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Simulator study of a vertical axis wind turbine generator connected to a small hydro network

Journal Article · · IEEE Trans. Power Appar. Syst.; (United States)
The paper describes a simulator study of a vertical axis wind turbine generator connected to a small isolated hydro network. The connection to the network is done through a back-to-back dc link, which is used as a static frequency changer. The penetration level of the wind turbine is in the range 13% - 33% of the rating of the AC network. The study includes the transient performance of the dc link and the wind turbine drive during electrical braking and for system disturbances such as AC system faults. The study shows that the use of a stabilization signal in the dc link helps to reduce large torsional vibrations in the wind turbine low speed shaft. These vibrations are observed after AC system faults. The study also shows that it is possible to obtain satisfactory operation of the overall system by adopting suitable control strategies.
Research Organization:
Institut de Recherche d'Hydro-Quebec (IREQ), Varennes, Quebec
OSTI ID:
6493422
Journal Information:
IEEE Trans. Power Appar. Syst.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Power Appar. Syst.; (United States) Vol. PAS-104:5; ISSN IEPSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English