Title :
Wind generation and multilevel VSC-NPC integration to distribution networks: Analysis under steady-state and transient conditions
Author :
Sosa-Ruiz, J. ; Moreno-Goytia, E. ; Ruiz-Paredes, H. ; Anaya-Lara, O.
Author_Institution :
Postgrado de Ing. Electr., Inst. Tecnol. de Morelia, Morelia
Abstract :
This paper shows the steady state and transient behavior of a Multilevel Voltage Source Converter with Neutral-Point Clamp, VSC-NPC, interconnecting wind generation to medium voltage grids. The benefits on loads close to wind generation are also analyzed. The purpose of VSC operating as inverter is to support the wind generation system performance and dynamic interaction with the network. For analyzing the transient behavior of the electrical network, several voltage sags and swells are applied to the grid. The simulation results show how the distribution network is protected against these disturbances. The various network operation scenarios have been carried out in Simulinkcopy.
Keywords :
power convertors; power distribution faults; power grids; power supply quality; power system transient stability; wind power plants; distribution networks; electrical network transient behavior; medium voltage grids; multilevel voltage source converter; neutral-point clamp; voltage sags; wind generation system; Clamps; Converters; Inverters; Medium voltage; Mesh generation; Power conversion; Power quality; Steady-state; System performance; Transient analysis; Multilevel VSC inverter; sinusoidal pulse width modulation (SPWM); wind energy;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition: Latin America, 2008 IEEE/PES
Conference_Location :
Bogota
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2217-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2218-0
DOI :
10.1109/TDC-LA.2008.4641777
