Transient analysis of variable-speed wind turbines at wind speed disturbances and a pitch control malfunction

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2011

Authors

Melicio, R (Author) Other; Mendes, VMF (Author) Other; Catalao, JPS (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Applied Energy

Vol. 88 No. 11

Pages: 1322-1330

ISSN: 0306-2619

Publisher: Elsevier

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-002-T44

DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2010.10.021

Abstract (EN): As wind power generation undergoes rapid growth, new technical challenges emerge: dynamic stability and power quality. The influence of wind speed disturbances and a pitch control malfunction on the quality of the energy injected into the electric grid is studied for variable-speed wind turbines with different power-electronic converter topologies. Additionally, a new control strategy is proposed for the variable-speed operation of wind turbines with permanent magnet synchronous generators. The performance of disturbance attenuation and system robustness is ascertained. Simulation results are presented and conclusions are duly drawn.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 9