A Parallel Voltage Source Converter and Diode Rectifier PMSM Drive Concept for Decoupling the Thermal Cycles in the Machine-Side Converter of an Airborne Wind Energy Generator

Bagaber, Bakr; Mertens, Axel

doi:10.23919/epe21ecceeurope50061.2021.9570695

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“…The emulated power's accuracy depends on the kite's modelling and the data used for the emulation [17]. Another aspect of the system is scalability, which is not discussed in the literature [17,32,33]. We propose a KAWECS emulator based on FOC-controlled PMSM with experimental kite data and discuss the system's potential with 1 kW, 10 kW, and 100 kW systems.…”

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Exploring the Potential of Kite-Based Wind Power Generation: An Emulation-Based Approach

et al. 2023

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A Kite-based Airborne Wind Energy Conversion System (KAWECS) works by harnessing the kinetic energy from the wind and converting it into electric power. The study of the dynamics of KAWECS is fundamental in researching and developing a commercial-scale KAWECS. Testing an actual KAWECS in a location with suitable wind conditions is only sometimes a trusted method for conducting research. A KAWECS emulator was developed based on a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine (PMSM) drive coupled with a generator to mimic the kite’s behaviour in wind conditions. Using MATLAB-SIMULINK, three different power ratings of 1 kW, 10 kW, and 100 kW systems were designed with a kite surface area of 2.5 m2, 14 m2, and 60 m2, respectively. The reel-out speed of the tether, tether force, traction power, drum speed, and drum torque were analysed for a wind speed range of 2 m/s to 12.25 m/s. The satellite wind speed data at 10 m and 50 m above ground with field data of the kite’s figure-of-eight trajectories were used to emulate the kite’s characteristics. The results of this study will promote the use of KAWECS, which can provide reliable and seamless energy flow, enriching wind energy exploitation under various installation environments.

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