Rectifier topologies for permanent magnet synchronous generator on wind energy conversion systems: A review

Tiara R.S. de Freitas, Paulo J.M. Menegáz and Domingos S.L. Simonetti

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2016, vol. 54, issue C, 1334-1344

Abstract: A review of wind energy conversion topologies to permanent magnet synchronous generator is presented in this paper. The use of wind energy as a promising renewable energy in actual world conjuncture and its use on distributed generation is summarized. A comparison between the main generators used in wind energy production related to the advantages of each one is also shown. For PMSG, the integration generator-grid is accomplished usually by ac–dc–ac electronic conversion. This paper focuses on the ac–dc stage of the connexion. Main rectifier topologies are included, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Considering the rectifiers’ behavior, it can be seen that as power goes up, multilevel converters are a tendency. For low-power generators, high-power-factor DCM boost converters are a good choice. According to generator power rate, rectifier topology can be pointed out.

Keywords: PMSG; Power electronic converter; Wind energy; WECS. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2015.10.112

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