Doubly fed induction generator (DFIG)-based wind turbines are prevailing, as their performance is superior and is considered likely to constitute a large portion of the mix generation for wind farms, where it is the most cost-effective and widely used across new installations in the last few years. However, DFIG-based wind turbines are very sensitive to grid voltage disturbance for symmetrical and asymmetrical voltage dips (this is a problem of DFIG). When a sudden drop in the grid voltage occurs, the DFIG stator currents dramatically increase beyond the rated values. Because of the magnetic coupling between the stator and rotor, the stator fault currents are transmitted into the rotor causing uncontrollable excessive rotor overcurrents. These currents can damage the electronic devices of the power converter. In addition, the electromagnetic torque of the DFIG starts to oscillate with high amplitudes causing mechanical stresses to the wind turbine system. Thus, negative effects of the grid faults in the DFIG system include the rotor overcurrents and electromagnetic torque oscillations. Initially, it was necessary to turn off generators when a breakdown occurred. A disconnect could cause the entire system to fail. Recent grid codes require that, in addition to meeting operating irregularities, the generators also remain connected. To increase the low-voltage ride-through (LVRT) capacity for the Egyptian electrical grid linked to the Al-Zafarana Wind Park. Thus, these renewable generators unlike conventional power plants will not be able to support the voltage and frequency of the grid during and immediately following the grid failure. This would cause major problems for the stability of the system. It is, therefore, recognized worldwide that to enable the large-scale application of wind energy without compromising system stability, the turbines should stay connected to the grid in case of a failure. They should be similar to conventional power plants. Therefore, the behavior of the generator during grid faults has to be analyzed, and the causes of the problem must be well understood. This chapter helps understand the dynamic behavior of the DFIG in symmetrical and asymmetrical voltage dips. MATLAB/Simulink is used to produce the simulation findings.

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Performance Analysis of an Egyptian Electrical Network-Connected Al-Zafarana Wind Energy System During Grid Faults

  • Heba A. Mahmoud,
  • Adel A. Elbaset,
  • Montaser Abdelsattar

摘要

Doubly fed induction generator (DFIG)-based wind turbines are prevailing, as their performance is superior and is considered likely to constitute a large portion of the mix generation for wind farms, where it is the most cost-effective and widely used across new installations in the last few years. However, DFIG-based wind turbines are very sensitive to grid voltage disturbance for symmetrical and asymmetrical voltage dips (this is a problem of DFIG). When a sudden drop in the grid voltage occurs, the DFIG stator currents dramatically increase beyond the rated values. Because of the magnetic coupling between the stator and rotor, the stator fault currents are transmitted into the rotor causing uncontrollable excessive rotor overcurrents. These currents can damage the electronic devices of the power converter. In addition, the electromagnetic torque of the DFIG starts to oscillate with high amplitudes causing mechanical stresses to the wind turbine system. Thus, negative effects of the grid faults in the DFIG system include the rotor overcurrents and electromagnetic torque oscillations. Initially, it was necessary to turn off generators when a breakdown occurred. A disconnect could cause the entire system to fail. Recent grid codes require that, in addition to meeting operating irregularities, the generators also remain connected. To increase the low-voltage ride-through (LVRT) capacity for the Egyptian electrical grid linked to the Al-Zafarana Wind Park. Thus, these renewable generators unlike conventional power plants will not be able to support the voltage and frequency of the grid during and immediately following the grid failure. This would cause major problems for the stability of the system. It is, therefore, recognized worldwide that to enable the large-scale application of wind energy without compromising system stability, the turbines should stay connected to the grid in case of a failure. They should be similar to conventional power plants. Therefore, the behavior of the generator during grid faults has to be analyzed, and the causes of the problem must be well understood. This chapter helps understand the dynamic behavior of the DFIG in symmetrical and asymmetrical voltage dips. MATLAB/Simulink is used to produce the simulation findings.