Title :
Power converter topologies and fractional-order controllers: Wind energy applications
Author :
Melício, R. ; Mendes, V.M.F. ; Catalão, J. P S
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Beira Interior, Covilha, Portugal
Abstract :
This paper is on wind energy conversion systems with full-power converter and permanent magnet synchronous generator. Different topologies for the power-electronic converters are considered, namely matrix and two-level converters. Also, a new fractional-order control strategy is proposed for the variable-speed operation of the wind turbines. Simulation studies are carried out in order to adequately assess the quality of the energy injected into the electric grid. Conclusions are duly drawn.
Keywords :
permanent magnet generators; power control; power convertors; synchronous generators; variable speed drives; wind power; wind turbines; fractional-order controllers; permanent magnet synchronous generator; power converter topologies; power-electronic converters; variable-speed operation; wind energy applications; wind turbines; Blades; Matrix converters; Power electronics; Power system harmonics; Power system stability; Power system transients; Synchronous generators; Topology; Wind energy; Wind turbines; converter topologies; power electronics; simulation; wind energy;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics Electrical Drives Automation and Motion (SPEEDAM), 2010 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Pisa
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4986-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7919-1
DOI :
10.1109/SPEEDAM.2010.5542041
