Investigations for enhancing ride-through period in matrix converter driven wind generators using MATLAB/Simulink

Rashmi Prasad, K. K. Mohapatra, Ned Mohan

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Abstract

The most practical limitation of matrix converters is its sensitivity to input power grid disturbances due to its direct link with input AC grid. Particularly for using matrix converter in wind power generation, the associated grid code requirements for fault ride-through are the main bottleneck. This paper presents a simulated study of a short term ride-through strategy which enhances the fault ride-through period and supplies fault current to the grid during the under voltage fault. The strategy is applicable for any matrix converter driven adjustable speed drive (ASD). During the voltage sag period, continuous operation of the drive is achieved, through a succession of active vector application and discontinuation of matrix converter switches, with hysteretic control on the motor current magnitude. The above strategy of the ride-through operation presented in this paper, has been designed and tested using MATLAB/Simulink Modeling Tool. This tool helped in developing a real time model of the whole integrated grid-matrix converter and the drive system, and simulating the ride through conditions in that system.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationGrand Challenges in Modeling and Simulation Symposium, GCMS 2010 - Proceedings of the 2010 Summer Simulation Multiconference, SummerSim 2010
Pages188-194
Number of pages7
Edition3 BOOK
StatePublished - 2010
EventGrand Challenges in Modeling and Simulation Symposium, GCMS 2010, Part of the 2010 Summer Simulation Multiconference, SummerSim 2010 - Ottawa, ON, Canada
Duration: Jul 12 2010Jul 14 2010

Publication series

NameGrand Challenges in Modeling and Simulation Symposium, GCMS 2010 - Proceedings of the 2010 Summer Simulation Multiconference, SummerSim 2010
Number3 BOOK

Other

OtherGrand Challenges in Modeling and Simulation Symposium, GCMS 2010, Part of the 2010 Summer Simulation Multiconference, SummerSim 2010
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityOttawa, ON
Period7/12/107/14/10

Keywords

  • ASD
  • Active vector
  • Grid requirement
  • Matrix converter
  • Ride-through
  • Voltage sag

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