Core Concepts
Voltage oscillations at the grid-connected point of wind turbine are caused by the different stable equilibrium points of the normal operation and low voltage ride through subsystems, leading to repeated switching between the two subsystems under reactive power control.
Abstract
The paper analyzes the conditions for voltage oscillations caused by repeated low voltage ride through (LVRT) of wind turbines through steady-state power flow calculation. It then introduces the switched system theory to model the grid-side converter (GSC) of the wind turbine, considering the external connected impedance and internal control dynamics.
The key highlights are:
- The necessary conditions for voltage oscillations are that the initial voltage of the wind turbine's P-V curve is greater than the exiting LVRT threshold, and the static voltage stability limit is less than the entering LVRT threshold.
- The voltage oscillations are caused by the different stable equilibrium points of the normal operation and LVRT subsystems, leading to repeated switching between the two subsystems under reactive power control.
- The theoretical calculations and simulation results of the WT-GSC switched system model match well, verifying the correctness and effectiveness of the model.
- The voltage oscillation frequency, amplitude and other dynamic characteristics are mainly affected by the grid strength, wind turbine active power output, control delay, and dynamic reactive current proportional coefficient.
Stats
The grid-connected point voltage can be expressed as Uw = f(U, X, Pw, Qw).
The necessary conditions for voltage oscillations are: -0.09p.u. < QwX < 0.14p.u.
The critical active power output before entering LVRT is Pw1 > PwLVRT = f^-1(U, X, Qw1, 0.80).
The active and reactive power output during the LVRT period are Pw2 and Qw2, satisfying Uw = f(U, X, Pw2, Qw2) > 0.90.
Quotes
"The electrical distance between the wind power collection sending end grid and the main grid is relatively long, lacking synchronous power supply support, showing the characteristics of weak grid. Therefore, the voltage oscillation phenomenon is easy to happen, threatening the safe and stable operation of the grid."
"The voltage fluctuations can be suppressed by optimizing the active power control strategy and LVRT thresholds."
"The reactive power control switching and reactive power recovery strategy during the LVRT recovery process of the wind turbine are the root of repeated voltage fluctuations."