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Title: A variable speed wind energy conversion scheme for connection to weak AC systems

Journal Article · · IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/60.749157· OSTI ID:328315
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  1. Univ. of Patras, Rion (Greece). Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering

A three level control system for a variable speed wind energy conversion scheme (VSWECS) supplying a weak AC system is presented. The objective of the control strategy is to maximize energy capture and simultaneously to support the voltage of the bus where the VSWECS is connected. Using an insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBT) inverter both control of active and reactive power supplied to the grid and reduction of harmonic distortion can be achieved. The response of the proposed scheme has been tested and evaluated in a test system using a developed computer program simulating in detail the system operation.

OSTI ID:
328315
Journal Information:
IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 14, Issue 1; Other Information: PBD: Mar 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English