Harmonic mitigation in wind turbine energy conversion systems

F. S. Dos Reis, S. Islam, K. Tan, J. V. Alé, F. D. Adegas, R. Tonkoski

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Abstract

Permanent magnet synchronous generators (PMSG) applied to wind energy conversion system (WECS) using variable speed operation is being used more frequently in wind turbine application. Variable speed systems have several advantages over the traditional method of operating wind turbines, such as the reduction of mechanical stress and an increase in energy capture. To allow the variable speed operation of the PMSG WECS a conventional three-phase bridge rectifier (BR) with a bulky capacitor associated with a voltage source current controlled inverter (VS-CCI) is used. This simple scheme introduces a high intensity low frequency current harmonic content into the PMSG and consequently increases the total loses in it. Subsequently, decreases the power capability of the system. This paper presents a comparative simulation study between three different approaches applied to harmonic mitigation in PMSG WECS. The studied techniques are: a) harmonic trap filters (HTF), b) single-switch three-phase boost rectifier (PFQ and c) a three-phase boost type PWM rectifier (PWMREC).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication37th IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference 2006, PESC'06
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event37th IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference 2006, PESC'06 - Jeju, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 18 Jun 200622 Jun 2006

Publication series

NamePESC Record - IEEE Annual Power Electronics Specialists Conference
ISSN (Print)0275-9306

Conference

Conference37th IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference 2006, PESC'06
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityJeju
Period18/06/0622/06/06

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