Single-phase to three-phase induction generation system with two parallel single-phase half-bridge converters

This paper presents a generation system based on the induction generator for wind energy application. The induction generator is connected to single-phase grid through an ac-dc-ac single-phase to three-phase converter. The single-phase converter is composed of two parallel single-phase half-bridge converters. Suitable modelling, including the circulation current, and control strategy are developed. The control of generator is based on the field oriented control. A pulse width-modulation (PWM) technique using a single and double carriers PWM is presented. Proposed topology permits to improve the harmonic distortion. Beside, it can reduce the power losses in the converter. Finally, simulation and experimental results are presented.