Stand-Alone Operation of Multi-Phase Doubly-Fed Induction Generator Supplied by SiC-Based Current Source Converter

Łukasz Sienkiewicz (), Filip Wilczyński and Szymon Racewicz
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Łukasz Sienkiewicz: Faculty of Electrical and Control Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland
Filip Wilczyński: Faculty of Electrical and Control Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland
Szymon Racewicz: Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 11, 1-19

Abstract: This paper investigates the performance of a five-phase silicon carbide (SiC)-based current-source converter (CSC) integrated with a Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) for wind energy applications. The study explores both healthy and faulty operation, focusing on system behavior under transient conditions and various load scenarios in stand-alone mode. A novel five-phase space vector PWM strategy in dual coordinate planes is introduced, which enables stable control during normal and open-phase fault conditions. Experimental results demonstrate improved stator voltage and current quality, particularly in terms of reduced Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), compared to traditional voltage-source converter-based systems. Furthermore, the system maintains operational stability under a single-phase open fault, despite increased oscillations in stator quantities. The results highlight the potential of five-phase CSC-DFIG systems as a robust and efficient alternative for wind power plants, particularly in configurations involving long cable connections and requiring low generator losses. Future work will focus on enhancing fault-tolerant capabilities and expanding control strategies for improved performance under different operating conditions.

Keywords: doubly fed induction generators; multi-phase; current source converter; SiC; wind generation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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