Research on Excitation Frequency Converter for Variable Speed Constant Frequency Wind Turbines
1 Introduction
Wind energy is a renewable energy source with significant development potential. In recent years, wind power technology has garnered extensive attention from scholars worldwide. As a key direction for wind power development, variable-speed constant-frequency (VSCF) technology employs the doubly-fed wind power system as an optimized solution. In this system, the generator’s stator windings connect directly to the grid, while VSCF control is achieved by regulating the frequency, amplitude, phase, and phase sequence of the rotor winding power supply. Since the converter only transmits slip power, its capacity can be significantly reduced.
Currently, doubly-fed wind power systems primarily use AC/AC or AC/DC/AC converters. AC/AC converters have been largely replaced by voltage-source AC/DC/AC converters due to their high output harmonics, low input power factor, and excessive power devices. Although matrix converters have been explored for doubly-fed systems, their complex structure, high voltage endurance requirements, and non-decoupled input/output control limit their adoption in wind power applications.
This study develops a voltage-source AC/DC/AC doubly-fed wind power system controlled by dual DSPs. The grid-side converter adopts voltage-oriented vector control, and the rotor-side converter uses stator-flux-oriented vector control. Experiments confirm that the system supports bidirectional power flow, independent input/output power factor regulation, low harmonic distortion, stable wide-range operation, and high-quality power generation from unstable energy sources like wind.
2 System Configuration
As shown in Figure 1, the system comprises five parts:
- Doubly-fed generator (wound-rotor induction generator)
- Voltage-source AC/DC/AC bidirectional PWM converter (back-to-back three-phase rectifier/inverter using IPM modules)
- Dual-DSP controller (fixed-point DSP TMS320LF2407A + floating-point DSP TMS320VC33)
- Grid-connection protection device (rotor/stator contactors)
- Virtual variable-speed wind turbine (DC motor + SIEMENS SIVOREG thyristor speed control system)
Key Details
- Converter connection: Grid-side via three-phase inductors; rotor-side via slip rings/brushes to generator rotor windings.
- Dual-DSP roles: LF2407A handles data exchange, PWM generation, and grid signals; VC33 executes core algorithms; dual-port RAM enables real-time data sharing; CPLD processes address decoding.
- Grid protection: Upon faults, disconnect stator contactor and block PWM first; delay before opening rotor contactor.
3 Vector Control for Doubly-Fed Generator
3.1 Control Principles
In the synchronous rotating frame (d-axis aligned with stator flux), the doubly-fed generator model is:
usd=Rsisd+dψsddt−ωsψsq{u_{sd} = R_s i_{sd} + \frac{d\psi_{sd}}{dt} - \omega_s \psi_{sq}}usd=Rsisd+dtdψsd−ωsψsq
usq=Rsisq+dψsqdt+ωsψsd{u_{sq} = R_s i_{sq} + \frac{d\psi_{sq}}{dt} + \omega_s \psi_{sd}}usq=Rsisq+dtdψsq+ωsψsd
urd=Rrird+dψrddt−ωslipψrq{u_{rd} = R_r i_{rd} + \frac{d\psi_{rd}}{dt} - \omega_{\text{slip}} \psi_{rq}}urd=Rrird+dtdψrd−ωslipψrq
urq=Rrirq+dψrqdt+ωslipψrd{u_{rq} = R_r i_{rq} + \frac{d\psi_{rq}}{dt} + \omega_{\text{slip}} \psi_{rd}}urq=Rrirq+dtdψrq+ωslipψrd
Flux equations:
ψsd=Lmims+Lsisd=Lmims{\psi_{sd} = L_m i_{ms} + L_s i_{sd} = L_m i_{ms}}ψsd=Lmims+Lsisd=Lmims
ψsq=−Lmirq{\psi_{sq} = -L_m i_{rq}}ψsq=−Lmirq
ψrd=Lrird+Lmisd{\psi_{rd} = L_r i_{rd} + L_m i_{sd}}ψrd=Lrird+Lmisd
ψrq=Lrirq+Lmisq{\psi_{rq} = L_r i_{rq} + L_m i_{sq}}ψrq=Lrirq+Lmisq
Torque equation:
Te=−npLmimsirqLs{T_e = -\frac{n_p L_m i_{ms} i_{rq}}{L_s}}Te=−LsnpLmimsirq
Neglecting stator resistance voltage drop, stator flux satisfies:
ψsd≈usq/ωs,ψsq≈0{\psi_{sd} \approx u_{sq}/\omega_s, \quad \psi_{sq} \approx 0}ψsd≈usq/ωs,ψsq≈0
Control strategy:
- Constant stator generalized excitation current imsi_{ms}ims → Electromagnetic torque Te∝irqT_e \propto i_{rq}Te∝irq
- For unity power factor, excitation current fully supplied by rotor (ims=irdi_{ms} = i_{rd}ims=ird)
- After feedforward decoupling compensation, regulate urdu_{rd}urd and urqu_{rq}urq to control rotor flux and torque, respectively.
3.2 Grid Control
- Soft Grid-Connection:
- When wind speed reaches cut-in value, turbine drives generator to minimum speed.
- Activate converter to match stator voltage to grid (amplitude, phase, frequency).
- Automatic synchronization upon meeting grid-connection conditions.
- Disconnection: Gradually unload to no-load state before disconnecting. Must operate within permitted speed range.
4 Grid-Side Rectifier Vector Control
In the two-phase synchronous rotating frame (d-axis aligned with phase-A voltage), the PWM rectifier model is:
ud=Ldiddt+Rid−ωsLiq+sdudc{u_d = L\frac{di_d}{dt} + R i_d - \omega_s L i_q + s_d u_{dc}}ud=Ldtdid+Rid−ωsLiq+sdudc
uq=Ldiqdt+Riq+ωsLid+squdc{u_q = L\frac{di_q}{dt} + R i_q + \omega_s L i_d + s_q u_{dc}}uq=Ldtdiq+Riq+ωsLid+squdc
Cdudcdt=32(sdid+sqiq)−iload{C\frac{du_{dc}}{dt} = \frac{3}{2}(s_d i_d + s_q i_q) - i_{\text{load}}}Cdtdudc=23(sdid+sqiq)−iload
Power equations:
P=udid,Q=udiq{P = u_d i_d, \quad Q = u_d i_q}P=udid,Q=udiq
Control logic:
- Constant grid voltage → Regulate idi_did to control active power; iqi_qiq for reactive power.
- Control equations with voltage compensation:
ud∗=(R+Lddt)id−ωsLiq+ud{u_d^* = (R + L\frac{d}{dt})i_d - \omega_s L i_q + u_d}ud∗=(R+Ldtd)id−ωsLiq+ud
uq∗=(R+Lddt)iq+ωsLid{u_q^* = (R + L\frac{d}{dt})i_q + \omega_s L i_d}uq∗=(R+Ldtd)iq+ωsLid
5 Experimental Results
Key Verifications:
- Reliable soft grid-connection across a wide speed range;
- Independent power factor regulation (stator/grid side both reach unity);
- Bidirectional power flow capability of AC/DC/AC converter meets generation demands.
6 Conclusion
This study develops a dual-DSP-based voltage-source AC/DC/AC doubly-fed wind power system. Combined with grid-side voltage-oriented and rotor-side stator-flux-oriented vector control, experiments demonstrate:
- The system achieves bidirectional power flow and independent input/output power factor regulation;
- Low harmonics and high power factor ensure power quality;
- Soft grid-connection/disconnection reduces mechanical/electrical stress;
- Applicability to megawatt-class large-scale wind power installations.
