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The session focuses on conversion systems for wind turbines based on power electronics, mainly for off-shore applications. The trend of higher power brings several challenges related to compliance with grid requirements. Harmonics and resonances become crucial issues that require proper analysis and innovative yet practical solutions. This session covers aspects related to power converter architectures and the modulation and control of the converter. We will look at the interaction with the electrical grid as well as practical aspects about how to optimise the primary control in different wind conditions and how to effectively test the control of large-scale wind systems in emulated conditions.
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Learning objectives
- To explain a number of ways that the different power converter systems (including their filter) impact the real operation of an offshore wind park;
- To identify the value of grid emulator test benches;
- To list possible advantages of frequency converters in wind energy;
- To explore methods that lead to reducing the cost reductions of integrating offshore wind energy.
Markel Zubiaga
R&D PhD Engineer, Ingeteam Power Technology S.A., Spain
Low scale grid emulator test bench for in-house validation of high power converters oriented to offshore
Pawel Prylinski
Global Account Manager for Wind Segment, ABB Sp. z o.o., Poland
Optimization of offshore platform transformers – how can they support LCOE targets
Stephan Ebner
Head of Product Management and Quality, ABB Switzerland Ltd, Switzerland
Frequency converters in wind turbines – a technical boon or bane? An introduction to a state-of-the-art converter technology as used in large offshore wind turbines
Salvador Boleko Ribas
Control systems engineer, Nordex and Acciona Windpower, Spain
Enhanced active power control and primary frequency control through dynamic estimation of effective wind speed
Paul McKeever
Head of Research & Development, ORE Catapult, United Kingdom
High definition MMC for platform-less HVDC offshore wind power collection systems
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