MPPT and SEPIC based controller development for energy utilisation in cubesats

Padma, Priya S; Radhika, A.; Deepika, V.

doi:10.1109/indcon.2012.6420604

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“…There are several MPPT calculation techniques, to name a few perturb and observe (P&O), constant voltage, artificial neural networks, and incremental conductance (INC), each by different accuracy degrees and complexity [119]. P&O algorithm is mostly used in LEO SmallSats due to its easy implementation, low complexity, and accurate tracking of MPP [120]. However, it suffers from plenty of drawbacks such as steady-state oscillation around the maximum power [121], therefore there are several efforts i.e., incremental perturbation and observation (IP&O), the optimal P&O towards improving it, without compensating them completely [122].…”

Section: The Maximum Power Point Trackingmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Comprehensive Review on Small Satellite Microgrids

Yaqoob

Lashab

Vasquez

et al. 2022

IEEE Trans. Power Electron.

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The Small Satellite (SmallSat) industry has recorded incredible growth recently. Within this class, among Mini-, Micro-, and Nanosatellites, the Cube Satellite (CubeSat) is primed for an explosion of growth. These satellites are fascinating for remote sensing, earth observation, and scientific applications. Remarkable attention from the space operators makes it valuable because of its low cost, cubic shape, less manufacturing time, lightweight, and modular structure. Among the various subsystems comprising the SmallSat, the Electrical Power System (EPS) is the most crucial one because unreliable power supply to the rest is most of the time detrimental to the mission. The EPS is formed by electrical sources, storage units, and loads, all interconnected via different power converters, the operation of which must be closely orchestrated to accomplish efficient use of photovoltaic power, optimal battery management, and resilient power delivery. At the same time, the EPS design must address a series of challenges such as size restrictions, high power density, harsh space environments (e.g., atomic oxygen, radiation, and extreme temperatures) which significantly impact the EPS electrical and electronic equipment. In terms of power systems, a SmallSat EPS can be considered a space microgrid owing coordination and control of distributed generation (DG), storage and loads in a small-scale electrical network. From this point of view, this paper reviews and explores SmallSat microgrid's research developments, energy transfer and architectures, converter topologies, latest technologies, main challenges, and some potential solutions which will enable building a more robust, resilient, and efficient EPS. The research gaps and future developments are underlined before the paper is concluded.

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Section: The Maximum Power Point Trackingmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Comprehensive Review on Small Satellite Microgrids

Yaqoob

Lashab

Vasquez

et al. 2022

IEEE Trans. Power Electron.

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Characterization of DC Converters for Energy Power Systems on Cubesats

Naveda-Castillo

Adanaque-Infante

2020

2020 IEEE XXVII International Conference on Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computing (INTERCON)

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An Electric Power Supply design for the space plasma ionic charge analyzer (SPICA) CubeSat

Darbali-Zamora

Cirino

Gonzalez-Ortiz

et al. 2014

2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC)

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A CubeSat is a miniature satellite designed for space science. Due to its low cost and small size, not only has it earned a high position in the field of space exploration but it has also become a reliable tool for space education. CubeSats are powered by solar panels mounted on each side of the cube. It is essential to maximize the available electrical energy gained from the minimal solar panel area available. This paper primarily focuses on the Electric Power Supply (EPS) that is responsible for supplying power to the system. A prototype EPS is constructed using a SEPlC to regulate battery voltage as well as the voltage at the loads. Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) using the optimal duty ratio of the DCIDC converter is employed in order to obtain the maximum power from the solar panels.

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MPPT and SEPIC based controller development for energy utilisation in cubesats

Cited by 7 publications

References 4 publications

A Comprehensive Review on Small Satellite Microgrids

A Comprehensive Review on Small Satellite Microgrids

Characterization of DC Converters for Energy Power Systems on Cubesats

An Electric Power Supply design for the space plasma ionic charge analyzer (SPICA) CubeSat

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