EPE Association: EPE 2016 - LS3d: Wind Energy Systems

EPE 2016 - LS3d: Wind Energy Systems
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   Analysis of hybrid modules with Silicon Carbide diodes, comparison with Full Silicon devices and the impact in Wind applications
By Itziar KORTAZAR [View]
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Abstract: Power density increase is one of the challenges of Wind Power Converters and the use of Silicon Carbide semiconductors is a promising solution due to the enhanced performance in terms of switching behaviour. This is demonstrated on an existing Wind Power Converter with a hybrid module of SiC based Diode and Silicon IGBT.

   Dependency of the Lifetime Estimation of Power Modules in Fully Rated Wind Turbine Converters on the Modelling Depth of the Overall System
By Marcel MORISSE [View]
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Abstract: In this paper, a detailed model of a 2 MW wind turbine system with a PMSG, including the aerodynamics, the mechanics, and the electrical domain is presented. It is then used to examine the influences of the level of detail in the model of a wind turbine system on the calculated lifetime consumption of the converter's power modules. This is done by comparing the lifetime calculations of the detailed model with the ones of simplified models. While the results show that the dynamic effects of the wind turbine components do not essentially affect the life expectancy of the generator-side converter, it has to be considered that additional control measures like the damping of drive train oscillations might do.

   Distributed Control of a Multi-pole Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator for Wind Turbine Application
By Axel SEIBEL [View]
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Abstract: A study of permanent magnet synchronous generator, constructed as a ring-generator, is presented in this paper. With this approach a milestone in reducing weight of wind turbines in high power applications like 10 MW generators can be reached. As proof-of-concept a scaled generator with a rated power of 200 kVA will be realized in a test bench. A distributed control and an active damping of axial mechanical vibrations approach is done. In order to achieve axial damping, the generator is divided in several electrical segments.

   Technical and economic assessment tool for offshore wind generation connection scheme: Application to comparing 33 kV and 66 kV collector grids
By Swann GASNIER [View]
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Abstract: The paper presents a tool for technical and economic assessment of offshore wind power connecting architectures ; they highly influence cost effectiveness of offshore wind generation, particularly when power electronic converter based transmission technologies and long distance transmission cables are employed. Due to its models flexibility and accuracy, the developed tool is powerful for analysis and design of innovative connection alternatives.

EPE 2016 - LS3d: Wind Energy Systems
You are here: EPE Documents > 01 - EPE & EPE ECCE Conference Proceedings > EPE 2016 ECCE Europe - Conference > EPE 2016 - Topic 05: Renewable Energy Power Systems > EPE 2016 - LS3d: Wind Energy Systems
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	Analysis of hybrid modules with Silicon Carbide diodes, comparison with Full Silicon devices and the impact in Wind applications By Itziar KORTAZAR	[View] [Download]
Abstract: Power density increase is one of the challenges of Wind Power Converters and the use of Silicon Carbide semiconductors is a promising solution due to the enhanced performance in terms of switching behaviour. This is demonstrated on an existing Wind Power Converter with a hybrid module of SiC based Diode and Silicon IGBT.

	Dependency of the Lifetime Estimation of Power Modules in Fully Rated Wind Turbine Converters on the Modelling Depth of the Overall System By Marcel MORISSE	[View] [Download]
Abstract: In this paper, a detailed model of a 2 MW wind turbine system with a PMSG, including the aerodynamics, the mechanics, and the electrical domain is presented. It is then used to examine the influences of the level of detail in the model of a wind turbine system on the calculated lifetime consumption of the converter's power modules. This is done by comparing the lifetime calculations of the detailed model with the ones of simplified models. While the results show that the dynamic effects of the wind turbine components do not essentially affect the life expectancy of the generator-side converter, it has to be considered that additional control measures like the damping of drive train oscillations might do.

	Distributed Control of a Multi-pole Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator for Wind Turbine Application By Axel SEIBEL	[View] [Download]
Abstract: A study of permanent magnet synchronous generator, constructed as a ring-generator, is presented in this paper. With this approach a milestone in reducing weight of wind turbines in high power applications like 10 MW generators can be reached. As proof-of-concept a scaled generator with a rated power of 200 kVA will be realized in a test bench. A distributed control and an active damping of axial mechanical vibrations approach is done. In order to achieve axial damping, the generator is divided in several electrical segments.

	Technical and economic assessment tool for offshore wind generation connection scheme: Application to comparing 33 kV and 66 kV collector grids By Swann GASNIER	[View] [Download]
Abstract: The paper presents a tool for technical and economic assessment of offshore wind power connecting architectures ; they highly influence cost effectiveness of offshore wind generation, particularly when power electronic converter based transmission technologies and long distance transmission cables are employed. Due to its models flexibility and accuracy, the developed tool is powerful for analysis and design of innovative connection alternatives.