Distributed cogeneration plants

Author

Bellini, A. ; Franceschini, G. ; Lorenzani, E. ; Tassoni, C.

Author_Institution

Univ. of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy

Volume

15

Issue

6

fYear

2009

Firstpage

61

Lastpage

68

Abstract

This article proposes a new control scheme for a distributed cogeneration (microcogeneration) plant using three-phase induction machine as an electric generator. This control scheme assures a better energy-conversion quality. The plant can be operated as a grid-connected generator with load tracking or as an isolated generator. In isolated operation, the induction generator is excited with a current-controlled voltage source inverter (CCVSI) having a suitable capacitive bank the DC side. During grid-connected operations, the same converter can be used for power factor correction.

Keywords

asynchronous generators; cogeneration; distributed power generation; electric current control; invertors; power factor correction; capacitive bank; control scheme; current-controlled voltage source inverter; distributed cogeneration plant; electric generator; energy-conversion quality; grid-connected generator; isolated generator; load tracking generator; power factor correction; three-phase induction machine; Capacitors; Cogeneration; Induction generators; Induction machines; Internal combustion engines; Mesh generation; Power grids; Robustness; Transportation; Voltage control;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1077-2618

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MIAS.2009.934447

Filename

5233379