Solar Tracking system using Delta PLC
Author(s):
L.UMASANKAR, , RMK College of Engineering and Technology; N.S Elanthiraiyan, AE/EM CHP divisions, North Chennai Thermal Power Plant; N.Hariharan, RMK College of Engineering and Technology; Dr.N.Kalaiarasi, Professor & Head, RMK College of Engineering and Technology
Keywords:
Solar tracking, Delta PLC, LDR
Abstract:
The main objective of this project is to achieve the maximum power output from the solar panel or the photovoltaic panel. In general, the Sun’s Path is from East to West but the Sun’s position changes from season to season. Keeping this in mind we have designed a system which rotates in three dimensions so as to trap maximum amount of photons from the Sun rays. The photovoltaic panel converts the solar energy (photons) into Electrical energy. By doing this the output efficiency of the system is increased compared to the efficiency of single axis tracking system. The overall project is controlled by PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and the LDR values, rotation of panels is monitored through the Wonder Ware In touch Software installed in Personal Computer.
Other Details:
| Manuscript Id | : | IJSTEV2I11181
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| Published in | : | Volume : 2, Issue : 11
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| Publication Date | : | 01/06/2016
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| Page(s) | : | 452-458
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