Stability analysis and reactive power compensation issue in a microgrid with a DFIG based WECS

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Abstract

This paper presents a novel methodology for compensating reactive power in a microgrid, having a DFIG based wind-diesel system, to enhance the voltage stability of the hybrid system. UPFC as a FACTS device is proposed in order to improve the control of reactive power mismatch and the stability of the system. A small signal model of the wind-diesel system, DFIG based wind turbine system, UPFC and the controllers are designed for the stability analysis. Further, the voltage variation and reactive power compensation is analysed with the incorporation of proposed ANFIS based UPFC controller. Simulations are performed in MATLAB environment for transient stability analysis in a wind-diesel based microgrid with different wind power input and 2% step increase in load demand. Simulation results illustrate the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed approach and its impact upon transient behaviour of the microgrid.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)753-762
Number of pages10
JournalInternational Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
Volume62
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • ANFIS
  • DFIG
  • Reactive power compensation
  • Synchronous generator
  • UPFC
  • Wind-diesel hybrid system

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