On maximum power point tracking control strategy for variable speed constant frequency wind power generation

Based on the characteristic of AC-excited variable speed constant frequency(VSCF)wind power generation,the vector control technique was applied in a doubly fed induction generator(DFIG).Maximum wind energy or maximum output power point can be tracked by decoupling control of active power and reactive power.The research result shows that the net power of generation system delivered to grid in maximum wind energy tracking mode is not the most.We presented a novel maximum power point tracking(MPPT)control strategy by analyzing the DFIG mathematic model and power relations which delivered the maximum power to the grid.The maximum power point could be tracked automatically without measuring wind speed in the control strategy and the control was independent of optimal turbine power curve,which had excellent dynamic and static performances and robustness.Simulation and experimental results testify the accuracy and validity of the control strategy.

A priority-based electric vehicle-assisted grid frequency regulation system

During electric vehicle(EV)-assisted grid frequency modulation,inconsistent state of charge(SOC)among EVs can result in overcharging and discharging of the batteries,affecting the stability of the electrical system.As a solution,this paper proposes a priority-based frequency regulation strategy for EVs.Firstly,models for the primary and secondary frequency regulation of EV-assisted power grids are established.Secondly,a consensus algorithm is used to construct a distributed com-munication system for EVs.Target SOC values are used to obtain a local frequency regulation priori-ty list.The list is used in an optimal control plan allowing individual EVs to participate in frequency regulation.Finally,a simulation of this strategy under several scenarios is conducted.The results indicate that the strategy ensures uniform SOC among the participating group of EVs,thereby avoi-ding overcharging and discharging of their batteries.It also reduces frequency fluctuations in the electrical system,making the system more robust compared with the frequency regulation strategy that is not priority-based.

Grid Synchronization Control for Grid-connected Voltage Source Converters Based on Voltage Dynamics of DC-link Capacitor

This paper proposes a grid synchronization control strategy for the grid-connected voltage source converters(VSCs)based on the voltage dynamics of the DC-link capacitor in the VSC.The voltage dynamics of the DC-link capacitor are used to regulate the frequency and phase angle of the inner potential of the VSC,synchronizing the VSC with grid.Firstly,in the proposed strategy,the active power regulation and grid synchronization of the VSC are combined,which are separated in the traditional control strategy.This can avoid the instability of the VSC in a weak grid with a low short circuit ratio(SCR),aroused by the dynamic interaction between the separated control loops in traditional control strategies.Secondly,the energy stored in the DC-link capacitor is directly coupled with the grid via the inner potential of the VSC,and the inertia characteristic is naturally featured in the inner potential by the proposed strategy.With the increase of the capacitance,the natural inertial response of the VSC is helpful to improve the grid frequency dynamic.Finally,simulation results are presented to validate the correctness and effectiveness of the proposed strategy in the enhancement of the grid frequency and voltage dynamic support capability.