PSO Based Controlled Six-phase Grid Connected Induction Generator for Wind Energy Generation

Abstract

This paper deals a detailed performance investigation of asymmetrical six-phase grid connected induction generator (GCIG) in two proposed configurations in variable speed operation. During the system development, regulation of DC-link voltage has been proposed using particle swarm optimization (PSO) based PI controller, ensuring the power flow to utility grid through back to back converters. The closed loop operation of asymmetrical six-phase GCIG using indirect field oriented control in different configurations has been carried out in Matlab/Simulink environment. Analytical results have been verified using real time test results on virtual platform of Typhoon HIL supported with some experimental validation.