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Active and Reactive Power Control of DFIG for Wind Energy Generation using MRAC

Author(s): Sanjit Brahma1*, Ranjay Das2

Published In : International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Research (IJEER)        Volume 14, Issue 2

Publisher : FOREX Publication

Published : 20 June 2026

e-ISSN : 2347-470X

Page(s) : 309-319

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37391/IJEER.140207

Abstract

The Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) utilized in wind energy conversion systems (WECS) requires regulation of both active and reactive power to ensure stability and proper functioning. Model Reference Adaptive Control (MRAC) scheme augmented with flux-oriented vector control strategy is proposed for ensuring effective power management without extra sensors. RSC (machine side converter) and GSC (grid side converter) are to be controlled using Lyapunov-based adaptive control for improved power extraction and stability of the grid. Proposed model was simulated in MATLAB/Simulink and tested under dynamic conditions of wind, including gust and ramp variation. Results show that both GSC and RSC axis current components tracks the references. MRAC-based controller has maintained the dc link stability with less than 5% overshoot. The simulation verification indicated an excellent achievement of decoupled control of power. This demonstrates MRAC's robustness for power regulation in DFIG-based WECS, which enhances reliability and stability in energy generation.

Keywords: Doubly Fed Induction Generator, Flux-Oriented Control, MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking), Wind Energy Conversion System, MRAC (Model Reference Adaptive Control).




Sanjit Brahma, Department of Electrical Engineering, Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar, Assam, India; Email: ph19ee1902@cit.ac.in

Ranjay Das, Department of Electrical Engineering, Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar, Assam, India; Email: r.das@cit.ac.in

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Sanjit Brahma, and Ranjay Das (2026), Active and Reactive Power Control of DFIG for Wind Energy Generation using MRAC. IJEER 14(2), 309-319. DOI: 10.37391/IJEER.140207.