Virtual synchronous control of grid-connected DFIG-based wind turbines

This paper proposes a virtual synchronous control strategy for Doubly-Fed Induction Generator (DFIG)-based wind turbines. On the basis of the proposed excitation control model orientated by rotor flux, and the P-f, Q-V droop control models which emulate the governor and exciter of synchronous machine, this paper established the basic virtual synchronous control structure for DFIG. This control strategy can provide DFIGbased wind turbines with intrinsic regulation ability of frequency and voltage without using the phase-locked loop (PLL) of the grid. Considering the power limitation under certain wind speed, the proposed adaptive droop control method realized the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) of wind turbines in steady state. Simulation results demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the presented virtual synchronous control for grid-connected DFIG. This control strategy can not only provide the possibility of unifying the grid-connected wind turbines as the standard synchronous power, but also decrease the negative effect on the grid frequency and voltage with high penetration of wind energy.

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