DocumentCode
1586332
Title
Comparative study of MPPT algorithms for thermoelectric generators
Author
Chatzidakis, Panagiotis G. ; Christidis, Georgios C. ; Tatakis, E.C.
Author_Institution
Electr. & Comput. Eng. Dept., Univ. of PATRAS, Rion-Patras, Greece
fYear
2013
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
8
Abstract
In this paper, the modeling of the thermocouple as a power source is examined and a comparative study on suitable Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) methods is conducted. Algorithms already applied in Photovoltaic (PV) modules are compared, as well as some novel improvements on them. This comparison is based on computer simulations as well as an experimental implementation of those methods applied on a Boost converter.
Keywords
maximum power point trackers; thermocouples; thermoelectric conversion; MPPT algorithms; PV modules; boost converter; computer simulations; maximum power point tracking method; photovoltaic modules; power source; thermocouple; thermoelectric generators; Control systems; Generators; Load modeling; Mathematical model; Maximum power point trackers; Parasitic capacitance; Resistance; Converter control; simulation; thermoelectric energy;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Power Electronics and Applications (EPE), 2013 15th European Conference on
Conference_Location
Lille
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/EPE.2013.6634607
Filename
6634607
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