OPTIMUM OPERATION OF A COMBINED SYSTEM OF A SOLAR CELL ARRAY AND A DC MOTOR.

Z. Zinger*, A. Braunstein

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The increased use of solar electrical (photovoltaic) systems, especially solar power packs for water pumping, etc. , brings about the need for a new approach for analysis and design. A new method for optimum matching of an electric motor, with a varying mechanical load, to a solar cell array (SCA), is presented. This method enables, by means of switching procedures of the SCA together with flux changes, to assure maximum mechanical energy supply to the load. Moreover, the use of the dc transformers enables one to overcome the problem of the relatively large starting currents of the motor. A simple and relatively short method for finding the optimum mechanical operation point of the system is presented. This method can assure better efficiencies and use of solar power packs.

Original languageEnglish
StatePublished - 1980
EventIEEE Power Eng Soc, Summer Meet, Pap - Minneapolis, MN, USA
Duration: 13 Jul 198018 Jul 1980

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Power Eng Soc, Summer Meet, Pap
CityMinneapolis, MN, USA
Period13/07/8018/07/80

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