DOI: https://doi.org/10.15368/theses.2010.141
Available at: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/376
Date of Award
8-2010
Degree Name
MS in Electrical Engineering
Department/Program
Electrical Engineering
Advisor
James G. Harris
Abstract
The Cal Poly Sustainable Power for Electrical Resources (SuPER) project is a solar power DC distribution system designed to autonomously manage and supply the energy needs of a single family off-the-grid home. The following thesis describes the improvement and re-design of a MATLAB Simulink model for the Cal Poly SuPER system. This model includes a photovoltaic (PV) array, a lead-acid gel battery with temperature effects, a wind turbine model, a re-designed DC-DC converter, a DC microgrid, and multiple loads. This thesis will also include several control algorithms such as a temperature controlled thermoelectric (T.E.) cooler, intelligent load switching, and an intelligent power source selector. Furthermore, a seven day simulation and evaluation of the results are presented. This simulation is an important tool for further system development, re-design, and long term system performance prediction.
Included in
Controls and Control Theory Commons, Electrical and Electronics Commons, Power and Energy Commons