Experimental validation of a DFIG based current harmonics mitigation technique

Mahdi Debouza, Ahmed Al-Durra, S. M. Muyeen, Rachid Errouissi

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Abstract

In this paper, a harmonic mitigation technique is introduced to the doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) based wind energy conversion system (WECS) by modifying its grid side converter (GSC) classical control. When this technique implemented, the DFIG's GSC acts like an active power filter, which compensates for current harmonics generated by a nonlinear load connected to the point of common coupling (PCC), in addition to its primary purposes which are maintaining the dc-link voltage constant and ensuring unity power factor operation with the grid. This technique is simple, easy to be integrated with the existing system, and has the ability to compensate for the current harmonics even if the generator is in brake mode. Moreover, a robust control method is applied to DFIG's rotor side converter (RSC) to verify that the proposed technique does not affect the DFIG system nominal operation. Experimental results show that the proposed DFIG technique reduces the current total harmonic distortion (THD) at PCC.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509048946
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 8 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event2017 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2017 - Cincinnati, United States
Duration: Oct 1 2017Oct 5 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2017
Volume2017-January

Conference

Conference2017 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCincinnati
Period10/1/1710/5/17

Keywords

  • Doubly fed induction generator (DFIG)
  • Grid side converter (GSC)
  • Power quality improvement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Control and Optimization
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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