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Fuzzy-Genetic Algorithm-Based Direct Power Control Strategy for DFIG
E. Heydari, M. Rafiee, M. Pichan,
Volume 14, Issue 4 (December 2018)
Abstract
Among a multitude of diverse control methods proposed for doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) based-wind energy conversion systems, direct power control (DPC) method has demonstrated superior dynamic performance and robustness in presence of disturbances. However, DPC is not a flawless method and shortcomings like necessity for high sampling frequency, high-speed sensors and less noise-affected sampling circuit need to be mitigated by utilizing fuzzy controllers. Parameter setting in a fuzzy controller plays a vital role, especially under non-ideal grid conditions. In this paper, a fuzzy-genetic algorithm-based direct power control (FGA-DPC) method is proposed for DFIG, while, the parameters of the fuzzy controller are optimized by genetic algorithm. The objective of the optimization is to minimize the stator active and reactive power errors to increase the precision of reference tracking. The objectives of the controller are also optimizing active power absorption based on the zone of operation and adjustment of reactive power according to grid requirements. The proposed method improves the overall precision and speed of transient response as well as significantly reducing power oscillations under non-ideal grid conditions. Finally, to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method, extensive simulations are performed in Matlab/Simulink under different conditions.

A Three-Dimensional Analysis of Silicone Rubber Insulators Under Different Environmental Conditions Considering the Corona Rings Effect
S. Hajiaghasi, Z. Rafiee, A. Salemnia, T. Soleymani Aghdam,
Volume 15, Issue 3 (September 2019)
Abstract
Since the insulators of transmission lines are exposed to different environmental conditions, it is important task to study insulators performance under different conditions. In this paper, silicone rubber insulators performance under different environmental conditions including rainy, icy, salt and cement are proposed and exactly is studied. Electric fields (E-fields) and voltage distributions along the insulator under various conditions have been evaluated. Moreover, the corona rings effects on insulator performance under these conditions have been presented. A 230 kV silicone rubber insulator is selected, modeled and simulated with finite element method (FEM) using the COMSOL software. The simulation is repeated for different environmental conditions and efficiency of corona ring for each scenario is evaluated. The results indicate that environmental conditions have a significant effect on the insulator performance and the corona ring somewhat alleviate the adverse effect of environmental conditions on the insulator performance.

Improvement of Transient Voltage Profile Using Power Control of the DFIG-Based Wind Farm Under Severe Voltage Dip Event
Z. Rafiee, M. Rafiee, M. R. Aghamohammadi,
Volume 16, Issue 3 (September 2020)
Abstract
Improving transient voltage stability is one of the most important issues that must be provided by doubly fed induction generator (DFIG)-based wind farms (WFs) according to the grid code requirement. This paper proposes adjusted DC-link chopper based passive voltage compensator and modified transient voltage controller (MTVC) based active voltage compensator for improving transient voltage stability. MTVC is a controller-based approach, in which by following a voltage dip (VD) condition, the voltage stability for the WF can be improved. In this approach, a voltage dip index (VDI) is proposed to activate/deactivate the control strategy, in which, two threshold values are used. In the active mode, the active and reactive power are changed to decrease the rotor current and boost the PCC voltage, respectively. Based on the control strategy, in a faulty grid, DFIG not only will be able to smooth DC-link voltage fluctuations and reduces rotor overcurrents but also it will increase the voltage of point of common coupling (PCC). Therefore, it improves transient voltage stability. The simulation results show the effectiveness of the proposed strategy for improving voltage stability in the DFIG.

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