Title :
Performance analysis and testing of a 250 kW medium-speed brushless doubly-fed induction generator
Author :
Abdi, Ehsan ; McMahon, R. ; Malliband, Paul ; Shiyi Shao ; Mathekga, Mmamolatelo E. ; Tavner, Peter ; Abdi, Samar ; Oraee, Ashknaz ; Teng Long ; Tatlow, Mark
Author_Institution :
Wind Technol. Ltd., Cambridge, UK
Abstract :
This study presents the performance analysis and testing of a 250 kW medium-speed brushless doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG), and its associated power electronics and control systems. The experimental tests confirm the design, and show the system´s steady-state and dynamic performance and grid low-voltage ride-through capability. The medium-speed brushless DFIG in combination with a simplified two-stage gearbox promises a low-cost low-maintenance and reliable drivetrain for wind turbine applications.
Keywords :
asynchronous generators; brushless machines; gears; machine testing; maintenance engineering; power electronics; power grids; wind turbines; DFIG; control system; drivetrain reliability; grid low-voltage ride-through capability; low-cost low-maintenance engineering; medium-speed brushless doubly-fed induction generator; performance analysis; power 250 kW; power electronics; simplified two-stage gearbox; wind turbine application;
Journal_Title :
Renewable Power Generation, IET
DOI :
10.1049/iet-rpg.2012.0234
