Variable speed Wind Turbine Driven PMSG Fed Wind Energy Conversion System using Vector Control

Abstract

A Wind energy conversion system (WECS) using Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator ( PMSG ) is proposed in this paper. The effective wind energy utilization is now a day?s getting very much importance. The energy collects from wind systems can provide a grid support or they can be used as standalone systems. WECS uses pitch angle control to maximize the power extraction. Controlled rectifier and inverter provided will maintain a constant DC link voltage and provide grid support. The advantages of PMSG allow an efficient mechanical to electrical energy conversion. The topology for the system with a wind turbine system, PMSG, and a controlled rectifier, Two level inverter has been implemented using MatLab/Simulink based models.