A comprehensive analysis study about harmonic resonances in megawatt grid-connected wind farms

Nguyen Gia Minh Thao*, Kenko Uchida, Kentaro Kofuji, Toru Jintsugawa, Chikashi Nakazawa

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    Abstract

    This paper presents a comprehensive analysis technique about harmonic resonance issues in megawatt grid-connected wind farms where the doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) is used. Wherein, firstly, the background theories of the series resonance, parallel resonance and their impacts on the electric system are described. Moreover, a suitable equivalent circuit of typical grid-connected DFIG wind farms for analyzing impedance in the frequency domain is proposed. Then, mathematical formulas are introduced detail to determine exactly orders and amplifications of the voltage and current distortions on both the medium-voltage (MV) bus and low-voltage (LV) bus. Lastly, results obtained from the proposed equivalent circuit and impedance analysis technique are compared to other results achieved with the detailed wind farm simulated in MATLAB/SimPowerSystems. As well, many different operation cases of the illustrative grid-connected DFIG wind farm, including parametric variations, are also examined to evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed analysis technique.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication3rd International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications, ICRERA 2014
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    Pages387-394
    Number of pages8
    ISBN (Electronic)9781479937950
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014 Jan 20
    Event3rd International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications, ICRERA 2014 - Milwaukee, United States
    Duration: 2014 Oct 192014 Oct 22

    Other

    Other3rd International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications, ICRERA 2014
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityMilwaukee
    Period14/10/1914/10/22

    Keywords

    • DFIG
    • Grid-connected wind farm
    • Harmonic and resonance issue
    • Impedance analysis
    • MATLAB/SimPowerSystems

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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