Models for Numerical Evaluation of Variable Speed Different Wind Generator Systems

Wind energy is currently one of the most cost-effective energy sources to produce electricity among various renewable energy sources. During last two decades, various wind turbine concepts with different generator systems have been developed and built. It is necessary to identify the most cost-effective wind conversion system among the various possible configurations. The aim of this project is to evaluate the suitable cost- effective wind generator systems by using the optimization designs and the numerical comparison. The research report is made of two parts, one focus on the design models of different wind generator systems, the other presents the optimization results and evaluation of variable speed wind generator systems. In this report, firstly, it gives an overview of various wind generator topologies, including their advantages and disadvantages, market status and developing trends. Next, the analytical models include the wind turbine power characteristics; the single/threestage gearbox and the power electronic converter for possible wind turbine concepts are described. Finally, the electromagnetic design models of the investigated generator topologies are presented, including the squirrel cage induction generator (SCIG), the doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG), the electrically excited synchronous generator (EESG) and permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG). Numerical evaluation with optimized design and comparison of variable speed wind generator systems by using the presented models will be introduced in report 2.