2009 · 16 citations · 10 references
EngineeringElectrical EngineeringEnergy SystemsPower ElectronicsRenewable Energy SystemsInduction MachinesPower Electronics For Renewable EnergyRenewable EnergyRenewable Energy Power ConversionVoltage RegulationWind Energy SystemsDirect DriveGrid-connected ControlHvdc TransmissionWind Energy Conversion SystemsWind Farm Electrical SystemsWind Farm Voltage ControlWind Power IntegrationWind Power Systems
In this paper the use of the permanent magnet induction generator (PMIG) as a direct drive, direct online solution for wind energy conversion is considered. A wind farm system with several PMIGs connected to a single voltage source converter (VSC) is proposed. This VSC forms part of a utility grid-connected HVDC transmission system. A PMIG model and control strategies for the VSCs are derived. A 3 MW wind farm consisting of ten 300 kW PMIGs are simulated to demonstrate the dynamic operation of the system.
10