Performance Analysis of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator with Wind Energy Converters

• Published in: 2024 5th International Conference on Mobile Computing and Sustainable Informatics (ICMCSI) pp. 870 - 876
• Main Authors: Ragavi, S. Sri, Emayavaramban, G.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 18-01-2024
• Subjects: and wind power systems; efficiency; Harmonic analysis; power electronic converters; Renewable energy sources; Synchronous generators; Total harmonic distortion; Wind energy; Wind energy generation; Wind power generation
• DOI: 10.1109/ICMCSI61536.2024.00137

This research investigates optimal power electronic converters designed specifically for wind systems that use Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generators (PMSG). The full analysis includes the design, evaluation, and comparison of various converters. The attractiveness of connecting with sustainable energy sources is emphasized, recognizing them as nature's single source of nearly endless energy. Furthermore, their preference for renewable energy over fossil fuels is highlighted by the concomitant reduction in pollution. Power electronics are critical in turning wind energy into electricity, and the use of converters and inverters allows for the quick and efficient generation of power from these renewable sources. The study compares various Direct Current (DC) -DC converter topologies used in wind power generation, such as Buck-Boost Converters (BBC), Cuk Converters (CC), and Single-Ended Primary-Inductor Converter (SEPIC) converters. The comparison is based on important performance indicators such as output efficiency and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD). The significance of selecting the most efficient and ripple-free converter is highlighted, since doing so can considerably reduce or eliminate the need for additional filter circuits. The research finishes by determining the optimal converter for the wind power system, taking total harmonic distortion and efficiency into account. Notably, the PMSG wind generator under consideration is designed to handle a substantial 24KW 240V electrical load, highlighting the practical relevance of the research findings in real-world wind energy applications.