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

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

3. 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.

4. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. Ch.2 Induction Generator
Equivalent circuit of induction machine

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

13. Ch.3 Minimum Capacitance for SEIG
Nodal analysis methods

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

15. Ch.4 Result
Fig.4.11 When XL=0

16. Ch.4 Result
Fig.4.13 When RL=0.5

17. Ch.4 Result
Fig.4.15 When RL=1

18. Ch.4 Result
Fig.4.17 When RL=2

19. Ch.4 Result
Fig.4.21 When XL=0.5

20. Ch.4 Result
Fig.4.23 When RL=0

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