Overview of Induction Machines:

Induction machines (also known as asynchronous machines)

are commonly used for motors in most industrial and commercial applications. Induction machines are now the most common type of generator on wind turbines, and they are used for other distributed generation (hydroelectric, engine-driven) as well. Induction machines are popular because:(1) they have a simple, rugged construction (2) they are relatively inexpensive, and (3) they may be connected and disconnected from the grid relatively simply.

Starting Wind Turbines with Induction Generators

There are two basic methods of starting a wind turbine with an induction generator:The wind turbine rotor must obviously be selfstarting.

Second method is commonly used with stall controlled wind turbines.

DC Generators:

An historically important type of electrical machine for wind turbine applications is the shunt wound DC generator. These were once used commonly in smaller, battery-charging wind turbines.

Permanent Magnet Generators:

A type of electrical machine that is being used more frequently in wind turbine applications is the permanent magnet generator.

. Other Electrical Machines:

There are at least two other types of generators that may be considered for wind turbine applications: (1) direct drive generators and (2) switched reluctance generators. Direct drive generators are essentially synchronous

Variable-speed operation of wind turbines is often desirable for two reasons:below rated wind speed. variable-speed operation of the turbine.

.Variable-speed operation is possible with the following types of generators:synchronous generators; induction generators (squirrel cage); wound rotor induction generators; switched reluctance generators.

Conventional, squirrel cage induction generators (SQIG) may be used in variable-speed wind turbines. In particular, induction generators require a source of reactive power, which must be supplied by a power electronic converter. These converters are expensive and they also introduce additional losses into the system. The losses are often of the same order of magnitude as the gains in aerodynamic efficiency, so the net gain in energy production may be relatively small. In this case, the main benefit of variable-speed operation could be in the reduction of fatigue damage to the rest of the turbine.

Power Cables Slip Rings Soft Start Contactors Circuit Breakers and Fuses Main Disconnect Power Factor Correction Capacitors Turbine Electrical Loads

We can conclude that the use of variable speed rotor in wind turbines with induction generator is of great value. The electrical machines which can better working to the turbines and improve the efficiency .

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