A neuro-fuzzy model for the control operation of a wind-diesel-battery hybrid power system

This paper outlines the development of the control operation of a battery incorporated wind-diesel hybrid power system using the Neuro-Fuzzy modeling technique. The overall load dispatch scenario is controlled by the availability of wind power, total system load demand, diesel engine operational constraints and the proper management of the battery bank. The results of the preliminary study show that a considerable amount of energy can be saved in the system under study compared with the one without a battery bank. The system has also an added advantage in that it can substantiate a sudden drop in wind-turbine energy. The incorporation of a battery bank makes the control operation more practical and relatively easier.