FPGA HiL simulation of back-to-back converter PMSG wind turbine systems

Zhenbin Zhang, Fengxiang Wang, Metehan Acikgoz, Xinbo Cai, Ralph Kennel

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Abstract

This work presents a back-to-back power converter Permanent-magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) wind turbine real-time simulation system based on FPGA Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) concept. The proposed system can be used for Electric Control Units (ECUs) evaluation in a real-time manner. The refreshing rate effect of a HiL emulator is discussed and analyzed with real-time simulation proof. Within this work, per-unit system model of a 2MW Back-to-Back converter direct-drive PMSG wind turbine system is developed both in continuous and discrete formats. The effectiveness of the discrete per-unit system model is firstly verified through off-line simulation in Matlab/Simulink environment. Then by using a so-called Single-Cycle-Timed-Loop (SCTL) technique, the per-unit discrete system model is implemented on an FPGA based platform as the emulator, achieving a very high refreshing-rate (up to 250 kHz, i.e., 4μs). The emulator refreshing rate effect is evaluated in a real-time operating manner by implementing an ECU (using FOC/VOC control scheme) in a second FPGA chassis. At the end of this paper the results are analyzed and theoretically interpreted.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication9th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia
Subtitle of host publication"Green World with Power Electronics", ICPE 2015-ECCE Asia
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages99-106
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9788957082546
DOIs
StatePublished - 27 Jul 2015
Event9th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia, ICPE 2015-ECCE Asia - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 1 Jun 20155 Jun 2015

Publication series

Name9th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia: "Green World with Power Electronics", ICPE 2015-ECCE Asia

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia, ICPE 2015-ECCE Asia
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CitySeoul
Period1/06/155/06/15

Keywords

  • Back-to-Back Power Converter
  • FPGA Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation
  • PMSG
  • Voltage and Field Oriented Control
  • Wind Turbine System

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