Enhancing the performance of grid-connected DFIG systems using prescribed convergence law

Abstract In this paper, a robust and effective control strategy, termed high-order prescribed convergence law control (HO-PCL), is introduced for wind energy conversion systems. This innovative strategy is applied to the rotor-side converter of a doubly-fed induction generator-based wind power syste...

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Main Authors: Hichem Itouchene, Fayssal Amrane, Zoubir Boudries, Saad Mekhilef, Habib Benbouhenni, Nicu Bizon
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
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author Hichem Itouchene
Fayssal Amrane
Zoubir Boudries
Saad Mekhilef
Habib Benbouhenni
Nicu Bizon
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Nicu Bizon
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description Abstract In this paper, a robust and effective control strategy, termed high-order prescribed convergence law control (HO-PCL), is introduced for wind energy conversion systems. This innovative strategy is applied to the rotor-side converter of a doubly-fed induction generator-based wind power system and is specifically designed to address the limitations of conventional control methods, such as super-twisting algorithm (STA), integral backstepping control (IBCS), and first-order sliding mode control (1-SMC), which are prone to the chattering phenomenon. The HO-PCL strategy facilitates the independent regulation of active and reactive power, with the primary objective of enhancing the system’s dynamic response by improving response time and minimizing power error. The effectiveness of the proposed control approach is evaluated through simulations conducted in the MATLAB/Simulink environment and validated via hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing under different operating conditions, where the performance and effectiveness are compared with that of the conventional proportional-integral (PI) controller, 1-SMC, and IBCS approaches. Simulation results show that the proposed HO-PCL approach reduces the stator current total harmonic distortion by 94.01, 91.05, and 85% compared to the PI, 1-SMC, and IBCS approaches, respectively. Additionally, it reduces response time by 99.25, 98.96, 93% relative to the same respective methods. Furthermore, the HO-PCL approach significantly improves the ripple and overshoot of power compared to other strategies. The results demonstrate its potential to advance control methodologies in wind power systems by overcoming the drawbacks of conventional techniques.
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spelling doaj-art-2f91a73b78bc482bbe8400ecfb5c17d92025-08-20T03:45:49ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-08-0115113510.1038/s41598-025-13847-xEnhancing the performance of grid-connected DFIG systems using prescribed convergence lawHichem Itouchene0Fayssal Amrane1Zoubir Boudries2Saad Mekhilef3Habib Benbouhenni4Nicu Bizon5Faculté de Technologie, Laboratoire de Technologie Industrielle et de l’Information (LTII), Université de BejaiaLAS Research Laboratory, LEPCI Research Laboratory, Department of Electrotechnics, Faculty of Technology, Setif-1 University Ferhat ABBASFaculté de Technologie, Laboratoire de Technologie Industrielle et de l’Information (LTII), Université de BejaiaSchool of Engineering, Swinburne University of TechnologyEcole Nationale Polytechnique d’Oran, Laboratoire LAASThe National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Pitești University CentreAbstract In this paper, a robust and effective control strategy, termed high-order prescribed convergence law control (HO-PCL), is introduced for wind energy conversion systems. This innovative strategy is applied to the rotor-side converter of a doubly-fed induction generator-based wind power system and is specifically designed to address the limitations of conventional control methods, such as super-twisting algorithm (STA), integral backstepping control (IBCS), and first-order sliding mode control (1-SMC), which are prone to the chattering phenomenon. The HO-PCL strategy facilitates the independent regulation of active and reactive power, with the primary objective of enhancing the system’s dynamic response by improving response time and minimizing power error. The effectiveness of the proposed control approach is evaluated through simulations conducted in the MATLAB/Simulink environment and validated via hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing under different operating conditions, where the performance and effectiveness are compared with that of the conventional proportional-integral (PI) controller, 1-SMC, and IBCS approaches. Simulation results show that the proposed HO-PCL approach reduces the stator current total harmonic distortion by 94.01, 91.05, and 85% compared to the PI, 1-SMC, and IBCS approaches, respectively. Additionally, it reduces response time by 99.25, 98.96, 93% relative to the same respective methods. Furthermore, the HO-PCL approach significantly improves the ripple and overshoot of power compared to other strategies. The results demonstrate its potential to advance control methodologies in wind power systems by overcoming the drawbacks of conventional techniques.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-13847-xWind energy conversion systemDoubly-fed induction generatorsSliding mode controlHigh-order prescribed convergence law controlHardware-in-the-loopTotal harmonic distortion
spellingShingle Hichem Itouchene
Fayssal Amrane
Zoubir Boudries
Saad Mekhilef
Habib Benbouhenni
Nicu Bizon
Enhancing the performance of grid-connected DFIG systems using prescribed convergence law
Scientific Reports
Wind energy conversion system
Doubly-fed induction generators
Sliding mode control
High-order prescribed convergence law control
Hardware-in-the-loop
Total harmonic distortion
title Enhancing the performance of grid-connected DFIG systems using prescribed convergence law
title_full Enhancing the performance of grid-connected DFIG systems using prescribed convergence law
title_fullStr Enhancing the performance of grid-connected DFIG systems using prescribed convergence law
title_full_unstemmed Enhancing the performance of grid-connected DFIG systems using prescribed convergence law
title_short Enhancing the performance of grid-connected DFIG systems using prescribed convergence law
title_sort enhancing the performance of grid connected dfig systems using prescribed convergence law
topic Wind energy conversion system
Doubly-fed induction generators
Sliding mode control
High-order prescribed convergence law control
Hardware-in-the-loop
Total harmonic distortion
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-13847-x
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