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Designing the Tracking System for a String of Photovoltaic Modules

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This paper presents the virtual prototype of the mono-axis tracking system used for improving the efficiency of a string of photovoltaic modules. The solar tracker simultaneously changes the daily position of the modules, using a linear actuator that drives a rack-pinion mechanism. The key in optimizing the tracking system is to maximize the received solar radiation and to minimize the energy consumption for tracking. The virtual prototype is developed using a digital platform which integrates the following software solutions: CATIA - for the solid modeling of the components, ADAMS - for developing the mechanical model in MBS (Multi-Body Systems) concept, and MATLAB/Simulink - for the control system design.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 463-464)

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1589-1592

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https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.463-464.1589

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February 2012

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Nicoleta Irina Tatu, Cătălin Alexandru

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Mechatronic System, PV Module, String, Tracking Mechanism, Virtual Prototype

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