how to model a pv/pcm system in matlab/simulink

Hi everyone I am new in matlab/simulink modelling. my challenge is to model a pv/pcm system to improve conversion efficiency of a pv module using a salt hytdtrate as my pcm

Answer 1

[Geetla Sindhu]

Hello Thabo,

One option to consider is using the two-phase fluid domain in Simscape to model the evaporation and condensation of the phase change material. In particular, this Receiver Accumulator block can use useful.

Some free resouce that can help you ramp up your skills in MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape:

https://www.mathworks.com/learn/tutorials/matlab-onramp.html

https://www.mathworks.com/learn/tutorials/simulink-onramp.html

https://www.mathworks.com/learn/tutorials/simscape-onramp.html