Browsing by UPNA Author "Urtasun Erburu, Andoni"
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Adaptive voltage control of the DC/DC boost stage in PV converters with small input capacitor
In the case of photovoltaic (PV) systems, an adequate PV voltage regulation is fundamental in order to both maximize and limit the power. For this purpose, a large input capacitor has traditionally been used. However, when ... -
Comparison of linear and and small-signal models for inverter-based microgrids
Frequency and voltage regulation in droop-based microgrids is generally modeled using small-signal analysis. In order to ensure accuracy, existing models do not decouple real and reactive power responses. However, the ... -
A comprehensive model for lithium-ion batteries: from the physical principles to an electrical model
The growing interest in e-mobility and the increasing installation of renewable energy-based systems are leading to rapid improvements in lithium-ion batteries. In this context, battery manufacturers and engineers require ... -
Conductance-frequency droop control to ensure transient stability of inverter-based stand-alone microgrids
Currently, inverter-based stand-alone microgrids are gaining interest due to the advantages of obtaining energy from renewable sources. To manage the operation, these microgrids include storage systems connected in ... -
Control design and stability analysis of power converters: the discrete generalized Bode criterion
For the controller design and stability analysis of power electronic converters, the Bode stability criterion and its subsequent revisions are the most practical tools. However, even though the control of the power ... -
Control design and stability analysis of power converters: the MIMO generalized bode criterion
Three-phase dynamic systems and multiphase generators are frequently modeled and controlled in the synchronous reference frame. To properly model the cross-coupling terms in this reference frame, complex vector theory and ... -
Control of a photovoltaic array interfacing current-mode-controlled boost converter based on virtual impedance emulation
Due to the nonlinear characteristics of a photovoltaic (PV) array, its regulation is highly dependent on the operating point. Focusing on a dc-dc boost converter, this paper first shows how the PV voltage and inductor ... -
Control of a single-switch two-input buck converter for MPPT of two PV strings
In this paper, the Two-Input Buck (TIBuck) converter is proposed as the DC/DC stage for photovoltaic (PV) cascaded converters. This converter is attractive for this application because it is cost-effective and reliable and ... -
Control strategy for an integrated photovoltaic-battery system
In photovoltaic-battery systems, more attention is usually paid to the MPPT control while the battery management is put aside. This paper proposes two control strategies for an integrated PV-battery system, both of them ... -
DC capacitance reduction in photovoltaic inverters based on PV voltage feed-forward compensation
In the case of photovoltaic (PV) inverters, an adequate input voltage regulation is fundamental to maximize or limit the power. When employing the traditional control, the input capacitance requires to be oversized in order ... -
DC capacitance reduction in three-phase photovoltaic inverters by using virtual impedance emulation
DC voltage regulation in grid-connected three-phase PV inverters is a fundamental requirement. In order to reduce the influence of the PV non-linear behavior and ensure stability in the whole operating range, the input ... -
Dual voltage-current control to provide grid-forming inverters with current limiting capability
The rapid uptake of renewable energy sources is causing synchronous generators (SG) to be replaced by power electronic inverters meaning these inverters need to offer the characteristics traditionally associated with SG. ... -
Dual-mode soft-transition control for single-phase grid-connected photovoltaic inverters
Single-phase grid-connected inverters for photovoltaic power generation have been strongly analysed for improvement. Dual-mode control for two-stage inverters makes it possible to improve the efficiency by alternating ... -
Effect of the inner current loop on the voltage regulation for three-phase photovoltaic inverters
In three-phase grid-connected PV inverters, regulating the input voltage is a fundamental requirement. In order to reduce the influence of the PV non-linear behavior and ensure stability in the whole operating range, the ... -
Energy management strategy for a battery-diesel stand-alone system with distributed PV generation based on grid frequency modulation
A hybrid PV-Battery-Diesel configuration is very attractive for stand-alone systems in terms of cost and reliability. In many applications, the battery and the diesel generator are centralized and generate the AC grid while ... -
Enhancement of the voltage control response in three-phase photovoltaic inverters with small dc capacitors
In the case of photovoltaic (PV) inverters, an adequate dc voltage regulation is fundamental to maximize or limit the power injected into the grid. However, the traditional control requires a large dc capacitance to ensure ... -
Frequency-based energy management strategy for stand-alone systems with distributed battery storage
Distributed generation is an attractive solution for stand-alone AC supply systems. In such systems, the installation of two or more energy-storage units is recommended for system redundancy and may also be required when ... -
The generalized bode criterion: application to the dc voltage control of a three-phase photovoltaic grid-tied inverter
As renewable energies are becoming more important in the electrical generation system, power electronic converters are facing new design issues related not only to their components but also to their control loops. In this ... -
High frequency power transformers with foil windings: maximum interleaving and optimal design
Foil conductors and primary and secondary interleaving are normally used to minimize winding losses in high frequency transformers used for high-current power applications. However, winding interleaving complicates the ... -
Hydrogen educational activities developed by APERNA: a renewable-energy student association
In this paper, we present APERNA, a recently-created student association at Public University of Navarre (UPNA) with the aim of promotion of renewable energies.