A PI-type sliding mode controller design for PMSG-based wind turbine

Abstract

Because the PMSG (permanent magnet synchronous generator)-based WECS (wind energy conversion system) has some uncertainties, the conventional control strategy with poor robustness is sometimes difficult to meet the performance requirements of control. In order to ensure efficient and stability of the system, this paper proposed a novel PI (proportional-integral)-type SMC (sliding mode control) strategy for PMSG-based WECS uncertainties and presented the detailed analysis and design process. Compared with the conventional control method, the PI-type SMC proposed in this paper not only can make the closed-loop system globally stable, but also has a better robustness and slightly reduced the current ripple and distortion. Finally, the simulation results verify the correctness and effectiveness of this algorithm.