 
								Three-Phase Matrix Converter Based Sliding Mode Controller Applied to Wind Energy Conversion System with Wind Speed Estimation
								
									
										
											
											
												Alaa Eldien M. M. Hassan,
											
										
											
											
												Mahmoud A. Sayed,
											
										
											
											
												Essam E. M. Mohamed
											
										
									
								 
								
									
										Issue:
										Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2016
									
									
										Pages:
										22-30
									
								 
								
									Received:
										17 August 2016
									
									Accepted:
										1 September 2016
									
									Published:
										28 October 2016
									
								 
								
									
										
											
												DOI:
												
												10.11648/j.ajme.20160205.11
											
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										Abstract: This paper presents comprehensive modelling ofWind Energy Conversion System (WECS) based on interfacing a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) to the utility grid by using the direct AC/AC matrix converter. To estimate the wind velocity and extracts the maximum power at all wind velocities Wind speed estimation control technique is presented based on sliding mode control. Sliding mode controller has many advantages such as fast transient response and robustness against system parametric variations and unknown external disturbances. The matrix converter controls the maximum power point tracking MPPT by adjusting the PMSG terminal frequency, and hence, the shaft speed. In addition, the matrix converter controls the grid injected current to be in-phase with the grid voltage for the unity power factor. Space Vector Modulation is used to generate the PWM signals of the matrix converter switches. The system dynamic performance is investigated using Matlab/Simulink.
										Abstract: This paper presents comprehensive modelling ofWind Energy Conversion System (WECS) based on interfacing a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) to the utility grid by using the direct AC/AC matrix converter. To estimate the wind velocity and extracts the maximum power at all wind velocities Wind speed estimation control technique is present...
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								Solar Energy in Northern State (Sudan): Current State and Prospects
								
								
									
										Issue:
										Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2016
									
									
										Pages:
										31-37
									
								 
								
									Received:
										24 September 2016
									
									Accepted:
										14 October 2016
									
									Published:
										28 October 2016
									
								 
								
									
										
											
												DOI:
												
												10.11648/j.ajme.20160205.12
											
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										Abstract: This article discussed present and future situation of solar energy; with special concern to PV technologies, in Northern State (Sudan) as an essential element for the sustainable development of the State. Also, the article identified the constraints that faced the large-scale penetration of solar energy into the energy market of the State, and draw conclusion and recommendation for increasing solar energy contribution to this market.
										Abstract: This article discussed present and future situation of solar energy; with special concern to PV technologies, in Northern State (Sudan) as an essential element for the sustainable development of the State. Also, the article identified the constraints that faced the large-scale penetration of solar energy into the energy market of the State, and dra...
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