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Study of a Photovoltaic System as an Emergency Power Supply for Offshore Plant Facilities (해양플랜트 설비의 비상전원공급을 위한 태양광 발전시스템 연구)

  • Choi, Gun Hwan;Lee, Byung Ho;Jung, Rho-Taek;Shin, Kyubo
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.32 no.4
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    • pp.279-286
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    • 2018
  • The use of eco-friendly energy in the offshore plant system is expanding because conventional generators are operated by fossil fuel or natural gas. Eco-friendly energy, which replaces existing power generation methods, should be capable of generating the power for lighting protection equipment, airborne fault indication, parameter measurement, and others. Most of the eco-friendly energy used in offshore plant facilities is solar and wind power. In the case of using photovoltaic power, because the structure must be constructed based as flat solar panels, it can be damaged easily by the wind. Therefore, there is a need for a new generation system composed of a spherical structure that does not require a separate structure and is less influenced by the wind. Considering these characteristics, in this study we designed, fabricated, and tested a unit that could provide the most efficient spherical photovoltaic power generation considering wind direction and wind pressure. Our test results indicated that the proposed system reduced costs because it did not require any separate structure, used eco-friendly energy, reduced carbon dioxide emissions, and expanded the proportion of eco-friendly energy use by offshore plant facilities.

A Study on the Photovoltaic Array Optimal Arrangement Considering Power Output (출력을 고려한 태양전지 어레이 최적 배치에 관한 연구)

  • Choi, Hong-Kyoo;Choi, Dae-Won;Yoo, Hai-Chool;Choi, Shin-Gwon;Kim, Young-Kyu
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.23 no.12
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    • pp.96-105
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    • 2009
  • Photovoltaic array distance will be calculated that can have maximum output through the rearrangement of photovoltaic array by comparing and analyzing the power output decrease from the shadows of photovoltaic arrays according to the consideration of incidence angle that is not suitable to the situation of our country among the causes of power output decrease by sampling photovoltaic power generation plants. When relocate simulation result photovoltaic array 1 line, when relocate about 2.8[%], photovoltaic array 3 lines when relocate about 1.2[%], photovoltaic array 2 lines, output of about 5.0[%] improved. Also, gained space gains of photovoltaic array party 1.29[m] when relocate photovoltaic array party 0.82[m], 3 lines when relocate photovoltaic array party 0.39[m], 2 lines when relocate 1 line. As gains occur on photovoltaic array clearance, time that receive effect of shade was slowed down gradually and showed result that elevation of output shows finally.

A Study on the Optimal Design of Large-scale Photovoltaic Array (대용량 PV 어레이의 최적설계에 관한 연구)

  • Hwang, In-Ho;Kim, Eui-Hwan;Ahn, Kyo-Sang
    • Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
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    • v.31 no.1
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    • pp.8-14
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    • 2011
  • Recently, a number of large-scale photovoltaic(PV) power generation system has been installed all over the world. Thus, in order to improve the system efficiency, the optimal design of the large-scale PV systems has become an important issue. DC cable loss of PV array is one of the design factors related to the system efficiency. This paper introduces the array design method of a 500kW Photovoltaic power plant. Three types of the PV array are suggested. Also, string cables, sub-array cables and array cables are designed within 1% of voltage drop in the line, and the DC cable losses are analyzed. The results of this paper show that the DC cable loss of large-scale PV array can be reduced by adopting a proper sub-array design method.

Development of Power Conditioning System for Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems (태양광발전용 3kW급 PCS개발)

  • Min, Byoung-Gwon;Ryu, Seung-Pyo;Jeon, Se-Bong;Lee, Bong-Woo;Kim, Nam-Hae
    • 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2005.06a
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    • pp.123-126
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    • 2005
  • Recently, because of the depletion of fossil fuels and the environmental pollution by using fossil fuels and harmfulness of atomic power plants. the interests concerning new and renewable energy resources are rising increasingly. And of all new and renewable energy sources the PV generation systems are recognized as the most useful and desirable renewable energy source in allowance for installation conditions. In this development, the 3kWp photovoltaic power generation system is realized to verify the performance of the 3kWp PCS developed by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. (HHI). The photovoltaic array used in this system is composed of 60 modules of 50Wp capacity. The developed system is tested as procedures and items of test regulation recognized by governmen and the experimental results show the excellent electrical characteristics. Now, the 3kWp PCS developed is installed in the PV model house built in HHI plant and is being tested for practical use commercialization.

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Maintenance-Effectiveness Analysis of Photovoltaic Equipment for Detached Houses (주택용 태양광발전설비의 유지관리 효과 분석)

  • Park, Byeong-Hun;Choi, Jong-Won;Kim, Jae-Yeob
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.359-365
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    • 2016
  • With the government's support using new and renewable energy, photovoltaic equipment has been rapidly supplied. However, compared to supply rate, maintenance has not supported enough and relevant research has not much conducted. Even though large power plant facilities have been maintained well, small equipment for detached houses has been rarely maintained. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze maintenance effectiveness of photovoltaic equipment for detached houses. It was analyzed that photovoltaic equipments were merely maintained. What is the most important in maintenance effectiveness is increase of power generation. It was estimated that if photovoltaic equipment for detached houses is maintained well, power generation increases by 6.5% at least. That produces the same effect as the additional supply of photovoltaic equipment to 9,700 households. As a result, it is necessary to maximize the effectiveness of the government's budget investment through well maintenance of photovoltaic equipments.

Psychological Changes and Visual Preferences of Floating Solar Photovoltanics - Focusing on EEG and SD Methods - (수상 태양광발전시설의 심리적 변화 및 시각적 선호도 - 뇌파(EEG) 및 SD법을 중심으로 -)

  • Zhang, YuJie;Jung, Teayeol;Seo, Seonghyeok
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture
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    • v.51 no.2
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    • pp.131-142
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    • 2023
  • Solar power facilities to reduce carbon emissions are continuously being installed in forests, farmland, city, and on water. However, research on visual preferences and the psychological impact on observers after installing solar power facilities is insufficient. Therefore, in this study, shooting was conducted according to the viewing distance of the near, middle, and distant views of Hapcheon Dam, Korea's largest floating photovoltaic power plant. The acquired images were edited using Photoshop to compare the presence or absence of floating photovoltaic power generation facilities. In addition, psychological changes and visual preferences were analyzed through an EEG test and questionnaire among 50 participants. The results are summarized, as follows. First, the installation of water photovoltaic power generation facilities has a passive impact on the subjects' psychological changes and visual preference. Second, the psychological changes due to the installation of water photovoltaic power generation facilities were judged to affect almost all research subjects, regardless of nationality, gender, or universisty major. Third, the visual preference for installing the water photovoltaic power generation facility is low, which can be interpreted as the water photovoltaic power generation facility negatively affecting the "friendliness" and "naturalness" of the landscape. In addition, this change in visual preference was found to differ depending on the gender and universiity major of the subjects. Fourth, the psychological change and visual preference of the floating photovoltaic power generation facility according to the viewing distance, found that the close range had a higher effect than the middle and distant ranges.

A Matlab/Simulink-Based PV array-Supercapacitor Model Employing SimPowerSystem and Stateflow Tool Box

  • Hong, Won-Pyo
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.28 no.12
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    • pp.18-29
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    • 2014
  • This paper proposes the integration of photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems for sustained power generation. In this proposed system, whenever the PV system cannot completely meet load demands, the super capacitor provides power to meet the remaining load. A power management strategy is designed for the proposed system to manage power flows between PV array systems and supercapacitors (SC). The main task of this study was to design PV systems with storage strategies including MPPT with direct control and an advanced DC-link controller and to analyze dynamic model proposed for a PV-SC hybrid power generation system. In this paper, the simulation models for the hybrid energy system are developed using Matlab/Simulink, SimPowerSystems and Matlab/Stateflow tool. This is the key innovative contribution of the research paper. The system performances are verified by carrying out simulation studies using practical load demand profile and real weather data.

The Development of Photovoltaic Resources Map Concerning Topographical Effect on Gangwon Region (지형효과를 고려한 강원지역의 태양광 발전지도 개발)

  • Jee, Joon-Bum;Zo, Il-Sung;Lee, Kyu-Tae;Lee, Won-Hak
    • Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
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    • v.31 no.2
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    • pp.37-46
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    • 2011
  • The GWNU (Gangnung-Wonju national university) solar radiation model was developed with radiative transfer theory by Iqbal and it is applied the NREL (National Research Energy Laboratory). Input data were collected and accomplished from the model prediction data from RDAPS (Regional Data Assimilated Prediction Model), satellite data and ground observations. And GWNU solar model calculates not only horizontal surface but also complicated terrain surface. Also, We collected the statistical data related on photovoltaic power generation of the Korean Peninsula and analyzed about photovoltaic power efficiency of the Gangwon region. Finally, the solar energy resource and photovoltaic generation possibility map established up with 4 km, 1 km and 180 m resolution on Gangwon region based on actual equipment from Shinan solar plant,statistical data for photovoltaic and complicated topographical effect.

The Auxiliary Power Compensation apparatus for small scale Photovoltaic/Wind Hybrid Generation System (중소형 태양광/풍력 복합발전시스템의 보조 전력보상장치에 관한 연구)

  • Park Se-Jun;Yoon Jeong-Phil;Yoon Hyung-Sang;Lim Jung-Yeol;Kang Byung-Bog;Lee Jeong-Il;Cha In-Su
    • Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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    • 2004.07a
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    • pp.109-112
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    • 2004
  • Photovoltaic energy and wind energy are very in constant depending on the season, time and extremely intermittent energy sources. Because of these reasons, in view of the reliability the solar and the wind generation system have many problems(energy conversion, energy storage, load control etc.) comparing with a conventional power plant. So, in order to solve these existing problems, hybrid generation system of photovoltaic(500W) and wind power(400W), which combines wind power energy and solar energy to have effect of supporting each other, was suggested. But hybrid generation system cannot always generate stable output with weather condition, the auxiliary power compensation apparatus that uses elastic energy of spiral spring to hybrid generation system was also added for the present study. And it may confirm that power was continuously provided to load by storing energy obtained from generating rotary energy of spiral spring generates in small scale generator.

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Load Control between PV Power Plants and Diesel Generators

  • Mohamed Khalil Abdalla MohamedAli;AISHA HASSAN ABDALLA HASHIM;OTHMAN KHALIFA
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.24 no.6
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    • pp.33-40
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    • 2024
  • Introducing renewable energy sources, such as wind and photovoltaic arrays, in microgrids that supply remote regions with electricity represents a significant leap in electricity generation. Combining photovoltaic panels and diesel engines is one of the most common ways to supply electricity to rural communities. Such hybrid systems can reduce the cost of electricity generation in these remote power systems because they use free energy to balance the power generated by diesel engines. However, the combination of renewable energy sources and diesel engines tends to complicate the sizing and control of the entire system due to the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. This study sought to investigate this issue in depth. It proposes a robust hybrid controller that can be used to facilitate optimum power sharing between a PV power source and diesel generators based on the dynamics of the available PV energy at any given time. The study also describes a hybrid PV-diesel power plant's essential functional parts that produce electricity for a microgrid using a renewable energy source. Power control needs to be adjusted to reduce the cost of power generation.