Multi-phase generators viability for offshore wind farms with HVDC transmission

Authors

  • M.J. Durán Electrical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, University of Málaga Author
  • F. Barrero Electronic & Automatic Engineering Department, School of Engineering, University of Seville Author
  • S. Toral Electronic & Automatic Engineering Department, School of Engineering, University of Seville Author
  • M. Arahal Electronic & Automatic Engineering Department, School of Engineering, University of Seville Author
  • R. Gregor Electronic & Automatic Engineering Department, School of Engineering, University of Seville Author
  • R. Marfil Electrical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, University of Málaga Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj06.275

Keywords:

Multi-phase systems, wind energy conversion

Abstract

The interest in offshore wind farms has experienced a significant growth in recent years. Technical knowledge allow the design of wind farms at higher distances, making the high voltage dc (HVDC) transmission a real alternative to current high voltage ac (HVAC) transmission. When the network is decoupled from the wind farm by a dc link, there is no need for a mandatory use of three-phase generator. To the contrary, multi-phase generators can be used and the wind farm can benefit from inherent advantages and recent developments of multi-phase drives. This preliminary study shows some of the potential advantages of the dual three-phase generators in wind energy conversion systems (WECS).

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Published

2024-01-15

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2008)

Section

Articles