A New Approach to Fault Detection in the Power Converter in Wind Turbine Conversion Systems

The detection of faults in a wind turbine chain is of prime importance in order to maintain safety, enhance reliability and improve economic performance. In addition, wind systems have to ensure a continuity of service for a considerable period of time in the event of an electrical fault in the network or a fault in one of the elements of the electromechanical conversion system. This paper presents a fault detection methodology of the power converter within a wind turbine chain, equipped with a Doubly-Fed Induction Generator (DFIG). A configurable, fast, and accurate scheme is developed, the basis of which is the reliable identification of the failed switch. The solution proposed in this work involves the deployment of a redundant arm in the event of a fault; the replacement arm is utilized while waiting for a maintenance or repair operation to be carried out. The approach developed in this paper provides continuity of service after the occurrence of a fault in the network system and fault detection time is reduced. The validity of the proposed identification methodology is assessed by means of simulation of the model of a wind turbine conversion system

Comparative study of two PWM control wind system based on DFIG and multilevel NPC inverter

The present paper is a comparative study of two supplying modes of a wind energy conversion system (WECS) based on Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG). This work is conducted with a multi-level neutral-point inverter (NPC) supplying a DFIG.The first method based on conventional pulse width modulation (PWM) while the second is based on space vector modulation (SVM). This work aimed to control active and reactive power delivered to the electrical networks and satisfying the distribution requirements. The performance evaluation of each method is performed using spectral analysis to calculate total harmonic distortion (THD). Simulation results have showed that the harmonic rate (THD) is reduced. Therefore; the quality of the produced power by this type of wind chain is efficient. The results obtained with SVM have revealed that this technique uses inverter DC bus voltage more efficiently, reduces power losses and minimizes torque ripples.Keywords: DFIG, NPC, Multilevel, PWM, THD, Power contro

Abstracts of the First International Conference on Advances in Electrical and Computer Engineering 2023

This book presents extended abstracts of the selected contributions to the First International Conference on Advances in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ICAECE'2023), held on 15-16 May 2023 by the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Echahid Cheikh Larbi Tebessi, Tebessa-Algeria. ICAECE'2023 was delivered in-person and virtually and was open for researchers, engineers, academics, and industrial professionals from around the world interested in new trends and advances in current topics of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Conference Title: First International Conference on Advances in Electrical and Computer Engineering 2023Conference Acronym: ICAECE'2023Conference Date: 15-16 May 2023Conference Venue: University of Echahid Cheikh Larbi Tebessi, Tebessa-AlgeriaConference Organizer: Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Echahid Cheikh Larbi Tebessi, Tebessa-Algeri