Reference-input-based Imaginary Axis Current Estimation Method for DQ Control Strategy in Single-phase PWM Converters

For dq control strategies in single-phase pulse width modulation(PWM)converters,the-axis current must be created by imaginary axis current estimation(IACE)methods.The estimated error of the-axis current during the transient process causes d-q axis current loops to be incompletely decoupled,thereby affecting the dynamic performance of the current loop.The second-order generalized integrator(SOGI)method suffers from slow dynamic response.The fictive-axis emulation(FAE)method provides fast dynamic response but it is sensitive to circuit parameters.A reference-input(RI)-based IACE method is proposed to overcome the above shortcomings.According to the characteristic that the-axis current loop has no transient process,the-axis current is estimated by the d-q axis reference inputs.This is equivalent to introducing the-axis reference input as a feedforward term into the d-q axis current loop,so the parameter sensitivity problem is solved,and the parameter tuning is not needed.The proposed method can maintain good steadystate performance and significantly improve the dynamic performance of the current loop.Furthermore,it is straightforward and can be easily implemented in digital controllers.Comprehensive hardware-in-the-loop(HIL)experimental comparisons with the SOGI and FAE methods have been conducted to verify the correctness and effectiveness of the proposed RI-based IACE method.

Research on Pitch Control Strategies of Horizontal Axis Tidal Current Turbine

Based on blade element momentum theory and generator characteristic test,a dynamic simulation model of 150 kW horizontal-axis tidal current turbine was established.The matching of the dynamic characteristics between the turbine and generator under various current velocities is studied,and the influence of the pitch angle on the matching is analyzed.For the problem of maximum power output in case of low current speed and limiting power in high current speed,the relation between optimal pitch angle and output power is analyzed.On the basis of dynamic characteristic analysis,the variable pitch control strategy is developed.The performance of the turbine under various tidal conditions is simulated.The research results show that the designed controller enables the turbine to operate efficiently under the condition of low current speed,and achieve the goal of limited power at high current speed.

Numerical and Experimental Study of the 3D Effect on Connecting Arm of Vertical Axis Tidal Current Turbine

Vertical axis tidal current turbine is a promising device to extract energy from ocean current. One of the important components of the turbine is the connecting arm, which can bring about a significant effect on the pressure distribution along the span of the turbine blade, herein we call it 3D effect. However, so far the effect is rarely reported in the research, moreover, in numerical simulation. In the present study, a 3D numerical model of the turbine with the connecting arm was developed by using FLUENT software compiling the UDF（User Defined Function） command. The simulation results show that the pressure distribution along the span of blade with the connecting arm model is significantly different from those without the connecting arm. To facilitate the validation of numerical model, the laboratory experiment has been carried out by using three different types of NACA aerofoil connecting arm and circle section connecting arm. And results show that the turbine with NACA0012 connecting arm has the best start-up performance which is 0.346 m/s and the peak point of power conversion coefficient is around 0.33. A further study has been performed and a conclusion is drawn that the aerofoil and thickness of connecting arm are the most important factors on the power conversion coefficient of the vertical axis tidal current turbine.

Numerical Investigation of Flow Motion and Performance of A Horizontal Axis Tidal Turbine Subjected to A Steady Current

Horizontal axis tidal turbines have attracted more and more attentions nowadays, because of their convenience and low expense in construction and high efficiency in extracting tidal energy. The present study numerically investigates the flow motion and performance of a horizontal axis tidal turbine with a supporting vertical cylinder under steady current. In the numerical model, the continuous equation and incompressible Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations are solved, and the volume of fluid method is employed to track free surface motion. The RNG k-ε model is adopted to calculate turbulence transport while the fractional area/volume obstacle representation method is used to describe turbine characteristics and movement. The effects of installation elevation of tidal turbine and inlet velocity on the water elevation, and current velocity, rotating speed and resultant force on turbine are discussed. Based on the comparison of the numerical results, a better understanding of flow structure around horizontal axis tidal turbine and turbine performance is achieved.