Study of Using Induction Generator in Wind Energy Applications By Naif Y. Al-Zahrani Supervised by Dr. Ali M. Eltamaly

Guide lines Introduction Project Objectives Chapter 1, Renewable and wind energy Chapter 2, Induction Generator Chapter 3, Minimum Capacitance Conclusion

Objectives 1- Utilizing the wind energy to generate electricity. 2- Finding the required capacitance to build up the voltage across terminal of induction generator. 3- Calculating minimum value of capacitor to produce reactive power.

Ch.1 Wind Energy System The major types of renewable energy sources are: Wind Energy Solar Energy Hydro Energy Tidal Energy Biomass Energy Ocean Thermal Energy Geothermal Energy

Ch.1 Wind Energy System Components of Wind Turbine Generator: Rotor Blade Rotor Hub Gear Box Induction Generator Yaw System Tower Grid Connection

Ch.1 Wind Energy System Types of wind turbine generator: Horizontal axis WTG Vertical axis WTG

Ch.1 Wind Energy System Comparison between HA-WTG and VA-WTG:

Ch.1 Wind Energy System There are two types to control WTG: Constant speed constant frequency (CSCF). Advantages Disadvantages Variable speed constant frequency (VSCF).

Ch.2 Induction Generator Advantages of Induction Generator: Reliable simple Inexpensive Light weight Low maintenance rugged

Ch.2 Induction Generator Interconnection between IG and AC-Grid

Ch.2 Induction Generator Equivalent circuit of induction machine

Ch.3 Minimum Capacitance for SEIG Equivalent circuit of induction generator

Ch.3 Minimum Capacitance for SEIG Nodal analysis methods

Ch.3 Minimum Capacitance for SEIG Equations of nodal analysis method

Ch.4 Result Fig.4.11 When XL=0

Ch.4 Result Fig.4.13 When RL=0.5

Ch.4 Result Fig.4.15 When RL=1

Ch.4 Result Fig.4.17 When RL=2

Ch.4 Result Fig.4.21 When XL=0.5

Ch.4 Result Fig.4.23 When RL=0

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