Improved maximum power point tracking for a photovoltaic array without a pi regulator using a novel constant voltage tracking algorithm

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dc.contributor.advisorNowicki, Ed P.
dc.contributor.authorTauseef, Muhammad
dc.date.accessioned2017-12-18T22:31:36Z
dc.date.available2017-12-18T22:31:36Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 86-91en
dc.description.abstractHuman induced deleterious environmental impacts have been a serious concern for many decades. Therefore, the use of "green energy" sources (solar, wind, hydro etc.) is being strongly supported and is growing at an increasing rate. Photovoltaic power generation is becoming quite popular and less expensive with the advancements in manufacturing technology. Photovoltaic power generation is being encouraged for both stand-alone and grid-connected applications. This thesis presents the modeling and simulation of two very simple, economical and efficient maximum power point trackers (MPPTs) used for a polycrystalline PV array charging a battery with a buck converter. First, a very simple MPPT controller with no proportional-integral (PI) regulator is proposed. This has the main advantage of having no tuning parameters. Second, a new way to determine the reference voltage for the Constant Voltage Tracking (CVT) controller is presented. The new method, Difference CVT, considerably increases tracking efficiency of the CVT algorithm.
dc.format.extentxiii, 112 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationTauseef, M. (2012). Improved maximum power point tracking for a photovoltaic array without a pi regulator using a novel constant voltage tracking algorithm (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4763en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/4763
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/105764
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.titleImproved maximum power point tracking for a photovoltaic array without a pi regulator using a novel constant voltage tracking algorithm
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineElectrical and Computer Engineering
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
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ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 2096 627942968
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