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A transfer function modelling using system identification for air-cooling photovoltaic system


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Mustafa, Rozita and Mohd Radzi, Mohd Amran and Che Soh, Azura and Hizam, Hashim (2025) A transfer function modelling using system identification for air-cooling photovoltaic system. Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology, 33 (3). pp. 1119-1136. ISSN 0128-7680; eISSN: 2231-8526

Abstract

Mathematical modelling is essential in comprehending, optimising, and administering air-cooling photovoltaic (PV) systems by considering factors like temperature, irradiance, and module characteristics. Mathematical modelling allows for informed decision-making, optimisation, and risk management in designing, operating, and maintaining air-cooling PV systems. This study creates mathematical models to identify an air-cooling PV system and anticipate the PV module’s output performance based on the solar irradiance received. The air-cooling PV system is modelled using the system identification toolbox, which relies on experiment data. The modelling process utilises a black-box approach, eliminating the necessity for internal parameter knowledge. The transfer function estimation method was selected as the best non-linear model due to its superior fit percentage. Prior to the installation of the air-cooling system, the data-driven analysis produced a continuous-time transfer function with an accuracy of 90% for the PV module model, whereas the air-cooling PV system model obtained an accuracy of 94.3%. The validity of the acquired models was assessed using Simulink by employing multiple levels of PSH. The model exhibits a failure rate of less than 10% in predicting inequality. The validation results for the PV module model were 90.1% and 90.8% for high, moderate, and low PSH, respectively. Similarly, the air-cooling PV system model got validation results of 91.7%, 93.2%, and 91.5%, while the mean output voltage increased by 10.8%, 17.5%, and 15.3%. Consequently, a continuous-time transfer function model is created, which will be utilised for developing and tuning controllers in future research.


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Item Type: Article
Subject: Computer Science (all)
Subject: Chemical Engineering (all)
Divisions: Centre for Advanced Power and Energy Research
Faculty of Engineering
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.47836/pjst.33.3.02
Publisher: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press
Keywords: Air-cooling pv system model; Mathematical model; Modelling; System identification; Transfer function model
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 13: Climate Action
Depositing User: Ms. Siti Radziah Mohamed@mahmod
Date Deposited: 22 Apr 2026 05:42
Last Modified: 22 Apr 2026 05:42
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/123490
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