{"title":"MPPT method for PV modules using current control-based partial shading detection","authors":"B. Veerasamy, W. Kitagawa, T. Takeshita","doi":"10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016410","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016410","url":null,"abstract":"Partial shading conditions are the serious problems in solar modules making them to work under low efficiency when compared with steady state conditions. The required power from the Photovoltaics (PV) is achieved by combining the PV modules in the combination of series and parallel arrangements depending upon the specifications of the converter. Generally single-stage conversion is realized by connecting modules in series to built a high voltage greater than the line voltage of the grid. But highly parallel connected modules shows better performance in the output power when compared with the highly series connected modules during rapid change in partial shading conditions. A Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) method with an ability of detecting the partial shading occurrence on PV array, and employs a current control method for tracking the global maximum between the local maximums.","PeriodicalId":243870,"journal":{"name":"2014 International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Application (ICRERA)","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128882999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The contribution of PV and thermal solar plants in CCHP systems for the reduction of costs and GHG emissions in the residential sector","authors":"Michele Anatone, V. Panone","doi":"10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016423","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016423","url":null,"abstract":"Distributed Generation based on CCHP systems offer the possibility to integrate several energy conversion technologies exploiting RES. However, integration increases the degrees of freedom number of the decisional variables for the minimization of both costs and GHG emissions. In this paper a multi-variable and multi-objective optimization model has been proposed and applied to the household sector. The model considers a system composed of a CCHP plant, based on an internal combustion engine, an absorption heat pump, and photovoltaic and thermal solar collectors, integrated through a thermal energy storage plenum.","PeriodicalId":243870,"journal":{"name":"2014 International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Application (ICRERA)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129756327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiro Yamzaki, H. Fukuhara, Yuya Itoh, Masanari Mursawa, Joseph Tsai, D. Yoshino, S. Kikuchi, H. Tokura, Takafumi Hayashi, J. Iwase
{"title":"Data processing framework with analytic infrastructure for future smart grid","authors":"Jiro Yamzaki, H. Fukuhara, Yuya Itoh, Masanari Mursawa, Joseph Tsai, D. Yoshino, S. Kikuchi, H. Tokura, Takafumi Hayashi, J. Iwase","doi":"10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016563","url":null,"abstract":"This paper provides an approach for data processing infrastructure in next generation of smart grid, which would be more complicated with heterogeneous factors, such as renewable energy resources, electric vehicles, micro-grids, smart meter, demand-side energy management system, demand response, and dynamic-pricing. To solve this complicated environment, key technology is information technologies and then this paper proposes a scheme and data processing framework with analytic infrastructure for future Smart Grid, which would make innovative application and service with effective development.","PeriodicalId":243870,"journal":{"name":"2014 International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Application (ICRERA)","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121061899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design, characteristic analysis of PM wind generator based on SMC material for small direct-drive wind energy conversion system","authors":"Pedram Asef","doi":"10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016437","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016437","url":null,"abstract":"The objective of this paper is to provide a Design Of Low-Speed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Wind Generator (LSPMWG) by Conventional Inner-Rotor Radial-flux (CIRRF) topology to small direct-drive wind energy conversion system (SDWECS). Finite element analysis (FEM) was carried out to obtain magnetic flux density, Air-gap flux distribution versus Angles, Eddy-Current Loss, Hysteresis Loss, Anomalous Loss, Torque, and Electrical Energy Efficiency (EEE). Comparison of LSPMWG based on the latest Soft Magnet Powder Composite (SMC) with advantages and disadvantages are highlighted in comparison a conventional Steel laminated in this research paper. Besides, to ensure SMC-5P X-SOMALOY 700HR features of magnetic properties electrical the measurements must be done on standard geometry. the results present the best-suited materials to enhancing EEE of LSPMWG.","PeriodicalId":243870,"journal":{"name":"2014 International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Application (ICRERA)","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121530589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perturb and observe based on fuzzy logic controller maximum power point tracking (MPPT)","authors":"Ahmed Ali, Ali N. Hasan, T. Marwala","doi":"10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016418","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016418","url":null,"abstract":"Photovoltaic (PV) systems are considered to be renewable resources of energy that utilize direct sun radiation and converts it to electric power. The most important elements in such systems are photovoltaic cells that are connected as an array to produce usable electric energy. These systems need electronic converters to convert the system's output current and voltage into a proper form when considering the conditions of the system's load and its needs. The most commonly used electronic converter is the DC to DC converter where high voltage is generated from the low solar cell voltage. This paper, explores the PV system and DC to DC converter with reference to two cases: in the first case, the system was designed as a closed loop system, since the situation of the system depends on the algorithm of the maximum power point tracking (MPPT), which captures the maximum amount of sunshine to generate the maximum electrical power. This system simulation and hardware implementation was done using the MATLAB/SIMULINK software program and real components integration. In the second case, the system was designed depending on MPPT, but the simulation was done by using a fuzzy logic controller. The implementation and simulation results for both cases are presented to illustrate the output voltage's steady state returning ability when the input voltage influence varied. The presence of a minute settling time and over-shoot in output voltage return ia apparent as well. Finally, the result for the two cases is compared to ascertain which case is better.","PeriodicalId":243870,"journal":{"name":"2014 International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Application (ICRERA)","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121676085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improved optimal sizing of hybrid PV/wind/battery energy systems","authors":"Gunes Gursoy, M. Baysal","doi":"10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016478","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016478","url":null,"abstract":"Renewable energy resources have come into prominence as a solution to increased energy demand worldwide. Since the nature of the some renewable energy resources (RES) such as solar and wind energy is intermittent, the reliability of the system supplied from those sources is low. A hybrid energy system combining the several RES is one of the viable solutions to increase the reliability of the system. This paper develops a optimal sizing method for hybrid energy systems incorporating photovoltaic (PV), wind and battery components. In the developed model, the effects of variations in air density and PV conversion efficiency on the generated energy amount are considered in the calculation resulting in more accurate optimal sizing. A remote area in Texas State, USA, is chosen for optimal sizing of hybrid PV/wind/battery energy system based on the case study. Meteorological data such as solar radiation, wind speed and ambient temperature is modified and then converted to useful energy. In order to avoid using excessive battery capacity, the demand response technique is applied for the situation in which energy demand is much more than energy generation. The results show that assuming air density and PV conversion efficiency to be constant causes about 15% and %20 deviation in calculation, respectively. The demand response method also provide saving of 28% in capital cost.","PeriodicalId":243870,"journal":{"name":"2014 International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Application (ICRERA)","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123407404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hybrid renewable energy with membrane distillation polygeneration for rural households in Bangladesh: Pani Para Village case study","authors":"E. Khan, Andrew Martin","doi":"10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016411","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016411","url":null,"abstract":"Despite the country's rural electrification program, kerosene is the predominant source for lighting, and woody biomass is virtually the only the option available for cooking. Aside from this energy service challenges the rural population also struggles with unsafe drinking water in terms of widespread arsenic contamination of well water. Access to electricity, clean cooking gas, and safe drinking water services are genuine needs of the rural poor and are essential to improving welfare. These needs can be addressed individually or using an integrated approach. This study considers a holistic approach towards tackling both of these issues via integrated renewable energy-based polygeneration employed at the community level. The polygeneration unit under consideration provides electricity via a pV array and cow dung-fed digester, which in turn is coupled to a gas engine. Excess digester gas is employed for cooking and lighting, while waste heat from the process drives a membrane distillation unit for water purification. The system is sized to serve a community of 52 households (Pani Para, Faridpur District) with 14 kWe peak demand and 250 kWh/day primary electricity loads. Technical assessments and optimization have been conducted with HOMER. Results show that electricity demand can be met with such a system while simultaneously providing 0.4 m3 cooking fuel and 2-3 L pure drinking water per person per day. Cost estimates indicate that this approach is highly favorable to other renewable options.","PeriodicalId":243870,"journal":{"name":"2014 International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Application (ICRERA)","volume":"188 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115496698","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of digital peak current control DC-DC converter","authors":"F. Kurokawa, S. Maeda, Y. Furukawa","doi":"10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016483","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016483","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this paper is to present control characteristics of digital peak current mode dc-dc converter. It is difficult to implement the digital current control. An expensive A-D converter is required in order to sample a current. Furthermore, even if an A-D converter can sample the current, it is also needed the high-performance processor to process the sampling data. The peak current can be detected by using an inexpensive voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) and a programmable delay circuit in the proposed method. In this paper, control characteristics of the proposed method are described by analytic expression. Also, we confirm that the stable region of the system of the dc-dc converter used by the proposed method is expanded than the conventional voltage mode by using the simulation.","PeriodicalId":243870,"journal":{"name":"2014 International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Application (ICRERA)","volume":"80 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115463272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improved droop control method in microgrid and its small signal stability analysis","authors":"W. Cao, H. Su, Jialin Cao, Jing Sun, D. Yang","doi":"10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016556","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016556","url":null,"abstract":"The P/f and Q/V droop control is a promising load share strategy among distributed generation (DG) units in microgrid. Based on the conventional droop control, an improved droop control with voltage amplitude feedback PI control is proposed in this paper to achieving more controllable output voltage amplitude and more reasonable loading rate between DGs. Moreover, with the improved droop control, the microgrid operating stability is also enhanced effectively under the large droop coefficient for the outer active power allocation loop. A small-signal state-space model of the microgrid containing two DG units with and without the proposed improved droop control is developed for eigenvalue analysis. The effectiveness of this improved control strategy is further validated by he time domain simulation.","PeriodicalId":243870,"journal":{"name":"2014 International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Application (ICRERA)","volume":"107 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131428448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A new real-time reconfiguration approach based on neural network in partial shading for PV arrays","authors":"M. Karakose, M. Baygin, K. S. Parlak","doi":"10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016462","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016462","url":null,"abstract":"Reconfiguration process in photovoltaic (PV) arrays is very important to improve power-voltage characteristics of the system. In this paper, a new reconfiguration method based on neural network is proposed for PV arrays under partial shadow conditions. A new connection control algorithm based on artificial neural network is presented by the proposed method. This method includes fixed part and adaptive part and uses short circuit currents of PV panel group in every rows of adaptive and fixed part in array. A neural network used for reconfiguration strategy finds new configuration scheme of PV array. Then, adaptive parts are connected to rows of fixed part according to this configuration with switching matrix. Proposed approach has been verified with experimental results obtained using Beagle Board XM microprocessor board in real time for 3×4 array. As shown in results, many contributions such as an improvement in the output power of the PV array, an efficient reconfiguration strategy, real-time applicability, easy measurable parameters, and independence from panel types have been obtained with proposed method.","PeriodicalId":243870,"journal":{"name":"2014 International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Application (ICRERA)","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125379011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}