Mathematical modelling of a wind power system with an integrated active filter

A novel technical solution of the power quality and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) problems has been proposed through computer-aided design of a wind power system. In the considered wind power system, an AC power source generates the power, which is comparable to the consumed power. Consumer equipment is represented by a switch-mode power supply. Instead of the standard solution for the power quality and EMC problems, where a harmonic filter is placed between the load side and the wind-driven power generator, an active power filter has been integrated into the AC/DC/AC converter of the wind power system. A mathematical model of the AC/DC/AC converter built upon the multi-phase bridge-element concept has been introduced. A computer program for analysis of electromagnetic processes in a wind power system has been developed. A practical example of a wind power system has been analysed where the system frequency response is calculated using the developed mathematical model.