Dc-Dc converter solution for uninterrupted air-conditioning
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2023-02-27
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UMT Lahore
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The investigation of creative solutions that make use of renewable energy sources has been motivated by the rising need for uninterruptible power supply in air-conditioning systems. This project presents a DC-DC boost converter solution created to supply air conditioning systems with a steady and uninterrupted power source. The initiative seeks to overcome the drawbacks of conventional power sources and advance sustainability by utilizing renewable energy sources, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays. The DC-DC Buck-Boost converter, which effectively transforms lower input voltages from renewable energy sources to the higher output voltage required by the air conditioning system, is the main part of the suggested solution. The converter assures compliance with the voltage needs of the air conditioning system with a target output voltage of 360 volts. To fulfil the power requirements of the air-conditioning system, the converter is also built to deliver a steady current of 10 Ampere. The DC-DC boost converter is built into a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) as we go into the prototype stage. The prototype is made to increase input voltages between 12 and 60 volts. To provide the best performance and safety, the PCB layout and component choice are thoroughly thought out. The prototype efficiently transforms the input voltage, which ranges from 12 to 60 volts. Additionally, it provides a constant 5 Ampere output current. The project includes several important components. A thorough literature research and evaluation of existing solutions served as the foundation for the choice and design of the DC-DC boost converter. The input voltage range, output voltage range, maximum current, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness are all considered. A thorough process is created, covering hardware setup, component selection, system design, and implementation. The implementation and experimentation phase includes extensive testing and assessment. The DC-DC boost converter system consists of a converter, a PV array, and an air conditioning system. The system is tested for stability, efficiency, and reliability as well as for voltage control, current supply, and the ability to maintain an uninterrupted power supply during both normal operation and power outages. Experimental data is obtained, reviewed, and compared against the project's objectives to gauge the implementation's effectiveness.