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Fuzzy logic system for intermixed biogas and photovoltaics measurement and control

The major contribution of this dissertation is the development of a new integrated measurement and control system for intermixed biogas and photovoltaic systems to achieve safe and optimal energy usage. Literature and field studies show that existing control methods fall short of comprehensive system optimization and fault diagnosis, hence the need to re-look these control methods. The control strategy developed in this dissertation is a considerable enhancement on existing strategies as it incorporates intelligent fuzzy logic algorithms based on C source codes developed on the MPLABX programming environment. Measurements centered on the PIC18F4550 microcontroller were carried out on existing biogas and photovoltaic installations. The designed system was able to accurately predict digester stability, quantify biogas output and carry out biogas fault detection and control. Optimized battery charging and photovoltaic fault detection and control was also successfully implemented. The system optimizes the operation and performance of biogas and photovoltaic energy generation. / Electrical Engineering / M. Tech. (Electrical Engineering)

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/23369
Date12 1900
CreatorsMatindife, Liston
ContributorsWang, Zenghui
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeDissertation
Format1 online resource (xx, 185 leaves) : illustrations (some color)

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