Title :
Modular multi-level converter based HVDC system for grid connection of offshore wind power plant
Author :
Gnanarathna, U.N. ; Chaudhary, Sanjay K. ; Gole, Ani M. ; Teodorescu, Remus
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Abstract :
This paper explores the application of modular multi-level converters (MMC) as a means for harnessing the power from off-shore wind power plants. The MMC consists of a large number of simple voltage sourced converter (VSC) submodules that can be easily assembled into a converter for high-voltage and high power. The paper shows that the MMC converter has a fast response and low harmonic content in comparison with a two-level VSC option. The paper discusses the modeling approach used, including a solution to the modeling challenge imposed by the very large number of switching devices in the MMC.
Keywords :
HVDC power convertors; offshore installations; power grids; wind power plants; HVDC system; grid connection; harmonic content; modular multilevel converter; offshore wind power plant; voltage sourced converter; Electro-magnetic Transients Simulations; HVDC Transmission; Modular Multi-level Converters (MMC); Voltage Sourced Converters (VSC); Wind Power Plants (WPP);
Conference_Titel :
AC and DC Power Transmission, 2010. ACDC. 9th IET International Conference on
Conference_Location :
London
DOI :
10.1049/cp.2010.0984
