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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics and Applications (EPE), 2013 15th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Lille
DOI :
10.1109/EPE.2013.6634607
