EE8712 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS LABORATORY

SYLLABUS

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

• To train the students in Renewable Energy Sources and technologies.

• To provide adequate inputs on a variety of issues in harnessing Renewable Energy.
• To recognize current and possible future role of Renewable energy sources.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

1. Simulation study on Solar PV Energy System.

2. Experiment on VI-Characteristics and Efficiency of 1kWpSolar PV System.
3. Experiment on Shadowing effect and diode based solution in1kWpSolar PV System.
4. Experiment on Performance assessment of Grid connected and Standalone 1kWp Solar Power System.
5. Simulation study on Wind Energy Generator.
6. Experiment on Performance assessment of micro Wind Energy Generator.
7. Simulation study on Hybrid (Solar-Wind) Power System.
8. Experiment on Performance Assessment of Hybrid (Solar-Wind) Power System.
9. Simulation study on Hydel Power.
10. Experiment on Performance Assessment of 100W Fuel Cell.
11. Simulation study on Intelligent Controllers for Hybrid Systems.

COURSE OUTCOME:

• Ability to understand and analyse Renewable energy systems.

• Ability to train the students in Renewable Energy Sources and technologies.
• Ability to provide adequate inputs on a variety of issues in harnessing Renewable Energy.
• Ability to simulate the various Renewable energy sources.
• Ability to recognize current and possible future role of Renewable energy sources.
• Ability to understand basics of Intelligent Controllers.
 EE8712 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS LABORATORY

CONTENTS

SL.NO NAME OF THE EXPERIMENTS PAGE SIGNATURE

NO
1 Simulation study on Solar PV Energy System

2 Experiment on VI-Characteristics and Efficiency of 1kWpSolar PV

System

3 Experiment on Shadowing effect and diode based solution

in1kWpSolar PV System

4 Experiment on Performance assessment of Grid connected and

Standalone 1kWp Solar Power System

5 Simulation study on Wind Energy Generator

6 Experiment on Performance assessment of micro Wind Energy

Generator

7 Simulation study on Hybrid (Solar-Wind) Power System

8 Experiment on Performance Assessment of Hybrid (Solar-Wind) Power

System

9 Simulation study on Hydel Power

11 Simulation study on Intelligent Controllers for Hybrid Systems

General Instructions and Precautions to students for EEE Laboratory Classes

➢ Be punctual to the laboratory classes.

➢ Attend the laboratory classes wearing the prescribed uniform and shoes.

➢ Avoid wearing any metallic rings, straps or bangles as they are likely to prove dangerous at
times.

➢ Girls should put their plait inside their overcoat.

➢ In case of any unwanted things happening, immediately switch off the mains in the
worktable.

➢ This must be done when there is a power break during the experiment being carried out.

➢ Make connections as per the approved circuit diagram and get the same verified.
After getting the approval only supply must be switched on.

➢ Get the reading verified. Then inform the technician so that supply to the worktable can be
switched off.
BLOCK DIAGRAM

TABLE: EXPERIMENTAL READINGS

SL.NO IRRADIATION VOLTAGE CURRENT

1 200
2 400
3 600

SL.NO TEMPERATURE VOLTAGE CURRENT

1 30
2 50
3 80
DATE:

EXP NO: 1

SIMULATION STUDY ON SOLAR PV ENERGY SYSTEM

AIM:

To study the Solar PV Energy System using MATLAB - Simulink.

SOFTWARE REQUIRED:

MATLAB R2017a Package

PROCEDURE

1. In MATLAB software open a new model in File->New->model.

2. Start SIMULINK library browser by clicking the symbol in toolbar

3. And Open the libraries that contain the blocks you will need. These usually will include the
sources, sinks, math and continuous function block and possibly other.
4. Drag the needed blocks from the library folders to that new untitled Simulink window. You
must give it a name using the Save As menu command under the File menu heading. The
assigned filename is automatically appended with an .slx extension.
5. Arrange these blocks in orderly way corresponding by Matlab Model Shown in Block Diagram.

6. Interconnect the blocks by dragging the cursor from the output of one block to the input of
another block.
7. Double click on any block having parameters that must be established and set these
parameters.
8. It is necessary to specify a stop time for the simulation; this is done by clicking on the
simulation parameters entry on the simulation-> parameters entry on the simulation toolbar.
9. Now we are ready to simulate our block diagram. Press start icon to start the simulation.
After simulation is done, double click the scope block to display the output. Click the auto
scale icon in the display window to scale the axis as per variable range.
10. Finally Save the Output.
MODEL GRAPH

ORIGINAL GRAPH
RESULT:

Thus the simulation of Solar PV Energy system model is done and output is verified using MATLAB -
Simulink.
BLOCK DIAGRAM

TABLE: EXPERIMENTAL READINGS

SL.NO LOAD VOLTAGE CURRENT

1
2
3
DATE:

EXP NO: 2

EXPERIMENT ON VI CHARACTERISTICS AND EFFICIENCY OF 1kWp SOLAR PV SYSTEM

AIM:

To obtain the VI Characteristics and find the Efficiency of 1kWp Solar PV system.

APPARATUS REQUIRED:

SL.NO NAME OF THE EQUIPMENT RANGE TYPE QUANTITY

1 PV Panel 100W/12V Polycrystalline 1
2 Load - DC 1
3 Voltmeter (0-100V) DC 1
4 Ammeter (0-10A) DC 1

PROCEDURE

1. Locate the Solar Panel in sunlight. Connect the Voltmeter across the Output terminals of PV.
2. Note the Open Circuit Voltage (Voc).
3. Connect the Ammeter direct with the PV Panel output terminals and note the Short Circuit
Current (Isc).
4. Arrange the connections as per the block diagram shown.
5. Switch on the First, Second and Third Loads and note the Current and Voltage respectively in
tabular column.
6. Previous loads to be in ON condition when the next load is switches on.
MODEL GRAPH

ORIGINAL GRAPH
RESULT:

Thus the VI Characteristics was obtained and its output waveforms were plotted. The efficiency of 1kWp
PV solar system calculated successfully.
BLOCK DIAGRAM

TABLE: EXPERIMENTAL READINGS

CONDITION1: No Shade

SL.NO CONDITION VOLTAGE CURRENT

1 No Shade
2 With Shade
3 Shade with Diode
DATE:

EXP NO: 3

EXPERIMENT ON SHADOWING EFFECT AND DIODE BASED SOLUTION IN 1kWp SOLAR PV

SYSTEM

AIM:

To obtain the Shadowing effect and Diode based solution in 1kWp Solar PV system.

APPARATUS REQUIRED:

SL.NO NAME OF THE EQUIPMENT RANGE TYPE QUANTITY

1 PV Panel 330W Polycrystalline 2
2 Load - DC 2
3 Voltmeter (0-100V) DC 1
4 Ammeter (0-10A) DC 1
5 Diode Based Solution 10A04(10 AMPS) DC 2

PROCEDURE

1. Locate the Solar Panel in sunlight. Connect the Voltmeter across the Output terminals of PV.
2. Note the Open Circuit Voltage (Voc).
3. Connect the Ammeter direct with the PV Panel Output terminals and note the Short Circuit
Current (Isc).
4. Arrange the connections as per the block diagram shown.
a. Connect 2 Solar Panels series with each other.
b. Connect a diode across the Output terminal of each Solar Panel in reverse bias.
5. Switch on the Load and Note the Current and Voltage respectively in tabular column with
tabulated conditions.
MODEL GRAPH

ORIGINAL GRAPH
RESULT:

Thus the Shadowing effects were identified and diode based solution for 1kWp PV solar system was
provided and its output waveforms were plotted successfully.
BLOCK DIAGRAM

TABLE: EXPERIMENTAL READINGS

STANDALONE

SL.NO VOLTAGE CURRENT POWER

1
2
3

GRID- CONNECTED

SL.NO VOLTAGE CURRENT POWER

1
2
3
DATE:

EXP NO: 4

EXPERIMENT ON PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF GRID CONNECTED AND STANDALONE

1kWp SOLAR POWER SYSTEM

AIM:

To find the performance Assessment of Grid connected and standalone 1kWp Solar power system.

APPARATUS REQUIRED:

SL.NO NAME OF THE EQUIPMENT RANGE TYPE QUANTITY

1 PV Panel 330W/24V Polycrystalline 1
2 Battery 12V DC 1
3 On grid Inverter 1 KW AC 1
4 Voltmeter (0-100V) DC 1
5 Ammeter (0-10A) DC 1
6 CRO 20 MHZ DC 1
7 Charge Controller 24 to 12V DC 1
8 Lamp Load 100W AC 2
9 Connecting Patch Cord - - -
PROCEDURE

GRID CONNECTED

1. Locate the Solar Panel in sunlight.

2. Connect the Solar Panel Positive and Negative terminals with MPPT charge Controller terminals
respectively.
3. The Positive and Negative terminals of MPPT charge controller is connected with the Battery
respectively.
4. The Positive and Negative terminals of Battery is connected to ON GRID Inverter terminals
respectively.
5. Connect the single phase grid to ON GRID Inverter.
6. Connect the AC Lamp Load in ON GRID Inverter’s Output terminal.
7. Verify the connections as per the block diagram shown.
8. Connect the Ammeter and Voltmeter with the MPPT Charge Controller and note down the
readings in Tabular Column.
STAND ALONE

1. Locate the Solar Panel in sunlight.

2. Connect the Solar Panel Positive and Negative terminals with MPPT charge Controller terminals
respectively.
3. The Positive and Negative terminals of MPPT charge controller is connected with the Battery
respectively.
4. The Positive and Negative terminals of Battery is connected to Inverter terminals respectively.
5. Connect the AC Lamp Load in Inverter’s Output terminal.
6. Verify the connections as per the block diagram shown.
7. Switch on the Inverter, Connect the Ammeter and Voltmeter with the MPPT Charge Controller
and note down the readings in Tabular Column.
ORIGINAL GRAPH
RESULT:

Thus the performance assessment of Grid connected and Standalone of 1kWp PV solar system were
determined and its output waveforms were plotted successfully.
BLOCK DIAGRAM

TABLE: EXPERIMENTAL READINGS

SL.NO WIND SPEED VOLTAGE CURRENT

1
2
3
DATE:

EXP NO: 5

SIMULATION STUDY ON WIND ENERGY GENERATOR

AIM:

To simulate the Wind Energy Generator using MATLAB – Simulink.

SOFTWARE REQUIRED:

MATLAB – 2017a Package

PROCEDURE

1. In MATLAB software open a new model in File->New->model.

2. Start SIMULINK library browser by clicking the symbol in toolbar

3. And Open the libraries that contain the blocks you will need. These usually will include the
sources, sinks, math and continuous function block and possibly other.
4. Drag the needed blocks from the library folders to that new untitled Simulink window. You
must give it a name using the Save As menu command under the File menu heading. The
assigned filename is automatically appended with .slx extension.
5. Arrange these blocks in orderly way corresponding by Matlab Model Shown in Block diagram.

6. Interconnect the blocks by dragging the cursor from the output of one block to the input of
another block.
7. Double click on any block having parameters that must be established and set these
parameters.
8. It is necessary to specify a stop time for the simulation; this is done by clicking on the
simulation parameters entry on the simulation-> parameters entry on the simulation toolbar.
9. Now we are ready to simulate our block diagram. Press start icon to start the simulation.
After simulation is done, double click the scope block to display the output. Click the auto
scale icon in the display window to scale the axis as per variable range.
10. Finally Save the Output.
ORIGINAL GRAPH
RESULT:

Thus the simulation of Wind Energy Generator model is done and the output is verified using MATLAB
Simulink.
BLOCK DIAGRAM

TABLE: EXPERIMENTAL READINGS

SL.NO SPEED LOAD VOLTAGE CURRENT POWER

1
2
3

SL.NO SPEED LOAD VOLTAGE CURRENT POWER

1
2
3

SL.NO SPEED LOAD VOLTAGE CURRENT POWER

1
2
3
DATE:

EXP NO: 6

EXPERIMENT ON PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF MICRO WIND ENERGY GENERATOR

AIM:

To find the Performance assessment of Micro Wind Energy Generator.

APPARATUS REQUIRED:

SL.NO NAME OF THE EQUIPMENT RANGE TYPE QUANTITY

1 Wind Primemover 12 m/s AC 1
2 Wind Generator 500 Watts DC 1
3 Selector Switch - - 1
4 Digital Meter 0-100V DC 1
5 Load Resistive DC 3

PROCEDURE

1. Connect the Wind setup with EB Supply.

2. Turn on Speed1 Switch and Note the open circuit Output Voltage in Display.
3. Increase the Load gradually and note the Current, Voltage and Power Measurement in Tabular
Column.
4. Repeat the Load test for Speed2 and Speed3.
5. Note the Current, Voltage and Power Measurement in Tabular Column.
6. Reset the Switch positions and Switch of the Power supply.
MODEL GRAPH

ORIGINAL GRAPH
CALCULATIONS:

RESULT:

Thus the performance assessment of Micro Wind Energy Generator is found and its output waveforms
were plotted successfully.
BLOCK DIAGRAM

TABLE: EXPERIMENTAL READINGS

SL.NO LOAD SPEED VOLTAGE CURRENT POWER

1
2
3
DATE:

EXP NO: 7

SIMULATION STUDY ON HYBRID (SOLAR-WIND) POWER SYSTEM

AIM:

To simulate the Hybrid (Solar – Wind) Power System using MATLAB - Simulink.

SOFTWARE REQUIRED:

MATLAB – 2017a Package

PROCEDURE

1. In MATLAB software open a new model in File->New->model.

2. Start SIMULINK library browser by clicking the symbol in toolbar

3. And Open the libraries that contain the blocks you will need. These usually will include the
sources, sinks, math and continuous function block and possibly other.
4. Drag the needed blocks from the library folders to that new untitled Simulink window. You
must give it a name using the Save As menu command under the File menu heading. The
assigned filename is automatically appended with .slx extension.
5. Arrange these blocks in orderly way corresponding by Matlab Model shown in Block diagram.

6. Interconnect the blocks by dragging the cursor from the output of one block to the input of
another block.
7. Double click on any block having parameters that must be established and set these
parameters.
8. It is necessary to specify a stop time for the simulation; this is done by clicking on the
simulation parameters entry on the simulation-> parameters entry on the simulation toolbar.
9. Now we are ready to simulate our block diagram. Press start icon to start the simulation.
After simulation is done, double click the scope block to display the output. Click the auto
scale icon in the display window to scale the axis as per variable range.
10. Finally Save the Output.
ORIGINAL GRAPH
RESULT:

Thus the simulation on Hybrid (Solar – Wind) Power system is done and its output waveforms were
plotted successfully.
BLOCK DIAGRAM

TABLE: EXPERIMENTAL READINGS

SL.NO LOAD VOLTAGE CURRENT

1 No Load
2 Load 1
3 Load 2
DATE:

EXP NO: 8

EXPERIMENT ON PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF HYBRID (SOLAR-WIND) POWER SYSTEM

AIM:

To find the Performance Assessment of Hybrid(Solar – Wind) Power System.

APPARATUS REQUIRED:

SL.NO NAME OF THE EQUIPMENT RANGE TYPE QUANTITY

1 PV Emulator 500 Watts DC 1
2 Micro wind Generator 500 Watts DC 1
3 Battery 40 AH/12 V DC 1
4 Inverter Module 1KW AC 1
5 Voltmeter (0-100V) DC 1
6 Ammeter (0-10A) DC 1
7 Load 100 Watts AC 2

PROCEDURE

1. Connect the PV Emulator with EB Supply.

2. Connect the Wind setup with EB Supply.
3. Connect the PV Emulator’s Positive and Negative terminals with MPPT charge Controller
terminals respectively.
4. The Positive and Negative terminals of MPPT charge controller is connected with the Battery
respectively.
5. The Positive and Negative terminals of Micro Wind Generator is connected with the Battery
respectively.
6. The Positive and Negative terminals of Battery is connected to Inverter terminals respectively.
7. Connect the AC Lamp Load in Inverter’s Output terminal.
8. Verify the connections as per the block diagram shown.
9. Connect the Ammeter and Voltmeter with the MPPT Charge Controller and note down the
readings in Tabular Column.
10. Note the Current and Voltage measurement from Micro Wind Generator in Tabular column
ORIGINAL GRAPH
CALCULATIONS:

RESULT:

Thus the performance assessment of Hybrid (Solar – Wind) Power System were analysed and its output
waveforms are plotted successfully.
BLOCK DIAGRAM

TABLE: EXPERIMENTAL READINGS

SL.NO LOAD VOLTAGE CURRENT

1
2
3
DATE:

EXP NO: 9

SIMULATION STUDY ON HYDEL POWER

AIM:

To study the Hydel Power using MATLAB - Simulink.

SOFTWARE REQUIRED:

MATLAB – 2017a Package

PROCEDURE

1. In MATLAB software open a new model in File->New->model.

2. Start SIMULINK library browser by clicking the symbol in toolbar

3. And Open the libraries that contain the blocks you will need. These usually will include the
sources, sinks, math and continuous function block and possibly other.
4. Drag the needed blocks from the library folders to that new untitled Simulink window. You
must give it a name using the Save As menu command under the File menu heading. The
assigned filename is automatically appended with .slx extension.

5. Arrange these blocks in orderly way corresponding by Matlab Model shown in Block
diagram.

6. Interconnect the blocks by dragging the cursor from the output of one block to the input of
another block.
7. Double click on any block having parameters that must be established and set these
parameters.
8. It is necessary to specify a stop time for the simulation; this is done by clicking on the
simulation parameters entry on the simulation-> parameters entry on the simulation toolbar.
9. Now we are ready to simulate our block diagram. Press start icon to start the simulation.
After simulation is done, double click the scope block to display the output. Click the auto
scale icon in the display window to scale the axis as per variable range.
10. Finally Save the Output.
ORIGINAL GRAPH
RESULT:

Thus the simulation of Hydel Power is done and output is verified using MATLAB –Simulink..
BLOCK DIAGRAM

TABLE: EXPERIMENTAL READINGS

SL.NO LOAD VOLTAGE CURRENT

1
2
3
DATE:

EXP NO: 11

SIMULATION STUDY ON INTELLIGENT CONTROLLERS FOR HYBRID SYSTEMS

AIM:

To study the Intelligent Controllers for Hybrid Systems using MATLAB – Simulink.

SOFTWARE REQUIRED:

MATLAB 2017a Package

PROCEDURE

1. In MATLAB software open a new model in File->New->model.

2. Start SIMULINK library browser by clicking the symbol in toolbar

3. And Open the libraries that contain the blocks you will need. These usually will include the
sources, sinks, math and continuous function block and possibly other.
4. Drag the needed blocks from the library folders to that new untitled Simulink window. You
must give it a name using the Save As menu command under the File menu heading. The
assigned filename is automatically appended with .slx extension.

5. Arrange these blocks in orderly way corresponding by Matlab model shown in block
diagram.

6. Interconnect the blocks by dragging the cursor from the output of one block to the input of
another block.
7. Double click on any block having parameters that must be established and set these
parameters.
8. It is necessary to specify a stop time for the simulation; this is done by clicking on the
simulation parameters entry on the simulation-> parameters entry on the simulation toolbar.
9. Now we are ready to simulate our block diagram. Press start icon to start the simulation.
After simulation is done, double click the scope block to display the output. Click the auto
scale icon in the display window to scale the axis as per variable range.
10. Finally Save the Output.
ORIGINAL GRAPH
RESULT:

Thus the simulation on Intelligent Controllers on Hybrid Systems was done and output is verified using
MATLAB – Simulink.