Model Predictive Control Of Wind Energy Conversion Systems

Over the past decade, a number of books on power converters, wind energy systems and predictive control have been published. However, there are no books that provide a comprehensive analysis of these three subjects. This book deals with the predictive control of power converters employed in a wide variety of wind energy conversion systems. This book will not only fill the gap in the book market, but will also provoke further study in academia and industry for applications to other power electronic converters, motor drives and renewable energy systems. This book covers a wide range of topics on power converters, wind energy conversion and predictive control from the electrical engineering aspect. The content in this book includes an overview of wind energy system configurations, power converters and predictive control; modeling and control of grid-connected two-level and multilevel voltage source converters; predictive control of standalone three-leg and four-leg converters with an output LC filter; predictive control of several power converter configurations for the full variable-speed permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) and squirrel cage induction generator (SCIG) based WECS, and semi variable-speed doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG) based WECS; and low voltage ride-through operation of PMSG and IG WECS. Reflecting the latest technologies in the field, this book is a valuable reference for academic researchers, practicing engineers, and other professionals. This book can also be used as a textbook for graduate-level and advanced undergraduate courses.

Venkata Yaramasu is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering in the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems, Northern Arizona University, USA. He has published more than 50 peer-reviewed technical papers including 22 journal papers, and 10 technical reports for the industry. Dr. Yaramasu worked closely with Rockwell Automation, Toronto Hydro, Hydro One, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Wind Energy Strategic Network and Connect Canada, and completed 8 industrial projects in Power Electronics, Electric Drives and Renewable Energy. Dr. Yaramasu is recipient of over 15 awards for research and teaching excellence.

Bin Wu is currently a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ryerson University, Canada and is the Senior NSERC/Rockwell Automation Industrial Research Chair in Power Electronics and Electric Drives. Dr. Wu has published more than 350 peer-reviewed technical papers, two Wiley-IEEE Press books, and holds more than 30 issued and pending patents in power electronics, adjustable-speed drives and renewable energy systems. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC), and Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE). Dr. Wu is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario, Canada.