MPPT Algorithm Develop

Sachith Wijesooriya
Sachith Wijesooriya Altair Community Member
edited October 2023 in Community Q&A

Dear Altair Community,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to seek your valuable support in resolving an issue I have encountered while developing an MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) algorithm using Altair Embed software and also I use the TMS320F28379D development board to simulate the algorithm.

I have successfully utilized Altair Embed software to design and implement the MPPT algorithm. Additionally, I have incorporated a P&O (Perturb and Observe) algorithm through C code integration. However, despite my efforts, the algorithm does not perform optimally as expected.

I believe that the Altair Community's expertise and experience can greatly assist me in overcoming this challenge. Therefore, I kindly request your guidance, suggestions, or any available resources that can help me troubleshoot and enhance the performance of my MPPT algorithm.

To provide more context, I have outlined the main steps I have taken in my development process:

  • Utilized Altair Embed software for MPPT algorithm design.
  • Integrated a P&O algorithm using C code.
  • Executed the algorithm on my system, but encountered suboptimal performance. I would be immensely grateful for any insights, tips, or recommendations you can provide to help me resolve this issue. Whether it's identifying potential flaws in my implementation, suggesting alternative approaches, or sharing relevant documentation or examples, your assistance will be highly appreciated.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I eagerly await your response. I am confident that, with your support, I can overcome this challenge and further improve my MPPT algorithm's effectiveness.

Please find the attached file.

Thank you,

Regards,

Sachith

 

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  • Albert_Dunford
    Albert_Dunford
    Altair Employee
    edited June 2023

    i would recommend running your algorithm in a cosim with a PSIM simulation of your boost converter system.

    You will have access to PSIM through units, this will enable you to quickly understand where the problem is.

    what is the main difference that you are seeing vs what is expected?

  • Sachith Wijesooriya
    Sachith Wijesooriya Altair Community Member
    edited June 2023
    Albert Dunford_20896 said:

    i would recommend running your algorithm in a cosim with a PSIM simulation of your boost converter system.

    You will have access to PSIM through units, this will enable you to quickly understand where the problem is.

    what is the main difference that you are seeing vs what is expected?

    Dear Albert Dunford,

    I wanted to express my sincere thanks for your guidance in developing the MPPT algorithm. With your support and the use of PSIM software, we successfully implemented the algorithm in Altair Embed. Your expertise has been invaluable throughout this process.

    Thank you once again.

  • Anthony Boon_20414
    Anthony Boon_20414
    Altair Employee
    edited October 2023

    Hi Sachith,

    I am pleased to see that you have sorted out your issues with your MPPT algorithm. I would like you to be aware that if you are looking into this further, there are direct examples in the Embed / DPD add-on, under real-time, for MPPT and PV applications as well.

  • Sachith Wijesooriya
    Sachith Wijesooriya Altair Community Member
    edited October 2023
    Anthony Boon_20414 said:

    Hi Sachith,

    I am pleased to see that you have sorted out your issues with your MPPT algorithm. I would like you to be aware that if you are looking into this further, there are direct examples in the Embed / DPD add-on, under real-time, for MPPT and PV applications as well.

    Dear Anthony,

    Thank you very much for your valuable support. Still, I am doing the efficiency improvement part of MPPT. This is helpful to me.

    Thank you.

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