研究目的
To design and implement a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) system using a buck-boost converter and a modified incremental conductance method to optimize power delivery from solar panels under varying irradiation and load conditions.
研究成果
The developed MPPT system successfully increases the power output of solar panels under varying irradiation and load conditions, with a steady-state error of 1.188%. It effectively reduces oscillations during tracking, demonstrating the efficacy of the modified incremental conductance method and buck-boost converter in optimizing solar energy harvesting.
研究不足
The MPPT method still exhibits small oscillations at steady state due to errors in differential calculations that are not perfectly filtered. The system's performance may be affected by variations in temperature and irradiation not fully controlled in the experimental setup. The use of halogen lamps for irradiation simulation might not perfectly replicate natural sunlight conditions.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The MPPT system is designed with four blocks: solar panel, power converter (buck-boost type), microcontroller (Atmega16), and MPPT algorithm (filter variable step size modified incremental conductance). The algorithm is used to track the maximum power point on the P-V curve of the solar panel, reducing oscillations during tracking.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
A monocrystalline solar panel with specifications (e.g., max power 10W at 1000 W/m2, 25°C) is used. Irradiation is simulated using halogen lamps at 1000 W/m2 and 750 W/m2, with temperature monitored using a sensor.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Solar panel, buck-boost converter components (MOSFET IRFP260N, diode MUR1560, inductor 20 mH, capacitor 100μF/160V), microcontroller Atmega16, MOSFET driver TLP250, current sensor ACS712, voltage sensor (voltage divider with resistors R7=50kΩ, R8=10kΩ and IC LM358), halogen lamps for irradiation, and various load resistors (e.g., 25Ω, 50Ω).
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The system captures voltage and current from the solar panel, processes them through the microcontroller to compute power and apply the MPPT algorithm, generates PWM signals to control the buck-boost converter, and measures output power under different irradiation and load conditions. Experiments are conducted with and without MPPT for comparison.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Power and voltage data are plotted to analyze P-V curves. The error in maximum power condition is calculated as a percentage. Results are compared to evaluate the effectiveness of the MPPT system in increasing power output and reducing oscillations.
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MOSFET Driver
TLP250
Toshiba
Drives the MOSFET in the power converter.
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Solar Panel
Monocrystalline type
Converts solar energy into electrical energy for the experiment.
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MOSFET
IRFP260N
Used in the buck-boost converter for switching operations.
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Diode
MUR1560
Used in the buck-boost converter for rectification.
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Inductor
20 mH
Component in the buck-boost converter for energy storage.
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Capacitor
100μF/160 V
Component in the buck-boost converter for filtering and energy storage.
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Microcontroller
Atmega16
Reads voltage and current, implements MPPT algorithm, generates PWM signals.
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Current Sensor
ACS712
Measures current from the solar panel based on Hall effect.
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Voltage Sensor
Voltage Divider
Measures voltage using resistors R7=50kΩ and R8=10kΩ, with IC LM358 for signal support.
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Regulated Power Supply
LM7805
Provides stable 5V power supply for the microcontroller system.
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