Maximization of variable speed wind turbine power including the inertia effect

In recent decades wind energy has gained great prominence in various parts of the world, resulting in the emergence of new technologies to improve its efficiency. Thus, this paper presents a technique for maximizing the power extracted from the wind by a variable speed wind turbine through measureme...

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Published in11th International Conference on Electrical Power Quality and Utilisation pp. 1 - 6
Main Authors Caixeta, D. A., Guimaraes, G. C., Chaves, M. L. R., Oliveira, J. C., Bonelli, A. F.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.10.2011
Subjects
Equations
Inertia
Mathematical model
Permanent Magnet
Power Coefficient
Power Maximization
Synchronous Generator
Synchronous generators
Voltage measurement
Wind energy
Wind speed
Wind Turbine
Wind turbines
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Summary:In recent decades wind energy has gained great prominence in various parts of the world, resulting in the emergence of new technologies to improve its efficiency. Thus, this paper presents a technique for maximizing the power extracted from the wind by a variable speed wind turbine through measurements of voltage and current at the three-phase rectifier terminals, establishing its rotor speed control by changing the duty cycle of the boost converter. Hence, the proposed algorithm enables the maintenance of the maximum value of the turbine power coefficient even before a significant variation of wind speed and considering the inertia effect. The effectiveness and versatility of the suggested method is verified through computer simulations using the software ATP.
ISBN:1467303798
9781467303798
ISSN:2150-6647
2150-6655
DOI:10.1109/EPQU.2011.6128835