Abstract:
This paper presents a new photovoltaic (PV) power systems laboratory module that was developed to experimentally reinforce students' understanding of design principles, o...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
This paper presents a new photovoltaic (PV) power systems laboratory module that was developed to experimentally reinforce students' understanding of design principles, operation, and control of photovoltaic power conversion systems. The laboratory module is project-based and is designed to support a renewable energy course. By using MATLAB real-time software tools in combination with digital signal processor (DSP) hardware tools, the module enables students to: 1) design and build dc–dc and dc–ac power converters; 2) design and implement control algorithms for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and voltage and current regulation; and 3) design and fabricate a printed circuit board for voltage and current sensing, isolation, and gate driving. In these hands-on experiments, by designing and building their hardware and software integrated systems themselves, students learn by doing and experience the engineering transformative process of building a product out of an idea. This paper is motivated by the dearth of literature on the application of project-based learning methodology to PV systems. The module description, the pedagogical and evaluation methodologies adopted, and reflections on the implementations are discussed.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 58, Issue: 1, February 2015)
Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
Polycarp I. Muoka (S'10–M'13) received the B.E. degree in electrical engineering from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, in 1988, and the Master's degree in computer systems engineering from the University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia, in 2007, and is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering at the University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.
He has many years of industrial working e...Show More
Polycarp I. Muoka (S'10–M'13) received the B.E. degree in electrical engineering from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, in 1988, and the Master's degree in computer systems engineering from the University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia, in 2007, and is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering at the University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.
He has many years of industrial working e...View more
Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
Md. Enamul Haque (M'97–SM'10) graduated in electrical and electronic engineering from Rajshahi University of Engineering Technology [formerly Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT)], Rajshahi, Bangladesh, in 1995, and received the M.Eng. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Technology, Skudai, Malaysia, in 1998, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of New South Wales, Syd...Show More
Md. Enamul Haque (M'97–SM'10) graduated in electrical and electronic engineering from Rajshahi University of Engineering Technology [formerly Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT)], Rajshahi, Bangladesh, in 1995, and received the M.Eng. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Technology, Skudai, Malaysia, in 1998, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of New South Wales, Syd...View more
Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
Ameen Gargoom (M'08) received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical and electronic engineering from the University of Garyounis, Benghazi, Libya, in 1994 and 2001, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical power engineering from the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, in 2007.
He worked as a Consultant Electrical Engineer designing commercial and residential distribution systems for 6 years before start...Show More
Ameen Gargoom (M'08) received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical and electronic engineering from the University of Garyounis, Benghazi, Libya, in 1994 and 2001, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical power engineering from the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, in 2007.
He worked as a Consultant Electrical Engineer designing commercial and residential distribution systems for 6 years before start...View more
University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, AU
Michael Negnevitsky (M'95–SM'07) received the B.S.E.E. (Hons.) and Ph.D. degrees from the Byelorussian University of Technology, Minsk, Belarus, in 1978 and 1983, respectively.
Currently, he is Chair Professor in Power Engineering and Computational Intelligence and Director of the Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems with the University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia. From 1984 to 1991, he was a Senior Research Fe...Show More
Michael Negnevitsky (M'95–SM'07) received the B.S.E.E. (Hons.) and Ph.D. degrees from the Byelorussian University of Technology, Minsk, Belarus, in 1978 and 1983, respectively.
Currently, he is Chair Professor in Power Engineering and Computational Intelligence and Director of the Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems with the University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia. From 1984 to 1991, he was a Senior Research Fe...View more
Contents Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
Polycarp I. Muoka (S'10–M'13) received the B.E. degree in electrical engineering from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, in 1988, and the Master's degree in computer systems engineering from the University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia, in 2007, and is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering at the University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.
He has many years of industrial working experience. His main research interests include renewable energy systems, control systems, power electronics, and energy storage.
Polycarp I. Muoka (S'10–M'13) received the B.E. degree in electrical engineering from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, in 1988, and the Master's degree in computer systems engineering from the University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia, in 2007, and is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering at the University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.
He has many years of industrial working experience. His main research interests include renewable energy systems, control systems, power electronics, and energy storage.View more
Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
Md. Enamul Haque (M'97–SM'10) graduated in electrical and electronic engineering from Rajshahi University of Engineering Technology [formerly Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT)], Rajshahi, Bangladesh, in 1995, and received the M.Eng. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Technology, Skudai, Malaysia, in 1998, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, in 2002.
He was an Assistant Professor with King Saud University, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates University for 4 years. He is currently working as a Senior Lecturer in renewable energy and power systems with the School of Engineering, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia. His research interests include smart energy systems, control and grid integration of renewable energy sources and energy storage systems, microgrid systems with hybrid wind/solar/fuel cell systems, power electronics applications in smart-grids, and micro-grid and power system applications.
Md. Enamul Haque (M'97–SM'10) graduated in electrical and electronic engineering from Rajshahi University of Engineering Technology [formerly Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT)], Rajshahi, Bangladesh, in 1995, and received the M.Eng. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Technology, Skudai, Malaysia, in 1998, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, in 2002.
He was an Assistant Professor with King Saud University, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates University for 4 years. He is currently working as a Senior Lecturer in renewable energy and power systems with the School of Engineering, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia. His research interests include smart energy systems, control and grid integration of renewable energy sources and energy storage systems, microgrid systems with hybrid wind/solar/fuel cell systems, power electronics applications in smart-grids, and micro-grid and power system applications.View more
Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
Ameen Gargoom (M'08) received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical and electronic engineering from the University of Garyounis, Benghazi, Libya, in 1994 and 2001, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical power engineering from the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, in 2007.
He worked as a Consultant Electrical Engineer designing commercial and residential distribution systems for 6 years before starting his Ph.D. program. In 2008, he joined the University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia, where he worked as a Research Fellow for 2.5 years before accepting a Lecturer position with the School of Engineering in 2011. His present research interests include power electronics control, power quality monitoring techniques, application of signals processing techniques to power systems, and renewable energy systems.
Ameen Gargoom (M'08) received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical and electronic engineering from the University of Garyounis, Benghazi, Libya, in 1994 and 2001, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical power engineering from the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, in 2007.
He worked as a Consultant Electrical Engineer designing commercial and residential distribution systems for 6 years before starting his Ph.D. program. In 2008, he joined the University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia, where he worked as a Research Fellow for 2.5 years before accepting a Lecturer position with the School of Engineering in 2011. His present research interests include power electronics control, power quality monitoring techniques, application of signals processing techniques to power systems, and renewable energy systems.View more
University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, AU
Michael Negnevitsky (M'95–SM'07) received the B.S.E.E. (Hons.) and Ph.D. degrees from the Byelorussian University of Technology, Minsk, Belarus, in 1978 and 1983, respectively.
Currently, he is Chair Professor in Power Engineering and Computational Intelligence and Director of the Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems with the University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia. From 1984 to 1991, he was a Senior Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer with the Department of Electrical Engineering, Byelorussian University of Technology. After arriving in Australia, he was with Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. His interests are in power system analysis, power quality, and intelligent systems applications in power systems.
Dr. Negnevitsky is a Chartered Professional Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
Michael Negnevitsky (M'95–SM'07) received the B.S.E.E. (Hons.) and Ph.D. degrees from the Byelorussian University of Technology, Minsk, Belarus, in 1978 and 1983, respectively.
Currently, he is Chair Professor in Power Engineering and Computational Intelligence and Director of the Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems with the University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia. From 1984 to 1991, he was a Senior Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer with the Department of Electrical Engineering, Byelorussian University of Technology. After arriving in Australia, he was with Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. His interests are in power system analysis, power quality, and intelligent systems applications in power systems.
Dr. Negnevitsky is a Chartered Professional Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia.View more
