Optimal design parameters for a PV array coupled to a DC motor via a DC-DC transformer

A study is presented of the optimal operating parameters of a system comprising a photovoltaic solar array and a DC electromechanical energy converter (motor) driving a mechanical load. The analysis and design procedure includes the addition of a variable DC-DC matching transformer placed between th...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:IEEE transactions on energy conversion 1991-12, Vol.6 (4), p.593-598
Main Authors: Saied, M.M., Hanafy, A.A., El-Gabaly, M.A., Safar, Y.A., Jaboori, M.G., Yamin, K.A., Sharaf, A.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Batteries
Couplings
DC motors
Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering
Electrical power engineering
Exact sciences and technology
Induction motors
Mechanical energy
Operation. Load control. Reliability
Photovoltaic cells
Photovoltaic systems
Power engineering and energy
Power networks and lines
Scanning probe microscopy
Temperature
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:A study is presented of the optimal operating parameters of a system comprising a photovoltaic solar array and a DC electromechanical energy converter (motor) driving a mechanical load. The analysis and design procedure includes the addition of a variable DC-DC matching transformer placed between the array and the motor. It is responsible for adjusting the load curve seen by the array to coincide with its maximum power point. The model takes into consideration the effect of different temperature as well as isolation profiles along the year. The analysis procedure guides the design of DC motors as well as variable DC transformers especially suited to be operated in conjunction with PV arrays. The procedure determines optimal motor constants which lead to an improved overall design in terms of maximizing the total annual gross mechanical energy delivered to a load of a given torque-speed characteristic.< >
ISSN:0885-8969
1558-0059
DOI:10.1109/60.103630