LVRT Fulfilment of the DFIG-based WECS During Symmetrical Grid Voltage Dips

The doubly fed induction generator (DFIG)-based wind energy conversion system (WECS) has seen rapid growth all over the world, resulting in a growing access of this source of energy into electrical grids. The low-voltage ride-through (LVRT) capability of the DFIG-based wind turbine must be improved to make it stay connected to the grid during the occurrence of grid faults. Because of its vulnerability to grid disruptions, careful arrangements must be made to the DFIG to keep it connected with the grid. Hence, this paper presents a modified control technique with crowbar protection for improving the LVRT of the WECS. This proposed scheme can be sufficient to meet the LVRT requirements as demanded by grid codes. The fault ride-through capability of the rotor side convertor (RSC) and grid side converter (GSC) is regulated in accordance with grid code requirements. During grid faults, the proposed scheme enhances device recovery by providing reactive power support through the GSC and the stator. The dynamic performance of the proposed scheme is investigated under symmetrical grid disturbances. The operation of the proposed system has been simulated in a MATLAB/Simulink environment for a 2.6 MW-grid-connected DFIG system.