The Transient Reactive Power Regulation Capability of SVC for Large Scale WECS Connected to Distribution Networks
The recent interest in alternative and renewable
energy systems results in increased installed capacity ratio of such
systems in total energy production of the world. Specifically, Wind
Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) draw significant attention
among possible alternative energy options, recently. On the contrary
of the positive points of penetrating WECS in all over the world in
terms of environment protection, energy independence of the
countries, etc., there are significant problems to be solved for the grid
connection of large scale WECS. The reactive power regulation,
voltage variation suppression, etc. can be presented as major issues to
be considered in this regard. Thus, this paper evaluates the
application of a Static VAr Compensator (SVC) unit for the reactive
power regulation and operation continuity of WECS during a fault
condition. The system is modeled employing the IEEE 13 node test
system. Thus, it is possible to evaluate the system performance with
an overall grid simulation model close to real grid systems. The
overall simulation model is developed in
MATLAB/Simulink/SimPowerSystems® environments and the
obtained results effectively match the target of the provided study.
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Assessment of Wind Turbines and Comparison with Conventional Legal
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Technical Requirements and Regulation”, Renew Sust Energy Reviews,
vol. 11, no. 8, pp. 1858-1872, 200.
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Technology of Flexible AC Transmission Systems”, Wiley-IEEE Press,
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Improvement Using Current-Source Converter Based UPQC”, Energy
Conv Management, Vol. 58, pp. 10–18, 2012.
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in Wind Farms with Fixed-Speed Generators for Grid Code
Compliance”, Renew Energy, Vol. 37, no. 1, pp. 202-212, 2012.
[9] R. R. Peters, D. Muthumunib, T. Bartelc, H. Salehfara, M. Manna,
“Static VAR Compensation of a Fixed Speed Stall Control Wind
Turbine During Start-Up”, Elec Power Systems Res, Vol. 80, no. 4, pp.
400–405, 2010.
[10] M. M. Kyaw, V. K. Ramachandaramurthy, “Fault Ride through and
Voltage Regulation for Grid Connected Wind Turbine”, Renew Energy,
Vol. 36, no. 1, pp. 206-215, 2011.
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Turbine Effect on the Voltage Profile of Distribution Networks”, Renew
Energy, vol. 25, no. 3, pp. 401–415, 2002.
[12] Z. Chen, E. Spooner, “Grid Power Quality with Variable Speed Wind
Turbines”, IEEE Trans Energy Convers, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 148–154,
2001.
[13] M. H. J. Bollen, G. Olguin, M. Martins, “Voltage Dips at the Terminals
of Wind Power Installations”, Wind Energy, Vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 307–318,
2005.
[14] F. A. Farret, M. G. Simoes, “Integration of Alternative Sources of
Energy”, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, 2006.
[15] IEC 61400-21, Wind Turbine Generator Systems. Part 21: Measurement
and Assessment of Power Quality Characteristics of Grid Connected
Wind Turbines, 2001.
[16] N. A. Lahacani, D. Aouzellag, B. Mendil, “Contribution to the
Improvement of Voltage Profile in Electrical Network with Wind
Generator Using SVC Device”, Renew Energy, Vol. 35, no. 1, pp. 243-
248, 2010.
[17] A. R. Boynuegri, B. Vural, A. Tascikaraoglu, M. Uzunoglu, R.
Yumurtacı, “Voltage Regulation Capability of a Prototype Static VAr
Compensator for Wind Applications”, Appl Energy, vol.93, pp. 422–
431, 2012.
[18] W. H. Kersting, “Radial Distribution Test Feeders”, IEEE Power
Engineering Society Winter Meeting, pp. 908-912, 2001.
[19] P. Pourbeik, N. C. Raleigh, A. Bostrom, B. Ray, “Modeling and
Application Studies for a Modern Static VarSystem Installation”, IEEE
Trans Power Delivery; Vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 368 – 377, 2006.
[20] M. Alonso, H. Amaris, C. A. Ortega, “A Multiobjective Approach for
Reactive Power Planning in Networks with Wind Power Generation”,
Renewable Energy. Vol. 37, pp.180-191, 2012.
[21] A. H. Escribano, E. G. Lázaro, A. M. García, J. A. Fuentes, “Influence
of Voltage Dips on Industrial Equipment: Analysis and Assessment”,
Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 87–95, 2012.
[1] A. Hepbasli, “A Key Review on Exergetic Analysis and Assessment of
Renewable Energy Resources for a Sustainable Future”, Renew Sust
Energy Reviews, Vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 593–661, 2008.
[2] Z. Chen, F. Blaabjerg, “Wind Farm—A Power Source in Future Power
Systems”, Renew Sust Energy Reviews, Vol. 13, no. 6, pp. 1288-1300,
2009.
[3] T. Ackermann, “Wind Power in Power Systems”, John Wiley & Sons:
Chichester, 2005.
[4] A. Tascikaraoglu, M. Uzunoglu, B. Vural, O. Erdinc, “Power Quality
Assessment of Wind Turbines and Comparison with Conventional Legal
Regulations: A Case Study in Turkey”, Appl Energy, Vol. 88, no. 5, pp.
1864–1872, 2011.
[5] I. M. Alegría, J. Andreu, J. L. Martín, P. Ibañez, J. L. Villate, H.
Camblong, “Connection Requirements for Wind Farms: A Survey on
Technical Requirements and Regulation”, Renew Sust Energy Reviews,
vol. 11, no. 8, pp. 1858-1872, 200.
[6] N. G. Hingorani, L. Gyugyi, “Understanding FACTS: Concepts and
Technology of Flexible AC Transmission Systems”, Wiley-IEEE Press,
2000.
[7] A. Ajami, M. Armaghan, “Fixed Speed Wind Farm Operation
Improvement Using Current-Source Converter Based UPQC”, Energy
Conv Management, Vol. 58, pp. 10–18, 2012.
[8] D. Ramirez, S. Martinez, F. Blazquez, C. Carrero, “Use of STATCOM
in Wind Farms with Fixed-Speed Generators for Grid Code
Compliance”, Renew Energy, Vol. 37, no. 1, pp. 202-212, 2012.
[9] R. R. Peters, D. Muthumunib, T. Bartelc, H. Salehfara, M. Manna,
“Static VAR Compensation of a Fixed Speed Stall Control Wind
Turbine During Start-Up”, Elec Power Systems Res, Vol. 80, no. 4, pp.
400–405, 2010.
[10] M. M. Kyaw, V. K. Ramachandaramurthy, “Fault Ride through and
Voltage Regulation for Grid Connected Wind Turbine”, Renew Energy,
Vol. 36, no. 1, pp. 206-215, 2011.
[11] N. G. Boulaxis, S. A. Papathanassiou, M. P. Papadopoulos, “Wind
Turbine Effect on the Voltage Profile of Distribution Networks”, Renew
Energy, vol. 25, no. 3, pp. 401–415, 2002.
[12] Z. Chen, E. Spooner, “Grid Power Quality with Variable Speed Wind
Turbines”, IEEE Trans Energy Convers, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 148–154,
2001.
[13] M. H. J. Bollen, G. Olguin, M. Martins, “Voltage Dips at the Terminals
of Wind Power Installations”, Wind Energy, Vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 307–318,
2005.
[14] F. A. Farret, M. G. Simoes, “Integration of Alternative Sources of
Energy”, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, 2006.
[15] IEC 61400-21, Wind Turbine Generator Systems. Part 21: Measurement
and Assessment of Power Quality Characteristics of Grid Connected
Wind Turbines, 2001.
[16] N. A. Lahacani, D. Aouzellag, B. Mendil, “Contribution to the
Improvement of Voltage Profile in Electrical Network with Wind
Generator Using SVC Device”, Renew Energy, Vol. 35, no. 1, pp. 243-
248, 2010.
[17] A. R. Boynuegri, B. Vural, A. Tascikaraoglu, M. Uzunoglu, R.
Yumurtacı, “Voltage Regulation Capability of a Prototype Static VAr
Compensator for Wind Applications”, Appl Energy, vol.93, pp. 422–
431, 2012.
[18] W. H. Kersting, “Radial Distribution Test Feeders”, IEEE Power
Engineering Society Winter Meeting, pp. 908-912, 2001.
[19] P. Pourbeik, N. C. Raleigh, A. Bostrom, B. Ray, “Modeling and
Application Studies for a Modern Static VarSystem Installation”, IEEE
Trans Power Delivery; Vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 368 – 377, 2006.
[20] M. Alonso, H. Amaris, C. A. Ortega, “A Multiobjective Approach for
Reactive Power Planning in Networks with Wind Power Generation”,
Renewable Energy. Vol. 37, pp.180-191, 2012.
[21] A. H. Escribano, E. G. Lázaro, A. M. García, J. A. Fuentes, “Influence
of Voltage Dips on Industrial Equipment: Analysis and Assessment”,
Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 87–95, 2012.
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energy systems results in increased installed capacity ratio of such
systems in total energy production of the world. Specifically, Wind
Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) draw significant attention
among possible alternative energy options, recently. On the contrary
of the positive points of penetrating WECS in all over the world in
terms of environment protection, energy independence of the
countries, etc., there are significant problems to be solved for the grid
connection of large scale WECS. The reactive power regulation,
voltage variation suppression, etc. can be presented as major issues to
be considered in this regard. Thus, this paper evaluates the
application of a Static VAr Compensator (SVC) unit for the reactive
power regulation and operation continuity of WECS during a fault
condition. The system is modeled employing the IEEE 13 node test
system. Thus, it is possible to evaluate the system performance with
an overall grid simulation model close to real grid systems. The
overall simulation model is developed in
MATLAB/Simulink/SimPowerSystems® environments and the
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