Ingeteam launches simulation models
Published by Sarah Smith,
Assistant Editor
Energy Global,
Ingeteam, a technology group specialising in electric power conversion, has presented its advanced simulation models. The models have been developed to address the complex grid stability and connectivity issues that come with the integration of wind power into global electricity transport infrastructures.
With the grid conditions of each wind farm demanding specific and stringent requirements, complex modelling is paramount to solve grid connectivity and stability challenges. In particular, the need to work with very low short circuit ratio (SCR) or quality factor grids, as well as the existence of sub-synchronous and parallel resonances are significant challenges. To overcome these issues, it is important to develop an accurate modelling of the converter control loops and its interaction with the grid through the use of linear time-invariant (LTI) strategies.
Both software in the loop (SiL) and hardware in the loop (HiL) systems are commonly used in the industry, but the advanced simulation models developed by Ingeteam as a linear time-invariant (LTI) allows for higher agility to run parameter sweeps and to test new algorithms.
With the use of one state-space matrix, the stability and dynamic behaviour of the system can be obtained easily from the LTI model. To achieve this, Ingeteam identifies all possible grid parameter variations and conditions, generates the LTI models for all these cases, and validates the solution through SiL and HiL systems.
Ingeteam continuously works on the development of advanced technical solutions that optimise the performance of its power converter products. The company’s technical knowledge, acquired through more than 29 000 power converters installed in wind farms worldwide, enables it to solve the most demanding technical challenges facing the wind energy sector.
Ingeteam currently has over 50 GW of electrical wind power conversion equipment installed worldwide. Their wind power converters are efficiently operating in a high diversity of grids, each of them with specific conditions. In all situations, the key requirements of stability and connectivity are met.
Earlier in 2020, Ingeteam launched another one of its latest innovations: its new-generation wind power converters, developed for high power DFIG application ranging from 6 to 8 MW. Ingeteam’s high-power DFIG converters comply with the most stringent grid codes, and include FRT, SCR and SSR features, enabling them to be deployed anywhere in the world.
Read the article online at: https://www.energyglobal.com/wind/06072020/ingeteam-launches-simulation-models/
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