Voltage stability and power quality issues of wind farm with series compensation

T. F. Orchi, M. J. Hossain, H. R. Pota, M. S. Rahman

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Abstract

This paper analyzes the impact of using a series capacitor (SC) on voltage stability issues caused by the high penetration of wind energy in a transmission network. Voltage stability during normal operation, voltage sag characteristics, and low voltage ride through (LVRT) capability, harmonics and flickers produced by fixed-speed wind turbine (FSWT) and doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG) wind farms with series and shunt compensation are analyzed. The voltage source converter of a static synchronous compensator (STATCOM), the converter side of a DFIG and a load are considered as harmonics generating sources and are modeled according to IEC standard 61000. The induction machines of the wind farm are modeled with flicker coefficients as defined by IEC standard 61400 and voltage sag analysis is carried out using failure data. Nonlinear modeling and dynamic simulations are carried out in DlgSILENT PowerFactory environment. From the simulation results, it is found that using a SC with wind farm can enhance the system's stability and power quality.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, EPEC 2013
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781479901067
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, EPEC 2013 - Halifax, NS, Canada
Duration: 21 Aug 201323 Aug 2013

Other

Other2013 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, EPEC 2013
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityHalifax, NS
Period21/08/1323/08/13

Keywords

  • Flicker
  • harmonics
  • series capacitor
  • static synchronous compen-sator
  • voltage sag
  • wind power

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