Modeling and simulation of the fixed-speed WECS (wind energy conversion system): Application to the Algerian Sahara area

Saheb-Koussa, Djohra; Haddadi, M.; Belhamel, M.; Hadji, S.; Nouredine, Said

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2010.06.032

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“…These are usually medium and large systems which are grid connected [24][25][26][27] and which, in general, produce electrical energy amounts depending on sunshine and wind conditions. While many configurations of renewable energy systems exist, this case study examines the electrical energy generation from wind and PV sources which is considered as being the most promising renewable energy and is, therefore, to be developed to replace coal, oil, gas and even nuclear-based production.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A feasibility and cost benefit prospection of grid connected hybrid power system (wind–photovoltaic) – Case study: An Algerian coastal site

Saheb-Koussa¹,

Koussa²

2015

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A feasibility and cost benefit prospection of grid connected hybrid power system (wind–photovoltaic) – Case study: An Algerian coastal site

Saheb-Koussa¹,

Koussa²

2015

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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“…Wind power industry and the construction of wind farms are undergoing rapid development [1,2]. In Portugal, the total installed renewable energy capacity reached 9321 MW in June 2010, of which wind power capacity is responsible for 3802 MW, and continues growing.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparative study of power converter topologies and control strategies for the harmonic performance of variable-speed wind turbine generator systems

Melício

Mendes

Catalão

2011

Energy

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Power converters play a vital role in the integration of wind power into the electrical grid. Variable-speed wind turbine generator systems have a considerable interest of application for grid connection at constant frequency. In this paper, comprehensive simulation studies are carried out with three power converter topologies: matrix, two-level and multilevel. A fractional-order control strategy is studied for the variable-speed operation of wind turbine generator systems. The studies are in order to compare power converter topologies and control strategies. The studies reveal that the multilevel converter and the proposed fractional-order control strategy enable an improvement in the power quality, in comparison with the other power converters using a classical integer-order control strategy.

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“…Compared to variable-speed wind turbines which use complicated converters for grid connection, fixed-speed wind turbines have the advantageous of being simple, robust, and reliable, well proven and of low cost [5]. Venkatesh and Kulkarni's research work demonstrated that with high values of Weibulls shape parameter, FPFS wind turbines are fairly competitive in terms of annual energy production (AEP), which is about 88% of its variable-speed version [6].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Generally, the Reynolds number of each blade section is not exactly the same. By means of estimation using the method provided by Singh et al [17], the Reynolds number of each blade section is between 3×10 5 −5×10 5 for this wind type turbine. To simplify the design process, we choose the Reynolds number 4 × 10 5 as the design Reynolds number.…”

Section: Airfoil and Design Attack Anglementioning

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“…Because of the unique advantage of direct grid connection using asynchronous generators, even though with relative lower rotor power coefficient C PR than its variable-speed version at wind speed away from design wind speed, there are still much interest in both research and industrial sectors in developing efficient wind turbines of the type [4][5][6].…”

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Blade Design Optimisation for Fixed-Pitch Fixed-Speed Wind Turbines

Wang

Tang

Liu

2012

ISRN Renewable Energy

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Fixed-pitch fixed-speed (FPFS) wind turbines have some distinct advantages over other topologies for small wind turbines, particularly for low wind speed sites. The blade design of FPFS wind turbines is fundamentally different to fixed-pitch variablespeed wind turbine blade design. Theoretically, it is difficult to obtain a global mathematical solution for the blade design optimisation. Through case studies of a given baseline wind turbine and its blade airfoil, this paper aims to demonstrate a practical method for optimum blade design of FPFS small wind turbines. The optimum blade design is based on the aerodynamic characteristics of the airfoil, that is, the lift and drag coefficients, and the annual mean wind speed. The design parameters for the blade optimisation include design wind speed, design tip speed ratio, and design attack angle. A series of design case studies using various design parameters are investigated for the wind turbine blade design. The design outcomes are analyzed and compared to each other against power performance of the rotor and annual energy production. The design outcomes from the limited design cases demonstrate clearly which blade design provides the best performance. This approach can be used for any practice of FPFS wind turbine blade design and refurbishment.

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Modeling and simulation of the fixed-speed WECS (wind energy conversion system): Application to the Algerian Sahara area

Cited by 36 publications

References 19 publications

A feasibility and cost benefit prospection of grid connected hybrid power system (wind–photovoltaic) – Case study: An Algerian coastal site

A feasibility and cost benefit prospection of grid connected hybrid power system (wind–photovoltaic) – Case study: An Algerian coastal site

Comparative study of power converter topologies and control strategies for the harmonic performance of variable-speed wind turbine generator systems

Blade Design Optimisation for Fixed-Pitch Fixed-Speed Wind Turbines

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