• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.17 no.5
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• pp.409-415
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• 2012

This paper presents a new software-based on-line dead-time compensation technique for a single-phase grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) inverter system. To prevent a short circuit in the inverter arms, a switching delay time must be inserted in the pulse width modulation (PWM) signals. This causes the dead-time effect, which degrades the system performance around zero-crossing point of the output current. To reduce the dead-time effect around the zero-crossing point of grid current, a harmonic mitigation of grid current is used as an additional part of the synchronous frame current control scheme. This additional task mitigates the harmonic components caused by the dead-time from the grid current. Simulation and experimental results are shown to verify the effectiveness of the proposed dead-time compensation method in the single-phase grid-connected inverter system.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2008.11a
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• pp.92-94
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• 2008

This paper introduces the modeling of grid-connected photovoltaic(PV) generation using Matiab/Simulink. The model is based on the equivalent circuit of the PV solar cell including the effects of solar irradiation and temperature changes. The PV arrays are modeled to be built up with the series/parallel combination of PV solar cell and are connected to the distribution system via an inverter. The simulation results show that the typical characteristics and outputs of the PV arrays are accurate.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2011.07a
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• pp.378-379
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• 2011

PV system's islanding occurs when the uitilty grid is removed but local sources continue to operate and provide power to local loads. Islanding is one of the serious problems in an electric power system connected with dispersed power sources. Also, this can present safety hazards and the possibility of damage to other electric equipments. If the real and reactive power of RLC load and PV system are closely matched, islanding detection by passive methods becomes difficult. Novel islanding detection method is proposed for grid-connected PV system.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2009.07a
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• pp.1053_1054
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• 2009

A significant number of renewable energy systems have been connected to the grids as supplement power source. The renewable energy systems require control algorithm to maintain the power-supply reliability and quality. This paper proposes a novel control algorithm for smart Power Conditioning System (PCS) with harmonics and reactive power compensation. The smart PCS is used to feed Photovoltaic (PV) power to utility and compensate harmonics and reactive power at the same time. The experimentation is carried out on the proposed grid-connected PV generation system, and controlled by digital signal processor. The grid-connected PV generation system injects PV energy into the grid and performs as Active Filter (AF) and Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) without additional devices. The experiment results show that the proposed control algorithm is effective for smart PCS with harmonics and reactive power compensation.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1997.07f
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• pp.1945-1947
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• 1997

In this paper, a characteristics analysis of the grid-connected photovoltaic power generation system which uses the simulation method of PV array is reported. The control method of DC/AC power conversion were suggested to establish the basic application technology of photovoltaic systems. The results of the demonstration test of a 3kW grid-connected PV system show that the system utilization rate is 17.6% and the system efficiency is 8.9%.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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• v.26 no.8
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• pp.42-49
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• 2012

Grid-connected photovoltaic generator system requires high performance PCS(Power Conditioning System) according to the standard of 'Distributed Generation Grid-Connected Technology Standards'. This paper presents the MPPT control method which improves output efficiency through fast tracking to the maximum power point of PV and a reduced self-excited vibration. Secondly, in this paper DVR function was applied to PCS to compensate the voltage sag frequently happening for a power system. The proposed PCS control is analyzed and compared to conventional PCS operating characteristic, the various insolation and loads, and voltage sag condition through PSIM tool. It proves the utility.

• Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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• v.32 no.6
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• pp.477-482
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• 2021

Hydrogen production, hydrogen production cost, and utilization rate were calculated assuming four cases of hydrogen production system in combination of photovoltaic power generation (PV), water electrolysis system (WE), battery energy storage system (BESS), and power grid. In the case of using the PV and WE in direct connection, the smaller the capacity of the WE, the higher the capacity factor rate and the lower the hydrogen production cost. When PV and WE are directly connected, hydrogen production occurs intermittently according to time zones and seasons. In addition to the connection of PV and WE, if BESS and power grid connection are added, the capacity factor of WE can be 100%, and stable hydrogen production is possible. If BESS is additionally installed, hydrogen production cost increases due to increase in Capital Expenditures, and Operating Expenditure also increases slightly due to charging and discharging loss. Even in a hydrogen production system that connects PV and WE, linking with power grid is advantageous in terms of stable hydrogen production and improvement of capacity factor.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2006.06a
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• pp.219-221
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• 2006

This paper presents the performance results of 50kW grid-connected PV (Photovoltaic) system for monitoring periods. Form these performance monitoring results, the PV system performance has been evaluated and analyzed for component perspective (PV array and power conditioning unit) and global perspective (system efficiency, capacity factor, and electrical power energy and power quality etc.).

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 1998.10a
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• pp.719-723
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• 1998

Prevention of the islanding phenomena is one of the most important issues because it can damage electrical equipment connected to the utility system and endanger human life. It is very difficult to detect an islanding condition of a power distribution line with conventional voltage of frequency relays, while the output power and the load power of utility interactive PV inverter units are in nearly balanced state in both active power and reactive power. This paper describes the protective equipment that prevents the PV system connected to the utility grid from starting islanding. Both predictive ocntrol method and harmonic injection method are used for a current control and islanding detection for operating safety.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2006.07a
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• pp.519-520
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• 2006

In this paper, to evaluate the grid-connected 120kW class Photovoltaic(PV) system performance, as a consisted of solar cells, PCS, 150kVA transformer station. The paper address modeling and analysis of a grid-connected 120kW class photovoltaic generation system(PV system) PSCAD/EMTD and Psim. A PWM voltage source inverter(VIS) and its current control scheme have been implemented. A P&O(Perturbation and Observation) MPPT algorithms technique modeling has been simulated and analysed.