A variable-speed, constant-frequency wind power generation scheme using a slip-ring induction generator

Conference · Wed Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5844006

Velayudhan, C; Bundell, J H

This paper investigates a variable-speed, constant-frequency double output induction generator which is capable of absorbing the mechanical energy from a fixed pitch wind turbine and converting it into electrical energy at constant grid voltage and frequency. Rotor power at varying voltage and frequency is either fed to electronically controlled resistances and used as heat energy or is rectified, inverted by a controllable line-commutated inverter and returned to the grid. Optimal power tracking is by means of an adaptive controller which controls the developed torque of the generator by monitoring the shaft speed.

• Research Organization: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Western Australia, Nedlands
• OSTI ID: 5844006
• Report Number(s): CONF-840804-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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17 WIND ENERGY
170602* -- Wind Energy Engineering-- Turbine Design & Operation
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CONTROL EQUIPMENT
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
FREQUENCY CONTROL
INVERTERS
MACHINERY
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OPERATION
POWER GENERATION
ROTORS
TURBINES
TURBOMACHINERY
WIND TURBINES