Detection and Localization of Disconnections in a Large-Scale String of Photovoltaics Using SSTDR
| Autor: | Joel B. Harley, Michael A. Scarpulla, Ayobami S. Edun, Cody LaFlamme, Cynthia Furse, Samuel Kingston, Evan Benoit |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
business.industry
Computer science Attenuation Photovoltaic system String (computer science) Condensed Matter Physics Electronic Optical and Magnetic Materials Spread spectrum Photovoltaics Electronic engineering Time domain Electrical and Electronic Engineering Reflectometry business Frequency modulation |
| Zdroj: | IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics. 11:1097-1104 |
| ISSN: | 2156-3403 2156-3381 |
| Popis: | In this article, we explore the possibility of using spread spectrum time domain reflectometry (SSTDR) for detecting disconnections in a large-scale photovoltaic (PV) array. We discuss the importance, role, and trade-offs of SSTDR resolution, frequency, and attenuation in detecting disconnects in the system. Our results show that if the proper system parameters are chosen, disconnections can be detected in a 1-kV system consisting of twenty-six 60-cell PV panels and located within 1.52 m for the first 22 modules. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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