Enhanced voltage control in offshore wind farms with fast-tapping on-load tap-changers

Burlakin I, Scheiner E, Mehlmann G, Luther M, Rehkopf S, Wolfram M, Hurm C (2024)

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2024

Journal

IET Conference Proceedings Institution of Engineering and Technology

Publisher: Institution of Engineering and Technology

Book Volume: 2024

Pages Range: 931-938

Journal Issue: 16

DOI: 10.1049/icp.2024.3896

Abstract

Integrating offshore wind farms into existing power systems raises significant challenges, particularly in maintaining voltage stability. In this context, conventional on-load tap-changers provide essential voltage control. However, they are limited to steady-state adjustments due to the motor-driven response time. Therefore, this paper introduces a voltage control method that enhances on-load tap-changers by incorporating power electronic fast-switching modules. The proposed solution enables rapid and flexible transformer tap ratio adjustment, significantly improving the voltage stability of offshore wind farms during high-voltage ride-through events under strong and weak grid conditions. The fast-switching module demonstrates enhanced performance in minimizing voltage deviations and reducing the risk of disconnecting wind turbine generators related to overvoltages.

Authors with CRIS profile

Ilya Burlakin Lehrstuhl für Elektrische Energiesysteme Elisabeth Scheiner Lehrstuhl für Elektrische Energiesysteme Gert Mehlmann Lehrstuhl für Elektrische Energiesysteme Matthias Luther Lehrstuhl für Elektrische Energiesysteme

Involved external institutions

Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Burlakin, I., Scheiner, E., Mehlmann, G., Luther, M., Rehkopf, S., Wolfram, M., & Hurm, C. (2024). Enhanced voltage control in offshore wind farms with fast-tapping on-load tap-changers. IET Conference Proceedings, 2024(16), 931-938. https://doi.org/10.1049/icp.2024.3896

MLA:

Burlakin, Ilya, et al. "Enhanced voltage control in offshore wind farms with fast-tapping on-load tap-changers." IET Conference Proceedings 2024.16 (2024): 931-938.

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