[Truncated Abstract] This thesis describes investigations carried out in the development of a wind powered generation system suitable for interconnection with a power grid ... The simplicity and flexibility exhibited by the induction machines in providing electromechanical energy conversion make it the most favoured choice for wind-powered systems operated in parallel with an existing powers system. Although not as common as the ‘squirrel cage’ induction machine, the slip-ring type has several attractive features in providing constant-frequency ac power when driven from a varaible-speed source such as a wind turbine. The fundamental energy conversion properties of the induction machine system are studied in order to determine the suitability of these systems for constant-frequency variable-speed electric power generation. Two distinct control policies are formulated: (i) optimising power from the wind when the generator is connected to an ‘infinite’ bus bar and, (ii), scheduling a constant output power irrespective of fluctuations in wind speed when the generator is operated in parallel with a ‘weak grid’.

Thesis (M.S.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-83).

Thesis (M.S.)--Oregon State University, 2008. / Printout. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 105-106). Also available on the World Wide Web.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University (Canada), 1993. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 54-12, Section: B, page: 6277. Adviser: T. Timusk.

Thesis (M.Sc. (Hons)) -- University of Western Sydney, 2000. / "Thesis submitted to the University of Western Sydney, Nepean for the degree of Master of Engineering (Hons)" "School of Mechatronics, Computer and Electrical Engineering, December 2000" Includes bibliographical references (leaves 111-113).

Thesis (M.E.E.)--University of Delaware, 2008. / Principal faculty advisor: Javier Garcia-Frias, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.E. (Res.))--University of Sydney, 1996. / Bibliography: leaves 141-142. Also available in print form.

Thesis (M.S.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 1988. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 88-89).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2008. / Additional advisors: Purushotham Bangalore, Barrett Bryant, Marjan Mernik, Anthony Skjellum, Randy Smith. Description based on contents viewed Oct. 8, 2008; title from PDF t.p. Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-173).

Thesis (M.S.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 99-100).