Enhancing of A Wind Power System Control
Enhancing of A Wind Power System Control
Enhancing of A Wind Power System Control
Corresponding Author:
Abdelmoumen Chandad
Department of Electrical Engineering, LASS Laboratory, ENPO-MA
Timokten-Aoulef-Adrar, Timokten 01043, Algeria
Email: [email protected]
1. INTRODUCTION
In numerous regions around the world, variable renewable energy generated by sources such as wind
and solar is expected to play a pivotal role in future zero-emissions electricity systems [1]. Lately, renewable
energy sources have garnered increased attention as potential alternatives for meeting domestic energy
demands [2], [3]. Due to its natural purity and abundant availability, wind power stands out as one of the most
remarkable forms of renewable energy [4]. Currently, the most commonly employed wind turbine technology
is the double-fed induction generator (DFIG) [5]. The fastest-growing renewable energy source is wind power,
which has become economically viable and technologically advanced [6]. Large-scale wind production systems
rely on double fed induction machines (DFIM) for their flexibility in reactive and active power management,
as well as torque control. These machines are a vital component of variable-speed wind turbines [7]. This is a
popular and dynamic research area, with a significant focus on controlling nonlinear systems [8]. Consequently,
modern control systems are better equipped to address these challenges, offering robustness and reduced
sensitivity, such as the artificial intelligence controller.
Modern megawatt-sized wind turbines consistently operate at variable speeds, a feat achieved through
the use of converters [4]. These converters have a substantial impact on the cost of wind turbines and are often
associated with individual generators [4]. The growing capacity and installation of wind farms necessitate the
study and development of control mechanisms for the reactive and active power capabilities of wind farms.
Wind power plants are now required to actively participate in the power supply system [9]. The primary
objectives of these control capabilities are to automate wind turbine operation, impose safety limits, and
maximize power generation [9]. Maximizing wind energy collection through power optimization helps reduce
operating costs, minimize turbine loads for safe operation, and ensures consistent dynamic responses and
enhanced product quality. Wind turbines, whether operating at constant or variable speeds, aim to capture as
much wind energy as possible [9].
In this paper, we employ an artificial intelligence controller to optimize the reactive and active powers
of the DFIG wind turbine. We replace the traditional pulse-width modulation (PWM) technique with a neural
network-based space vector modulation with two levels (NSVM-2L) to reduce torque and flux ripples.
Additionally, we utilize fuzzy logic controllers and PID controllers to control the reactive and active power on
the stator-side. This approach significantly enhances power quality and offers outstanding performance even
when DFIG parameter values change.
2. METHOD
The study is limited to proposing two strategies aimed at optimizing the active and reactive power of
a wind turbine equipped with a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG). These strategies involve the use of a
fuzzy logic controller and a PID controller. Key components of the methodology include the adoption of a
neural network-based space vector modulation with two levels (NSVM-2L) in place of the traditional pulse-
width modulation (PWM). This substitution serves to mitigate torque and flux variations within the DFIG.
Additionally, the methodology employs both fuzzy logic and PID controllers to manage the regulation of
reactive and active power on the stator side of the DFIG.
The performance of these control strategies is assessed through simulations conducted in
MATLAB/Simulink. The results of these simulations reveal that the fuzzy logic controller yields a faster
dynamic response and lower harmonic distortion when compared to the PID controller. To test the robustness
of these control strategies, variations in DFIG parameters are introduced to assess how the controllers perform
under changing operational conditions. In this regard, the fuzzy logic controller exhibits superior robustness,
making it a favorable choice in scenarios with dynamic and variable operating conditions.
Paer = CP . Pwind
{ (1)
Paer = 0.5CP (λ). ρ. π. R2 . V13
Where: Ωturbine is represent turbine angular shaft speed, R is turbine radius in m, and V1 is the wind speed
in m/s.
Cp(λ, β) for rapid rotation wind turbines presented in (3), is based on experimental data [13].
K2 −K5
CP = K 1 ( − K 3 . β − K 4 ) exp ( ) + K6 . λ (3)
λ1 λ1
With,
1 0.035 1
=− + (4)
λ1 β3 +1 λ+0.08β
or: K1 = 5176 ∗ 10−4 , K 2 = 116 K 3 = 4 ∗ 10−1 K 4 = 0.5 ∗ 101 ; K 5 = 0.21 ∗ 10−2 , K 6 = 68 ∗ 10−4 .
The aerodynamic torque exerted on the slow shaft of the turbine (in N. m) is given by [14], [15]:
1 1
Taer = CP (λ). ρ. π. R2 . V13 . (5)
2 Ωturbine
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The following mathematical wind relation is used to represent the gear box, which modifies the
turbine's speed in proportion to the generator's speed. Through a mechanical shaft system made up
of a high-speed and low-speed shaft coupled by a gearbox, the induction generator is connected to the wind
turbine [3], [16]:
Taer
Tg =
G
{ Ωmec (6)
Ωturbine =
G
The total mechanical torque Tmec applied to the rotor [3], [15]:
dΩmec
Tmec = J (7)
dt
J
where J = turbine + Jg : Total inertia appear on the shaft of the generator, Cem: Torque electromagnetic
G2
produced by DFIG-generator, Tvis: Torque of viscous friction, Tg :Torque from the Gear box, Ωmec :
Mechanical angular speed of the generator. G: gearbox ratio.
The resistance torque due to friction is modelled by a viscous friction coefficient f.
f turbine
f = +fg (10)
G2
Where: f is the equivalent friction coefficient of the tree, f turbine is the coefficient of friction of the turbine,
and f g is the coefficient of the generator.
Φds = Φs
{Φ =0 (11)
qs
Lm 2 Lm
Φdr = (Lr − ). idr + Φs
LS LS
{ 2 (12)
Lm
Φqr = (Lr − ). iqr
LS
Φs Lm
ids = − . idr
Ls Ls
{ Lm (13)
iqs = − . iqr
LS
Vqs = ωs Φs = Vs
2
Lm didr Lm 2
Vdr = (Lr − ) − gωs (Lr − )iqr +R r . idr (14)
LS dt LS
Lm Lm 2 diqr Lm 2
Vqr = g Vs +(Lr − ) + gωs (Lr − ). idr + R r . iqr
{ LS LS dt LS
Lm
Ps = −Vs i
LS qr
Lm V 2
Φs = −Vs i + s
LS dr ωs LS
L (15)
Pr = g(−Vs m iqr )
L S
Lm Vs 2
{Φr = g(−Vs LS
idr +
ωs LS
)
Msr
Tem = p. (−Φs . iqr ) (16)
Ls
3
With Msr = 𝐿𝑚.
2
Figure 2. Schematic diagram of a two-level, three phases conventional voltage source inverter
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(a)
(b)
Figure 3. The NSVM technique by 2-level inverter (a) SVM strategy and (b) neural network layer
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Table 2. The THD (%) of stator current Table 3. The THD (%) of stator current (robustness test)
FLC-controller PID-controller FLC-controller PID-controller
0.42 0.98 0.49 2.32
Figure 6. The reactions of the power of the DFIG with fuzzy controller and PID controller
Figure 7. The electromagnetic torque of the PID and fuzzy logic controller
(a) (b)
Figure 8. The three-phase stator current by PID and fuzzy logic controller (a) PID controller and
(b) fuzzy controller
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In the context of durability testing, a robustness test was conducted by doubling the resistance
values Rr and Rs, while halving the inductances Ls, Lr, and Lm. The results of this simulation are depicted in
Figures 10, 11, and 12. These figures illustrate the impact of these modifications on the reactive power curve,
active power curve, and electromagnetic torque curve, with PID control showing a more significant influence
compared to fuzzy control (Figures 10 and 11). The results also reveal a substantial reduction in the total
harmonic distortion (THD) value of the stator current when using fuzzy control (Figure 12). A comparative
analysis of THD values is presented in Table 3, where it is evident that the THD rate achieved with fuzzy logic
control (FLC) is lower than that with PID control (PIDC). Consequently, it can be concluded that the proposed
fuzzy control method demonstrates superior robustness when compared to PID control.
Figure 10. The Power of the chain of wind based on DFIG with fuzzy controller and PID controller (RT)
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Figure 12. THD of stator current using fuzzy logic controller (RT) and PID controller (RT)
4. CONCLUSION
This paper discusses ways to enhance the efficiency of wind turbines equipped with a doubly fed
induction generator (DFIG). The system is based on a DFIM with a 2-level space vector modulation using a
neural network (NSVM-2L) inverter. Under identical operating conditions, DFIG’s reactive and active control
with fuzzy logic controller exhibits smaller overshoots, resulting in a faster response. This means that the fuzzy
control technique contributes to improving power quality and optimizing reactive and active power better than
PID control.
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BIOGRAPHIES OF AUTHORS
Mohammed Bouzidi was born in 1981 in the city of Ulf Adrar, Algeria. He
obtained a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, specializing in control of machines and
networks, in 2015 from Bashar University, then obtained a doctorate degree in 2023 from Adrar
University. He is also an author and contributor to numerous papers. He currently works as a
lecturer at the University of Tamanrasset. His research interests include fault detection in
renewable energy systems using artificial intelligence, as well as industrial electrical materials.
He can be contacted at email: [email protected].
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