• DocumentCode
    413957
  • Title

    First results of the tetra-track system and control electronics

  • Author

    Dobón, F. ; Lugo, A. ; Monedero, J. ; Valera, P. ; Osuna, R. ; Acosta, L. ; Marichal, G.N.

  • Author_Institution
    ITC, Dobon´´s Technol. S.L., Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain
  • Volume
    2
  • fYear
    2003
  • fDate
    18-18 May 2003
  • Firstpage
    2050
  • Abstract
    The work shows the advances realised in the development of a complete low-cost two-axis tracking system with high wind resistance. The system is intended for positioning the collecting platform where the PV receivers are installed perpendicular to the sun, as well as for projecting the solar radiation over a distant target using mirrors in solar thermal applications. The work includes the driving mechanisms in both axis, the optical sensor and the low energy consumption control electronics that governs the tracking strategies and controls the driving mechanisms.
  • Keywords
    machine control; optical sensors; power consumption; solar absorber-convertors; PV receivers; collecting platform positioning; driving mechanism control; energy consumption control electronics; mirrors; optical sensor; solar radiation projection; solar thermal application; tetra track system; tracking strategy; two-axis tracking system; wind resistance;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, 2003. Proceedings of 3rd World Conference on
  • Conference_Location
    Osaka, Japan
  • Print_ISBN
    4-9901816-0-3
  • Type

    conf

  • Filename
    1306351