Abstract
Reliability is a critical consideration for wind turbine generator systems as failures contribute directly to operation and maintenance costs and hence the cost of energy. Improving reliability hinges on an understanding of the mechanisms of failures that occur. This paper discusses the major failure mechanisms in the WT generator system, particularly the converter and the generator, from the point of view of their use in wind turbines. It also looks at the opportunities for improving reliability.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of 2015 17th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE-ECCE Europe 2015 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Publisher | IEEE Press |
Publication date | 27 Oct 2015 |
Article number | 7311669 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789075815221 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 27 Oct 2015 |
Event | 17th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE-ECCE Europe 2015 - Centre International de Conférence Genève (CICG), 17 rue Varembé CH . 1211 Genève 20, Geneva, Switzerland Duration: 8 Sept 2015 → 10 Sept 2015 |
Conference
Conference | 17th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE-ECCE Europe 2015 |
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Location | Centre International de Conférence Genève (CICG), 17 rue Varembé CH . 1211 Genève 20 |
Country/Territory | Switzerland |
City | Geneva |
Period | 08/09/2015 → 10/09/2015 |
Keywords
- Generation of Electrical Energy
- Power Semiconductor Device
- Reliability
- Wind Generator Systems