A Condensed Introduction to the Doubly Fed Induction Generator Wind Energy Conversion Systems

The increase in wind power penetration, at 456 GW as of June 2016, has resulted in more stringent grid codes which specify that the wind energy conversion systems (WECS) must remain connected to the system during and after a grid fault and, furthermore, must offer grid support by providing reactive...

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Main Authors: Julius Mwaniki, Hui Lin, Zhiyong Dai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/2918281
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description The increase in wind power penetration, at 456 GW as of June 2016, has resulted in more stringent grid codes which specify that the wind energy conversion systems (WECS) must remain connected to the system during and after a grid fault and, furthermore, must offer grid support by providing reactive currents. The doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) WECS is a well-proven technology, having been in use in wind power generation for many years and having a large world market share due to its many merits. Newer technologies such as the direct drive gearless permanent magnet synchronous generator have come up to challenge its market share, but the large number of installed machines ensures that it remains of interest in the wind industry. This paper presents a concise introduction of the DFIG WECS covering its construction, operation, merits, demerits, modelling, control types, levels and strategies, faults and their proposed solutions, and, finally, simulation. Qualities for the optimal control strategy are then proposed. The paper is intended to cover major issues related to the DFIG WECS that are a must for an overview of the system and hence serve as an introduction especially for new entrants into this area of study.
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spelling doaj-art-00c23c06449d40c4811b2bc356c6a8a12025-08-20T03:22:31ZengWileyJournal of Engineering2314-49042314-49122017-01-01201710.1155/2017/29182812918281A Condensed Introduction to the Doubly Fed Induction Generator Wind Energy Conversion SystemsJulius Mwaniki0Hui Lin1Zhiyong Dai2Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Automation, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710129, ChinaDepartment of Electrical Engineering, School of Automation, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710129, ChinaAutomatic Control Department, School of Mechano-Electronic Engineering, Xidian University, Xi’an 710071, ChinaThe increase in wind power penetration, at 456 GW as of June 2016, has resulted in more stringent grid codes which specify that the wind energy conversion systems (WECS) must remain connected to the system during and after a grid fault and, furthermore, must offer grid support by providing reactive currents. The doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) WECS is a well-proven technology, having been in use in wind power generation for many years and having a large world market share due to its many merits. Newer technologies such as the direct drive gearless permanent magnet synchronous generator have come up to challenge its market share, but the large number of installed machines ensures that it remains of interest in the wind industry. This paper presents a concise introduction of the DFIG WECS covering its construction, operation, merits, demerits, modelling, control types, levels and strategies, faults and their proposed solutions, and, finally, simulation. Qualities for the optimal control strategy are then proposed. The paper is intended to cover major issues related to the DFIG WECS that are a must for an overview of the system and hence serve as an introduction especially for new entrants into this area of study.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/2918281
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