When a three-phase induction generator (IG) supplies unbalanced loads, its terminal voltages and line currents are also unbalanced, which may cause the IG to overheat and need to be derated. A single-phase loaded self-excited induction generator (SEIG) works under most unfavorable load unbalance conditions. This paper proposes a three-capacitor circuit scheme and a method to find the values of ...

A simple step and search control strategy for extracting maximum output power from grid connected Variable Speed Wind Energy Conversion System (VSWECS) is implemented in this work. This system consists of a variable speed wind turbine coupled to a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) through a gear box, a DC-DC boost converter and a hysteresis current controlled Voltage Source Converte...

A prototype Integrated Power System that is representative of advanced power systems of future warships is considered. This system is comprised of an AC Generation and Propulsion System as well as a DC Zonal Electrical Distribution System. Obtaining accurate average-value models of individual subsystems that can be used for extracting the input/output impedance as well as for increasing the sim...

Renewable Energy Sources are nowadays rapidly growing popularity at the distribution level which employs power electronic converters, which ensures reliable operation to customers. Among the RES, wind energy is now firmly established as a mature technology for electricity generation. This paper discusses the role of ac/dc/ac power converter for grid interface of wind energy. The generator side ...

Solar steam generation is a promising technology to realize efficient and green desalination with minimized carbon footprint. Discarded cigarette filters (CFs) cause significant harm the environment but have good recycling potential for solar generation. In this study, an thermally-positioned material (AC-CF), which uses renewable cellulose acetate CFs acetylene black (AC) coating as absorber, ...

Water pumping using AC motors has become one of the most feasible photovoltaic (PV) applications. Moreover, PV pumping is getting more attention in recent days mainly in remote areas where connection to the grid is technically not possible. Power generation by Photovoltaic is reliable. The operation and maintenance costs are low. The induction motor is more rugged, and maintenance-free motor. I...

This paper presents the building process of a small scale, cost effective portable solar power supply. The end product comes with a solar panel to capture and convert solar energy to electrical energy. The electrical energy was stored in a rechargeable battery with a charge controller to regulate the charging process. A battery level indicator was in place to monitor the battery storage capacit...

Versatile system for ultrasound equipment parameters measurement is presented. The system is based on single direct digital synthesis (DDS) generator which is used for excitation and dual simultaneous sampling analog-to-digit (ADC) conversion channels. System is dedicated for ultrasound equipment frequency domain parameters measurement: transduction AC response, insertion loss AC response, harm...

This paper presents system stability analysis of DFIG based wind energy conversion system. Presently for variable wind speed DFIG is considered as efficient machine to generate the power. In addition to this advanced AC/DC/AC converters with closed loop control system has been presented. For stability analysis 1.5MW wind turbine has been considered. As the speed of the wind varies by ± 18% to 2...

Wind turbines are being built at power levels above 1.5 MW. Higher power levels are being anticipated for off-shore applications. To limit mechanical stresses and power surges in these high power systems speed control is necessary. The doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG) system is investigated as a viable alternative to adjust speed over a wide range while keeping cost of the power converters...