Enhanced Cal Poly SuPER System Simulink Model

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.

Name thesis:degree_name

MS in Electrical Engineering

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Electrical Engineering

Year dc:date.available

2010

Author dc:creator

• McFarland, Matthew Ogden

Contributors dc:contributor

• James G. Harris

• Simulation
• Matlab
• Renewable Energy
• Wind Turbine
• Solar
• Controls and Control Theory
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics
• Engineering
• Power and Energy

Identifier

10.15368/theses.2010.141

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:theses-1394