Study and experimental verification of control tuning strategies in a variable speed wind energy conversion system

Jordi Zaragoza, Josep Pou, Antoni Arias, Cyril Spiteri, Eider Robles, Salvador Ceballos

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Abstract

This paper analyzes and compares different control tuning strategies for a variable speed wind energy conversion system (WECS) based on a permanent-magnet synchronous generator (PMSG). The aerodynamics of the wind turbine (WT) and a PMSG have been modeled. The control strategy used in this research is composed of three regulators, which may be based on either linear or nonlinear controllers. In this analysis, proportional-integral (PI) linear controllers have been used. Two different tuning strategies are analyzed and compared. The main goal is to enhance the overall performance by achieving a low sensitivity to disturbances and minimal overshoot under variable operating conditions. Finally, the results have been verified by an experimental WECS laboratory prototype.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1421-1430
Number of pages10
JournalRenewable Energy
Volume36
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2011

Keywords

  • Field-oriented control
  • High performance
  • Permanent-magnet synchronous generator
  • Wind energy conversion system

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