Harmonic Generation and Mitigation by Full-Scale Converter Wind Turbines: Measurements and Simulations

Lukasz Hubert Kocewiak, Jesper Hjerrild, Claus Leth Bak

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Abstract

This paper shows that wind turbine harmonic generation and mitigation assessment are complex tasks, and many aspects, such as measurements, data processing, modelling and validation, must be taken into consideration. The paper describes the measurement process and shows sophisticated analyses on representative harmonic measurements of the wind turbine generators at Avedøre Holme. The nature of generation and mitigation of harmonic components in the wind turbine generators are clearly presented and explained. The mechanism of harmonic generation, some dynamic behaviour aspects and interaction with the external network are considered. Measurement, data processing and simulation results are presented and compared. Different analysis methods, such as statistical analysis, harmonic calculation, and mathematical description are applied and described in detail. Some issues regarding commonly applied standards are also put forward in the paper. Based on measurements and simulations, it is shown that a general overview of the behaviour of a wind turbine generator cannot be fully observed only based on harmonic current analyses as suggested in the standards.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 10th International Workshop on Large-Scale Integration of Wind Power into Power Systems as well as Transmission Networks for Offshore Wind Farms
Number of pages8
PublisherEnergynautics GmbH
Publication date2011
Pages1-8
ISBN (Print) 978-3-9813870-3-2
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event10th International Workshop on Large-Scale Integration of Wind Power into Power Systems as well as Transmission Networks for Offshore Wind Farms - 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 Transmission Networks for Offshore Wind Farms
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityAarhus
Period25/10/201126/10/2011

Keywords

  • Grid-side converter
  • Harmonic measurements
  • Harmonic generation
  • Harmonic Mitigation
  • Wind turbine

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