Author: Prof. dr. sc. Željko Ban, Prof. dr. sc. Nedjeljko Perić, Department of Control and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Challenge: Developing a laboratory to study control algorithms suited to the challenging nonlinear and stochastic nature of specific energy sources, many control loops, and real-time millisecond operation.
Solution: Creating a custom laboratory using NI LabVIEW software and CompactRIO and PXI hardware and using advanced control and estimation techniques to investigate and develop microgrid control algorithms for renewable energy sources.