Sensorless Maximum Power Point Tracking of Wind by DFIG Using Rotor Position Phase Lock Loop (PLL)

Abstract
This paper presents an invention, the rotor position phase lock loop (PLL), which enables maximum power point (MPPT) tracking of wind by doubly-fed induction generators without needing a tachometer, an absolute position encoder, or an anemometer. The rotor position PLL is parameter variation insensitive, requiring only an estimate of the magnetization inductance for it to operate. It is also insensitive to noise in the electrical measurements. Proof of concept is by: (1) digital simulations and (2) experimental testing of a laboratory prototype.
Description
Full text available at http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?tp=&arnumber=4806094&url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.ieee.org%2Fxpls%2Fabs_all.jsp%3Farnumber%3D4806094
Keywords
asynchronous generators, magnetisation, phase locked loops, rotors, turbogenerators, wind power plants, wind turbines
Citation
Shen, B., Mwinyiwiwa, B., Zhang, Y. and Ooi, B.T., 2009. Sensorless maximum power point tracking of wind by DFIG using rotor position phase lock loop (PLL). Power Electronics, IEEE Transactions on, 24(4), pp.942-951.