In this paper, a different control strategy of a small wind generator, including a permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM), has been studied. The objective is to analyze the produced power quality of small wind turbines connected to weak AC grids. The extraction of the electrical energy from the wind turbine is based on a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm to control a pulse width modulation (PWM) rectifier. The grid connection is realized by means of a PWM voltage source inverter via a filter. This inverter is controlled by three different methods based on current or active and reactive power control. These methods are applicable for different power ranges. The obtained results demonstrate the efficiency of the system and the energetic contribution, mainly for rural weak AC grids.
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Investigation of Different Methods to Control a Small Variable-Speed Wind Turbine With PMSM Drives
Jamel Belhadj,
Jamel.Belhadj@esstt.rnu.tn
Jamel Belhadj
ENIT-LSE
, BP 37 Le Belvèdère, 1002 Tunis, Tunisia; ESSTT
, GE, BP 56, 5 Avenue Taha Hussien, 1008 Tunis, Tunisia
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Xavier Roboam
Xavier Roboam
LEEI,
Xavier.Roboam@leei.enseeiht.fr
UMR CNRS-INPT/ENSEEIHT
, 2 Rue Camichel BP 7122, 31071 Toulouse cedex 7, France
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Jamel Belhadj
ENIT-LSE
, BP 37 Le Belvèdère, 1002 Tunis, Tunisia; ESSTT
, GE, BP 56, 5 Avenue Taha Hussien, 1008 Tunis, TunisiaJamel.Belhadj@esstt.rnu.tn
Xavier Roboam
LEEI,
UMR CNRS-INPT/ENSEEIHT
, 2 Rue Camichel BP 7122, 31071 Toulouse cedex 7, FranceXavier.Roboam@leei.enseeiht.fr
J. Energy Resour. Technol. Sep 2007, 129(3): 200-213 (14 pages)
Published Online: November 4, 2006
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Received:
May 9, 2005
Revised:
November 4, 2006
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Belhadj, J., and Roboam, X. (November 4, 2006). "Investigation of Different Methods to Control a Small Variable-Speed Wind Turbine With PMSM Drives." ASME. J. Energy Resour. Technol. September 2007; 129(3): 200–213. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2748813
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