Title :
Maximising output power of self-excited induction generators for small wind turbines
Author :
Batt, Nicholas ; Coates, Colin
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. Eng., Newcastle Univ., Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Abstract :
The self-excited induction generator is modelled in steady state and verified against measured results. The model is used to find the efficient operating region of the generator for a range of shaft speeds. This region can be modified by changing excitation capacitance in order to maximise electrical output power from variable speed wind turbines.
Keywords :
asynchronous generators; power system simulation; shafts; wind power plants; wind turbines; electrical output power maximisation; excitation capacitance; self-excited induction generator; shaft speed generation; variable speed small wind turbine; Capacitance; Equations; Mathematical model; Resistance; Rotors; Wind turbines; distributed power generation; energy efficiency; induction motor; microhydro power; self-excited induction generator (SEIG); wind energy;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Machines (ICEM), 2012 XXth International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Marseille
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0143-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0141-1
DOI :
10.1109/ICElMach.2012.6350173
