• 조명전기설비학회논문지
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• 제26권8호
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• pp.27-34
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• 2012

This paper proposes variable incremental conductance(IC) algorithm for maximum power point tracking(MPPT) control of photovoltaic. The conventional perturbation & observation(PO) and IC MPPT control algorithm generally uses fixed step size. A small step size reduces a tracking error in the steady state but slows a tracking speed in the transient state. Also, a large step size is fast a tracking speed but increases a tracking error. Therefore, this paper proposes variable IC MPPT algorithm that adjust automatically step size according to operating conditions. To improve a tracking speed and accuracy, when operating point is far from the maximum power point(MPP), the step size uses maximum value and when a operating point is near from the MPP, the step size uses variable step size that adjust according to slope of P-V curve. The validity of MPPT algorithm proposed in this paper prove through compare with conventional PO and IC MPPT algorithm.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.218-227
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• 2011

The subject of variable step size maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms has been addressed in the literature. However, most of the addressed algorithms tune the variable step size according to two variables: the photovoltaic (PV) array voltage ($V_{PV}$) and the PV array current ($I_{PV}$). Therefore, both the PV array current and voltage have to be measured. Recently, maximum power point trackers that arc based on a single variable ($I_{PV}$ or $V_{PV}$) have received a great deal of attention due to their simplicity and ease of implementation, when compared to other tracking techniques. In this paper, two methods have been proposed to design a variable step size MPPT algorithm using only a single current sensor for stand-alone battery storage PV systems. These methods utilize only the relationship between the PV array measured current and the converter duty cycle (D) to automatically adapt the step change in the duty cycle to reach the maximum power point (MPP) of the PV array. Detailed analyses and flowcharts of the proposed methods are included. Moreover, a comparison has been made between the proposed methods to investigate their performance in the transient and steady states. Finally, experimental results with field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are presented to verify the performance of the proposed methods.

• 전력전자학회논문지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.205-212
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• 2012

This paper proposes the fuzzy logic based variable step-size MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) method for the stability at the steady state and the improvement of the transient response in the wind power system. If the change value of duty ratio is set on stability of the steady state, MPPT control traces to maximum power point slowly. And if the change value is set on improvement of the transient response, the system output oscillates at the maximum power point. By adjusting the step size with fuzzy logic, it can be improved the MPPT response speed and stability at steady state when MPPT control is performed to track the maximum power point. The effectiveness of the proposed method has been verified by simulations and experimental results.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.164-171
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• 2012

Variable step size maximum power point trackers (MPPTs) are widely used in photovoltaic (PV) systems to extract the peak array power which depends on solar irradiation and array temperature. One essential factor which judges system dynamics and steady state performances is the scaling factor (N), which is used to update the controlling equation in the tracking algorithm to determine a new duty cycle. This paper proposes a novel stability study of variable step size incremental resistance maximum power point tracking (INR MPPT). The main contribution of this analysis appears when developing the overall small signal model of the PV system. Therefore, by using linear control theory, the boundary value of the scaling factor can be determined. The theoretical analysis and the design principle of the proposed stability analysis have been validated using MATLAB simulations, and experimentally using a fixed point digital signal processor (TMS320F2808).

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2015년도 제46회 하계학술대회
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• pp.958-959
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• 2015

This paper proposes adaptive incremental conductance(A-IC) algorithm for maximum power point tracking(MPPT) control of photovoltaic. Conventional Perturbation & Observation(PO) and IC MPPT control algorithm generally uses fixed step size. A small fixed step size will cause the tracking speed to decrease and tracking accuracy of the MPP will decrease due to large fixed step size. Therefore, this paper proposes N-IC MPPT algorithm that adjust automatically step size according to operating conditions. To improve tracking speed and accuracy, when operating point is far from maximum power point(MPP), step size uses maximum value and when operating point is near from MPP, step size uses variable step size that adjust according to slope of P-V curve. The validity of MPPT algorithm proposed in this paper prove through compare with conventional IC MPPT algorithm.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.487-496
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• 2015

In order to ensure that photovoltaic (PV) systems work at the maximum power point (MPP) and maximize the economic benefits, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques are normally applied to these systems. One of the most widely applied MPPT methods is the incremental conductance (INC) method. However, the choice of the step size still remains controversial. This paper presents an improved variable step size INC MPPT algorithm that uses four different step sizes. This method has the advantages of INC but with the ability to validly adjust the step size to adapt to changes of the PV's power curve. The presented algorithm also simultaneously achieves increased rapidity and accuracy when compared with the conventional fixed step size INC MPPT algorithm. In addition, the theoretical derivation and specific applications of the proposed algorithm are presented here. This method is validated by simulation and experimental results.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.156-164
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• 2014

The power-voltage (P-V) characteristic of a photovoltaic (PV) array is nonlinear and time varying with the change in atmospheric conditions. As a result, the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique must be applied in PV systems to maximize the generated energy. The incremental conductance (INC) algorithm, one of the MPPT strategies, is widely used for its high tracking accuracy, good adaptability to rapidly changing atmospheric conditions, and easy implementation. This paper presents a modified asymmetrical variable step size INC MPPT method that is based on the asymmetrical feature of the P-V curve. Compared with conventional fixed or variable step size method, the proposed method can effectively improve tracking accuracy and speed. The theoretical foundation and design principle of the proposed approach are validated by the simulation and experimental results.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.109-114
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• 2016

본 논문은 디지털 무선 전송시 채널에서 발생되는 부호간 간섭과 잡음의 영향을 최소화하기 위한 CCA (Compact Constellation Algorithm) 등화 알고리즘에서 적응 스텝 크기를 적용하여 이의 등화 성능 개선에 관한 것이다. 일반적으로 등화 알고리즘에서 적응을 위한 스텝 크기는 고정적으로 사용하지만, 제안 알고리즘에서는 등화를 위한 스텝 크기를 비선형 함수인 오차 신호에 비례하도록 변화시킨다. 이의 개선된 등화 성능을 보이기 위하여 등화기 출력 성상도, 잔류 isi, 최대 찌그러짐과 MSE와 SER을 적용하였으며, 이들을 고정 스텝 크기를 갖는 기존 CCA와 비교하였다. 컴퓨터 시뮬레이션의 결과 정상 상태 이후에서는 적응 스텝 방식의 CCA가 고정 스텝 방식의 CCA보다 우월함을 확인하였다.

• 조명전기설비학회논문지
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• 제27권11호
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• pp.20-26
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• 2013

This paper proposes the maximum power point tracking(MPPT) control of photovoltaic system using fuzzy based variable step size perturbation & observation(FVSS-PO) method. Conventional PO and incremental conductance(IC)MPPT control algorithm generally uses fixed step size. A small fixed step size will cause the tracking speed to decrease and tracking accuracy of the MPP will decrease due to large fixed step size. Therefore, the fixed step size can't be satisfying both the tracking speed and the tracking accuracy. This paper proposes FVSS-PO MPPT algorithm that adjusts automatically step size of PO by fuzzy control according to operating conditions. The validity of MPPT algorithm proposed in this paper prove through compare with conventional PO MPPT algorithm.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.27-32
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• 2021

본 논문은 16-QAM 신호 전송시 시분산 채널에서 발생되는 부호간 간섭을 경감시키기 위하여 사용되는 FC-MMA 적응 등화 알고리즘에서 고정 스텝 크기에 따른 등화 성능을 평가하였다. FC-MMA는 기존 MMA의 통신 채널의 시변 특성 및 순단과 같은 비정상적인 상황에서 신속하게 새로운 환경에 적응토록 빠른 수렴 속도를 갖는 것이 특성이지만, 수렴 속도는 고정 스텝 크기에 의하여 결정된다. 논문에서는 고정 스텝 크기값에 따른 등화 성능을 평가하였으며, 관련된 성능 지수로는 수렴 특성을 나타내는 잔류 isi와 최대 찌그러짐, MSE 및 잡음 강인성을 나타내는 SER과 군지연 보상 능력등이 사용되었다. 컴퓨터 시뮬레이션 결과 적응 스텝 크기가 클수록 정상 상태에 도달하는 수렴 속도는 개선되지만, 정상 상태 이후의 잔여량에서는 스텝 크기가 적을수록 우월해짐을 알 수 있었다. 본 연구 결과 FC-MMA 알고리즘은 초기에는 스텝 크기를 크게 설정하고, 정상 상태에 도달하면 이를 적게 조정하여 등화 잔여량을 최소화시킬 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.