Control Scheme for a DC Grid Manager in a Tiny House

The proliferation of DC nano-grids in rural communities has heightened the demand for electrical engineers proficient in power electronics and DC grid systems. For students studying these subjects, both theoretical and practical knowledge is essential, particularly in implementing a grid manager wit...

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Published in2025 19th Conference on Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems (ELMA) pp. 433 - 438
Main Authors Koning, Sebastiaan, Zuidervliet, Diego, Van Duijsen, Peter
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 19.06.2025
Subjects
Caspoc
Control
DC Grid Manager
Intelligent control
Load flow
Load flow control
Nano Grid
PI control
Power electronics
Power systems
Process control
Software
Tiny House
Topology
Visualization
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ISSN2997-6324
DOI10.1109/ELMA65795.2025.11083513

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Summary:The proliferation of DC nano-grids in rural communities has heightened the demand for electrical engineers proficient in power electronics and DC grid systems. For students studying these subjects, both theoretical and practical knowledge is essential, particularly in implementing a grid manager within a DC grid. This paper proposes a control scheme for a grid manager in a DC nano-grid, designed as a practical assignment for students. The control scheme is independent of converter topology and processor type, allowing simultaneous control of multiple outputs with various configurations. PI controllers and a droop control algorithm are utilized to manage power flow. An online dashboard visualizes the power flow within the grid manager, enabling configuration of the control algorithm to meet grid requirements. This control scheme has been tested in an experimental environment to validate its effectiveness in managing a DC nano-grid.
ISSN:2997-6324
DOI:10.1109/ELMA65795.2025.11083513