This paper presents a novel hybrid type-2 fuzzy sliding mode control approach for regulating active and reactive power exchanged with the utility grid by a doubly-fed induction generator in a wind energy conversion system. The main objective of this hybridization is to eliminate the steady-state chattering phenomenon inherent in sliding mode control while improving the transient delays caused by type-2 fuzzy controllers. In addition, the proposed control approach has proven to be successful in coping with varying generator parameters and exhibited good reference tracking. An in-depth comparative study with state-of-the-art advanced control techniques is also the focus of the present paper. The comparative study has three objectives, namely: a qualitative comparative study that aims to compare response times and reference tracking capabilities; a quantitative evaluation that takes into account time-integrated performance criteria; and finally, robustness capabilities. The simulation results, carried out in the Matlab/Simulink environment, have demonstrated the effectiveness and best performance of the proposed hybrid type-2 fuzzy sliding mode control with respect to other advanced techniques included in the comparison study.

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In this paper, we will develop an adaptive control algorithm applied to the wind energy conversion system (WECS) based on a double-fed induction machine (DFIM) driven by a turbine with variable blade pitch, and controlled through the rotor variables by two bidirectional converters. The main function of these converters in the considered system is the connection of the wind generator to the power grid in two different ways: one on the grid side converter which will allow continuous bus control and improve the power factor on the grid side; the other, on the converter on the rotor side, which will allow the control and optimization of the energy flow generated by the stator during the periods of operation of this system. In the first part we presented the individual modeling of the wind turbine chain, then we presented and developed the controls necessary to control the active and reactive powers produced by this system in order to ensure optimum performance and production quality.

The present research investigates innovative control technique for wind energy conversion systems using doubly fed induction generators, accentuating the limitations of traditional proportional-integral controllers under variable wind conditions. It examines the integration of nonlinear fuzzy...