This paper discusses how the switched reluctance generator (SRG) converts mechanical energy from wind via turbine into electrical energy as directed by an electronic controller. Starting with a review of the electromechanical energy conversion principles, the paper examines the implications of the energy conversion process on how the SRG is controlled. The structure of the SRG controller for sp...

Accurate speed estimation is essential for dynamic analysis of rotating machinery; particularly for condition monitoring and operational modal analysis of applications with significant load and speed variation. The wind turbine is such an application. However, a sufficiently accurate tachometer, to keep track of the instantaneous speed, is not always available in field conditions. This opens th...

This paper aims to apply a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm into a wind turbine with variable speed generator model, jointly the wind energy conversion system (WECS). There are several types of wind turbine in different configurations and their efficiencies in energy extraction are different depending on their aerodynamic designs. In general, their power efficiencies are bounded by...

The main objective of the paper is to develop a probabilistic model for capacity factor estimation for a wind turbine located in a specific area, model based on the output power distribution of wind turbine. This model was applied for a wind turbine located to a region in the North-East of Romania, the model results being validate with results from Monte-Carlo simulation. Finally, the model was...

Determination of the starter torque-speed diagram is a major task in the design or selection of a proper gas turbine starter. In this paper, the maximum power of the MGT-40 gas turbine starter was calculated based on the dynamics of the rotor, start-up logic, and compressor map. In a recent research, the pressure ratio was assumed as a linear function of the rotor speed and the required starter...

The results of strength and gas dynamic improvement of turbocharger TK-32 axial turbine are presented. Turbocharger was manufactured by LLC “Penzadieselmash” (Penza, Russian) and is used as unit boost for diesel locomotive. The goal of this work was to ensure turbine work capacity when rotor speed is increased by 10% without efficiency reduction. The strain-stress state analysis indicated the r...

New downhole turbine generator can transmit the high speed rotation of the turbine to the rotor of the generator without contact by magnetic transmission mechanism to provide continuous power. Driving torque on magnetic transmission mechanism is a key parameter. This paper mainly studies the field on magnetic transmission mechanism of downhole turbine generator by using ANSYS software. The effe...

Solutions Efficient operation of the gas turbine imposes the demand for very high rotational speed of the generator 240,000 rpm. The permanent magnet machine has been chosen as the generator type since this technology is the most promising for high-speed machines: it offers high efficiency and very high power density at low volumes. A high-frequency power converter is required to enable bi-dire...

The efficiency of a wind turbine highly depends on the value of tip speed ratio during its operation. The power coefficient of a wind turbine varies with tip speed ratio. For maximum power extraction, it is very important to hold the tip speed ratio at optimum value and operate the variable-speed wind turbine at its maximum power coefficient. In this paper, an intelligent learning based adaptiv...

The emergence of wind turbine systems for electric power generation can help satisfy the growing global demand. To maximize wind energy captured in variable speed wind turbines at low to medium wind speeds, a robust control strategy is presented. The proposed strategy simultaneously controls the blade pitch and tip speed ratio, via the rotor angular speed, to an optimum point at which the effic...