Doubly Fed Induction Machine ? Modeling and Control for Wind Energy Generation [Book News]

This book is very well-written and provides in-depth coverage of the analysis, modeling, testing, and control of DFIM-based wind power systems. Topics such as offline estimation of DFIM model parameters are uniquely treated, while the DFIM control methods are thoroughly covered, including predictive control at constant switching frequency. The book can be considered a reference on DFIM-based wind energy electrical generators. The text introduces the wind energy electrical generation system, where the DFIM is used as an adjustable-speed electrical generator. Practical and commercial illustrative information is given. The modeling of the DFIG and power electronic converter operation is then presented, including the power electronics converters with appropriate control and block diagrams for the offline model parameter estimation. The DFIM analysis under voltage dips, including the solutions for this issue, is also avidly explained. Some particular aspects as the starting process and standalone operations, are described. As a final point, new trends for wind power energy innovation are discussed.