Title :
A simulation model for reliability evaluation of space station power systems
Author :
Singh, Chanan ; Patton, A.D. ; Kumar, Mudit ; Wagner, Howard A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX, USA
Abstract :
The dependence of reliability and storage characteristics during Sun and eclipse periods is considered. The charging and discharging of energy storage modules is included on a continuous basis. Sample system studies are also presented. The Monte Carlo analysis program for reliability analysis of a hybrid configuration can model the charging and discharging of energy storage devices in a more realistic manner than the approach of C. Singh et al. (1987). The results shown do not indicate any significant effect on computed reliability indices by this more refined modelling of charge/discharge of energy storage
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; energy storage; reliability; space vehicle power plants; Monte Carlo analysis program; Sun periods; charging; discharging; eclipse periods; energy storage modules; reliability analysis; reliability evaluation; simulation model; space station power systems; Aerodynamics; Hybrid power systems; Maintenance; Photovoltaic systems; Power system modeling; Power system reliability; Power system simulation; Solar power generation; Space missions; Space stations;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
