The development of a computer model to optimize the performance of a 50kWp photovoltaic system

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dc.contributor.advisorWrixon, Gerry T.en
dc.contributor.authorMcCarthy, Sean
dc.date.accessioned2014-09-15T15:34:38Z
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dc.date.issued1986
dc.date.submitted1986
dc.description.abstractA computer model has been developed to optimize the performance of a 50kWp photovoltaic system which supplies electrical energy to a dairy farm at Fota Island in Cork Harbour. Optimization of the system involves maximising the efficiency and increasing the performance and reliability of each hardware unit. The model accepts horizontal insolation, ambient temperature, wind speed, wind direction and load demand as inputs. An optimization program uses the computer model to simulate the optimum operating conditions. From this analysis, criteria are established which are used to improve the photovoltaic system operation. This thesis describes the model concepts, the model implementation and the model verification procedures used during development. It also describes the techniques which are used during system optimization. The software, which is written in FORTRAN, is structured in modular units to provide logical and efficient programming. These modular units may also be used in the modelling and optimization of other photovoltaic systems.en
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dc.identifier.citationMcCarthy, S. 1986. The development of a computer model to optimize the performance of a 50kWp photovoltaic system. PhD Thesis, University College Cork.en
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10468/1657
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dc.publisherUniversity College Corken
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dc.rights© 1986, Sean McCarthyen
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dc.subjectPhotovoltaic system operationen
dc.subjectModelling and optimisation of photovoltaic systemsen
dc.subject.lcshPhotovoltaic power systemen
dc.subject.lcshSolar energyen
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dc.titleThe development of a computer model to optimize the performance of a 50kWp photovoltaic systemen
dc.typeDoctoral thesisen
dc.type.qualificationlevelDoctoralen
dc.type.qualificationnamePHD (Engineering)en
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