Open AccessMaximum Power Extraction from Active Pitch Controlled Standalone Variable Speed Wind Turbine
Author(s) -
T. Magesh,
P. Kavitha,
Mr. M. Thiayagesan
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of innovative technology and exploring engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2278-3075
DOI - 10.35940/ijitee.a4645.129219
Subject(s) - turbine , wind speed , permanent magnet synchronous generator , variable speed wind turbine , maximum power principle , wind power , control theory (sociology) , maximum power point tracking , matlab , variable (mathematics) , power (physics) , blade pitch , resistive touchscreen , tip speed ratio , computer science , generator (circuit theory) , automotive engineering , engineering , magnet , electrical engineering , control (management) , physics , mechanical engineering , meteorology , mathematics , mathematical analysis , quantum mechanics , artificial intelligence , inverter , operating system
This paper focuses on modelling of a standalone variable speed wind turbine using MATLAB and increasing its performance by extracting the maximum power below rated wind velocity using MPPT algorithm and maintaining constant power using active pitch angle control for above rated wind velocity. The wind turbine is coupled to a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) which can operate on variable speed. A variable resistive load will extract the maximum energy possible and utilise it for heating applications.