Abstract
Low power wind turbines (LPWT) are an interesting option for distributed generation. Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) procedures for LPWT are either based on look-up tables or use an algorithm. This paper proposes an MPPT algorithm for wind energy analogous to that of the incremental inductance for solar energy. The Vienna rectifier is an efficient non-regenerative power converter with only three switching devices and its use for LPWT can be advantageous. The permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) is a common option for LPWT because of its efficiency. This manuscript explains the sensorless vector control of PMSG using the Vienna rectifier, which results to be analogous to that of the traditional full bridge converter for unity power factor. In addition, the unbalanced voltage in the Vienna rectifier capacitors is derived from the modulation indexes without requiring an additional sensor. Hence, the resulting LPWT has low losses by virtue of the Vienna rectifier, and lower cost and higher reliability by virtue of the sensorless vector control and unbalance voltage estimation. Simulation results validate the proposals of the paper.
| Language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2016 IEEE 7th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2016 |
| Place of Publication | Piscataway, N.J. |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-4673-8617-3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 29 Jul 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 7th IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2016 - Vancouver, Canada Duration: 27 Jun 2016 → 30 Jun 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | 7th IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2016 |
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| Abbreviated title | PEDG |
| Country | Canada |
| City | Vancouver |
| Period | 27/06/16 → 30/06/16 |
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Keywords
- pulse width modulation
- wind turbines
- maximum power point trackers
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MPPT and control design of a Vienna rectifier-based low power wind turbine with reduced number of sensors. / Pena-Alzola, Rafael; Campos-Gaona, David; Paz, Francisco; Morales, Jose Luis Monroy; Ordonez, Martin.
2016 IEEE 7th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2016. Piscataway, N.J. : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2016. 7527092.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution book
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AU - Pena-Alzola, Rafael
AU - Campos-Gaona, David
AU - Paz, Francisco
AU - Morales, Jose Luis Monroy
AU - Ordonez, Martin
PY - 2016/7/29
Y1 - 2016/7/29
N2 - Low power wind turbines (LPWT) are an interesting option for distributed generation. Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) procedures for LPWT are either based on look-up tables or use an algorithm. This paper proposes an MPPT algorithm for wind energy analogous to that of the incremental inductance for solar energy. The Vienna rectifier is an efficient non-regenerative power converter with only three switching devices and its use for LPWT can be advantageous. The permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) is a common option for LPWT because of its efficiency. This manuscript explains the sensorless vector control of PMSG using the Vienna rectifier, which results to be analogous to that of the traditional full bridge converter for unity power factor. In addition, the unbalanced voltage in the Vienna rectifier capacitors is derived from the modulation indexes without requiring an additional sensor. Hence, the resulting LPWT has low losses by virtue of the Vienna rectifier, and lower cost and higher reliability by virtue of the sensorless vector control and unbalance voltage estimation. Simulation results validate the proposals of the paper.
AB - Low power wind turbines (LPWT) are an interesting option for distributed generation. Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) procedures for LPWT are either based on look-up tables or use an algorithm. This paper proposes an MPPT algorithm for wind energy analogous to that of the incremental inductance for solar energy. The Vienna rectifier is an efficient non-regenerative power converter with only three switching devices and its use for LPWT can be advantageous. The permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) is a common option for LPWT because of its efficiency. This manuscript explains the sensorless vector control of PMSG using the Vienna rectifier, which results to be analogous to that of the traditional full bridge converter for unity power factor. In addition, the unbalanced voltage in the Vienna rectifier capacitors is derived from the modulation indexes without requiring an additional sensor. Hence, the resulting LPWT has low losses by virtue of the Vienna rectifier, and lower cost and higher reliability by virtue of the sensorless vector control and unbalance voltage estimation. Simulation results validate the proposals of the paper.
KW - pulse width modulation
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M3 - Conference contribution book
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