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Genetic algorithm optimized robust nonlinear observer for a wind turbine system based on permanent magnet synchronous generator
(2022-02-10)
This paper presents an optimal control scheme for a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) coupled to a wind turbine operating without a position sensor. This sensorless scheme includes two observers: The first ...
Optimal Fractional-Order PI Control Design for a Variable Speed PMSG-Based Wind Turbine
(2021-12-29)
This paper focusses on the design of optimal control strategies for a variable-speed wind energy system based on Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG). The fractional order PI controller, denoted PIλ, is an extension ...
Effective Policies to Overcome Barriers in the Development of Smart Cities
(2021-09-01)
The world is facing substantial challenges related to population growth and the derived pressure on environment, energy, and other natural resources. Cities contribute to these problems due to the ever-increasing urbanization. ...
Second-Order Sliding Mode Control of Wind Turbines to Enhance the Fault-Ride Through Capability Under Unbalanced Grid Faults
(2021-04-19)
The integration of wind generation to the grid is growing rapidly across the world. As a result, grid operators have introduced the so-called grid codes (GC), which nowadays include a range of technical conditions and ...
Mitigation of Harmonics and Inter-Harmonics with LVRT and HVRT Enhancement in Grid-Connected Wind Energy Systems Using Genetic Algorithm-Optimized PWM and Fuzzy Adaptive PID Control
(2021-03-28)
The growing installed wind capacity over the last decade has led many energy regulators to define specific grid codes for wind energy generation systems connecting to the electricity grid. These requirements impose strict ...
Performance of wide-area power system stabilizers during major system upsets: investigation and proposal of solutions
(2021-01-03)
Wide-area damping controllers (WADCs) are effective means of improving the damping of inter-area oscillations and thereby ensuring a secure operation of modern highly stressed interconnected power systems; however, their ...
Voltage Profile and Power Quality Improvement in Photovoltaic Farms Integrated Medium Voltage Grid using Dynamic Voltage Restorer
(2020-09-01)
In this paper, we have presented a simulation study to analyze the power quality of three phases medium voltage grid connected with distribution generation (DG) such as photovoltaic (PV) farms and its control schemes. The ...
Modeling, Simulation and Control of a Doubly-Fed Induction Generator for Wind Energy, Conversion Systems
(2020-09-01)
In recent years, wind energy has become one of the most promising renewable energy sources. Various wind turbine concepts with different generator topologies have been developed to convert this abundant energy into electric ...
Robust Control of Series Active Power Filters for Power Quality Enhancement in Distribution Grids: Simulation and Experimental Validation
(2020-07-22)
This paper presents a simulation study and an experimental implementation of a single-phase Series Active Power Filter (SAPF) for the mitigation of harmonics in the load voltage. The aim is to regulate the injection voltage ...
Hierarchical Energy Management and Control to Improve the Reliability and Efficiency of Wind Farms Connected to the Grid
(2020-04-03)
This article proposes hierarchical power management and energy control aimed at improving the reliability and efficiency of electric power generation from a wind farm connected to the grid. The wind farm consists of three ...