Abstract
Voltage stability is a key issue to achieve the uninterrupted operation of wind farms equipped with doubly fed induction generators (DFIGs) during grid faults. This paper investigates the application of a static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) to assist with the uninterrupted operation of a wind turbine driving a DFIG, which is connected to a power network, during grid faults. The control schemes of the DFIG rotor- and grid-side converters and the STATCOM are suitably designed and coordinated. The system is implemented in real-time on a real time digital simulator. Results show that the STATCOM improves the transient voltage stability and therefore helps the wind turbine generator system to remain in service during grid faults.
Recommended Citation
W. Qiao et al., "Real-Time Implementation of a STATCOM on a Wind Farm Equipped with Doubly Fed Induction Generators," IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Jan 2008.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2008.2009377
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Doubly Fed Induction Generators (DFIGs); Real-Time Implementation; Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM); Wind Turbine
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2008 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2008
