scholarly journals Enhanced TVI for Grid Forming VSC under Unbalanced Faults

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 6168
Author(s):  
Markel Zubiaga ◽  
Carmen Cardozo ◽  
Thibault Prevost ◽  
Alain Sanchez-Ruiz ◽  
Eneko Olea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Voltage ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Control Mode ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Voltage Unbalance ◽  
Low Voltage Ride Through ◽  
Current Limit ◽  
Virtual Impedance ◽  
Significant Effort

With an increasing capacity of inverter-based generation and with a 100% renewable energy power system on the horizon, grid forming converters have the potential to become the prevalent control mode in the grid. Thus, the correct performance of these devices is going to be crucial for system stability and security of supply. Most research related to the grid-forming control is focused on normal operating conditions, although significant effort has been devoted to current limitation strategies to ensure Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) capability. However, most contributions usually consider only balanced faults. This paper, proposes a new current limiting method based on the well-known threshold virtual impedance (TVI) that keeps the voltage source behaviour associated to the grid forming (GFM) capability, even when the current limit is reached, while reducing the voltage unbalance according to user-defined settings.

scholarly journals Enhancing Doubly Fed Induction Generator Low-Voltage Ride-Through Capability Using Dynamic Voltage Restorer with Adaptive Noise Cancellation Technique

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 859
Author(s):  
Mohamed Adel Ahmed ◽  
Tarek Kandil ◽  
Emad M. Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Low Voltage ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Dynamic Voltage Restorer ◽  
Low Voltage Ride Through ◽  
Voltage Restorer ◽  
Dynamic Voltage ◽  
Utility Grid ◽  
Adaptive Noise ◽  
Doubly Fed

Some of the major challenges facing micro-grids (MGs) during their connection with the utility grid are maintaining power system stability and reliability. One term that is frequently discussed in literature is the low-voltage ride-through (LVRT) capability, as it is required by the utility grid to maintain its proper operation and system stability. Furthermore, due to their inherent advantages, doubly fed induction generators (DFIGs) have been widely installed on many wind farms. However, grid voltage dips and distortion have a negative impact on the operation of the DFIG. A dynamic voltage restorer (DVR) is a commonly used device that can enhance the LVRT capability of DFIG compared to shunt capacitors and static synchronous compensator (STATCOM). DVR implements a series compensation during fault conditions by injecting the proper voltage at the point of common coupling (PCC) in order to preserve stable terminal voltage. In this paper, we propose a DVR control method based on the adaptive noise cancelation (ANC) technique to compensate for both voltage variation and harmonic mitigation at DFIG terminals. Additionally, we propose an online control of the DC side voltage of the DVR using pulse width modulation (PWM) rectifier to reduce both the size of the storage element and the solid-state switches of the DVR, aiming to reduce its overall cost. A thorough analysis of the operation and response of the proposed DVR is performed using MATLAB/SIMULINK under different operating conditions of the grid. The simulation results verify the superiority and robustness of the proposed technique to enhance the LVRT capability of the DFIG during system transients and faults.

Analysing integration issues of the microgrid system with utility grid network

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-127
Author(s):  
Mulualem Tesfaye ◽  
Baseem Khan ◽  
Om Prakash Mahela ◽  
Hassan Haes Alhelou ◽  
Neeraj Gupta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Control Mode ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Modulation Scheme ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
Utility Grid

Abstract Generation of renewable energy sources and their interfacing to the main system has turn out to be most fascinating challenge. Renewable energy generation requires stable and reliable incorporation of energy to the low or medium voltage networks. This paper presents the microgrid modeling as an alternative and feasible power supply for Institute of Technology, Hawassa University, Ethiopia. This microgrid consists of a 60 kW photo voltaic (PV) and a 20 kW wind turbine (WT) system; that is linked to the electrical distribution system of the campus by a 3-phase pulse width modulation scheme based voltage source inverters (VSI) and supplying power to the university buildings. The main challenge in this work is related to the interconnection of microgrid with utility grid, using 3-phase VSI controller. The PV and WT of the microgrid are controlled in active and reactive power (PQ) control mode during grid connected operation and in voltage/frequency (V/F) control mode, when the microgrid is switched to the stand-alone operation. To demonstrate the feasibility of proposed microgrid model, MATLAB/Simulink software has been employed. The performance of fully functioning microgrid is analyzed and simulated for a number of operating conditions. Simulation results supported the usefulness of developed microgrid in both mode of operation.

scholarly journals Fuzzy Logic Control for Low-Voltage Ride-Through Single-Phase Grid-Connected PV Inverter

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 4796 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eyad Radwan ◽  
Mutasim Nour ◽  
Emad Awada ◽  
Ali Baniyounes
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Output Power ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Utilization Factor ◽  
Low Voltage Ride Through ◽  
Active And Reactive Power

This paper presents a control scheme for a photovoltaic (PV) system that uses a single-phase grid-connected inverter with low-voltage ride-through (LVRT) capability. In this scheme, two PI regulators are used to adjust the power angle and voltage modulation index of the inverter; therefore, controlling the inverter’s active and reactive output power, respectively. A fuzzy logic controller (FLC) is also implemented to manage the inverter’s operation during the LVRT operation. The FLC adjusts (or de-rates) the inverter’s reference active and reactive power commands based on the grid voltage sag and the power available from the PV system. Therefore, the inverter operation has been divided into two modes: (i) Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) during the normal operating conditions of the grid, and (ii) LVRT support when the grid is operating under faulty conditions. In the LVRT mode, the de-rating of the inverter active output power allows for injection of some reactive power, hence providing voltage support to the grid and enhancing the utilization factor of the inverter’s capacity. The proposed system was modelled and simulated using MATLAB Simulink. The simulation results showed good system performance in response to changes in reference power command, and in adjusting the amount of active and reactive power injected into the grid.

scholarly journals Modeling of Multiple Master–Slave Control under Island Microgrid and Stability Analysis Based on Control Parameter Configuration

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haifeng Liang ◽  
Yue Dong ◽  
Yuxi Huang ◽  
Can Zheng ◽  
Peng Li
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Power ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Mutual Influence ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Stable Operation ◽  
Parameter Configuration ◽  
Islanded Mode ◽  
Virtual Impedance

The stable operation of a microgrid is crucial to the integration of renewable energy sources. However, with the expansion of scale in electronic devices applied in the microgrid, the interaction between voltage source converters poses a great threat to system stability. In this paper, the model of a three-source microgrid with a multi master–slave control method in islanded mode is built first of all. Two sources out of three use droop control as the main control source, and another is a subordinate one with constant power control which is also known as real and reactive power (PQ) control. Then, the small signal decoupling control model and its stability discriminant equation are established combined with “virtual impedance”. To delve deeper into the interaction between converters, mutual influence of paralleled converters of two main control micro sources and their effect on system stability is explored from the perspective of control parameters. Finally, simulation and analysis are launched and the study serves as a reference for parameter setting of converters in a microgrid.

scholarly journals A Distributed Control Scheme Using SiC-Based Low Voltage Ride-Through Compensator for Wind Turbine Generators

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Chao-Tsung Ma ◽  
Zong-Hann Shi
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Distributed Control ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Low Voltage Ride Through ◽  
Turbine Generators ◽  
Wind Turbine Generators ◽  
Control Scheme ◽  
Reactive Current

As the penetration of renewable energy power generation, such as wind power generation, increases low-voltage ride-through (LVRT), control is necessary during grid faults to support wind turbine generators (WTGs) in compensating reactive current to restore nominal grid voltages, and maintain a desired system stability. In contrast to the commonly used centralized LVRT controller, this study proposes a distributed control scheme using a LVRT compensator (LVRTC) capable of simultaneously performing reactive current compensation for doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG)-, or permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG)-based WTGs. The proposed LVRTC using silicon carbide (SiC)-based inverters can achieve better system efficiency, and increase system reliability. The proposed LVRTC adopts a digital control scheme and dq-axis current decoupling algorithm to realize simultaneous active/reactive power control features. Theoretical analysis, derivation of mathematical models, and design of the control scheme are initially conducted, and simulation is then performed in a computer software environment to validate the feasibility of the system. Finally, a 2 kVA small-scale hardware system with TI’s digital signal processor (DSP) as the control core is implemented for experimental verification. Results from simulation and implementation are in close agreement, and validate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed control scheme.

Review on Grid Connection Technologies of DFIG

2012 ◽  
Vol 614-615 ◽  
pp. 1816-1819
Author(s):  
Xue Song Zhou ◽  
Su Yang Li ◽  
You Jie Ma
Keyword(s):  
Low Voltage ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Frequency Regulation ◽  
Low Voltage Ride Through ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Grid Connection ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Unbalanced Voltage ◽  
Power Point ◽  
Doubly Fed

Doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) is receiving more attention nowadays due to growing power demand and environmental concerns. In this paper, five main issues of the DFIG associating with the grid-connection, low voltage ride-through (LVRT), maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control strategy, operation in unbalanced voltage condition, contribution to frequency regulation of grid and influence on power system stability are discussed.

The Low Voltage Ride through Simulation Analysis for Wind Turbines to Grid

2012 ◽  
Vol 608-609 ◽  
pp. 687-691
Author(s):  
Ze Xin Zhang ◽  
Guang Qing Bao
Keyword(s):  
Wind Turbines ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Grid Voltage ◽  
Low Voltage Ride Through ◽  
Voltage Dip ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Technical Specifications ◽  
Voltage Recovery

According to the provisions of low voltage ride through capability of wind turbines in the “large-scale design and technical specifications for wind farm to grid” of china, proposed a method to simulate this low voltage ride through grid voltage by computer simulation software. The simulation method is mainly used to simulate whether the wind turbines grid can meet the low voltage ride through requirements. In order to obtain the required grid voltage, the fault simulation circuit is divided into voltage dip part and voltage recovery part, which were used to simulated 20% & 90% voltage dip and the 20% grid voltage gradually recovered to 90% grid voltage. Three-phase fault modules for the voltage dip part, Three-phase programmable voltage source module for the voltage recovery part. The simulation results show that simulation system we build can simulate the required grid voltage.

Benefits of High Voltage SiC Applications in Medium Voltage Power Distribution Grids

2018 ◽  
Vol 924 ◽  
pp. 875-878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shi Qi Ji ◽  
Xiao Jie Shi ◽  
Zhe Yu Zhang ◽  
Wen Chao Cao ◽  
Fred Wang
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
System Stability ◽  
System Level ◽  
Medium Voltage ◽  
Low Voltage Ride Through ◽  
Grid Interface ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Distribution Grids

This paper evaluates potential benefits of high voltage (HV) SiC devices in medium voltage (MV) distribution grids. The MV microgrid, that HV SiC devices can benefit most, is selected as the “killer application” and focused in this paper. The design and simulation are carried out to compare Si-and SiC-based grid interface converters for the quantitative benefit assessment both at converter level and system level. The SiC-based converter has significant benefits in weight and size, and shows enhanced performance and functionality on power quality, system stability and low voltage ride through (LVRT) as well.

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