Dynamic simulation of dispersed, grid-connected photovoltaic power systems: system studies

Technical Report · Fri Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5789050

Wasynczuk, O; Carroll, D P; Gareis, G E; Krause, P C; Ong, C M; Schwartz, R J

To investigate the operating characteristics and dynamic behavior of photovoltaic (PV) power systems, four PV system configurations were selected as representative of those currently being used in PV applications. These included single and three phase, line and self commutated power conditioners with a flat-plate PV array as the dc source. Detailed computer models of each of these systems were developed and incorporated into dynamic representations of typical primary and secondary distribution feeders. The dynamic electrical behavior of the PV and distribution systems following common network disturbances such as large load changes, PV system startup, and cloud cover transients are characterized. The dynamic behavior was also investigated during abnormal operating conditions following line faults, PV system malfunctions, and islanding of distribution systems containing significant levels of dispersed PV generation. Results of verification tests involving two of the single phase PV system configurations, in which the simulated response characteristics are compared with actual measurements, are also provided.

• Research Organization: Purdue Univ., Lafayette, IN (USA). School of Electrical Engineering
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 5789050
• Report Number(s): SAND-83-7019; ON: DE85011179
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
INTERCONNECTED POWER SYSTEMS
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INVERTERS
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
TESTING
TRANSIENTS
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
POWER SUPPLIES
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140600* - Solar Energy- Photovoltaic Power Systems