Thesis (MScEng)--Stellenbosch University, 2013. / Wind energy has proven to be a viable source of clean energy, and the worldwide demand is growing rapidly. Variable speed topologies, with synchronous generators and full-scale converters, are becoming more popular, and the e ective control of these systems is a current trend in wind energy research. The purpose of this study is the modelling, design, simulation and implementation of a small-scale, variable speed wind energy conversion system, incorporating the position sensorless direct torque control with space vector modulation, of a permanent magnet synchronous generator, including an RLC converter lter. Another aim is the development of a gain scheduling algorithm that facilitates the high level control of the system. Mathematical models of the combined lter-generator model, in the stationary and rotating reference frames, are presented and discussed, from which equivalent approximate transfer functions are derived for the design of the controller gains. The design of the controller gains, RLC lter components, gain scheduling concept and maximum power point tracking controller are presented. It is discovered that the RLC lter damping resistance has a signi cant e ect on the resonance frequency of the system. The system is simulated dynamically in both Simulink and the VHDL-AMS programming language. Additionally, the maximum power point tracking controller is simulated in the VHDL-AMS simulation, including a wind turbine simulator. The simulation results demonstrate good dynamic performance, as well as the variable speed operation of the system. The practical results of torque and speed controllers show satisfactory performance, and correlate well with simulated results. The detailed gain scheduling algorithm is presented and discussed. A nal test of the complete system yields satisfactory practical results, and con rms that the objectives of this thesis have been reached.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-12T20:27:39Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 ELISABETH CRISTINA LEMOS SPERB.pdf: 4249399 bytes, checksum: 689cbb6a5cf388bda83e27d4de4a8e1a (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-08-05 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This project presents the implementation of an experimental test bed to drive the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) using a digital signal processor. The main purpose of the project is to develop a test bed with flexible features enabling the implementation and evaluation of different motor control techniques. Initially the constructive characteristics of the PMSM are studied, as the selection of the proper materials of permanent magnets and the possibilities of physical arrangement in the rotor. Then the mathematical model is developed with the currents and voltage equation in the rotating reference frame. An analysis is made, consequently, of the vector control using the method by considering the rotor flux approach with constant torque control and the space vector pulse width modulation technique. Some techniques of sensorless control based on the motor mathematical model and artificial neural network are also presented. To demonstrate the flexibility of the bed developed, some algorithms for estimating motor position and speed, earlier simulated, were implemented with the algorithm drive system. / Neste trabalho é apresentada a implementação de uma bancada experimental para o acionamento do motor síncrono de imãs permanentes (MSIP) utilizando um processador digital de sinais. O objetivo principal do trabalho é desenvolver uma bancada com características flexíveis que permita a implementação e avaliação de técnicas de controle variadas. Inicialmente, são estudadas as características construtivas do MSIP, como o material que compõe os imãs permanentes e as possibilidades de arranjo físico no rotor. Em seguida é desenvolvido o modelo matemático com as equações de corrente e tensão no referencial girante. É analisado na seqüência, o controle vetorial, utilizando o método direto pelo fluxo de rotor considerando a abordagem com controle de torque constante, e a técnica de modulação por largura de pulso por vetor espacial. São também apresentadas algumas técnicas de controle sem sensor de posição/velocidade (sensorless) baseadas no modelo matemático do motor e em redes neurais artificiais. Algumas técnicas de controle sensorless foram simuladas e analisadas. Para comprovar a flexibilidade da bancada desenvolvida, alguns algoritmos de estimação da posição e velocidade do motor, anteriormente simulados, foram implementados juntamente com o algoritmo de acionamento.

Energy conversion devices using solid-state magnetocaloric materials have the potential to reduce energy consumption and mitigate environmental pollutants. To overcome the limited magnetic entropy change of magnetocaloric materials, magnetic refrigeration devices typically use the active magnetic regenerator (AMR) cycle. AMR devices have demonstrated promising performance, however costs must be reduced for broad market penetration. Although the magnet cost is of greatest importance for commercialization, literature has decoupled magnet design from AMR optimization. And while multilayered regenerators can improve performance without increasing cost, a number of questions remain unanswered as a result of the prohibitive parameter space. This dissertation explores methods of improving AMR performance and decreasing cost both at the subsystem level, namely the magnetocaloric regenerator, fluid flow system and magnetic field source, and the device level by coupling the regenerator and magnet design problems in a cost optimization framework. To improve AMR performance, multilayered regenerators with second-order magnetocaloric materials are experimentally and numerically investigated, yielding insight on how individual layers behave and interact over a wide range of regenerator compositions and operating parameters. An efficient AMR modeling approach is presented where individual layers are treated as cascaded AMR elements, and simulations are in excellent agreement with experiments. Insights from the computationally efficient model are used to inform device modifications, and a no-load temperature span of 40 K is measured in close proximity to the simulated optimum; one of the highest in literature. To simultaneously decrease AMR costs, a permanent magnet optimization framework is explored that is conducive to nonlinear objectives and constraints. This is used to investigate the optimal design of permanent magnet structures with reduced rare-earth permanent magnet materials. The regenerator and magnet design problems are then coupled in a permanent magnet topology optimization to minimize the combined capital and operating costs of an AMR. The optimal magnetic field waveform and the optimal means of producing this waveform are simultaneously obtained. The lifetime ownership costs of the optimized AMR device are shown to be in the realm of existing entry-level cooling devices. The presented cost optimization framework is of interest to both scientists and engineers, and demonstrates the importance of fast AMR models in identifying system designs, regenerator compositions and operating regimes that increase AMR performance and decrease cost. / Graduate

La conception d'un microsystème de conversion d'énergie éolienne représente le cœur de cette étude. L'attention est dérivée vers le générateur sans balais à aimant permanent et auto-commutation, avec la configuration de rotor externe et des tensions électromotrices de forme trapézoïdale. L'objectif global de la thèse est représentée par la tentative de déterminer les paramètres optimaux de conception géométriques et électriques du générateur qui donne les plus faibles pertes totales dans le système, en fonctionnant sous un cycle du vent à long terme et ainsi en augmentant l'efficacité globale du système. En avance à l'optimisation, un modèle de simulation adapté doit être développé en termes de précision des résultats et du temps de simulation. Cela se fait dans la première partie de la thèse en déterminant le niveau de modélisation, ainsi que les variables de conception de chacun des composants du système. Comme l'optimisation fait appel à un algorithme pour le processus de conception, la réduction du temps de simulation a été étudiée dans la troisième et la quatrième partie de la thèse, en développant une méthode appropriée qui permet l'intégration et l'exploitation des données provenant du profil de vitesse du vent lors la détermination de la totalité des pertes de puissance du système. Par la suite, la méthode d'optimisation est présentée, même les résultats optimaux obtenus, ainsi que la comparaison de plusieurs paramètres d'entrée / sortie. Enfin, des essais expérimentaux sont également effectués sur un générateur de référence afin de vérifier la technique de commutation et de contrôle électronique. / The design of a micro-wind energy conversion system represents the core of this study. The attention is derived towards the brushless DC permanent magnet generator with outer rotor configuration and trapezoidal induced back-EMF voltages. The global aim of the thesis is represented by the attempt of determining the optimal geometrical and electrical design parameters of the BLDCPM generator that give the minimum total power losses in the system, over long-term wind speed cycle operation and thereby increasing the efficiency of the overall system. In advance to the optimization, an adapted simulation model needs to be developed in terms of results accuracy and simulation time. This is done in the first part of the thesis by determining the modeling level, as well as the design variables of each component of the system. As the optimization appeals to an algorithm for the design process, the reduction of the simulation time has been investigated in the third and fourth part of the thesis by developing a suitable method that allows the integration and exploitation of the available data from the wind-speed profile when determining the totality of the power losses in the system. Afterwards, the optimization methodology is presented along with the optimum results obtained, as well as comparison of several input/output parameters. Finally, experimental tests are also carried out on a reference BLDCPM machine prototype in order to verify its electronic commutation and control technique

The aim of this study is to present, compare and improve the options of power transmission for tidal current arrays. The potential to generate low or zero carbon power from the world’s tides is increasing as technology moves forward. The technically available tidal current energy resource, the resource that can be captured using existing technology, in the United Kingdom can supply a significant amount of the UK electricity demand. Even though tidal current devices have similarities to offshore wind turbines in many aspects, a number of characteristics differentiate the approach needed regarding power transmission and drive-train design. Some of these characteristics are: predictable direction and speed of the tidal current, predetermined available area in a tidal channel, less swept area due higher density of water, continuous underwater operation and smaller distances to shore. This thesis is based on the hypothesis that tidal current energy can be harnessed using today’s technology in an efficient manner. Technology progression never stops and as new materials and methods become available the cost of utilising tidal current energy will drop in the years to come. However, the research question that has to be asked is whether using today’s technology tidal arrays can be an alternative source of electrical power. In order to respond to this research question electromechanical models of tidal current devices have been developed in detail, from resource to the grid connection, using mathematical linear and non-linear programming in MATLAB/Simulink. The tidal models developed include the tidal resource, the tidal turbine with pitch control, geared induction and synchronous generators, the power electronics with the generator controller, the grid side controller, the cables for power transmission, the filters and the grid connection. All the modelling aspects of this study are presented in Chapter 3. Single tidal current devices were compared using different generator technologies, squirrel cage induction generator or permanent magnet synchronous generator, and different location of the power converters, in the nacelle near the generator or many kilometres apart from the generator. Regarding the generator technology, results showed that even though differences are minor, the permanent magnet synchronous generators are more efficient. Regarding the location of the power converters results showed that positioning the power converters in the nacelle always yields fewer electrical losses but component accessibility is minimised due to the underwater operation of the tidal current device. A key focus aspect of the study is the power transmission option with onshore converters which is presented in detail. Using this concept it is possible to generate electricity from tidal current devices but at the same time keep the highest possible system reliability despite the continuous underwater operation. This concept has been used in the first demonstration tidal current arrays developed by Andritz Hydro Hammerfest. What is more, data provided by Andritz Hydro Hammerfest were utilised in order to validate the simulation models. In this study a step forward is taken regarding the concept of keeping the converter dry and controlling the tidal current generator from afar. An algorithm is developed to design power harmonic filters for systems that use long distance controls. Power harmonic filters allow the long distance control system to operate reliably under all conditions but generate significant electrical losses. The power harmonic filter design algorithm presented in this thesis estimates the exact filter parameters so that the filter ensures maximum system reliability and generate minimum possible losses. In addition tidal array topologies using this concept are developed. The final part of this thesis compares a number of different tidal array topologies based on resource to grid efficiency and component accessibility for maintenance. Results showed that when tidal current devices are clustered per four turbines on offshore platforms it is efficient to use as many clusters as possible connected to a single cable whose both ends are connected to the grid. Locating the power converters in the nacelle yields fewer electrical losses compared to locating the power converters on the offshore platform. However, the difference is minimised because the distance between the tidal current device and the offshore platform is the least possible. Having the power converters on an offshore platform is beneficial in terms of accessibility for maintenance and operation because they are not underwater. The results and the methodology from this thesis can be extended to other offshore renewable energy systems such as the wind and wave. In addition, this study can be used as a stepping stone for decision making by tidal current developers.

Este trabalho demonstra que o efeito de extremidade existente em atuadores eletromagnéticos lineares pode ter influência significativa nas indutâncias próprias, mútuas e síncronas, com valores dependentes da posição que podem ser utilizados para monitoração da posição axial da armadura. O estudo é aplicado a um atuador eletromagnético linear tubular de ímãs permanentes com duplo arranjo de quase-Halbach e bobina móvel, que foi concebido para fins de uso em sistemas de suspensão eletromagnética ativa e semi-ativa. A partir da revisão de literatura apresentada, classificou-se o efeito de extremidade de máquinas lineares síncronas de ímãs permanentes quanto aos tipos, causas, consequências e técnicas de mitigação (caso seja necessário). Adicionalmente, os tipos de controle sem sensores são exemplificados a fim de se identificar maneiras possíveis de adequar algum ao atuador em estudo. São apresentados casos de trabalhos na literatura que utilizam o controle sem sensores em máquinas que possuem indutâncias com comportamento semelhante. Em termos de análise, a distribuição do fluxo magnético no atuador é estudada e um modelo semianalítico é elaborado para calcular o valor das indutâncias com base nos dados de fluxo magnético obtido por simulação numérica. Logo, modelos numéricos completos e parametrizados do atuador são elaborados para simulação transiente e magnetostática e a partir destes as indutâncias são obtidas. As indutâncias também são medidas experimentalmente e na análise dos resultados as incertezas de medição são calculadas e um projeto de experimento é apresentado. Os resultados dos modelos semianalítico e numérico apresentam boa concordância com os resultados experimentais. Por fim, a adequação do atuador para futura aplicação de controle sem sensores é discutida tendo como base a variação de indutâncias devido ao efeito de extremida. / This work demonstrates that the end effect in linear electromagnetic actuators can have a significant influence on the self-, mutual and synchronous inductances, with positiondependent values that can be used to measure the axial position of the armature. The study is applied to a linear synchronous electromagnetic actuator with two arrangements of quasi- Halbach permanent magnets and moving coil, which was designed for use in active and semiactive electromagnetic suspension systems. Based on the literature review presented, the end effect of permanent magnet synchronous linear machines was classified with regard to: types, causes, consequences and mitigation techniques (if necessary). In addition, the types of sensorless control methods are exemplified in order to identify a possible method to be applied to the actuator under study. It was found in the literature that sensorless control was applied to machines that have inductances with similar behavior. In terms of analysis, the distribution of the magnetic flux in the actuator is studied and a semi-analytical model was developed to calculate the value of the inductances based on the data of magnetic flux obtained through numerical simulation. Thus, the complete parametrized numerical models of the actuator were built for transient and magnetostatic simulation, and from these the inductances were obtained. The inductances are also measured experimentally, and in the analysis of the results the measurement uncertainties are calculated and a design of experiments is presented. The results of the semi-analytical and numerical models show good agreement with the experimental results. Finally, the suitability of the actuator for future application of sensorless control is discussed based on the variation of inductances due to the end effect.

This work presents a study of first and second order sliding mode controllers applied to permanent magnet synchronous motor.The aim is a theoretical study and an experimental implementation, using the DSP TMS320F2812 platform, of two second order sliding mode controllers. In addiction a study about the first order sliding mode is presented. The inclusion of this topic aims to provide a comparison elements, related to the performance, precision, robustness, chattering and implementation aspects. In the beginning of this work, are presented the principal concepts related to the approach of the variable structure control. Afterwards, a theoretical study about the first order sliding mode is realized. Beyond the theoretical formulation, the chattering and some techniques for your reduction are presented. Following, two second order sliding mode controllers are presented. The final half of the work presents the application of the sliding mode controllers to the permanent magnet motor. First, the theoretical studies with simulation results are presented. Subsequently, the results in the experimental setup show the viability of the controllers applications. The controllers use the current stator measurements, classical in this kind of application, and the position rotor measurement, obtained by absolute encoder. The tests to the controllers performance analysis consider errors in the system parameters and the load torque such as perturbation input. / Esta dissertação apresenta um estudo sobre a aplicação de controladores baseados na abordagem dos modos deslizantes ao motor síncrono de ímãs permanentes. O objetivo central é o estudo teórico e a implementação em bancada experimental, baseada numa plataforma DSP TMS320F2812, de dois controladores em modos deslizantes de segunda ordem. Entretanto, um estudo sobre o controle em modos deslizantes de primeira ordem também é apresentado. A inclusão deste tópico tem a finalidade de fornecer elementos de comparação no tocante ao desempenho, precisão, robustez, chattering e aspectos relacionados à implementação. Na parte inicial do trabalho, são apresentados os conceitos principais relacionados à abordagem de controle de estrutura variável. Após, um estudo teórico sobre um controlador em modos deslizantes de primeira ordem é feito. Além da formulação teórica, assuntos como chattering e formas clássicas de contornar este inconveniente são abordados. Na seqüência, são apresentados dois controladores baseados no deslizamento de segunda ordem. A metade final do trabalho trata da aplicação dos controladores em modos deslizantes ao motor síncrono de ímãs permanentes. Primeiramente, estudos teóricos com diversos resultados de simulação são apresentados. Posteriormente, resultados obtidos em bancada experimental mostram a viabilidade da aplicação destes controladores ao sistema considerado. Todos os controladores estudados utilizam medidas das correntes de estator, o que é clássico neste tipo de aplicação, e a medida posição do rotor, obtida através de um encoder absoluto. Os testes para análise do desempenho dos controladores levam em consideração erros nos parâmetros do sistema e a carga como uma entrada de perturbação.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This dissertation addresses the analysis and control of permanent magnet synchronous generators (PMSG) found in wind energy conversion system. The operation modes of the wind turbine the current and voltage constraints of a PWM rectifier are defined and a methodology to determine the generator current is presented. The generator currents obtained guarantee the maximization of wind energy extraction as well as the minimization of the PMSG and rectifier losses. In addition, a space-vector modulation technique in overmodulation region is reviewed in detail and applied aiming: (i) to maximize the generator power; (ii) to utilize the entire PWM rectifier DC link voltage resource, and (iii) to obtain a smooth transition to six-step operation. Furthermore, a single current controller is designed for all operating modes being capable to avoid the controller states overload as well as the undesired effects due to the operation in the overmodulation region. The stability analysis of the closed loop system is investigated by means of linear matrix inequality conditions to estimate a region of operation with guaranteed stability. Simulation results are presented to demonstrate the performance of the proposed system. / Esta dissertação trata da análise e do controle de geradores sincronos a íımã permanente usados em sistema de conversão de energia eólica. Os modos de operação da turbina eólica sob restrição de tensão e corrente são definidos e uma metodologia para determinar as correntes do gerador ´e apresentada. As correntes obtidas do gerador garantem a maximização da potência extraída do vento bem como a minimização das perdas do conjunto gerador e retificador PWM. Além disso, a técnica de modulação vetorial na região de sobremodulação é revisada em detalhes e aplicada com objetivo de: (i) maximizar a potência do gerador, (ii) utilizar todo o recurso do barramento CC disponível pelo retificador PWM e (iii) obter uma transição suave para operação do retificador para o modo de seis-pulsos. Uma técnica de controle vetorial é apresentada e comparada. Um único controlador de corrente é projetado para todos os modos operacionais, sendo capaz de evitar tanto sobrecarga dos estados do controlador quanto os efeitos indesejáveis provenientes da operação na região de sobremodulação. A análise da estabilidade do sistema em malha fechada é investigada por meio de desigualdades matriciais lineares para determinar uma região de estabilidade garantida. Por fim, resultados de simulação são apresentados para demonstrar o bom desempenho do sistema proposto.

Les sources de rayonnement synchrotron sont en constante évolution afin de fournir aux scientifiques, un faisceau de rayons-X plus intense et plus cohérent. Ces évolutions requièrent une augmentation du champ fournit par les structures multipolaires utilisés dans la maille de l'accélérateur pour focaliser le faisceau d'électrons. Ceci conduit à un intérêt grandissant pour la technologie à aimants permanent car elle permettrait d'obtenir des structures multipolaires plus performantes et plus compactes. De plus cette solution est attractive car elle ne consomme pas d'énergie électrique contrairement à la technologie résistive conventionnelle. Néanmoins la réalisation des structures à aimant permanent est plus complexe lorsqu'une bonne qualité de champ est nécessaire à cause des erreurs d'assemblage de la structure.Une structure innovante d'un quadripôle à aimant permanent à été développé pour la future machine de l'ESRF. Cette structure est composée de pièces ferromagnétiques et d'aimants permanents. Malgré sa simplicité et sa compacité, celle-ci est très performante car elle fournit une composante multipolaire intense ainsi qu'une qualité de champ conforme aux spécifications rigoureuses. Un logiciel de calcul magnétostatique à permis d'optimiser la structure et un prototype à été construit et caractérisé par notre équipe. L'impact des erreurs d'assemblage sur la qualité du champ à été corrigé grâce à des pièces ferromagnétiques permettant de modifier localement le champ du prototype. Les résultats obtenus en accord avec les prévisions du modèle démontrent la faisabilité d'une telle structure pour les futures sources de lumière synchrotron. / Storage ring light sources are in constant improvement in order to increase the intensity and the coherence of the X-rays beams. These improvements require stronger multipoles magnet in the accelerator lattice. To reach such strength, the magnets apertures are significantly reduced. The reduction of magnet apertures makes the permanent magnet technology very attractive for some magnets provided that they are limited field tuning. Indeed, introduction of PMs structures may lead to better performances for a more compact design. Furthermore, with this technology running cost can be very low.A simple PM based high gradient quadrupole prototype has been built and magnetically characterized. This magnetic structure results from a compromise between performance and technological complexity. It includes simple soft iron parts and PMs blocks. A suitable field quality was obtained with an optimized pole shape. Mechanicals errors during assembly are corrected with shims to reach the required field quality.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-12T17:38:33Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Resumo - Roberto Andrich.pdf: 255410 bytes, checksum: 674d7034fd046a38194121da5d0b5f27 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-08-28 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / In this work is presented the development of an experimental setup and a simulation plataform for the evaluation of performance in permanent magnet synchronous motors when drived with di_erent control strategies. The proposal of the experimental setup is to allow the driving and analysis of these types of motors with the main control strategies used in their applications in a easy and didactic way. The control strategies implemented are the well known Six-step technic for BLDC type motor, that is, motors having trapezoidal back-emf voltages, the classical Field Oriented Control for BLAC type motors, that is, motors having sinusoidal back-emf voltages and a modified field oriented control specially developed for non-sinusoidal back-emf voltage motors. The proposal of the simulation plataform is to estimate the results obtained in the experimental bench. This is done by implementing the same control strategies in the simulation bench and also by modelling the main losses in the driving inverter and motor. / Nesse trabalho é apresentado o desenvolvimento de uma Plataforma Experimental e de uma Plataforma de Simulação para a avaliação de desempenho em motores síncronos com ímãs permanentes quando acionados com diferentes estratégias de controle. A proposta da plataforma experimental é permitir o acionamento e a análise desses motores com as principais estratégias de controle utilizadas em suas aplicações de forma prática e didática. As estratégias implementadas são o controle Six-step para motores do tipo BLDC, ou seja, com tensões induzidas trapezoidais, o controle vetorial para motores do tipo BLAC, ou seja, com tensões induzidas senoidais e uma proposta de modificação no controle vetorial para o acionamento de motores com tensões induzidas não senoidais. A plataforma de simulação tem por objetivo estimar a priori os resultados obtidos na plataforma experimental através da implementação das mesmas estratégias de controle e do modelamento das principais perdas existentes no inversor e no motor