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This paper presents a new model-free control (MFC) mechanism that enables the local distribution level circuit consumption of the photovoltaic (PV) generation by local building loads, in particular, distributed heating, ventilation and air…
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We present a simple, free, fast and accurate C/C++ and Python routine called SolTrack, which can compute the position of the Sun at any instant and any location on Earth. The code allows tracking of the Sun using a low-specs embedded…
We formulate, solve computationally and study experimentally the problem of collecting solar energy in three dimensions(1-5). We demonstrate that absorbers and reflectors can be combined in the absence of sun tracking to build…
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In the present contribution the sliding mode control (SMC) problem for a phase-field model of Caginalp type is considered. First we prove the well-posedness and some regularity results for the phase-field type state systems modified by the…
We introduce a novel 3-axis solar tracker water pumping system. The charge generated from solar energy converted by the photovolatic panel (PV) cells is stored in a 12V battery that in turn powers two water diaphragm pumps using a solar…
Accumulation of dust on the surface of solar panels reduces the amount of radiation reaching it. This leads to loss in generated electric power and formation of hotspots which would permanently damage the solar panel. This project aims at…
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This paper proposes a functional observer-based sliding mode control technique for position control of a single-link flexible manipulator. The proposed method considers the unmodelled system dynamics as uncertainty and aims to achieve…
In this paper, we introduce an observer-free sliding mode control (SMC) method based on explicit structural compensation via the decomposition \( s = \alpha - \beta \). The proposed formulation eliminates the need for state observers and…
Electric drives control without shaft sensors has been an active research topic for almost three decades. It consists of estimating the rotor speed and/or position from the currents and voltages measurement. This paper deals with the…
The sliding mode observer is a useful method for estimating the system state and the unknown disturbance. However, the traditional single-layer observer might still suffer from high pulse when the output measurement is mixed with noise. To…
Voltage regulation under conventional grid-forming controllers is tightly coupled to power sharing and dc-link dynamics. Consequently, its tracking accuracy deteriorates during grid faults, sudden power sharing changes, or dc-bus voltage…
Solar inertial modes are quasi-toroidal modes of the Sun that are of practical interest as they allow probing the deep convection zone. Since 2010, solar images of the photospheric magnetic field are made available by HMI onboard the Solar…
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Solar energy utilization in places like Nepal, is often obstructed by unpredicted environmental factors and existing technological barriers. The challenges encountered often result in fluctuating energy outputs, hindering the transition to…
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