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than the speed of the stator field, this will be considered more
AbstractThis paper describes theoretically the carefully during the development of the document in which we
operation of the induction generator using the tree-phase will also include the following points to be treated.
induction motor. However, the description is based on
doubly fed induction generators (DFIG) because these types The document is organized as follows; section one is about a
of machines are generally used in wind turbines which is the little introduction. Section two presents an overview of the
main application of these generators and the existing induction generator. Section tree is the classification of this type
literature is based on these machines, so we will need of machines. In the section four and five there is theory about
knowledge about wind turbines and their way of operating. the operation of a DFIG and its equivalent circuit. In the section
Also mentioned are the main characteristics that identify six and seven the behavior of a DFIG is observed when it is
these generators, the advantages and disadvantages within connected to the network and when it operates with isolated
their area of application, the operating principle and the loads. Finally, there are some applications and examples of
differences between these generators and the synchronous these machines.
generators. Even mathematical calculations are performed
that simulate the behavior of these machines and their II. INDUCTION GENERATOR OVERVIEW
different parameters.
As mentioned earlier induction asynchronous generators are
Index Terms Doubly fed induction generator; Wind not very useful due to their low efficiency compared to
generation; sub-synchronous; super-synchronous. synchronous generators, but today there are some applications
that need these generators, the most outstanding in the area of
wind generation. In Fig.1 we will basically observe what a
I. INTRODUCTION generator (wind) is:
February 3, 2017 Hernandez Jhon is with the National Polytechnic School, Quito, Ecuador (e-
This work had the support of the Engineer Franklin Quilumba, in charge of mail: jhon.hernandez@epn.edu.ec).
dictating the chair of the electrical machines in the semester 2016B.
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the speed that the delivery of the sewing machine uses the phase winding also, copper or aluminum. On the rings support
generator more convenient. the brushes to remove these terminals to the outside and bring
them to the connection plate.[2]
Los generadores utilizados en los sistemas de conversin de
energa elica se pueden clasificar en dos tipos: generadores de
B. Rotor Squirrel Cage
velocidad fija basados en turbinas de viento y generadores de
velocidad ajustables.
In its installed form, it is a cylinder mounted on an axis.
Internally it contains longitudinal aluminum or copper
A. Generators of fixed speed conductor bars with grooves and connected together at both
ends by shorting the rings forming the cage.
These generators basically operate at constant speed. The
performance of speed wind turbines depends greatly on the The name is derived from the similarity between this cage of
characteristics of mechanical circuits. A rapid and strong rings and bars and the wheel of a hamster (probably similar
variation in the electrical output power of the FSG It is observed wheels exist for domestic squirrels). The rotor base is
when the system experiences strong wind gusts. The load constructed of a stacked iron rolling.[2]
variations not only require a rigid grid to allow stable operation,
but also require a robust mechanical design for the shock
absorber high mechanical stresses. This strategy leads to costly
mechanical construction, especially high power. A fixed speed
system, although simpler and more reliable, severely limits the
energy production of a wind turbine. Since there is no torque
control loop, the fluctuations in the generated power are
greater.[1]
This type of generators basically are similar to the previous The general objective of most of these generators has been to
ones with the difference that the frequency can be adjusted provide a constant frequency output voltage of a variable speed
conveniently. This scheme is important for independent wind system. A dual feed induction generator (DFIG) can supply
energy applications. power at constant voltage and constant frequency while its
rotating speed of the rotor varies. This represents an asset to
provide more flexibility in the power conversion and also a
IV. DOUBLY-FED WOUND ROTOR GENERATOR ( better stability in the frequency and voltage control in the power
systems to which these generators are connected. A DFIG
consists of a coiled rotor induction generator stator windings
It is said that a doubly fed machine is only when the
connected directly to the mains, three-phase load and the rotor
induction machine both the rotor and the stator are connected to
windings connected to a partial power converter (20-30%
separate alternating currents with different frequencies.
nominal).
Cuando el rotor de un generador de heridas est conectado a
These generators use a bidirectional power converter, this
una fuente ER que tiene una frecuencia f2, el deslizamiento s =
converter is no more than two conventional converters. Due to
f2 / f se fija automticamente. En consecuencia, la velocidad del
the bidirectional power flow capacity of the inverter, the DFIG
motor tambin se fija. De hecho, la mquina es un tipo especial
can operate as a generator or motor either in sub-synchronous
de la mquina sincrnica. En la Fig. 3, vemos que la potencia
form or in super-synchronous form. By neglecting the losses,
Pm suministrada al eje sigue siendo dada por Pm = (1-f2 / f) *
the power of the rotor driven by the converter can be
Pr. Adems, la potencia elctrica suministrada por el rotor es de
represented by using slip (s) as:
nuevo Pr. Una porcin de esta potencia se disipa en La
resistencia del rotor, y el resto se alimenta a la fuente de ER.[1]
. (1)
The double-fed induction motor you just described can (2)
function as a generator. Everything you need to apply on the 1
axis that tends to increase the sub-synchronous or super-
synchronous speed. This causes the rotor poles to move slightly And the mechanical power is represented as:
past the stator poles.
1
= + (3)
TABLE I:
OPERATION MODES AND POWER SIGNS OF A DFIG
The main advantage of this machine is that there are no brush Where wr=rotor speed and w2=slip frequency. Furthermore,
gears, which makes it suitable for marine wind turbine if the air-gap, stator and rotor fluxes are defined as:
applications where service costs are high and it is desirable to
avoid maintenance of the brush gear. = ( + + ) (8)
= . + ( + + ) = + (9)
= . + ( + + ) = + (10)
V. EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT OF AN INDUCCIN
GENERATOR DFIG Then, (4) y (6) become
Fig. 4. Equivalent circuit of an induction generator. VI. CONTROL METHODS USED IN AN INDUCTION GENERATOR
(DFIG).
The control methods of a DFIG generator are more
Applying Kirchhoffs voltage law in Fig. 5 and using = complicated than the control of a standard induction machine.
1. . = 1. gives the following equations As you know the highly unpredictable wind speed, which can
be irreparable for these generators without any control. Just as
= . + 1. . + 1. . ( + + ) (4) different electricity consumers can put the electrical system into
constant voltage by connecting various types of loads, all of
= + 1. . + 1. . ( + + ) (5) which can seriously affect the DFIG system if there are no
0 = . + 1. ( + + ) (6) proper controls in place.
control systems to handle the undesired disturbances that the of Voltage, current and vectors of flow space. The vector
system may have. Among the best known are: control provides the ability to allow separate control of the
active and reactive power of the generator.
A. Step Control
For active and reactive power control: Although active power
is generally considered more important, reactive power is
The pitch control is a mechanical method of blade angle equally responsible for the electrical behavior of a system. An
control of the wind turbine. The amount of mechanical power induction generator, such as DFIG, requires a reasonable
that a turbine can produce at steady state is given by: amount of reactive power for its operation. In the case of
systems connected to the grid, the generator obtains the reactive
1 power of the grid itself. In case of isolated system operation, the
= . . 2 . 3 . (, ) (14)
2 reactive power must be supplied from external sources such as
external capacitors.[5]
Where:
is the air density (kg / m3),
R is the radius of the sheet (m), C. Passivity control methods
u is the wind speed (m / s),
Cp (, ) is the aerodynamic efficiency that depending on the A passivity-based controller is used to achieve stabilization
pitch angle and the tip speed. through energy balance. Therefore, the regulation of the power
in a system is achieved automatically. The use of the passivity
As there is a specific generator speed, it produces the for the control of the mechanical speed of the induction motors
maximum possible power at each wind speed. At low wind is realized by the control of the torque of the motor in the
speeds, the tilt angle is usually fixed. But at high wind speeds, terminals of the stator of the DFIG. This scheme uses the DFIG
which exceeds the nominal generator power at 12 m / s, the rotor voltage as the control variable. This system is not well
pitch control is enabled to limit the maximum output power to known for its poor application.
equal the nominal power to protect the generator. Fig. 5 shows
us the step control.[5] D. Steering Wheel control
AC-AC which have new technologies that unlike AC-DC-AC calculated by choosing certain current reference values in the
converters provide a direct conversion of energy and a greater positive and negative sequence to keep the DC pair and voltage
efficiency. stable during unbalanced losses.[6]
The sliding mode control works by providing a payoff A relatively small number of DFIG systems were found to
between the conversion efficiency (maximum power) and the provide isolated or separate systems. This may be due to the
torque swing smoothing. A wind turbine system to produce fact that in larger countries there are larger systems connected
maximum power at various wind speeds is intended to operate to the network so research is more common in these areas.
near the maximum wind speed. Random fluctuations of wind, However, for the smaller developing countries, it is very
different wind directions and tower shadow can produce high- possible to provide isolated settlements. It is therefore
torque swings and ripples that could damage the drive train, appropriate to develop isolated electricity generation systems to
power electronics and generator is that point. provide the local community with the much needed electricity.
methodology to design an adaptive diffuse system for DFIG has the sliding of the machine and therefore can be negative for
been proposed and tested, this diffuse control is used to improve generator and positive for motor.
the dynamic behavior of DFIG, the effect of wind farms with
DFIG in Small signal stability, reactive power capacity of DFIG Due to the physical and constructive characteristics that make
using the yield capacity curve, autonomous power system for up this machine, it is used more as a motor than as a generator.
wind turbines connected to the island or in distribution.[7] However, today, induction generators are being used more
frequently in wind power systems, where it has been proven that
With such high energy costs, energy recovery was an these types of generators are more efficient and cost-effective
important part of the economy of most industrial processes. The than conventional ones. This is possible with a few
induction generator is ideal for these applications because it modifications of the system that guarantee the proper operation
requires very little in the control or maintenance system. and with the necessary requirements.