Multiphase Self-Excited Wind Generator
C. Kalaivani1, K. Rajambal2
1C. Kalaivani, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Pondicherry Engineering College, Pondicherry (Tamil Nadu), India.
2K. Rajambal, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Pondicherry Engineering College, Pondicherry (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 02 March 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 14 March 2019 | Manuscript Published on 17 March 2019 | PP: 210-216 | Volume-7 Issue-ICETESM18, March 2019 | Retrieval Number: ICETESM46|19©BEIESP
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Abstract: Induction Generators with phase number n where n > 3 preponderates three-phase generators in high power generation with the number of advantages like fault tolerance, reduced torque ripple, increased power with the reduced current per phase maintaining same voltage per phase. This paper develops a docile model of Wind Driven Self–Excited Multiphase Induction Generator (WDSEMPIG) for different phase numbers. The simulation model developed using Matlab/Simulink investigates the functionality of the n-phase machine under diverse running conditions. This paper compares WDSEMPIG performance for various phase numbers in terms of voltage, current, and power to confirm the suitability of multiphase machines for high power applications. The simulation results explore the effect of variation of capacitance; load and wind speed on the machine performance and realizes the fault tolerant feature of WDSEMPIG with one phase open.
Keywords: Generator, Multiphase, Wind Turbine, Self-Excitation, Fault Tolerance.
Scope of the Article: Self-Organizing Networks and Networked Systems