Modeling and controller design of a wind energy conversion system with matrix converter

Abstract

In order to meet increasing power demand, taking into account economical and environmental factors, wind energy conversion is gradually gaining interest as a suitable source of renewable energy. In this paper, The modeling of the Wind Energy Conversion System(WECS) with Matrix converter is proposed. The Space Vector Modulation (SPVM) technique is used for matrix converter to control the generator rotor current. The Matrix converter is good for controlling torque (load changes in wind turbine), fault current power flow in the lines in WECS. In this paper the controller is tuned for fault current limitation and optimal power flow. The modeling of the complete system is done in MATLAB-SIMULINK.