An Improved MPPT Method To Increase Speed & Accuracy Of PV System

CHAPTER 6
SIMULATION AND RESULTS
6.1.INTRODUCTION:
This chapter deals with the simulation model of the proposed model and the
results of the proposed model. In order to evaluate the robustness of the proposed
method,MATLAB or simulink program has designed with the flc methods under
variable atmospheric conditions. The proposed MPPT method provides increase in the
tracking capability of moo and at the same time reduces the steady state oscillations.
Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) plays an important role in photovoltaic
systems because it maximize the power output from a PV system for a given set of
conditions, and therefore maximize the array efficiency and minimize the overall
system cost. Since the maximum power point (MPP) varies, based on the irradiation
and cell temperature, appropriate algorithems must be utilized to track the (MPP) and
maintain the operation of the system in it. Matlab/Simulink is used to establish a
model of photovoltaic system with (MPPT) function. This system is developed by
combining the models established of solar PV module and DC-DC Boost converter.
The system is simulated under different climate conditions. Simulation results show
that the photovoltaic simulation system can track the maximum power point
accurately.
6.2.TECHNIQUES USED:
In this project Improved MPPT method to increase accuracy and speed in
photovoltaic systems under variable atmospheric condition simulation carried by
MATLAB Power systems Simulink block set and using New model in Simulink.
6.3.MPPT INTERFACING:
The controlled voltage source and the current source inverter have been used
to interface the modeled panel with the rest of the system and the boost converter
which are built using the SimPowerSystems module of MATLAB. The block diagram
for the model shown in Figure is a simulation for the case where we obtain a varying
voltage output. This model is used to highlight the difference between the power
obtained on using an MPPT algorithm and the power obtained without using an
MPPT algorithm. To compare the power output in both the cases stated above, the
model is equipped with a manual switch as shown. When the switch is thrown to the
left the circuit bypasses the MPPT algorithm and we obtain the desired power, voltage

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and current outputs through the respective scopes. Contrarily when the switch is
thrown to the right, the embedded MPPT function block is included in the circuit and
we obtain the desired outputs through the respective scopes.
6.4.PROPOSED SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AND MODELING:
The adaptive calculation block produces a reference voltage for each MPP
voltage, (VMPP (ref)). The reference voltage and PV panel voltage are compared and
then error (VMPP (ref)−VPV) and the change rate of error (Δerror) are given to the
FLC as an input variable. The FLC generates a reference signal for a duty cycle of
PWM which is applied to the switch (MOSFET) of boost converter so that the PV
panel is continuously operated at the MPP. The reference voltage calculation is
derived from the (11–14). In PV modules, the variation of current and voltage values
(Impp, Vmpp, Ioc, and Voc) according to different irradiance and temperature
are presented in the following equations.

where K represents the temperature coefficient (K=−0.32398), VMPP is voltage at

MPP,
a represents a thermal coefficient (a=1.17 * 10−1, K * a=μVOC=−38 mV/°C),
G represents irradiance (W/m2), GSTC represents irradiance at standard test condition
(1000 W/m2),
T represents ambient temperature (°C),
TSTC represent temperature at standard test condition (25 °C), b=0.0005 [15],
D represents the irradiance effect on VMPP it is a very small coefficient 0 < D < 1
(D=4 * 10−5 estimated for this study according to given equations). The effect of
temperature and irradiance on MPP voltage .

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Fig 6.1: Proposed MPPT method

6.5.TECHNIQUES DESCRIPTION:
The temperature and irradiance signals the system operated at variable states.
State 1 is 25 °C and 1000 W/m2@ state 2 is 30 °C and 1000 W/m2@ state 3 is 35 °C
and 800 W/m2@ state 4 is 35 °C to 20 °C and 800 W/m2 @ state 5 is 20 °C to 35 °C
and 600 W/m2 @ state 6 is 35 °C and 600 W/m2@ state 7 is 35 °C and 1000 W/m2.
All the states mentioned are inspired by possible daily temperature and irradiance
changes.
Simulink and Model-Based Design help you reduce MPPT algorithm
development time because you use simulation models to design and verify the
algorithm and deploy it to hardware using automatic code generation.
Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) is an algorithm implemented in
photovoltaic (PV) inverters to continuously adjust the impedance seen by the solar
array to keep the PV system operating at, or close to, the peak power point of the PV
panel under varying conditions, like changing solar irradiance, temperature, and load.
Engineers developing solar inverters implement MPPT algorithms to maximize the
power generated by PV systems. The algorithms control the voltage to ensure that the
system operates at “maximum power point” (or peak voltage) on the power voltage
curve, as shown below.

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MPPT algorithms are typically used in the controller designs for PV systems.
The algorithms account for factors such as variable irradiance (sunlight) and
temperature to ensure that the PV system generates maximum power at all times.
6.6.SIMULINK MODEL:

Fig 6.2:Simulation design of proposed system

6.7.OUTPUT WAVEFORMS:

Fig 6.3:Output voltage and current waveforms

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In the above figure the output waveforms of the proposed method in this
method we get the maximum output power in this waveform we clearly see the
maximum output power.And also the current and voltage waveforms,
6.8.SUMMARY:
In this chapter clearly explained about the proposed method simulink model of
the proposed method and the output waveforms of the proposed method. By using the
proposed method we get the maximum output power and efficiency of the system also
increases its efficiency,

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