Experimental study and performance evaluation of the renewable energy conversion systems under realistic grid conditions using RTDS

Adnan Sattar, S. M. Muyeen, Ahmed Al-Durra, C. Caruana, Ahmed S. Musleh

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Abstract

This paper presents a new approach to analyze the steady-state and transient behavior of grid connected renewable energy sources. For this case, a permanent magnet generator based variable speed wind turbine interfaced to the grid through back to back fully rated converters is considered. The salient feature of this paper is the introduction of the realistic grid into real time digital simulation such that practical effects can be examined prior to the experimental test stage. The effect of power quality phenomena present on the supply voltage waveforms on the performance of the variable speed wind turbine system is examined. It is noted that tuning the grid side converter voltage loop for successful low voltage transient operation might not be sufficient for operation under the non-ideal voltage waveforms of actual grids. Simulation and hardware implementation have been carried out by RTDS/RSCAD.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication2016 IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT-Asia 2016
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages412-417
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509043033
DOIs
StatePublished - 22 Dec 2016
Event2016 IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT-Asia 2016 - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 28 Nov 20161 Dec 2016

Publication series

NameIEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT-Asia 2016
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period28/11/161/12/16

Keywords

  • Frequency converter
  • Permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG)
  • Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS)
  • Transient analysis
  • Voltage source converter (VSC)

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