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Enhanced Cal Poly Super System Simulink Model, Matthew Ogden Mcfarland
Enhanced Cal Poly Super System Simulink Model, Matthew Ogden Mcfarland
Master's Theses
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 …
Simulation Of Cal Poly Super System Simulink Model Using Insolation Variation, Jacob Kory
Simulation Of Cal Poly Super System Simulink Model Using Insolation Variation, Jacob Kory
Electrical Engineering
This senior project focuses on simulation of the Cal Poly SuPER system using an insolation model. First, local and historical weather data is examined to determine the range of limits that the model will utilize. Then, the insolation model is constructed to fit into the existing SuPER model. The overall system is tested under a variety of insolation values to determine system performance of motor and static loads. Based on these simulations, several factors of the current model are discovered that limit the power consumption profile under off-peak load conditions. Finally, recommendations on improvements to the model are discussed
Dual Axis Solar Tracker, Weston Sapia, Jason Birnie
Dual Axis Solar Tracker, Weston Sapia, Jason Birnie
Electrical Engineering
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