Compatibility of electrical generators for harvesting extended power from wind energy conversion system

Abstract

In this paper, a comparative study between the two generator types with wind energy conversion system is proposed. The two generator types are doubly fed induction generators and permanent magnet synchronous generators. As in the wind turbine context, doubly fed induction generators and permanent magnet synchronous generators seem to be attractive solutions to be used to harness the wind energy. Wind turbine generators compatibility is anticipated in view of the stochastic nature of wind profile in the particular location in correlation with the Electro-Magnetic Torque profile of the wind generator which is acquired by simulating wind energy conversion system for the available wind speeds with high efficient generators. To validate the advantage of the proposed system, the torque profile of doubly fed induction generators and permanent magnet synchronous generators with an hourly average wind speed for 24-h time period is analysed. The real and reactive power of permanent magnet synchronous generators at wind speed of 13 m/s and permanent magnet synchronous generators increased pole pairs at wind speed of 13 m/s are also analysed. Furthermore, the power delivered by doubly fed induction generators and permanent magnet synchronous generators is analysed and compared. The comparison results demonstrate that the superiority of the permanent magnet synchronous generators over doubly fed induction generators and confirm its potential to extract the maximum energy from the wind.