PMSG Wind Power Inverter and Boost Converter

The article discusses "PMSG wind inverters and boost converters" which are critical components for converting mechanical energy from wind turbines into electrical energy. PMSG stands for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator, currently one of the most widely used generator types in wind turbine systems. The wind inverter serves to convert the AC output from the generator into grid-compatible current, enabling efficient power delivery to end users. The boost converter functions to elevate the voltage level to appropriate transmission standards, facilitating more effective power distribution. From a control implementation perspective, the PMSG system typically utilizes field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms with dq-axis current regulation to maximize power extraction. The inverter control involves space vector PWM (SVPWM) techniques for precise voltage synthesis and grid synchronization through phase-locked loops (PLL). The boost converter employs pulse-width modulation (PWM) control with maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms to optimize wind energy capture across varying wind speeds. Key MATLAB/Simulink functions would include Park/Clarke transformations for coordinate conversion, PID controllers for current regulation, and MPPT algorithms such as perturb-and-observe for power optimization.