Multidimensional optimal droop control for DC microgrids in military applications

Authors

Kaitlyn J. Bunker, Michigan Technological University
Michael D. Cook, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow
Wayne Weaver, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow
Gordon Parker, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-18-2018

Department

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics

Abstract

Reliability is a key consideration when microgrid technology is implemented in military applications. Droop control provides a simple option without requiring communication between microgrid components, increasing the control system reliability. However, traditional droop control does not allow the microgrid to utilize much of the power available from a solar resource. This paper applies an optimal multidimensional droop control strategy for a solar resource connected in a microgrid at a military patrol base. Simulation and hardware-in-the-loop experiments of a sample microgrid show that much more power from the solar resource can be utilized, while maintaining the system’s bus voltage around a nominal value, and still avoiding the need for communication between the various components.

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Publication Title

Applied Sciences

Recommended Citation

Bunker, K. J., Cook, M. D., Weaver, W., & Parker, G. (2018). Multidimensional optimal droop control for DC microgrids in military applications. Applied Sciences, 8(10). http://doi.org/10.3390/app8101966
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