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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleGrid Voltage Stability Enhancement Using Photovoltaic Based Static Synchronous CompensatorSubhransu Sekhar Dash, Arun Bhaskar Mayilvaganan, Venkatesh VenkataramananToday, we are mostly dependent on non renewable energy that have been and will continue to be a major cause of pollution and other environmental degradation. Because of these problems and our dwindling supply of petroleum, finding sustainable alternatives is becoming increasingly urgent. Perhaps, the greatest challenge is in devising a sustainable future, which relies on integration and control of … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 9, Issue 3 · 17 Apr 2013 · 6,861 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleImplementation of Fuzzy Logic Maximum Power Point Tracking Controller for Photovoltaic SystemRasoul Rahmani, Mohammadmehdi Seyedmahmoudian, Saad Mekhilef, Rubiyah YusofIn this study, simulation and hardware implementation of Fuzzy Logic (FL) Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) used in photovoltaic system with a direct control method are presented. In this control system, no proportional or integral control loop exists and an adaptive FL controller generates the control signals. The designed and integrated system is a contribution of different aspects which includes … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 3 · 5 Mar 2013 · 7,870 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSimulation of a 10 kW Photovoltaic System in Areas with High Solar IrradiationIssa Etier, Mohammad Ababneh, Anas Al TarabshehProblem statement: This study investigates the design and the simulation of a 10 kW photovoltaic (PV) system in areas of high solar irradiation. The importance of this study is to explore the feasibility of connecting the PV system with a grid to generate electricity at campus of Hashemite University (Jordan) whose yearly global irradiation is 2000 kWh/m2. Approach: In order … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2011 · 9,320 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleVoltage Oriented Control Applied to a Grid Connected Photovoltaic System with Maximum Power Point Tracking TechniqueRym Marouani, Abdelkader MamiProblem statement: This study presented a grid connected photovoltaic system with voltage oriented control. This system contains the problem of degradation of photovoltaic power with climatic factors and the problem of synchronization of currents to be injected to the grid. Approach: In order to optimize the photovoltaic energy generation, we developed a new maximum power point tracking algorithm and we … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 8 · 31 Aug 2010 · 8,693 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleMultivariable Proportional Integral Controllers for Multi-Inputs-Multi-Outputs Desalination System Fed by a Photovoltaic GeneratorAbderrahmen Ben Chaabene, Anis SellamiProcess control is an essential part of the desalination industry that requires for driving at the optimum operating conditions an increase in the life time of the plant and reduction of the unit product cost. The desalination is a highly complex process, so that the majority of dynamic models are of the form of Multi-Inputs-Multi-Outputs (MIMO) systems. Problem statement: Driving … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,934 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleModeling and Control of a Photovoltaic Energy System Using the State-Space Averaging TechniqueMohd Saifuzam Jamri, Tan Chee WeiProblem statement: This study presented the modeling and control of a stand-alone Photovoltaic (PV) system using the state-space averaging technique. Approach: The PV module was modeled based on the parameters obtained from a commercial PV data sheet while state-space method is used to model the power converter. A DC-DC boost converter was chosen to step up the input DC voltage … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 5 · 31 May 2010 · 7,989 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEvaluation of Single-Pass Photovoltaic-Thermal Air Collector with Rectangle Tunnel AbsorberGoh Li Jin, Adnan Ibrahim, Yee Kim Chean et al.Problem statement: Photovoltaic solar cell generate electric by receiving sun light or solar irradiance. But solar cell received heat from solar irradiance as well and this will reduced the efficiency of the solar cell. The heat trap at the solar photovoltaic panel become waste energy. Approach: The solution for this was by adding a cooling system to the photovoltaic panel. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2010 · 8,327 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleHybrid Photovoltaic Thermal (PV/T) Air and Water Based Solar Collectors Suitable for Building Integrated ApplicationsAdnan Ibrahim, Goh Li Jin, Roonak Daghigh et al.Problem statement: Experiments have been conducted to investigate the effect of mass flow rates on the electrical, thermal and combined of photovoltaic thermal efficiencies of the hybrid collectors. Approach: Two photovoltaic thermal solar collectors were designed and fabricated. The first collector, known as spiral flow absorber collector, designed to generate hot water and electricity. The second collector, known as single … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 5 · 31 Oct 2009 · 8,091 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Temperature Dependence Coefficients of Amorphous Silicon and Crystalline Photovoltaic Modules Using Malaysian Field Test InvestigationSulaiman Shaari, Kamaruzzaman Sopian, Nowshad Amin, Mohd Nizan KassimThe temperature dependence coefficients of amorphous silicon and crystalline photovoltaic (PV) modules using Malaysian field data have been obtained using linear regression technique. This is achieved by studying three test stand-alone PV-battery systems using 62 Wp a-Si, 225 Wp multi-crystalline and 225 Wp mono-crystalline PV modules. These systems were designed to provide electricity for rural domestic loads at 200 W, … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 4 · 30 Apr 2009 · 7,281 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleA Control Strategy for Photovoltaic-Solid Polymer Electrolysis System Based on Surface Temperature of PV PanelRiza Muhida, Wahyudi, Rifki Muhida, Ahmad Unggul PriantoroProcesses to produce hydrogen from solar photovoltaic powered water electrolysis using solid polymer electrolysis are reported. An alternative control of maximum power point tracking method based on analysis of PV panel’s surface Temperature for the PV-SPE system was designed and implemented. From this analysis an optimal voltage of PV can be obtained and was realized as a reference voltage of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 7 · 31 Jul 2008 · 7,407 accessesView PDFCite