Fuzzy adaptive control for Wind Energy Conversion System based on model reference

Considering wind power generation system with variable-speed squirrel-cage induction generators (SGIG), a model reference fuzzy adaptive (MRFA) controller was proposed for harvesting the maximum power from wind, The designed MRFA controller was established by embedding fuzzy controller into model reference adaptive control framework, substituting complicated traditional adaptive rules with the fuzzy inverse model. The simplified control model was applied to the Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) and the simulation was well done. The simulation results show that the proposed controller has the advantages of shortening the time for system adjustment and quickening the response speed, higher anti -interference ability and adaptability to parameter varation than conventional PID controllers.