Analysis on the Topology and Control of Power Electronics Converters for Wind Energy Conversion Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 127-137
Author(s):  
Dourodjayé Pierre Aguemon ◽  
Richard Gilles Agbokpanzo ◽  
Frédéric Dubas
Keyword(s):  
Wind Energy ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Power Electronics ◽  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Wind Energy Conversion ◽  
Wind Energy Conversion Systems ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Electronics Converters ◽  
Energy Conversion Systems ◽  
Power Point

Power Electronics converters become nowadays the most important part in Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS). They are an intermediate between the generator and grid to achieve low cost, high power density and reliability. This paper deals with the analysis on the topology and control of the most power Electronics Converters for generators using in WECS. Design, (dis)advantages, and market penetration are analyzed and discussed. The control includes maximum power point tracking, dc bus voltage control, balancing of the dc capacitor voltages, and reactive power generation are also analyzed. Simulations have been carried out using MATLAB/SIMULINK on the control strategies for the case of back to back converter with Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) demonstrating its good potential to meet the grid connection requirements. Keywords: Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS), power electronics converters, back to back converter, maximum power point tracking, Pulse Width Modulation (PWM).

An Overview of Maximum Power Point Tracking Techniques for Wind Energy Conversion Systems

2012 ◽  
Vol 622-623 ◽  
pp. 1030-1034 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ram Meenakshi ◽  
Ranganath Muthu
Keyword(s):  
Wind Energy ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Maximum Power Point Tracking ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Wind Energy Conversion ◽  
Wind Energy Conversion Systems ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Energy Conversion Systems ◽  
Power Point

This paper presents on overview of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques for different types of wind energy conversion systems (WECS). In order to obtain maximum power from the wind turbine (WT), variable speed wind energy conversion systems (VSWECSs) are preferred over constant speed wind energy conversion systems (CSWECSs).In VSWECS, the rotational speed of the turbine is varied by controlling the aerodynamic or electrical parameters of WECS to maintain a constant tip-speed ratio (TSR). This is called maximum power point tracking and different techniques are applied to WECS namely Squirrel Cage Induction Generators (SCIGs) based WECS, Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generators (PMSGs) based WECS.

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