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An Adaptive MPPT Method for Electrical Power System of CubeSats based on Real-Time Temperature

  • Zhi Yin
  • , Tianxing Chen
  • , Rui Sun
  • , Xueqin Chen*
  • , Jian Chen
  • , Xiaming Xie
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Ltd.
  • Department of Control Technology

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Abstract

The temperature is an important factor affecting the output performance of solar arrays. To maintain a high efficiency under long term use, the power control in the electrical power system (EPS) of CubeSats utilizes the solution based on maximum power point tracking (MPPT) instead of direct energy transfer (DET). The MPPT method is optimized based on the real-time temperature of solar arrays. Considering the damage of temperature sensor circuit, this work describes an adaptive method with two tracking strategies of bat algorithm (BA). The algorithm runs on the lower computer of EPS and does not require an additional controller. Two strategies of BA achieve average efficiencies of 98.15% and 96.68% in the simulation, respectively, while the standard BA achieves 95.15%. The effectiveness of the adaptive MPPT method has been analyzed in simulations when a possible damage to the measurement circuit occurs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2025 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798331521950
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Event26th International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2025 - Wuhan, China
Duration: 26 Mar 202528 Mar 2025

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology
ISSN (Print)2641-0184
ISSN (Electronic)2643-2978

Conference

Conference26th International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2025
Country/TerritoryChina
CityWuhan
Period26/03/2528/03/25

Keywords

  • CubeSat
  • bat algorithm
  • electrical power system
  • maximum power point tracking
  • temperature measurement

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