Simulation and analysis of switched reluctance generator for renewable energy applications

Simone Sartori, Malabika Basu, Michael Farrell, Andrea Tortella

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Abstract

The purpose of the paper is to investigate the application of a Switched Reluctance Generator (SRG) for future wave energy converters. This machine presents some favourable features as compared to others. The machine optimal operation can be obtained after a detailed assessment of the control strategy. For this purpose, a SRG model is implemented in Matlab® Simulink® environment to find out the values of the switching angles which maximize the converted power and to set up an appropriate control of the power exchange with the grid to which the machine is connected. The simulation results provide evidence that a proper advancing of the turn on angle enables an optimized power extraction, fulfilling at the same time the control references on DC link voltage and grid reactive power.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2016 51st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509046508
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2016
Event51st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2016 - Coimbra, Portugal
Duration: 6 Sep 20169 Sep 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2016 51st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2016
Volume2017-January

Conference

Conference51st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2016
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityCoimbra
Period6/09/169/09/16

Keywords

  • converters
  • generators
  • power generation control
  • power system simulation
  • renewable energy sources
  • switched reluctance generator
  • wave power

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