Differential Flatness Theory and Electric Power Generation

Abstract

This chapter analyzes the use of differential flatness theory-based methods for nonlinear filtering and nonlinear control for the problem of electric power generation. Power generators of various types are considered such as DFIGs and PMSGs, while the mode of operation of these generators can be either stand-alone (single machine infinite bus model), or the generators can function as part of the power grid and can be interacting through their connection lines. The chapter shows how differential flatness theory can provide efficient solutions to the following problems: (i) adaptive control of distributed power generators, (ii) state estimation-based control of PMSG, (iii) state estimation-based control of DFIG, (iv) state estimation-based control and synchronization of distributed power generators of PMSG type.