Title :
Three-phase power factor correction rectifier applied to wind energy conversion systems
Author :
Silva, Carlos E A ; Bascopé, René T. ; Oliveira, Demercil S.
Author_Institution :
DEE Group of Energy Process. & Control, Fed. Univ. of Ceara, Fortaleza
Abstract :
This paper proposes a topology of three-phase controlled rectifier feasible for small wind energy conversion systems. This rectifier uses six wires of the generator and allows for the operation with high power factor, increasing the generator efficiency. One Cycle Control (OCC) was used in the rectifier control. This study is concerned with the operating principle, a design example, and some simulation and experimental results for a 5 kW prototype.
Keywords :
direct energy conversion; power factor correction; rectifiers; rectifying circuits; wind power; one cycle control; three-phase controlled rectifier; three-phase power factor correction rectifier; wind energy conversion systems; Control systems; Power factor correction; Power generation; Reactive power; Rectifiers; Topology; Virtual prototyping; Wind energy; Wind energy generation; Wires; one cycle control; power factor correction and wind energy systems; three-phase PWM rectifiers;
Conference_Titel :
Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, 2008. APEC 2008. Twenty-Third Annual IEEE
Conference_Location :
Austin, TX
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1873-2
Electronic_ISBN :
1048-2334
DOI :
10.1109/APEC.2008.4522808
