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ANALYSIS OF WIND AND PV SYSTEMS

4.1 Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS)

4.2 Classification of wind turbine rotors

4.2.1 Vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT)


4.2.2 Horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWT)

ower’s role is


4.3 Common generator types in wind turbines


4.4 Mechanical gearbox

4.5 Control Method

4.5.1 Variable-speed turbine versus constant-speed turbine


4.6 Fixed Speed Wind Energy Conversion Systems

“” because it was developed and widely used


starter’s role is to smooth the inrush cu


4.7 Variable-speed Wind Energy Conversion System

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source converter. Thus, the term “doublyfed” comes from the fact that the stator voltage is


4.8 Grid Connected Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) Based

Wind Energy Conversion Systems.

using a transformer to voltage levels required by the utility’s AC system. The generator is


4.8.1 Principle of Operation

δ

, power flows from the converter’s dc side


= sin (δ)

= + ( )


4.9 Grid Connected Squirrel Cage Induction Generator (SCIG) Based Wind Energy

Conversion Systems.

4.9.1 Fixed Speed System


4.9.2 Variable Speed System

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