Abstract:
A method for estimating components of a grid impedance, Z, of a power grid (1) being coupled to a power generating unit at a point of interconnection (4) is disclosed. A voltage, V meas , across the point of interconnection (4); an active current, I P , and/or an active power, P, delivered by the power generating unit to the power grid (1); and a reactive current, I Q , and/or a reactive power, Q, delivered by the power generating unit to the power grid (1) are determined. A parameter estimation vector is estimated using a recursive adaptive filter algorithm, and on the basis of V meas , I P , P, I Q and/or Q. A model representation of the power grid (1) is created on the basis of the parameter estimation vector, and a system DC gain vector for the power grid (1) is calculated, using the model representation. Finally, the grid impedance, Z, and/or a resistance, R, of the grid impedance, Z, and/or a reactance, X, of the grid impedance, Z, is derived from the system DC gain vector.
Abstract:
A renewable power plant (100) configured to deliver electrical power to an electrical grid (104) in accordance with a reference (200) is disclosed. The renewable power plant (100) comprises at least one energy generating system of a first type (101), at least one energy generating system of a second type (102), and a control system (105). The control system (105) comprises a central power plant controller (CPPC) (106) which generates setpoints (203) for controlling the energy generating systems (101, 102, 103) in accordance with the reference (200) and communicates the setpoints (203) to the energy generating systems (101, 102, 103).The energy generating systems (101, 102, 103) generate feedback signals (209) and communicate them to the CPPC (106). The energy generating system of the second type (102) introduces a time delay (206). The control system (105) is configured to generate a modified feedback signal (210) based on the feedback signal (209) received from the energy generating systems of the second type (102), and using a model (207) representing operational behaviour of the energy generating systems of the second type (102). The CPPC (106) is configured to apply the modified feedback signal (210) to a feedback control loop for controlling the energy generating systems (101, 102, 103).
Abstract:
A method for controlling one or more renewable power generators forming a renewable power plant, and a controller configured to perform the method. The method comprises: receiving a measured voltage level of a power network to which the one or more renewable power generators are connected; determining reactive power set points for the one or more renewable power generators based on the measured voltage level; and dispatching the reactive power set points to controllers of the one or more renewable power generators for controlling the one or more renewable power generators. The step of determining reactive power set points for the one or more renewable power generators based on the measured voltage level comprises dynamically determining a voltage-reactive power relationship value (dV/dQ), based on one or more power network conditions, that is indicative of changes in voltage in response to a change in reactive power; determining a voltage error value between a voltage reference value (Vpcc_ref) and the measured voltage level (Vpcc); and determining the reactive power set points based on voltage error value and the dynamically determined voltage-reactive power relationship value (dV/dQ). An advantage of the invention is that plant voltage control is carried out on the basis of a more accurate voltage-reactive power relationship value (dV/dQ) which is determined dynamically based on grid conditions rather than the conventional approach of the voltage-reactive power relationship being a static value that is based on information provided by a transmission system operator during installation or commissioning of the power plant. The power plant operator is therefore able to satisfy the requirements for reactive power support with improved accuracy and reliability.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a test device (500) and method (100) of testing a wind power plant component, such as a wind power plant controller (20). The test device (500) includes one or more subsystem simulators (530, 540, 550, 560, 66, 570, 575, 580, 585)that cooperate to provide a system level simulation of a wind power plant (10). Each subsystem simulator (530, 540, 550, 560, 566, 70, 575, 580, 585) is configured to simulate a wind power plant subsystem or conditions influencing the wind power plant (10).The method(100) includes connecting (102) the wind power plant controller (20) to the test device (500), and testing (103) the wind power plant controller (20).
Abstract:
Aspects of the present invention relate to a method of voltage control for at least one wind turbine generator (14) configured to absorb and supply reactive power on demand, the method comprises: receiving a dispatch signal from a power plant controller (22) indicating a reactive power set point (Qunit n setp); determining a terminal voltage level (Vunit) of the at least one wind turbine generator (14); generating a reactive power correction value (Qcorrect) based on a deviation of the terminal voltage level (Vunit) from a voltage set point (Vunit n-setp); adjusting the reactive power set point (Qunit n setp) by the reactive power correction value (Qcorrect); and controlling the at least one wind turbine generator according to the adjusted reactive power set point (Qunit n control).
Abstract:
The invention related to a wind farm monitoring and control system, said system comprising - at least one wind farm, - at least one intelligent management server connectable to said at least one wind farm via a data communication network, - at least one wind farm configuration tool related to said intelligent management server for establishment of connection(s) to said at least one wind farm. The present invention presents a system for monitoring and control of wind farms. The monitoring and control is performed so that it is possible to monitor and control several wind farms homogeneously. Hereby it is possible to monitor and control different wind farms simultaneously with a uniform output and it is moreover possible to compare data from the wind farms.
Abstract:
A wind farm monitoring and control system, includes at least one wind farm, at least one intelligent management server connectable to the at least one wind farm via a data communication network, and at least one wind farm configuration tool related to the intelligent management server for establishment of connection(s) to the at least one wind farm. A system for monitoring and control of wind farms is provided. The monitoring and control is performed so that it is possible to monitor and control several wind farms homogeneously. Hereby it is possible to monitor and control different wind farms simultaneously with a uniform output and it is moreover possible to compare data from the wind farms.
Abstract:
A wind farm monitoring and control system, includes at least one wind farm, at least one intelligent management server connectable to the at least one wind farm via a data communication network, and at least one wind farm configuration tool related to the intelligent management server for establishment of connection(s) to the at least one wind farm. A system for monitoring and control of wind farms is provided. The monitoring and control is performed so that it is possible to monitor and control several wind farms homogeneously. Hereby it is possible to monitor and control different wind farms simultaneously with a uniform output and it is moreover possible to compare data from the wind farms.