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Project: Conception and realization of a card guaranteeing the Maximal Power Point Tracking MPPT.

Abstract:
The functioning of a photovoltaic module / generator is linear and strongly dependent on working conditions. For a given condition, there is a single point at the level of which the power available on its exit is maximal. This point varies in time. To ensure an optimal functioning, the use of a MPPT, the pursuit of the point of maximal power, is more than a necessity. 
The function MPPT is assured by an algorithm MPPT implemented on a card of command which will adjust the duty cycle of a converter DC-DC to offer the function of variator of impedance. Several algorithm MPPT and topology for the DC-DC are proposed in the literature. This project aims at conceiving and realizing an electronic board ensuring the Point of Maximal Power (control card and shopper card DC-DC).

Objectives:

  • Improve the know-how and the theoretical and technical skills of the team members;
  • Exploit the knowledge already acquired for the design and the realization of an operational equipment;
  • Develop a local product according to our requirements which will certainly be cheaper;
  • Contribute to the training and the mentoring of students and PhD student on a practical subject endowed with big importance in the field of PV energy;
  • Develop an experimental bench test which can be used for other applications.

Date:
2014

Period:
24 months

Team leader(*):
AMROUCHE Badia

E-Mail (*):
b.amrouche[a]cder.dz

Members:
BOUKADOUM Tahar, BELHAOUAS Nasreddine, AOUCHICHE Nedjma, ACHACHERA Soulef

Key words:
PV energy, PV generator, Characteristic I-V, algorithm MPPT, point of maximal power (PPT), shopper DC-DC, Maximal Power Point Tracking(MPPT), output