Development of a Fuzzy Logic-Based Solar Charge Controller for Charging Lead–Acid Batteries

Fabricio Paredes Larroca, Erich Saettone Olschewski, Javier Quino Favero, Jimmy Rosales Huamaní, José Luis Castillo Sequera

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Abstract

The design and implementation of a solar charge controller for lead–acid batteries is intended to supplement a component of the water purification module of the water treatment unit for natural disaster relief. This unit contains a solar panel system that supplies power to the module by charging batteries through a controller comprising an Atmega 328 processor. The solar panel feeds voltage to the batteries through fuzzy logic-based software, which allows up to 6 A DC to pass through the controller’s power circuit. Consequently, the battery was charged in less time (an average of 7 h to reach maximum capacity), wherein battery lifespan is related to the charge wave frequency. Thus, our software may be adapted in different control algorithms without having to change hardware.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances and Applications in Computer Science, Electronics and Industrial Engineering -Proceedings of the Conference on Computer Science, Electronics and Industrial Engineering CSEI 2019
EditorsJyrki Nummenmaa, Federico Pérez-González, Bruno Domenech-Lega, Jean Vaunat, Félix Oscar Fernández-Peña
PublisherSpringer
Pages168-183
Number of pages16
ISBN (Print)9783030336134
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2020
Event1st International Conference on Computer Science, Electronics and Industrial Engineering, CSEI 2019 - Ambato, Ecuador
Duration: 28 Oct 201931 Oct 2019

Publication series

NameAdvances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Volume1078
ISSN (Print)2194-5357
ISSN (Electronic)2194-5365

Conference

Conference1st International Conference on Computer Science, Electronics and Industrial Engineering, CSEI 2019
Country/TerritoryEcuador
CityAmbato
Period28/10/1931/10/19

Keywords

  • Battery charger
  • Controller
  • Fuzzy logic

COAR

  • Conference Object

OECD Category

  • Sistemas de automatización, Sistemas de control

Ulima Repository Subject

  • Células solares
  • Electric batteries
  • Pilas eléctricas
  • Solar cells
  • Tratamiento de aguas
  • Water treatment

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