Variable speed operation of wind turbines presents certain advantages over constant speed operation. Basically, variable speed wind turbines use the high inertia of the rotating mechanical parts of the system as a flywheel; this helps to smooth power fluctuations and reduces the drive train mechanical stress. Also, variable speed systems could lead to maximise the capture of energy during parti...

abstract: a continuously variable transmission (cvt) is a transmission which may change step less by way of an infinite variety of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. this contrasts with different mechanical transmissions that solely permit just a few different distinct gear ratios to be selected. continuously variable transmissions (cvts) are mechanical devices that allow...

In the paper the optimization of the control loops of the variable frequency induction motor drive for the feed screw of a flame reactor has been carried out to obtain required dynamic characteristics of the electric drive for known parameters of the plant. Simulation studies of basic control loops (current, flux-linkage and speed) are performed and dynamic parameters of control quality are pre...

In recent years, medium-voltage variable-speed drives have become popular in the industry. However, some applications, use of long cables can lead to overvoltages at motor terminals, affecting lifespan. Under such conditions, passive filters is recommended. inductive capacitive (LC) results resonances, leading control stability issues. This issue be mitigated by introducing a resonance damping ...

This paper presents an original variable gain PI (VGPI) controller for speed control of a direct torque neuro fuzzy controlled (DTNFC) induction motor drive. First, a VGPI speed controller is designed to replace the classical PI controller in a conventional direct torque controlled induction motor drive. Its simulated performances are then compared to those of a classical PI controller. Then, a...

Field orientation control and fuzzy logic control are designed for variable speed drive systems with a doubly fed machine in slip power recovery configuration. Laboratory implementation with a general purpose DSP (digital signal processing) system is described and experimental results are given. High performance potential of a slip power recovery system is realized with these advanced controls,...