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=== Aerodynamics<br>  ===
 
=== Aerodynamics<br>  ===
  
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[[Image:Wind turbine blade aerodynamics.jpg|frame|center|Aerodynamics of a wind turbine blade]]<ref>Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/gtz2010-en-wedd-1-2-WTG-concepts.pdf]]</ref>
  
 
=== Stall  ===
 
=== Stall  ===
  
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[[Image:Wind turbine blade aerodynamics - stall control.jpg|frame|center|Wind turbine blade aerodynamics - stall control]]Stall Control:<br>– Passive Stall:<br>Power of the wind turbine is limited by the aerodynamic characteristics<br>of the turbine.<br>– Active stall:<br>Power of the wind turbine is limited additionally by decreasing the pitch<br>angle (increasing the inflow angle ).<br>
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[[Image:Wind turbine blade aerodynamics - stall control.jpg|frame|center|Wind turbine blade aerodynamics - stall control]]Stall Control:<br>– Passive Stall:<br>Power of the wind turbine is limited by the aerodynamic characteristics<br>of the turbine.<br>– Active stall:<br>Power of the wind turbine is limited additionally by decreasing the pitch<br>angle (increasing the inflow angle ).<br>  
  
 
=== Pitch<br>  ===
 
=== Pitch<br>  ===
  
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[[Image:Wind turbine blade aerodynamics - pitching.jpg|frame|center|Aerodynamics at a wind turbine blade during control through pitching]]Pitch Control:<br>– Power of the wind turbine is limited by increasing the pitch angle<br>(decreasing the inflow angle <math>\alpha</math>)<br>  
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[[Image:Wind turbine blade aerodynamics - pitching.jpg|frame|center|Aerodynamics at a wind turbine blade during control through pitching]]<ref>Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/gtz2010-en-wedd-1-2-WTG-concepts.pdf]]</ref>
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Pitch Control:<br>– Power of the wind turbine is limited by increasing the pitch angle<br>(decreasing the inflow angle <math>\alpha</math>)<br>  
  
 
== Wind turbine operation<br>  ==
 
== Wind turbine operation<br>  ==
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<ref>Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/gtz2010-en-wedd-1-2-WTG-concepts.pdf]]</ref><br>  
  
 
== Generator concepts<br>  ==
 
== Generator concepts<br>  ==
  
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[[Image:Overview Wind generator concepts.jpg|frame|center|Overview Wind generator concepts.jpg]]<ref>Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/gtz2010-en-wedd-1-2-WTG-concepts.pdf]]</ref>
  
 
=== Fixed Speed Induction Generator<br>  ===
 
=== Fixed Speed Induction Generator<br>  ===
  
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[[Image:Fixed speed induction generator.jpg|frame|center|Fixed speed induction generator.jpg]]Only fix speed operation possible (stall control required)<br>• Reactive power compensation required<br>• No reactive power control capability. Additional devices required:<br>– TSCs (Thyristor switched capacitors)<br>– STATCOMs<br>• Risk of dynamic voltage collapse<br>GTZ Expert Workshop 2010: Grid and System Integration of Wind Energy, 22/23.11.2010, Berlin/Germany<br>y g p<br>– &gt; Typically, wind generators based on induction generators are asked to<br>disconnect in case of voltage dips<br>  
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[[Image:Fixed speed induction generator.jpg|frame|center|Fixed speed induction generator.jpg]]<ref>Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/gtz2010-en-wedd-1-2-WTG-concepts.pdf]]</ref>
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Only fix speed operation possible (stall control required)<br>• Reactive power compensation required<br>• No reactive power control capability. Additional devices required:<br>– TSCs (Thyristor switched capacitors)<br>– STATCOMs<br>• Risk of dynamic voltage collapse<br>GTZ Expert Workshop 2010: Grid and System Integration of Wind Energy, 22/23.11.2010, Berlin/Germany<br>y g p<br>– &gt; Typically, wind generators based on induction generators are asked to<br>disconnect in case of voltage dips<br>  
  
 
=== Induction Generator with Variable Rotor Resistance<br>  ===
 
=== Induction Generator with Variable Rotor Resistance<br>  ===
  
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[[Image:Induction Generator with Variable Rotor Resistance.jpg|frame|center|Induction Generator with Variable Rotor Resistance.jpg]]Simple concept for variable speed operation.<br>• Reactive power compensation required.<br>• No reactive power control capability. Additional devices required:<br>– TSCs (Thyristor switched capacitors)<br>– STATCOMs<br>• Limited LVRT capability. Dynamic voltage collapse problems have to<br>GTZ Expert Workshop 2010: Grid and System Integration of Wind Energy, 22/23.11.2010, Berlin/Germany<br>be mitigated by:<br>– Fast increase of rotor resistance during faults<br>– Additional reactive power compensation devices (typically TSCs)<br>  
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[[Image:Induction Generator with Variable Rotor Resistance.jpg|frame|center|Induction Generator with Variable Rotor Resistance.jpg]]<ref>Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/gtz2010-en-wedd-1-2-WTG-concepts.pdf]]</ref>
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Simple concept for variable speed operation.<br>• Reactive power compensation required.<br>• No reactive power control capability. Additional devices required:<br>– TSCs (Thyristor switched capacitors)<br>– STATCOMs<br>• Limited LVRT capability. Dynamic voltage collapse problems have to<br>GTZ Expert Workshop 2010: Grid and System Integration of Wind Energy, 22/23.11.2010, Berlin/Germany<br>be mitigated by:<br>– Fast increase of rotor resistance during faults<br>– Additional reactive power compensation devices (typically TSCs)<br>  
  
 
=== Doubly-Fed Induction Generator<br>  ===
 
=== Doubly-Fed Induction Generator<br>  ===
  
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[[Image:Doubly-fed induction generator.jpg|frame|center|Doubly-fed induction generator.jpg]][[Image:Doubly fed induction generatorf Power flow over- and subsyncronous speed.jpg|frame|center|Doubly fed induction generatorf Power flow over- and subsyncronous speed.jpg]]
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[[Image:Doubly-fed induction generator.jpg|frame|center|Doubly-fed induction generator.jpg]]<ref>Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/gtz2010-en-wedd-1-2-WTG-concepts.pdf]]</ref>[[Image:Doubly fed induction generatorf Power flow over- and subsyncronous speed.jpg|frame|center|Doubly fed induction generatorf Power flow over- and subsyncronous speed.jpg]]<ref>Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/gtz2010-en-wedd-1-2-WTG-concepts.pdf]]</ref>
  
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=== Generator with Fully Rated Converter ===
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=== Generator with Fully Rated Converter ===
  
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[[Image:Generator with Fully Rated Converter Kopie.jpg|frame|center|Generator with Fully Rated Converter Kopie.jpg]]  
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[[Image:Generator with Fully Rated Converter Kopie.jpg|frame|center|Generator with Fully Rated Converter Kopie.jpg]]<ref>Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/gtz2010-en-wedd-1-2-WTG-concepts.pdf]]</ref>
  
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=== Generator with fully rated converter and direct drive ===
  
 
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[[Image:Generator with Fully Rated Converter and direct drive.jpg|frame|center|Generator with Fully Rated Converter and direct drive.jpg]]
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[[Image:Generator with Fully Rated Converter and direct drive.jpg|frame|center|Generator with Fully Rated Converter and direct drive.jpg]]<ref>Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/gtz2010-en-wedd-1-2-WTG-concepts.pdf]]</ref>
  
 
=== Directly Coupled Synchronous Generator with Variable Gear Box<br>  ===
 
=== Directly Coupled Synchronous Generator with Variable Gear Box<br>  ===
  
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[[Image:Directly Coupled Synchronous Generator with Variable Gear Box.jpg|frame|center|Directly Coupled Synchronous Generator with Variable Gear Box.jpg]][[Portal:Wind]]
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[[Image:Directly Coupled Synchronous Generator with Variable Gear Box.jpg|frame|center|Directly Coupled Synchronous Generator with Variable Gear Box.jpg]]<ref>Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/gtz2010-en-wedd-1-2-WTG-concepts.pdf]]</ref>
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Revision as of 15:27, 27 August 2011

Wind turbine control concepts

Aerodynamics

Aerodynamics of a wind turbine blade

[1]

Stall

Wind turbine blade aerodynamics - stall control

Stall Control:
– Passive Stall:
Power of the wind turbine is limited by the aerodynamic characteristics
of the turbine.
– Active stall:
Power of the wind turbine is limited additionally by decreasing the pitch
angle (increasing the inflow angle ).

Pitch

Aerodynamics at a wind turbine blade during control through pitching

[2]

Pitch Control:
– Power of the wind turbine is limited by increasing the pitch angle
(decreasing the inflow angle )

Wind turbine operation

Operation of Fix Speed Wind Turbine (passive stall)

• Start up (with open breaker) if wind speed > cut-in wind speed
• Close breaker
• Operation at constant blade angle over the whole wind speed range
• In case of large wind speeds: Power limited by aerodynamic profile.


Operation of Variable Speed Wind-Turbines

Start up (with open breaker) if wind speed > cut-in wi

Typical power curves of wind turbines.jpg

nd speed
• Close breaker



• Below rated wind-speed
– Maximum power coefficient (Max. Power Tracking)



– Evt: Speed Limitation
• Above rated wind-speed:
– P=Pr
ated (Limited by power electronics converter)
– Pitching

• Advantages of variable speed operation:
– Lower cut-in wind speeds
– Higher efficiency, especially at low wind speeds
– Lower power variations (compared to fixed speed turbines)
• Disadvantage: More expensive!


[3]

Generator concepts

Overview Wind generator concepts.jpg

[4]

Fixed Speed Induction Generator

Fixed speed induction generator.jpg

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Only fix speed operation possible (stall control required)
• Reactive power compensation required
• No reactive power control capability. Additional devices required:
– TSCs (Thyristor switched capacitors)
– STATCOMs
• Risk of dynamic voltage collapse
GTZ Expert Workshop 2010: Grid and System Integration of Wind Energy, 22/23.11.2010, Berlin/Germany
y g p
– > Typically, wind generators based on induction generators are asked to
disconnect in case of voltage dips

Induction Generator with Variable Rotor Resistance

Induction Generator with Variable Rotor Resistance.jpg

[6]

Simple concept for variable speed operation.
• Reactive power compensation required.
• No reactive power control capability. Additional devices required:
– TSCs (Thyristor switched capacitors)
– STATCOMs
• Limited LVRT capability. Dynamic voltage collapse problems have to
GTZ Expert Workshop 2010: Grid and System Integration of Wind Energy, 22/23.11.2010, Berlin/Germany
be mitigated by:
– Fast increase of rotor resistance during faults
– Additional reactive power compensation devices (typically TSCs)

Doubly-Fed Induction Generator

Doubly-fed induction generator.jpg

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Doubly fed induction generatorf Power flow over- and subsyncronous speed.jpg

[8]

Generator with Fully Rated Converter

Generator with Fully Rated Converter Kopie.jpg

[9]

Generator with fully rated converter and direct drive


Generator with Fully Rated Converter and direct drive.jpg

[10]

Directly Coupled Synchronous Generator with Variable Gear Box

Directly Coupled Synchronous Generator with Variable Gear Box.jpg

[11]

Portal:Wind

  1. ↑ Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[1]]
  2. ↑ Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[2]]
  3. ↑ Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[3]]
  4. ↑ Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[4]]
  5. ↑ Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[5]]
  6. ↑ Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[6]]
  7. ↑ Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[7]]
  8. ↑ Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[8]]
  9. ↑ Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[9]]
  10. ↑ Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[10]]
  11. ↑ Weigel S., Poeller M. (2010) Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) Physical Principals and Generator Concepts, Presentation prepared by DigSILENT GmbH for the Wind Energy and Development Dialogue 2010, retrieved 27.8.2011 [[11]]