Probabilistic Aspects of Harmonic Emission of Large Offshore Wind Farms

Christian Flytkjær Jensen, Claus Leth Bak, Lukasz Hubert Kocewiak, J. Hjerrild, Kasper Klitgaard Berthelsen

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Abstract

In this article, a new probabilistic method of as-sessment of harmonic emission of large offshore wind farms is presented. Based on measurements from the British wind farm Burbo Banks, probability density functions are estimated for the dominating low order harmonic currents injected by a single turbine. The degree and type of dependence between the harmonic emission and the operating point of a single turbine is established. A model of Burbo Banks, suitable for harmonic load flow studies, is created in DIgSILENT Power Factory along with a DPL-script that deals with the probabilistic issues of the harmonic emission. The simulated harmonic distortion at the PCC is compared to measurement. This reveals some diffi-culties regarding harmonic load flow studies. The harmonic background distortion in the grid to where the wind farm is connected must be included in the study. Furthermore, a very detailed representation of the frequency dependent short circuit impedance must be used before sufficiently accurate results can be obtained from the model.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 10th International Workshop on Large-Scale Integration of Wind Power into Power Systems as well as on Transmission Networks for Offshore Wind Power Plants
Number of pages5
PublisherEnergynautics GmbH
Publication date2011
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event10th International Workshop on Large-Scale Integration of Wind Power into Power Systems as well as on Transmission Networks for Offshore Wind Power Plants - Aarhus, Denmark
Duration: 25 Oct 201126 Oct 2011

Conference

Conference10th International Workshop on Large-Scale Integration of Wind Power into Power Systems as well as on Transmission Networks for Offshore Wind Power Plants
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityAarhus
Period25/10/201126/10/2011

Keywords

  • Probabilistic harmonic load flow
  • Harmonics
  • Wind farm modeling
  • Harmonic system modeling

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