1. Accurate Electrical Fault Detection in the Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator and in the Diode Bridge Rectifier of a Wind Energy Conversion System

Nowadays, it is a necessity to combat climate change by reducing the emission of greenhouse gases, notably carbon dioxide and methane. Reducing emissions requires essentially generating electricity from renewable energy sources non-emitting carbon. Wind energy is one of the most worldwide used renewable energy, and it is the fastest-growing energy source among the new power generation sources. Wind energy is already rapidly developing into a mainstream power source in many countries of the world, with over 841 GW of installed capacity worldwide (GWEC 2022). This has driven the rapid development and the high-capacity installation of wind energy conversion systems everywhere in the world, onshore and offshore. However, as any system, a wind energy conversion system may be subjected to various types of faults that may negatively affect the continuity of the electrical production and the reliability of such systems. Thus, the implementation of a monitoring and diagnosis system based on efficient fault detection and diagnosis methods is of great importance to ensure the safety and reliability of a wind energy conversion system.