Title :
Modular VSC converter based HVDC power transmission from offshore wind power plant: Compared to the conventional HVAC system
Author :
Sharma, Ranjan ; Rasmussen, Tonny W. ; Jensen, Kim Høj ; Akamatov, Vladislav
Author_Institution :
Grid Connection Group, Siemens Wind Power A/S, Denmark
Abstract :
The size of wind power plants (WPPs), both physical and in terms of power rating, is rapidly growing. More and more WPPs are commissioned as offshore as well as the distances from the WPP to the coast are increasing. The problems associated with long HVAC sea-cables are well documented. Alternative power transmission options with HVDC systems are under consideration. In this paper, a comparison between a conventional HVAC transmission system and a HVDC system equipped with modular voltage source converters is provided. The comparison is based on the total energy transmission capability and the energy losses. A complete procedure of evaluating the energy transmission as well as losses in both systems are presented. A brief discussion about the limitations of HVAC transmission is also included in the paper together with advantages and disadvantages of both systems.
Keywords :
HVDC power transmission; offshore installations; wind power plants; HVDC power transmission; conventional HVAC system; modular VSC converter; offshore wind power plant; wind power plants; Converters; Energy loss; HVDC transmission; Inductors; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; Propagation losses; Wind turbines; HVAC; HVDC; Wind power plant (WPP); energy losses; energy transmission; modular multi-level converter; voltage source converter;
Conference_Titel :
Electric Power and Energy Conference (EPEC), 2010 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Halifax, NS
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8186-6
DOI :
10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697192
