Wind turbine generator (WTG)
Wind turbine generator (WTG)
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Folks,
Why is WTG normally a induction generator?
Why is WTG normally a induction generator?
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RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
No synchronizing required, no pesky AVR to complicate the controls under gusty conditions, no complexity to invoke Murphy's law during unattended operation.
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
Minor aside — Some more recent wind-induction machines have used the equivalent of a 4-quadrant VF drive, claimed for PF improvement, and the characteristic of horsepower varying with the cube of wind speed.
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
Offhand, there are two practices for starting wind-induction machines. One is to connect each unit when wind velocity is near a point of exporting real power. The other is to motor the device from zero or very low speed, importing a portion of real power until [over-synchronous] negative slip is realized.
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
Whether it is in a remote area or part of a wind farm, the WTG must be connected to the grid in order to have a source of excitation.
///The statement can easily be challenged since there are WTGs generating electricity in remote areas, where there is no grid. Apparently, an auxiliary power supply must be applied to have the WTG fully functioning and delivering power.\\\
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
http://wire0.ises.org/wire/doclibs/HarareConf.nsf/id/3EB3D8538034DFE5C12565990050D867/$File/BARL0617.pdf
etc. for more info
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
Michael Sidiropoulos
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
Michael Sidiropoulos
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
Sounds like you are in a good position to further address the original question yourself. My direct experience in the field is limited to a single WTG unit, connected to a distribution feeder in the boondocks - this is the main source of my original comments, where operational simplicity and rugged construction were perceived to be the pre-eminent requirements.
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
I cannot see, however, wind generators supplying islanded loads without a back up supply. Wind generators can supply energy when the wind blows, but you can't rely on them for capacity.
Michael Sidiropoulos
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
Some wind turbines use "variable slip" induction generators to further smooth mechanical loads, while the same can be acheived with variable speed technology.
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
Jbartos, the paper you recommended looks like a fine academic paper. Do you know if there are any real systems where WTG's are connected to an islanded load?
///Visit
http://www.bergey.com/Examples.htm
for small wind project examples.\\\
Here in the Pacific Northwest we have several wind farms, all connected to the main grid.
///These are called "big" projects.\\\
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
jb, Please note that the Bergey products are DC generators operating through an inverter which provides the frequency control necessary for isolated operation.
///I noticed on
http://www.bergey.com
that:
The blades attach directly to a specially designed very-low-speed permanent magnet alternator which uses state-of-the-art neodymium super- magnets.
Normally, the permanent magnet alternator is not called the DC generator.\\\
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
http://www.bonus.dk/uk/produkter/tekbe_1...
for larger asynchronous generator (1.3MW) that may be applied arbitrarily; however, it is recommended for Utilities and larger developers
http://www.pacifichydro.com.au/classroom...
applied on Wind Farm
http://www.cedex.es/ceta/cetaweb/info_fi...
for:
"Design and Simulation of a Stand-alone Wind-Diesel Generator with a Flywheel Energy Storage System to Supply the Required Active and Reactive Power." (about 50kW)
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
I think is called an asynchronous generator because the output frequency of the generator is not syncronised with the rotational speed of the generator put the frequency of the grid
And if you want to learn more about WTG I would suggest this site
http://www.windpower.org/
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
today only a low percentage of the newly installed power is set up with asynchronous generators. Most of the large size units use either synchronous generator or a double fed indcution generator. The machines are connected to the mains by converters. Maybe people in US didn't realize that trend because such units couldn't be exported to the US due of the fear of patent infringment lawsuits.
See www.enercon.de and
http://manuales.elo.utfsm.cl/conferences...
RE: Wind turbine generator (WTG)
The main problem with induction generators is their reactive power requirements and their inability to stay connected to the grid during voltage dips. There is new technology now from GE and soon from other manufacturers that addresses the voltage ride-through problem. Visit:
http://www.gepower.com/dhtml/wind/en_us/...