Wind Generators: Technology and Trends

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".

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Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Kitami Institute of Technology, Kitami, Japan
Interests: wind power generation; power system stability; power system analysis; synchronous generator; virtual synchronous machines

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Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Hokkaido University of Science, Hokkaido, Japan
Interests: renewable energy; smart grids; DC microgrids; synchronous generators; power system stability

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Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
Interests: power systems; wind power generation; smart grids; power electronics

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Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh
Interests: renewable energy systems; power system stability and control; microgrids; HVDC systems; analysis and control of rotating electrical machines

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Dear Colleagues,

We are inviting submissions to this Special Issue on Wind Generators: Technology and Trends. The penetration of renewable energy sources such as wind power generation and PV power generation into power systems has been increasing significantly all over the world. Especially, wind power generation has attracted a great deal of attention due to its superior characteristics such as low cost and high energy conversion efficiency. In this Special Issue, we invite papers about cutting-edge research and advances in the field of wind power generation systems. Theoretical and experimental studies as well as comprehensive review and survey papers are welcome. Examples for specific subjects are given in the keywords.

Dr. Junji Tamura
Dr. Masaki Yagami
Dr. S. M. Muyeen
Dr. Kenta Koiwa
Dr. Md. Rifat Hazari
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Keywords

  • Wind power generators
  • Power system analysis
  • Power system stability
  • Power system control
  • Energy storage systems
  • Smart grids
  • Microgrids
  • Virtual synchronous machines
  • Virtual inertia control
  • Offshore wind farm
  • HVDC systems
  • FACTS

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Small Magnus Wind Turbine: Modeling Approaches
by Aleksandr Lukin, Galina Demidova, Anton Rassõlkin, Dmitry Lukichev, Toomas Vaimann and Alecksey Anuchin
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(4), 1884; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app12041884 - 11 Feb 2022
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Renewables have passed the peak of the inflated expectation hype cycle for emerging technologies, but interest in the design of new energy conversion devices is still high due to widespread distributed energy systems for private households. Magnus effect-based wind turbine combines mechanical and [...] Read more.
Renewables have passed the peak of the inflated expectation hype cycle for emerging technologies, but interest in the design of new energy conversion devices is still high due to widespread distributed energy systems for private households. Magnus effect-based wind turbine combines mechanical and electronic engineering that provides a broader wind speed range and potential maximum power point tracking for deeper grid integration. This paper provides a comparative analysis of Magnus effect-based wind turbine simulation models and the development of the numerical model for the maximum power point tracking algorithm. The advanced model contributes to the reduction of the number of actual tests required for the mechatronics system tuning and deals with sustainability-related challenges, such as climate change and the development of new renewable sources of energy. Full article
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Detailed and Average Models of a Grid-Connected MMC-Controlled Permanent Magnet Wind Turbine Generator
by Marwan Rosyadi, Atsushi Umemura, Rion Takahashi and Junji Tamura
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(3), 1619; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app12031619 - 03 Feb 2022
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In this paper, a detailed model and an average model of an MMC (Modular Multilevel Converter)-controlled Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG)-based direct drive wind turbine are proposed. The models are used to analyze the steady-state and transient characteristics of the grid connectivity study [...] Read more.
In this paper, a detailed model and an average model of an MMC (Modular Multilevel Converter)-controlled Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG)-based direct drive wind turbine are proposed. The models are used to analyze the steady-state and transient characteristics of the grid connectivity study of the wind turbine generator. Configuration of the electrical topology and the control scheme of the wind turbine generator for both models are comprehensively presented. In the detailed model, the MMC circuit is represented by power electronic IGBTs, with switching phenomena considered. Meanwhile, in the average model, the MMC circuit is simplified by using voltage source representation, hence the complexity of the MMC circuit and the simulation duration of the analysis can be reduced. Comparative analysis between the detailed and the simplified models is also investigated through simulation performed using PSCAD/EMTDC. The simulation results show that both models have a good controllability and dynamic stability under steady-state and transient conditions. The simulation results also confirm that the average model has adequate accuracy, and simulation time can be reduced significantly. Full article
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Multivariate Wind Turbine Power Curve Model Based on Data Clustering and Polynomial LASSO Regression
by Davide Astolfi and Ravi Pandit
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(1), 72; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app12010072 - 22 Dec 2021
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Wind turbine performance monitoring is a complex task because of the non-stationary operation conditions and because the power has a multivariate dependence on the ambient conditions and working parameters. This motivates the research about the use of SCADA data for constructing reliable models [...] Read more.
Wind turbine performance monitoring is a complex task because of the non-stationary operation conditions and because the power has a multivariate dependence on the ambient conditions and working parameters. This motivates the research about the use of SCADA data for constructing reliable models applicable in wind turbine performance monitoring. The present work is devoted to multivariate wind turbine power curves, which can be conceived of as multiple input, single output models. The output is the power of the target wind turbine, and the input variables are the wind speed and additional covariates, which in this work are the blade pitch and rotor speed. The objective of this study is to contribute to the formulation of multivariate wind turbine power curve models, which conjugate precision and simplicity and are therefore appropriate for industrial applications. The non-linearity of the relation between the input variables and the output was taken into account through the simplification of a polynomial LASSO regression: the advantages of this are that the input variables selection is performed automatically. The k-means algorithm was employed for automatic multi-dimensional data clustering, and a separate sub-model was formulated for each cluster, whose total number was selected by analyzing the silhouette score. The proposed method was tested on the SCADA data of an industrial Vestas V52 wind turbine. It resulted that the most appropriate number of clusters was three, which fairly resembles the main features of the wind turbine control. As expected, the importance of the different input variables varied with the cluster. The achieved model validation error metrics are the following: the mean absolute percentage error was in the order of 7.2%, and the average difference of mean percentage errors on random subsets of the target data set was of the order of 0.001%. This indicates that the proposed model, despite its simplicity, can be reliably employed for wind turbine power monitoring and for evaluating accumulated performance changes due to aging and/or optimization. Full article
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Dynamic Aeroelastic Response of Stall-Controlled Wind Turbine Rotors in Turbulent Wind Conditions
by Sara Jalal, Fernando Ponta, Apurva Baruah and Anurag Rajan
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(15), 6886; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app11156886 - 27 Jul 2021
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With the current global trend of the wind turbines to be commissioned, the next generation of state-of-the-art turbines will have a generating capacity of 20 MW with rotor diameters of 250 m or larger. This systematic increase in rotor size is prompted by [...] Read more.
With the current global trend of the wind turbines to be commissioned, the next generation of state-of-the-art turbines will have a generating capacity of 20 MW with rotor diameters of 250 m or larger. This systematic increase in rotor size is prompted by economies-of-scale factors, thereby resulting in a continuously decreasing cost per kWh generated. However, such large rotors have larger masses associated with them and necessitate studies in order to better understand their dynamics. The present work regarding the aeroelastic behavior of stall-controlled rotors involves the study of the frequency content and time evolution of their oscillatory behavior. A wide range of experiments were conducted to assess the effects of rapid variations on the rotor’s operational conditions. Various gust conditions were tested at different wind speeds, which are represented by pulses of different intensities, occurring suddenly in an otherwise constant wind regime. This allowed us to observe the pure aero-elasto-inertial dynamics of the rotor’s response. A reduced-order characterization of the rotor’s dynamics as an oscillatory system was obtained on the basis of energy-transfer principles. This is of fundamental interest for researchers and engineers working on developing optimized control strategies for wind turbines. It allows for the critical elements of the rotor’s dynamic behavior to be described as a reduced-order model that can be solved in real time, an essential requirement for determining predictive control actions. Full article
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Mitigation of Short-Term Wind Power Ramps through Forecast-Based Curtailment
by Oliver Probst and Luis I. Minchala
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(10), 4371; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app11104371 - 12 May 2021
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As the penetration of renewable energy generation in electric grids becomes more substantial, its contribution to the variability of the net load becomes more noticeable. Particularly in small or weak grids, the rate at which the output power of a wind farm decreases [...] Read more.
As the penetration of renewable energy generation in electric grids becomes more substantial, its contribution to the variability of the net load becomes more noticeable. Particularly in small or weak grids, the rate at which the output power of a wind farm decreases may become a concern to grid operators. In the present work, a novel approach, called forecast-based curtailment (FBC), is shown to be able to self-mitigate downward ramps on short time scales at a very small energy penalty, compared to conventional mitigation schemes, such as flat curtailment or up-ramp limitations. FBC allows to achieve compliance with ramp limits imposed by system operators at a very small energy cost and modest additional upfront investments. Full article
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Cooperative Frequency Control of a Small-Scale Power System between Diesel Engine Driven Adjustable Speed Generator and Battery
by Rion Takahashi, Atsushi Umemura and Junji Tamura
Appl. Sci. 2020, 10(24), 9085; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app10249085 - 18 Dec 2020
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This paper proposes the application of an adjustable speed diesel engine-driven power plant employing a doubly-fed induction generator to an isolated small-scale power system including renewable power sources. This type of power plant can contribute to fast and flexible power balancing regulation under [...] Read more.
This paper proposes the application of an adjustable speed diesel engine-driven power plant employing a doubly-fed induction generator to an isolated small-scale power system including renewable power sources. This type of power plant can contribute to fast and flexible power balancing regulation under vacillating power supply such as wind, solar and other renewable power sources. Installation of a battery system is also considered, which can assist in coordinating the power plant to augment renewable power sources in the isolated power system. Full article
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Enhancement of Power System Transient Stability by the Coordinated Control between an Adjustable Speed Pumping Generator and Battery
by Junji Tamura, Atsushi Umemura, Rion Takahashi, Atsushi Sakahara, Fumihito Tosaka and Ryosuke Nakamoto
Appl. Sci. 2020, 10(24), 9034; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app10249034 - 17 Dec 2020
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The penetration level of large-scale wind farms into power systems has been increasing significantly, and the frequency stability and transient stability of the power systems during and after a network fault can be negatively affected. This paper proposes a new control method to [...] Read more.
The penetration level of large-scale wind farms into power systems has been increasing significantly, and the frequency stability and transient stability of the power systems during and after a network fault can be negatively affected. This paper proposes a new control method to improve the stability of power systems that are composed of large wind farms, as well as usual synchronous generators. The new method is a coordinated controlling method between an adjustable-speed pumping generator (ASG) and a battery. The coordinated system is designed to improve power system stability during a disconnection in a fixed-rotor-speed wind turbine with a squirrel cage-type induction generator (FSWT-SCIG)-based wind farm due to a network fault, in which a battery first responds quickly to the system frequency deviation due to a grid fault and improves the frequency nadir, and then the ASG starts to supply compensatory power to recover the grid frequency to the rated frequency. The performance of the proposed system was confirmed through simulation studies on a power system model consisting of usual synchronous generators (SGs), an ASG, a battery, and an SCIG-based wind farm. Simulation results demonstrated that the proposed control system can enhance the stability of the power system effectively. Full article
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Calibration of Reanalysis Data against Wind Measurements for Energy Production Estimation of Building Integrated Savonius-Type Wind Turbine
by Andoni Gonzalez-Arceo, Maitane Zirion-Martinez de Musitu, Alain Ulazia, Mario del Rio and Oscar Garcia
Appl. Sci. 2020, 10(24), 9017; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app10249017 - 17 Dec 2020
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In this work, a cost-effective wind resource method specifically developed for the ROSEO-BIWT (Building Integrated Wind Turbine) and other Building Integrated Wind Turbines is presented. It predicts the wind speed and direction at the roof of an previously selected building for the past [...] Read more.
In this work, a cost-effective wind resource method specifically developed for the ROSEO-BIWT (Building Integrated Wind Turbine) and other Building Integrated Wind Turbines is presented. It predicts the wind speed and direction at the roof of an previously selected building for the past 10 years using reanalysis data and wind measurements taken over a year. To do so, the reanalysis wind speed data is calibrated against the measurements using different kinds of quantile mapping, and the wind direction is predicted using random forest. A mock-up of a building and a BIWT were used in a wind tunnel to perform a small-scale experiment presented here. It showed that energy production is possible and even enhanced over a wide range of attack angles. The energy production estimations made with the best performing kind of calibration achieved an overall relative error of 6.77% across different scenarios. Full article
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Enhancement of Power System Transient Stability by Active and Reactive Power Control of Variable Speed Wind Generators
by Masaki Yagami, Masanori Ichinohe and Junji Tamura
Appl. Sci. 2020, 10(24), 8874; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app10248874 - 11 Dec 2020
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This paper proposes a novel control method for enhancing transient stability by using renewable energy sources (RES). The kinetic energy accumulated in a rotor of variable speed wind generator (VSWG) is proactively used as the active power source, which is controlled according to [...] Read more.
This paper proposes a novel control method for enhancing transient stability by using renewable energy sources (RES). The kinetic energy accumulated in a rotor of variable speed wind generator (VSWG) is proactively used as the active power source, which is controlled according to the frequency measured at the wind farm. In addition, coordinated reactive power control according to the grid voltage is also carried out to more effectively use the kinetic energy of the VSWG. The effects of the proposed control system were evaluated by simulation analyses performed using a modified IEEE nine-bus power system network made up of synchronous generators (SGs), a photovoltaic (PV) system and a VSWG-based wind farm. Furthermore, the coordinated reactive power control between the VSWG and PV system was also demonstrated. Full article
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Power Quality Issues and Mitigation for Electric Grids with Wind Power Penetration
by Sulaiman A. Almohaimeed and Mamdouh Abdel-Akher
Appl. Sci. 2020, 10(24), 8852; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app10248852 - 10 Dec 2020
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Large penetration of wind energy systems into electric-grids results in many power quality problems. This paper presents a classification of power quality issues, namely harmonics and short-duration voltage variation observed due to the integration of wind power. Additionally, different techniques and technologies to [...] Read more.
Large penetration of wind energy systems into electric-grids results in many power quality problems. This paper presents a classification of power quality issues, namely harmonics and short-duration voltage variation observed due to the integration of wind power. Additionally, different techniques and technologies to mitigate the effect of such issues are discussed. The paper highlights the current trends and future scopes in the improvement of the interconnection of wind energy conversion systems (WECSs) into the grid. As the voltage variation is the most severe power quality issue, case studies have been presented to investigate this problem using steady-state time-series simulations. The standard IEEE test system namely IEEE 123-node test feeder and IEEE 30-node grid are solved under different operating conditions with wind power penetration. Typical daily load profiles of a substation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and an intermittent wind power generation profile are used in all case studies. Mitigation of voltage variations due to wind intermittency is achieved using reactive power compensation of the interface inverter. The results show the effectiveness of these approaches to avoid voltage variation and excessive tap setting movements of regulators and keep the voltage within the desired operating conditions. Full article
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Limited Power Point Tracking for a Small-Scale Wind Turbine Intended to Be Integrated in a DC Microgrid
by Jamila Aourir and Fabrice Locment
Appl. Sci. 2020, 10(22), 8030; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app10228030 - 12 Nov 2020
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Limited power point tracking (LPPT) is emerging as a new technology for power management controllers for small-scale wind turbines (SSWTs) thanks to its advantages in terms of operation flexibility, economy and system security. LPPT operates in such a way that power requested by [...] Read more.
Limited power point tracking (LPPT) is emerging as a new technology for power management controllers for small-scale wind turbines (SSWTs) thanks to its advantages in terms of operation flexibility, economy and system security. LPPT operates in such a way that power requested by the user can be extracted from the wind turbine while respecting constraints. However, operating in LPPT mode still requires a deep understanding to obtain a compromise between minimizing power oscillations and transient response. For that, three LPPT power control strategies for an SSWT intended to be integrated in a direct current (DC) urban microgrid are investigated. These methods concern perturb and observe (P&O) with fixed step size, P&O based on Newton’s method and P&O based on the fuzzy logic (FL) technique. The experimental results highlight that all methods function correctly and reach the limited power point (LPP). The FL method improves dynamic performances with more steady oscillations around LPP compared to fixed step size and Newton’s methods. The sudden variation of wind velocity and power lead us to conclude that the FL method ensures a good balance between reducing oscillation of wind turbine (WT) output power around the operating point and convergence of rising time toward LPP. Full article
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Novel Cost Reduction Method for Wind Farms Associated with Energy Storage Systems by Optimal Kinetic Energy Control
by Kenta Koiwa, Takuro Tawara, Mizuki Watanabe, Kang-Zhi Liu, Tadanao Zanma and Junji Tamura
Appl. Sci. 2020, 10(20), 7223; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app10207223 - 16 Oct 2020
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Wind power generation provides an attractive method for tackling global environmental issues. However, the power grid cannot accommodate large amount of wind farms (WFs) because the fluctuation of WF output degrades the power quality (frequency and voltage) in the power grid. Technical requirements [...] Read more.
Wind power generation provides an attractive method for tackling global environmental issues. However, the power grid cannot accommodate large amount of wind farms (WFs) because the fluctuation of WF output degrades the power quality (frequency and voltage) in the power grid. Technical requirements that are related to WF power fluctuation are issued in many countries in order to introduce the WF without degrading power quality. Therefore, it is essential to smooth the WF output in order to satisfy the technical requirements. This paper proposes an operation methodology for a system that is composed of energy storage systems (ESSs) and WF by kinetic energy (KE) control. Moreover, an optimal KE control is presented. The economical aspect and the advantage of the proposed system are verified through scenario simulations. Full article
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Vibration Reduction Strategy for Offshore Wind Turbines
by Haoming Liu, Suxiang Yang, Wei Tian, Min Zhao, Xiaoling Yuan and Bofeng Xu
Appl. Sci. 2020, 10(17), 6091; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app10176091 - 02 Sep 2020
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The operational environment of offshore wind turbines is much more complex than that of onshore wind turbines. Facing the persistent wind and wave forces, offshore wind turbines are prone to vibration problems, which are not conducive to their long-term operation. Under this background, [...] Read more.
The operational environment of offshore wind turbines is much more complex than that of onshore wind turbines. Facing the persistent wind and wave forces, offshore wind turbines are prone to vibration problems, which are not conducive to their long-term operation. Under this background, first, how the wave affects the vibration characteristics of offshore wind turbines is analyzed. Based on the existing wave and wave load models, we analytically show that there exist fluctuating components related to the hydrodynamic frequency in the aerodynamic load and aerodynamic torque of offshore wind turbines. Simulation results based on a GH Bladed platform further validates the analysis. Second, in order to reduce the joint impacts of the wave, wind shear and tower shadow on the wind turbine, a variable pitch control method is proposed. The integrated tower top vibration acceleration signal is superimposed on the collective pitch reference signal, then the triple frequency (3P) fluctuating component of the wind turbine output power and the azimuth angle of each blade are converted into the pitch angle adjustment signal of each blade, which is superimposed on the collective pitch signal for individual pitch control. The simulation results show that the proposed pitch control strategy can effectively smooth the fluctuation of blade root flap-wise load caused by wind and wave, and significantly reduce the fluctuation of aerodynamic torque and output power of offshore wind turbines. Full article
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