Multidimensional Optimal Droop Control for DC Microgrids in Military Applications
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.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Oct 18, 2018
- Source ID
- 10.3390/app8101966
Entities
People
- Gordon Parker
- Kaitlyn Bunker
- Michael Cook
- Wayne W. Weaver
Organizations
- National Science Foundation
- United States Army Research Laboratory