scholarly journals Numerical and experimental investigations of the impacts of the integration of wind energy into distribution network

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Ramesh Kumar Behara
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Wind Power ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Doubly Fed ◽  
The Impact

The growing needs for electric power around the world has resulted in fossil fuel reserves to be consumed at a much faster rate. The use of these fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas have led to huge consequences on the environment, prompting the need for sustainable energy that meets the ever increasing demands for electrical power. To achieve this, there has been a huge attempt into the utilisation of renewable energy sources for power generation. In this context, wind energy has been identified as a promising, and environmentally friendly renewable energy option. Wind turbine technologies have undergone tremendous improvements in recent years for the generation of electrical power. Wind turbines based on doubly fed induction generators have attracted particular attention because of their advantages such as variable speed, constant frequency operation, reduced flicker, and independent control capabilities for maximum power point tracking, active and reactive powers. For modern power systems, wind farms are now preferably connected directly to the distribution systems because of cost benefits associated with installing wind power in the lower voltage networks. The integration of wind power into the distribution network creates potential technical challenges that need to be investigated and have mitigation measures outlined. Detailed in this study are both numerical and experimental models to investigate these potential challenges. The focus of this research is the analytical and experimental investigations in the integration of electrical power from wind energy into the distribution grid. Firstly, the study undertaken in this project was to carry out an analytical investigation into the integration of wind energy in the distribution network. Firstly, the numerical simulation was implemented in the MATLAB/Simulink software. Secondly, the experimental work, was conducted at the High Voltage Direct Centre at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The goal of this project was to simulate and conduct experiments to evaluate the level of penetration of wind energy, predict the impact on the network, and propose how these impacts can be mitigated. From the models analysis, the effects of these challenges intensify with the increased integration of wind energy into the distribution network. The control strategies concept of the doubly fed induction generator connected wind turbine was addressed to ascertain the required control over the level of wind power penetration in the distribution network. Based on the investigation outcomes we establish that the impact on the voltage and power from the wind power integration in the power distribution system has a goal to maintain quality and balance between supply and demand.

Modelling and Control of the Hydraulically Actuated Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Pitch System

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Venkaiah ◽  
B. K. Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Wind Power ◽  
Pid Controller ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Horizontal Axis ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine ◽  
The World

Abstract The advantages of renewable energy sources are available freely in nature, inexhaustible, produce either no or little pollution and low gestation period. Among all renewable energy sources, wind energy has become one of the leading resources for power production in the world as well as in the India. According to WWEA, the wind turbine installation capacity in the world has been reached over 539.291GW by the end of 2017. The entire wind power installed capacity by the end of 2017 covers more than 5% of global demand of electricity. In India, the present wind power installation capacity on October, 2017 was over 32.7GW and wind energy contribution is 55% of the total renewable energy capacity in the country. Inspite of having sharp growth rate in wind in India, only a fraction of wind energy has been tapped until now out of 302 GW wind potential which is available above 100 m height on shore. Practical horizontal axis wind turbine converts kinetic energy in the wind into useful energy by using airfoil blades. Blade element momentum (BEM) theory becomes very popular due to its simplicity in mathematical calculation as well as accuracy. Hydraulic pitch actuation system has certain advantages due to its versatility, ability to produce constant force and torque irrespective of the disturbances outside of the system, ease and accuracy of control, simplicity, safety and economy. In the present study a semi rotary actuator has been utilized for turbine pitch actuation. In order to extract maximum power from available wind, fractional order PID controller (FOPID) has been developed for pitch control of wind turbine rotor blade. The performances of PID as well as FOPID controller have been compared with available wind data. The performance of FOPID controller was satisfactory compare to PID controller.

scholarly journals Integrating Wind Electrical Energy for the Marine Electrical Power System

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 4413-4418
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power System ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Wind Power ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy Output ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Electrical Power System ◽  
Bus System

Utilization of renewable energy for the reduction of fuel consumption and green house gas (GHG) emissions in the shipping industry has been increased rapidly in the recent years. Wind energy is a clean renewable energy with no pollution which is abundantly available at sea. This paper proposes two different possible configurations of connecting wind power energy into the ship’s main grid bus system . Wind electrical energy output has been connected to ship’s main ac bus system in one configuration and it is connected to ship’s main dc bus system. Even though Wind assisted ship propulsion (WASP) had been started already in the last decades in the form of wing sails, kites, Flettener rotor etc which could assist auxiliary propulsion of the ships, the application of wind power generator on the ship is not often applied. Therefore this paper has a relevant significance in applying wind electrical energy for the marine electrical power system needs. This paper also reveals the benefits and challenges in the area of onboard wind generation and opens future research possibilities in integrating wind energy into marine industry.

scholarly journals Techno-economic analysis and modelling of the feasibility of wind energy in Kuwait

2022 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Seyed Amir Kaboli ◽  
Reyhaneh Nazmabadi
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Wind Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Wind Power Generation ◽  
Generation Capacity ◽  
The Impact

There continues to be significant attention and investment in wind power generation, which can supply a high percentage of the global demand for renewable energy if harvested efficiently. The research study is based on techno-economic analysis of the feasibility of implementing wind power generation in Kuwait with a power generation capacity of 105 MW based on 50 wind turbines, which has a major requirement for clean energy. The study focused on three main areas of analysis and numerical modeling using the RETScreen software tool. The first area involved evaluating the performance and efficacy of generating wind power by collecting, analyzing, and modeling data on observed wind levels, wind turbine operation, and wind power generation. The second area comprised an environmental impact review to assess the environmental benefits of implementing wind power. The third area involved economic analysis of installing wind power in Kuwait. The analysis was undertaken to assess the energy recovery time for wind energy and determine the mitigation of global warming and pollution levels, the decrease of toxic emissions, and any cost savings from implementing clean energy systems in Kuwait. Additionally, sensitivity analysis was undertaken to determine the impact of certain variables in the modeling process. The results are used to estimate that the energy price would be $0.053 per kWh for a power generation capacity of 105 MWh based on an initial cost of $168 million and O&M of $5 million for 214,000 MWh of electricity exported to the grid. Moreover, the wind turbine farm will potentially avoid the emission of approximately 1.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, thereby saving approximately $9 million over 20 years spent installing carbon capture systems for conventional power plants. The wind farm containing a simple wind turbine is estimated to have a payback period of 9.1 years.

scholarly journals Stability check of doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) micro grid power system

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 367-374
Author(s):  
Ameerul A. J. Jeman ◽  
Naeem M. S. Hannoon ◽  
Nabil Hidayat ◽  
Mohamed M. H. Adam ◽  
Ismail Musirin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power System ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Induction Generator ◽  
Doubly Fed Induction Generator ◽  
Micro Grid ◽  
Doubly Fed

As of late, expanding interest of renewable energy and consumption of non-renewable energy source have prompted developing advancement of renewable energy technology, for example, wind energy. Wind energy has turned out to be one of the reliable sources of renewable energy, which requests extra transmission capacity and better methods for sustaining system reliability. As of now, doubly fed induction generator wind turbine is the most well-known wind turbine. This paper focuses on DFIG wind farm design using MATLAB/SIMULINK and also investigates the issues of the system stability of the DFIG wind turbine micro grid power system. This analysis includes the changes of voltage, current, real power and reactive power based on various conditions of the power system.

Stability Assessment on Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) Wind Turbine Micro Grid Power System

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 778-785
Author(s):  
Naeem M. S. Hannoon ◽  
V. Vijayakumar ◽  
K. Vengatesan ◽  
Nabil Hidayat
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power System ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Induction Generator ◽  
Doubly Fed Induction Generator ◽  
Micro Grid ◽  
Doubly Fed

As of late, expanding interest of renewable energy and consumption of non-renewable energy source have prompted developing advancement of renewable energy technology, for example, wind energy. Wind energy has turned out to be one of the reliable sources of renewable energy, which requests extra transmission capacity and better methods for sustaining system reliability. As of now, doubly fed induction generator wind turbine is the most well-known wind turbine. This paper focuses on DFIG wind farm design using MATLAB/SIMULINK and also investigates the issues of the system stability of the DFIG wind turbine micro grid power system. This analysis includes the changes of voltage, current, real power and reactive power based on various conditions of the power system.

The Application of Hydraulic System in Wind Turbine

2011 ◽  
Vol 130-134 ◽  
pp. 630-632 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Mei Sun ◽  
Ming Gao ◽  
Song Lin Nie
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Wind Power ◽  
Hydraulic System ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Fast Response ◽  
Brake System ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
Pitch System

As the global energy and environmental situation is serious, the wind energy as a clean, renewable energy，is got more and more world attention. Wind power technology is becoming the research focus of many countries. Hydraulic system with its high reliability and fast response characters is widely used in the rotor brake system, yaw brake system, pitch system.

scholarly journals Wind energy development in Morocco: Evolution and impacts

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 2811
Author(s):  
Touria Haidi ◽  
Bouchra Cheddadi ◽  
Faissal El Mariami ◽  
Zineb El Idrissi ◽  
Ali Tarrak
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Wind Power ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy Integration ◽  
Power Capacity ◽  
Energy Mix ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Impact

<p>Over the past ten years, Morocco has been focusing on developing renewable energy, especially wind power. This new energy policy has enabled it to become, in 2017, the leading country in the Middle East and North Africa region and the second one in Africa in terms of installed wind power capacity. In 2019, Morocco moved for the first time from the status of electricity importer to that of electricity exporter, better yet green electricity. This paper provides a quantitative study of the demand, production and installed power capacity of electrical energy in Morocco over the past two decades. It mainly focuses on the evolution of installed wind power capacity and its share in the global energy mix during this period, as well as its future prospects by year 2030. This article presents a synthesis work based on an updated assessment of the carried-out wind projects and aims to assess the realization of Morocco’s national energy strategy which sets out to achieve 42% of renewable energy by 2020, and more specifically 14% of the overall energy mix being wind energy. It also aims to show the impact of wind energy integration in terms of energy autonomy, industrial integration and CO2 emissions reduction.</p>

scholarly journals Arduino Based Design of Horizontal Wind Power Generator for Coastal Road Lighting

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-33
Author(s):  
Sagita Rochman ◽  
Mochamad Taufiq Irvan Efendy
Keyword(s):  
Wind Energy ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Electric Power ◽  
Wind Power ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Horizontal Wind ◽  
Street Lighting ◽  
Turbine Generators ◽  
Wind Turbine Generators ◽  
Dc Current

Increasing energy demand, depleting fossil fuel reserves, and environmental concerns have put renewable energy sources in the spotlight in Indonesia. Wind energy in particular, which has received a lot of attention because it is inexhaustible and friendly to the environment. The main problem of the two generating systems is not continuously available. Wind turbines are the main medium used to convert wind energy into electrical energy. A good wind turbine design will determine the performance of a wind power plant (PLTB). This tool is to control the electric power generated from the wind generator, the electric power generated from the generator will be measured the current and voltage. The way the tool works when the generator wheel rotates, the generator will produce electrical power which has been connected to the charger controller before the electric power is stored in the battery. The use of electric power from the battery will be converted using an inverter to convert the DC current to AC. This research was conducted on wind turbine generators in the use of coastal street lighting as objects to generate electric power in order to reduce the need for PLN electricity. This research was conducted on wind turbine generators in the use of coastal street lighting as objects to generate electric power in order to reduce the need for PLN electricity. The generator will generate electrical power which has been connected to the charger controller before the electric power is stored in the battery. The use of electric power from the battery will be converted using an inverter to convert the DC current to AC. This research was conducted on wind turbine generators in the use of coastal street lighting as objects to generate electric power in order to reduce the need for PLN electricity

scholarly journals Modeling Wind-Turbine Power Curves: Effects of Environmental Temperature on Wind Energy Generation

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 4941
Author(s):  
Miguel Á. Rodríguez-López ◽  
Emilio Cerdá ◽  
Pablo del Rio
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Environmental Temperature ◽  
Power Curve ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Power Curves

Global warming represents a serious challenge, which requires the adoption of renewable energy technologies worldwide. However, it can negatively affect the availability of renewable energy resources, such as wind, which are needed for electricity generation. In this context, there is an increasing need for more accurate evaluations of wind turbine power curves. A novel methodology to model the power curves of wind turbines, which combines the use of artificial neural networks (ANN) and Fuzzy logic rules, is proposed in this paper. This methodology assesses the role of environmental temperature in the power curve and the impact of temperature increases on wind energy production. The application of this methodology is illustrated with the simulation of the impact of global warming on the electricity generation of a wind farm. Due to the non-linear relationship between the power output of a turbine and its primary and derived parameters, it is shown that ANN combined with an expert system formed by a Fuzzy logic module fit power curve modeling processes well. The application of the methodology shows that an increase in temperatures would trigger a small reduction in the performance of wind turbines.

scholarly journals WRF Modeling of Deep Convection and Hail for Wind Power Applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (10) ◽  
pp. 1717-1733 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Letson ◽  
T. J. Shepherd ◽  
R. J. Barthelmie ◽  
S. C. Pryor
Keyword(s):  
Wind Energy ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Wind Power ◽  
Model Simulation ◽  
Deep Convection ◽  
Turbine Blades ◽  
Wind Farms ◽  
Wind Turbine Blades ◽  
Wind Speeds ◽  
The Impact

AbstractDeep convection and the related occurrence of hail, intense precipitation, and wind gusts represent a hazard to a range of energy infrastructure including wind turbine blades. Wind turbine blade leading-edge erosion (LEE) is caused by the impact of falling hydrometeors onto rotating wind turbine blades. It is a major source of wind turbine maintenance costs and energy losses from wind farms. In the U.S. southern Great Plains (SGP), where there is widespread wind energy development, deep convection and hail events are common, increasing the potential for precipitation-driven LEE. A 25-day Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model simulation conducted at convection-permitting resolution and using a detailed microphysics scheme is carried out for the SGP to evaluate the effectiveness in modeling the wind and precipitation conditions relevant to LEE potential. WRF output for these properties is evaluated using radar observations of precipitation (including hail) and reflectivity, in situ wind speed measurements, and wind power generation. This research demonstrates some skill for the primary drivers of LEE. Wind speeds, rainfall rates, and precipitation totals show good agreement with observations. The occurrence of precipitation during power-producing wind speeds is also shown to exhibit fidelity. Hail events frequently occur during periods when wind turbines are rotating and are especially important to LEE in the SGP. The presence of hail is modeled with a mean proportion correct of 0.77 and an odds ratio of 4.55. Further research is needed to demonstrate sufficient model performance to be actionable for the wind energy industry, and there is evidence for positive model bias in cloud reflectivity.

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