Maximum power point tracking for wind turbine using integrated generator-rectifier systems

Phuc Huynh, Samira Tungare, Arijit Banerjee

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Abstract

Off-shore wind is a rapidly growing renewable energy resource. Harvesting energy far from the coast requires multi-megawatt wind turbines and high efficiency, high power density, and reliable power conversion systems to achieve a competitive levelized cost of energy. An integrated system utilizing one active and multiple passive rectifiers with a multi-port permanent magnet synchronous generator is a promising alternative compared to the conventional electro-mechanical power conversion systems. Deployment of the integrated systems in off-shore wind energy requires maximum power point tracking (MPPT) capability, which seems to be challenging due to the presence of numerous uncontrolled passive rectifiers. This paper shows MPPT is feasible through a power-flow control framework. The framework is based on a finding that the active rectifier d-axis current can control the total system output power. The MPPT capability opens up multiple opportunities for the integrated systems in off-shore wind applications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages13-20
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781728103952
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2019
Event11th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2019 - Baltimore, United States
Duration: Sep 29 2019Oct 3 2019

Publication series

Name2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2019

Conference

Conference11th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore
Period9/29/1910/3/19

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Control and Optimization
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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