Application of STATCOM for improved dynamic performance of wind farms in a power grid

Author

Aditya P. Jayam

Abstract

"This thesis investigates the use of a Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) along with wind farms for the purpose of stabilizing the grid voltage after grid-side disturbances such as a three phase short circuit fault, temporary trip of a wind turbine and sudden load changes. The strategy focuses on a fundamental grid operational requirement to maintain proper voltages at the point of common coupling by regulating voltage. The DC voltage at individual wind turbine (WT) inverters is also stabilized to facilitate continuous operation of wind turbines during disturbances"--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Chowdhury, Badrul H.

Committee Member(s)

Corzine, Keith, 1968-
Ferdowsi, Mehdi

Department(s)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Publisher

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Publication Date

Spring 2008

Pagination

ix, 67 pages

Rights

© 2008 Aditya Jayam Prabhakar, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Capacitors, SynchronousElectric power system stabilityVoltage regulators -- ResearchWind energy conversion systemsWind power plants

Thesis Number

T 9344

Print OCLC #

269324790

Electronic OCLC #

269318777

Recommended Citation

Jayam, Aditya P., "Application of STATCOM for improved dynamic performance of wind farms in a power grid" (2008). Masters Theses. 4632.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/4632