Effects of Direct-Quadrature Rotor Current Sensors’ Faults in Wind Energy Conversion System based on Doubly Fed Induction Generator

Abstract

This paper investigates the dynamic performance of a grid-connected wind energy conversion system (WECS) based on a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) in the presence of additive and multiplicative faults in directquadrature rotor current sensors. The system architecture includes direct current-link voltage regulation, via the grid side converter and active/reactive power control, through the rotor side converter. Unlike prior studies that mainly consider symmetrical grid faults, this work systematically introduces various sensor faults specifically in stator current, stator voltage, and rotor current measurements into the rotor current control loop. The impact of these faults is assessed by examining key electrical parameters such as current, voltage, active, and reactive power across the grid, stator, and rotor. Simulation results reveal that rotor current sensor faults significantly degrade system stability and power regulation. These findings highlight the importance of developing robust fault detection and isolation and fault-tolerant control strategies and provide a foundation for enhancing the reliability of DFIG-based WECS under sensor fault conditions.

Cite this article as: N. Chouider, K. Beddek, R. Haddouche, M. Zerrougui and O. Remdani, "Effects of direct-quadrature rotor current sensors’ faults in wind energy conversion system based on doubly fed induction generator," Electrica, 25, 0042, 2025. doi: 10.5152/electrica.2025.25042.