Performance characteristics and reliability assessment of self‐excited induction generator for wind power generation
Abstract The paper presents the performance analysis‐based reliability estimation of a self‐excited induction generator (SEIG) using the Monte‐Carlo simulation (MCS) method with data obtained from a self‐excited induction motor operating as a generator. The global acceptance of a SEIG depends on its...
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| author | Lokesh Varshney Aanchal Singh S. Vardhan Akanksha Singh S. Vardhan Sachin Kumar R.K. Saket P. Sanjeevikumar |
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| description | Abstract The paper presents the performance analysis‐based reliability estimation of a self‐excited induction generator (SEIG) using the Monte‐Carlo simulation (MCS) method with data obtained from a self‐excited induction motor operating as a generator. The global acceptance of a SEIG depends on its capability to improve the system's poor voltage regulation and frequency regulation. In the grid‐connected induction generator, the magnetizing current is drawn from the grid, making the grid weak. In contrast, in the SEIG stand‐alone operation, an external capacitor arrangement is implemented to render the reactive power support. This capacitor arrangement is connected across the stator terminals during the stand‐alone configuration of SEIG. The capacitor serves two purposes, which include voltage build‐up and power factor improvement. Therefore, the paper deals with obtaining the minimum capacitor value required for SEIG excitation in isolated mode applications, including stand‐alone wind power generation. The SEIG performance characteristics have been evaluated for different SEIG parameters. The simulation and experimental results are then compared and found satisfactory. Then, SEIG reliability is estimated considering the MCS method utilizing SEIG excitation's failure and success rates during experimental work in the laboratory. Finally, the SEIG reliability evaluation is performed considering different wind speeds. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-684ec19fdd234b01bb17d5be33d57bc72022-12-22T04:30:43ZengWileyIET Renewable Power Generation1752-14161752-14242021-07-011591927194210.1049/rpg2.12116Performance characteristics and reliability assessment of self‐excited induction generator for wind power generationLokesh Varshney0Aanchal Singh S. Vardhan1Akanksha Singh S. Vardhan2Sachin Kumar3R.K. Saket4P. Sanjeevikumar5Department of Electrical Engineering Galgotias University Greater Noida Uttar Pradesh IndiaDepartment of Electrical Engineering Shri G.S. Institute of Technology and Science Indore Madhya Pradesh IndiaDepartment of Electrical Engineering Shri G.S. Institute of Technology and Science Indore Madhya Pradesh IndiaDepartment of Electrical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi Uttar Pradesh IndiaDepartment of Electrical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi Uttar Pradesh IndiaCenter for Bioenergy and Green Engineering Department of Energy Technology Aalborg University Esbjerg DenmarkAbstract The paper presents the performance analysis‐based reliability estimation of a self‐excited induction generator (SEIG) using the Monte‐Carlo simulation (MCS) method with data obtained from a self‐excited induction motor operating as a generator. The global acceptance of a SEIG depends on its capability to improve the system's poor voltage regulation and frequency regulation. In the grid‐connected induction generator, the magnetizing current is drawn from the grid, making the grid weak. In contrast, in the SEIG stand‐alone operation, an external capacitor arrangement is implemented to render the reactive power support. This capacitor arrangement is connected across the stator terminals during the stand‐alone configuration of SEIG. The capacitor serves two purposes, which include voltage build‐up and power factor improvement. Therefore, the paper deals with obtaining the minimum capacitor value required for SEIG excitation in isolated mode applications, including stand‐alone wind power generation. The SEIG performance characteristics have been evaluated for different SEIG parameters. The simulation and experimental results are then compared and found satisfactory. Then, SEIG reliability is estimated considering the MCS method utilizing SEIG excitation's failure and success rates during experimental work in the laboratory. Finally, the SEIG reliability evaluation is performed considering different wind speeds.https://doi.org/10.1049/rpg2.12116Wind power plantsAsynchronous machinesVoltage controlControl of electric power systemsMonte Carlo methodsMonte Carlo methods |
| spellingShingle | Lokesh Varshney Aanchal Singh S. Vardhan Akanksha Singh S. Vardhan Sachin Kumar R.K. Saket P. Sanjeevikumar Performance characteristics and reliability assessment of self‐excited induction generator for wind power generation IET Renewable Power Generation Wind power plants Asynchronous machines Voltage control Control of electric power systems Monte Carlo methods Monte Carlo methods |
| title | Performance characteristics and reliability assessment of self‐excited induction generator for wind power generation |
| title_full | Performance characteristics and reliability assessment of self‐excited induction generator for wind power generation |
| title_fullStr | Performance characteristics and reliability assessment of self‐excited induction generator for wind power generation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Performance characteristics and reliability assessment of self‐excited induction generator for wind power generation |
| title_short | Performance characteristics and reliability assessment of self‐excited induction generator for wind power generation |
| title_sort | performance characteristics and reliability assessment of self excited induction generator for wind power generation |
| topic | Wind power plants Asynchronous machines Voltage control Control of electric power systems Monte Carlo methods Monte Carlo methods |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1049/rpg2.12116 |
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