NDLI: Parametric optimization of a tracking system for the photovoltaic modules

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Ionita, M.A. Alexandru, C.
Copyright Year	2012
Description	Author affiliation: Department of Product Design, Mechatronics and Environment, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania (Ionita, M.A.; Alexandru, C.)
Abstract	The paper presents the optimization of a tracking system for the photovoltaic modules. The study targets on the one hand the optimization of the mechanical device of the tracking mechanism (developed with the MBS ADAMS software), and on the other hand the optimization of the control system (conceived with DFC EASY5 software). The two major components of the mechatronic system, which are approached with the same technique of optimal parametric design, are integrated at the level of the virtual prototype. The optimization study leads to the minimization of the energy consumption necessary for the tracking (by minimizing the necessary motor forces) and respectively the maximization of the contribution of the incident solar radiation (by minimizing the tracking errors).
Starting Page	313
Ending Page	318
File Size	840410
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781467307017
e-ISBN	9781467307048
DOI	10.1109/AQTR.2012.6237723
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2012-05-24
Publisher Place	Romania
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Photovoltaic systems virtual prototype Tracking optimization Control systems Software tracking mechanism Solar radiation control system Joints Optimization
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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