• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.232-241
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• 2017

Advanced control algorithms must be used to make wind power generation truly cost effective and reliable. In this study, we develop a new and simple control scheme that employs model predictive control (MPC), which is used in permanent magnet synchronous generators and grid-connected inverters. The proposed control law is based on two points, namely, MPC-based torque-current control loop is used for the generator-side converter to reach the maximum power point of the wind turbine, and MPC-based direct power control loop is used for the grid-side converter to satisfy the grid code and help improve system stability. Moreover, a simple prediction scheme is developed for the direct-drive wind energy conversion system (WECS) to reduce the computation burden for real-time applications. A small-scale WECS laboratory prototype is built and evaluated to verify the validity of the developed control methods. Acceptable results are obtained from the real-time implementation of the proposed MPC methods for WECS.

• 전력전자학회:학술대회논문집
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• 전력전자학회 2009년도 정기총회 및 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.135-138
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• 2009

In this paper, a novel maximum power point tracking (MPPT) for a PMSG-based variable speed wind power system is proposed using the fuzzy logic algorithm. The control algorithm is developed based on the normal hill climb searching (HCS) method, commonly used in wind energy conversion systems (WECS). The inputs of fuzzy-based controller are the derivations of DC output power and the step size of DC/DC converter duty cycles. The main advantages of the proposed MPPT method are no need to measure the wind velocity and the generator rotational speed. As such, the control algorithm is independent of turbine characteristics, achieving the fast dynamic responses with non-linear fuzzy systems. The effectiveness of the proposed MPPT strategy has been verified through the simulated results.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 1997년도 하계학술대회 논문집 A
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• pp.322-325
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• 1997

Concerns for wind energy as alternative energy have been highly increased. In this paper, the mechanism between mechanical wind turbine and power generating system is presented to specify the relationship of the energy transfer. Grid-connected DFIG could achieve unity leading power factor, in addition to variable speed operation at the wide sub-synchronous and super-synchronous shaft speed range and also its independent control of torque and reactive power is possible.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.169-179
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• 2004

This paper presents the steady-state analysis of the three-phase self-excited induction generator (SEIG). The three-phase SEIG with a squirrel cage rotor is driven by a variable-speed prime mover (VSPM) or a constant-speed prime mover (CSPM) such as a wind turbine or a micro gas turbine. Furthermore, a PI closed-loop feedback voltage regulation scheme of the three-phase SEIG driven by a VSPM on the basis of the static VAR compensator (SVC) is designed and evaluated for the stand-alone AC and DC power applications. The simulation and experimental results prove the practical effectiveness of the additional SVC with the PI controller-based feedback loop in terms of its fast responses and high performances

• 한국측량학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.295-303
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• 2012

풍력발전 단지의 수익성 평가를 위해 연간 에너지 생산량(AEP ; Annual Energy Production)의 계산이 중요하다. AEP를 계산하기 위해서는 바람의 확률밀도함수(PDF ; Probability Density Function)와 풍력발전기의 발전곡선(PC; Power Curve)이 필요하며, AEP 예측의 정확성을 향상시키기 위해서는 허브 높이에서의 PDF예측과 그 높이의 공기밀도에 따른 풍력발전기 PC의 결정이 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 제주도 한동, 평대의 실관측 풍황탑(met mast) 자료를 이용하였으며 풍속의 PDF를 Weibull 분포 함수로 가정 하였고 Weibull 함수의 파라미터의 값이 높이에 따라 변화하는 양상을 확인하였다. Weibul 함수의 계산은 모멘트법과 LN-least법을 사용하였으며, 모멘트법과 LN-least법에 의한 형상계수의 경우 높이의 증가에 따라 변화를 보이지 않았고 평균값에서 ${\pm}0.1$의 변화 패턴을 보였다. 척도계수의 경우 높이가 증가함에 따라 선형적으로 증가하였으며 지형별 분류에 따른 높이별 척도계수의 기울기는 확연한 차이를 보이고 있었다. 60m 높이에서 관측된 바람의 상대도수와 관측 값의 높이 보정에 의한 공기밀도와 일반식에 의한 공기밀도를 각각 계산하여 그 결과에 대응하는PC를 선택하여 AEP차이를 계산하였다.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.139-150
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• 2018

A variable electromotive-force generator (VEG), which is a modified generator with an adjustable overlap between the rotor and the stator, is proposed to expand the operational range of a regular generator through a simple and robust active control strategy. It has a broad range of applications in hybrid vehicles, wind turbines, water turbines, and similar technologies. A mathematical model of the VEG is developed, and a novel prototype is designed and fabricated. The performance of the VEG with an active control system, which adjusts the overlap ratio based on the desired output power at different rotor speeds for a specific application, is theoretically and experimentally studied. The results show that reducing the overlap between the rotor and the stator of the generator results in reduced torque loss of the generator and an increased rotational speed of the generator rotor. A VEG can improve the fuel efficiency of hybrid vehicles; it can also expand operational ranges of wind turbines and water turbines and harness more power.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.548-554
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• 2010

In this paper, a 1.5 kW Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (IPMSG) with a power conditioner for the grid integration of a variable-speed wind turbine is developed. The power-conditioning system consists of a series-type 12-pulse diode rectifier powered by a phase shifting transformer and then cascaded to a PWM voltage source inverter. The PWM inverter is utilized to supply sinusoidal currents to the utility line by controlling the active and reactive current components in the q-d rotating reference frame. While the q-axis active current of the PWM inverter is regulated to follow an optimized active current reference so as to track the maximum power of the wind turbine. The d-axis reactive current can be adjusted to control the reactive power and voltage. In order to track the maximum power of the wind turbine, the optimal active current reference is determined by using a simple MPPT algorithm which requires only three sensors. Moreover, the phase angle of the utility voltage is detected using a simple electronic circuit consisting of both a zero-crossing voltage detecting circuit and a counter circuit employed with a crystal oscillator. At the generator terminals, a passive filter is designed not only to decrease the harmonic voltages and currents observed at the terminals of the IPMSG but also to improve the generator efficiency. The laboratory results indicate that the losses in the IPMSG can be effectively reduced by setting a passive filter at the generator terminals.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.683-705
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• 2016

A semi-active algorithm for edgewise vibration control of the spar-type floating offshore wind turbine (SFOWT) blades, nacelle and spar platform is developed in this paper. A tuned mass damper (TMD) is placed in each blade, in the nacelle and on the spar to control the vibrations for these components. A Short Time Fourier Transform algorithm is used for semi-active control of the TMDs. The mathematical formulation of the integrated SFOWT-TMDs system is derived by using Euler-Lagrangian equations. The theoretical model derived is a time-varying system considering the aerodynamic properties of the blade, variable mass and stiffness per unit length, gravity, the interactions among the blades, nacelle, spar, mooring system and the TMDs, the hydrodynamic effects, the restoring moment and the buoyancy force. The aerodynamic loads on the nacelle and the spar due to their coupling with the blades are also considered. The effectiveness of the semi-active TMDs is investigated in the numerical examples where the mooring cable tension, rotor speed and the blade stiffness are varying over time. Except for excessively large strokes of the nacelle TMD, the semi-active algorithm is considerably more effective than the passive one in all cases and its effectiveness is restricted by the low-frequency nature of the nacelle and the spar responses.

• Journal of international Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.8-16
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• 2012

Fixed speed wind turbine generators system that uses induction generator as a wind generator has the stability problem similar to a synchronous generator. On the other hand, doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) has the flexibility to control its real and reactive powers independently while being operated in variable speed mode. This paper focuses on a scheme where IG is stabilized by using DFIG during grid fault. In that case, DFIG will be heavily stressed and a remedy should be found out to protect the frequency converter as well as to allow the independent control of real and reactive powers without loosing the synchronism. For that purpose, a crowbar protection switch or DC-link protecting device can be considered. This paper presents a comparative study between two protective schemes, a crowbar circuit connected across the rotor of the DFIG and a protective device connected in the DC-link circuit of the frequency converter. Simulation analysis by using PSCAD/EMTDC shows that both schemes could effectively protect the DFIG, but the latter scheme is superior to the former, because of less circuitry involved.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제18권12호
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• pp.88-92
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• 2017

풍력은 자원이 풍부하고, 끊임없이 재생되며, 공해물질 배출이 없어서 친환경적인 점에서 화석에너지 고갈 시에 대비한 유망한 대체 에너지원으로서 각광받는 에너지이다. 풍력발전기는 회전축의 방향에 따라 수평축 풍력발전기와 수직축 풍력발전기로 구분되며, 수직축은 발전효율이 낮은 단점이 있는 반면에 바람의 방향에 영향을 받지 않아 요잉 시스템이 필요가 없어 구조가 간단하고, 저 풍속에서도 풍력발전이 가능한 장점이 있어 현재 소형 수직축 풍력발전기가 주목받고 있다. 본 연구에서는 저 풍속에서도 발전 가능한 자이로밀형, 힌지형, 양문형의 블레이드 형태에 따른 소형 수직형 풍력발전기를 이용하여 1m/s~11m/s의 가변풍속에 따른 발전기의 출력전압 및 출력전류를 분석하였다. 연구결과 최대풍속 11m/s일 때 발전기 출력전압은 양문형 블레이드를 적용 시 자이로밀형 블레이드보다 67%, 힌지형 블레이드보다 9%가 증가되었으며, 발전기 출력전류는 양문형 블레이드를 적용 시 자이로밀형 블레이드보다 93%, 힌지형 블레이드보다 5%가 증가되었다. 본 연구를 통해 저풍속 및 고풍속에서의 발전이 용이한 양문형 블레이드의 우수한 출력특성과 실용화 가능성을 확인하였다.