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An innovative dry-lab test rig for mechanical-hydraulic power take-off of wave energy conversion system Jusoh, Mohd Afifi; Yusop, Zulkifli Mohd; Albani, Aliashim; Daud, Muhamad Zalani; Ibrahim, Mohd Zamri
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 15, No 2: June 2024
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v15.i2.pp715-724

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A dry-lab test rig is a powerful means to reduce costs in the design process of a wave energy conversion system (WECs). A dry-lab test rig technique allows the use of real components inside a simulation of a mathematical model. This paper presents the development of an innovative dry-lab test rig for the mechanicalhydraulic power take-off (MHPTO) unit of WECs. The development of a drylab test rig of MHPTO involves several processes, such as three-dimension (3D) modelling, component purchasing, structure fabrication, component installation, and operational testing. The developed dry-lab test rig consists of two main parts, such as the simulated wave emulator plant and the real MHPTO unit plant. The simulated wave emulator plant was developed in this test rig to replicate the interaction motion between the ocean wave motion and the wave absorber device. The developed dry-lab test rig was tested using five different irregular wave input conditions to ensure it could perform under the five different wave input conditions. The overall results demonstrate that the developed dry-lab test rig was successfully performed in all sea states. From the results, the profile of electrical power produced by the real MHPTO unit can be clearly obtained in each sea state.
Fuzzy Logic-based Integrated Cooling System to Improve PV Efficiency Dinata, Seflahir; Mohamad Ayob, Ahmad Faisal; Albani, Aliashim; Cristian, Raynaldi; Ardianto, Donie Agus; Rozak, Ojak Abdul
Andalasian International Journal of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): July 2023
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/aijaset.v3i2.87

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Photovoltaic (PV) temperature is an important parameter that can influence PV performance. The increase in PV temperature can cause a drop in PV output voltage, which indicates that the PV does not operate optimally. In this paper, a design of an integrated cooling system based on fuzzy logic to control the PV temperature is presented. This, in effect, will potentially ensure that the PV performance is at its maximum condition. In this work, the temperature of the PV is kept constant by attaching a cooling system that carries water inside it. The constant temperature of the cooling system is carried out through a radiator and thermoelectric with electronic control. The experiments are carried out using two 320-watt PV systems; one with the cooling mechanism and the latter without the cooling system as a control. Several important data such as temperature, voltage, current, and radiation measurement in each PV were collected for three days from 10:00 to 17:00 with an interval of 10 minutes for each measurement. The results of the integrated cooling system measurement showed an increase in PV power generation and efficiency of 1.32% compared to the control PV unit. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that the fuzzy logic-controlled cooling system contributed to the increase in PV performance.