Research on Switched Reluctance Generator for Off-Grid Variable-Speed Wind Energy Applications

Abstract:

This paper presents a theoretical analysis and experimental evaluation of the switched reluctance generator (SRG) for off-grid variable-speed wind energy applications. The detailed model, control parameters and operational characteristics of the SRG as well as variable-speed wind turbine are discussed. In order to drive the wind energy conversion system (WECS) to the point of maximum aerodynamic efficiency, a SRG power output feedback control strategy which optimized angle position-current chopping control cooperating PI regulator is proposed. The control strategy is also demonstrated by means of Matlab/Simulink. Moreover, an experimental test system is set up, which a cage induction machine is used to emulate the variable-speed wind turbine. The experimental results validate the proposed control strategy and confirm the SRG performance.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 44-47)
• Pages: 1672-1676
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.44-47.1672
• Online since: December 2010
• Authors: Jing Feng Mao, Guo Qing Wu, Ai Hua Wu, Xu Dong Zhang, Yang Cao, Kun Yang
• Keywords: Switched Reluctance Generator, Variable-Speed Wind Turbine, Wind Energy, Wind Power Generation

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