있으며, 풍력발전 시스템의 주된 관심사는 어떻게 광범위한 풍속의 변화에서도 효율적으로 시스템을 동작시키는 가에 있다. 일반적으로 풍속은 풍력발전시스템의 동특성에 큰 영향을 미치는 요소이다. 따라서 많은 풍력발전 제어 알고리즘은 성능향상을 위해 풍속의 측정을 요구하게 된다. 그러나 불행히도 풍속계와 같은 센서에 의한 실효 풍속의 정확한 측정은 어려운 실정이며 따라서 제어 시스템의 동작을 위해 풍속은 여러 가지 기법을 통해 추정되고 있는 실정이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 신경망 학습을 통해 현재 풍속을 추정한 후 추정된 풍속을 이용하여 최대 전력점을 추종(MPPT)하는 방법을 제안하고자 하며, 제안된 기법의 유용성 검증을 위해 실제 제작된 실험환경에서의 적용실험을 수행하였다.

• 전기전자학회논문지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.225-231
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• 2015

토크제어를 이용한 최대 출력 제어에서 얼마나 많은 풍력에너지를 전기에너지로 변환하는지 결정하는 파라미터 K는 블레이드 형상 변화. 공기 밀도 등으로 인하여 변동하게 된다. 이러한 파라미터 K가 최적의 값이 아니면 이는 출력의 손실까지 이어진다. 이렇게 변동하는 K로 인하여 최적의 K를 찾는 것이 풍력발전시스템의 손실을 줄이는 중요한 문제이다. 본 논문은 양방향 컨버터 제어와 토크제어를 사용한 풍력발전시스템을 고려하여 초기의 K를 이용하여 빠른 제어를 수행하고 칼만 필터를 이용한 기계적 출력을 추정하여 최대 출력 제어 알고리즘의 입력으로 다시 사용하여 결과적으로 최적의 최대 출력 제어 제어를 수행하는 적응 최대 출력 제어 알고리즘을 제안한다.

• 전력전자학회논문지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2019

In this study, a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm based on the perturb and observe (P&O) method with variable step size is proposed to improve the dynamic response characteristic of MPPT, using the existing P&O method. The proposed algorithm, which we verified by simulation and experiment, can track the maximum power point (MPP) through duty control and consisted of three operation modes, namely, constant voltage mode, fast mode, and variable step mode. When the insolation is constant, the voltage variation of the operating point at the MPP is reduced through the step size reduction of the duty in the variable step mode. Consequently, the vibration of the operating point is reduced, and the power generation efficiency is increased. When the insolation changes, the duty and the photovoltaic (PV) voltage are kept constant through the constant voltage mode. The operating point then rapidly tracks the new MPP through the fast-mode operation at the end of the insolation change. When the MPP is reached, the operation is changed to the variable step mode to reduce the duty step size and track the MPP. The validity of the proposed algorithm is verified by simulation and experiment of a PV system composed of a PV panel and a boost converter.

• ETRI Journal
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.654-664
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• 2016

This paper presents a transformer-based reconfigurable synchronous boost converter. The lowest maximum power point tracking (MPPT)-input voltage and peak efficiency of the proposed boost converter, 20 mV and 88%, respectively, were achieved using a reconfigurable synchronous structure, static power loss minimization design, and efficiency boost mode change (EBMC) method. The proposed reconfigurable synchronous structure for high efficiency enables both a transformer-based self-startup mode (TSM) and an inductor-based MPPT mode (IMM) with a power PMOS switch instead of a diode. In addition, a static power loss minimization design, which was developed to reduce the leakage current of the native switch and quiescent current of the control blocks, enables a low input operation voltage. Furthermore, the proposed EBMC method is able to change the TSM into IMM with no additional time or energy loss. A prototype chip was implemented using a $0.18-{\mu}m$ CMOS process, and operates within an input voltage range of 9 mV to 1 V, and an output voltage range of 1 V to 3.3 V, and provides a maximum output power of 37 mW.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.218-227
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• 2011

The subject of variable step size maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms has been addressed in the literature. However, most of the addressed algorithms tune the variable step size according to two variables: the photovoltaic (PV) array voltage ($V_{PV}$) and the PV array current ($I_{PV}$). Therefore, both the PV array current and voltage have to be measured. Recently, maximum power point trackers that arc based on a single variable ($I_{PV}$ or $V_{PV}$) have received a great deal of attention due to their simplicity and ease of implementation, when compared to other tracking techniques. In this paper, two methods have been proposed to design a variable step size MPPT algorithm using only a single current sensor for stand-alone battery storage PV systems. These methods utilize only the relationship between the PV array measured current and the converter duty cycle (D) to automatically adapt the step change in the duty cycle to reach the maximum power point (MPP) of the PV array. Detailed analyses and flowcharts of the proposed methods are included. Moreover, a comparison has been made between the proposed methods to investigate their performance in the transient and steady states. Finally, experimental results with field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are presented to verify the performance of the proposed methods.

• 전력전자학회:학술대회논문집
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• 전력전자학회 2001년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.109-114
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• 2001

Photovoltaic systems normally use a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique to continuously deliver the highest possible power to the load when variations in the insolation and temperature occur. A simple method of tracking the maximum power points (MPPs) and forcing the boost converter system to operate close to these points is presented through deriving small-signal model and transfer function of boost converter. This paper aims at modeling boost converter including equivalent series resistance of input reservoir capacitor by state-space-averaging method. In the future, properly designed controller for compensation will be constructed for maximum photovoltaic power tracking control.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2009년도 제40회 하계학술대회
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• pp.1064_1065
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• 2009

PV (Photovoltaic) power generation system has been widely studied as a clean and renewable power source. Tracking the MPP (maximum power point) of a PV array is usually an essential part of a PV system. This paper describes POS (Photovoltaic Output Sensorless) MPPT method and optimization technique of its operational characteristics for grid-connected PV generation system. A DC-DC converter has been used to step-up the PV voltage and DC-AC converter has been used for connecting the system to the grid. Optimization technique has been implemented to optimize the current and voltage controller gain parameters and duty ratio increment of DC-DC converter. Simulation results reveal that the proposed control has better response.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.117-124
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• 2016

Solar photovoltaic pumping system is one of most important of renewable energy applications especially in rural areas. Besides, the control strategy for standalone solar pumping system based on induction motor and without DC/DC converter has been widely studied and discussed in the literature. This topology is of great concern due its economic issues, especially when a standard frequency converter (SFCs) with scalar control is used instead of a dedicated PV inverter. This paper proposes an external control module to generate SFCs frequency reference in order to ensure both maximum power point tracking (MPPT). We present method of modeling and control of photovoltaic pumping system based centrifugal pump controlled by new improved incremental conductance in order to optimize the price and operation of pumping system this MPPT algorithm have many advantages like can be eliminate proportional integral controller It is a low cost solution since it requires no additional power equipment. The induction motor driven pump that is powered by a solar array is controlled by the indirect field oriented control (IFOC). The effectiveness of the proposed approach is illustrated by simulations carried out under Matlab Software. The experimental results are compared with simulation results.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제57권10호
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• pp.1796-1801
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• 2008

In this paper, a new current based maximum power point tracking (CMPPT) method is proposed for a single phase photovoltaic power conditioning system and the current based MPPT modifies incremental conductance method. The current based MPPT method makes the entire control structure of the power conditioning system simple and uses an inherent current source characteristic of solar cell array. In addition, digital phase locked loop using an all pass filter is introduced to detect phase of grid voltage as well as peak voltage. Controllers about dc/dc boost converter, dc-link voltage, dc/ac inverter is designed for a coordinated operation. Furthermore, PI current control using a pseudo synchronous d-q transformation is employed for grid current control with unity power factor. 3kW prototype photovoltaic power conditioning system is built and its experimental results are given to verify the effectiveness of the proposed control schemes.