Wind energy extraction and conversion : optimization through variable speed generators and non linear fuzzy control

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2006

Authors

Paulo Costa (Author) FEUP; António José de Pina Martins (Author) FEUP; Adriano da Silva Carvalho (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Proceedings of the European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition, EWEC'2006

Pages: 1-8

European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition, EWEC'2006

Athens, Greece, 27 de Fevereiro a 2 Março de 2006

Indexing

Scopus

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Information engineering

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Electrical engineering ; Technological sciences > Technology > Computer technology > Control techniques

Other information

Abstract (EN): The maximization of wind energy extraction can be obtained using variable speed electrical generators in conjunction with non linear control algorithms. This paper presents an incremental speed control method which is independent from both wind speed measurement and specific systems characteristics. The algorithm is based on the dynamic behaviour of the electrical generator and uses fuzzy logic as a non linear reasoning tool. The simulation results obtained with this controller applied to a double feed induction generator show that it is possible to increase the efficiency in the conversion from wind power to variable speed and torque.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific