A novel sliding mode control scheme for a PMSG-based variable speed wind energy conversion system

Abstract

This work proposes a novel control scheme for a variable speed wind turbine system based on the permanent magnet synchronous generator. Regions II and III for a wind speed profile are considered, hence the control is designed for maximizing the generated power from the wind turbine when the wind speed is below the nominal wind speed, and to saturate the generated power when the wind speed is above its nominal value in order to avoid damage to the system. Based on nonlinear models, the control scheme is also designed for introducing robustness to the closed-loop system. The pitch angle reference signal is also designed based on a mathematical model of the system, yielding in that way to a great performance of the wind turbine as predicted by the numeric simulations.