Resolution-level controlled wind energy conversion system for PM generators

S. A. Saleh*, R. Ahshan

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper presents the development, implementation and performance testing of a new permanent magnet generator-based wind energy conversion system for grid-connected applications. The grid-connected operation is constructed using the new three phase resolution-level controlled wavelet modulated inverter. The output of the wind generator is fed to a switch-mode converter, where the dc voltage is controlled to ensure extracting the maximum power at each wind speed. The resolution-level control of the grid-side inverter is designed as a current controller for adjusting active and reactive powers delivered to the grid. The proposed wind energy conversion system is implemented both in software and hardware performance testing on a direct-drive 6 kW laboratory permanent magnet generator operated with variable speed. Test results demonstrate that an accurate control of the dc voltage on the generator side ensures adjusting the generator speed to extract the maximum power from the wind at each wind speed. Also, test results show significant abilities of the resolution-level controller to initiate fast and accurate adjustments in the output active and reactive powers to meet the demand values under variable wind speed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event2011 46th IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2011 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: Oct 9 2011Oct 13 2011

Publication series

NameConference Record - IAS Annual Meeting (IEEE Industry Applications Society)
ISSN (Print)0197-2618

Other

Other2011 46th IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period10/9/1110/13/11

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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