As turbine sizes cross the threshold of 10MW, the wind turbine industry’s key supply chain partners must meet the challenge of developing components that enable turbine OEMs to provide machines that reduce LCoE.
Ingeteam’s latest expert report, written in partnership with Windpower Monthly, covers three areas of technological innovation for converters designed specifically for +10MW turbines:
- Voltage level - low voltage (LV) to medium voltage (MV) reduces power losses
- Number of conversion lines (CL)
- Semiconductor chip architectures.
PES Wind Magazine - The development of a MV power converter for FC wind turbi...Ingeteam Wind Energy
Having cost-optimal power converters is a must in order to survive in the competitive wind market following the costs reduction rate.
To continue improving the performance of the wind turbines, while maintaining or even increasing the reliability, having a deep knowledge of the technology is crucial for the power converter developments.
Based on the long experience in the wind industry and the deep knowledge about core components composing a power converter, Ingeteam applies a design procedure that allows optimizing the power converter solution, developing power converter products up to 15MW for offshore environments.
PES Wind Magazine - Analysis of optimal wind turbine topology up to 15MWIngeteam Wind Energy
The evolution of technology within the wind sector has experienced a very rapid development during the last years. Every year the most important manufacturers present new turbines. The price at auctions has gone hand in hand with this development, experiencing drastic reductions. Thus, manufacturers have upgraded the power rate of their newest turbines trying to reduce the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE). Ingeteam analyses the optimal wind turbine topology up to 15MW.
The evolution of the wind market towards offshore sites has led to a deep discussion about the most adequate wind turbine power range and topology. The continuous reduction of the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE) of the whole turbine imposed by the market has propitiated a situation where the main goal of every OEM has been to study different solutions and topologies to minimize the costs and risks by upgrading the power rate of its wind turbines.
Converter manufacturers need to be aware of this market evolution and design and develop their products by the time OEMs require the newest and more powerful converters. This is the case of Ingeteam, with more than 45GW installed worldwide, offers a wide variety of converter power solution in LV and MV that can be installed to achieve any power rate required.
Modeling and control of HVDC grids: a key challenge for the future power systemPower System Operation
HVDC technology is developing fast and HVDC
grids are increasingly seen as a possible and feasible solution
to manage the future power system with large amounts of
renewables in a secure and cost-effective manner. However,
systems with significant amounts of DC transmission behave
in a fundamentally different manner when compared to the
traditional AC power system. The integration of HVDC systems
introduces new fast dynamics on different time frames and adds
controllability to the combined system. As a result, the modeling
and control of the entire interconnected system needs to be reevaluated
in order to accurately compute the system behavior,
both from the AC and DC system.
This survey paper gives an overview of the current research
in the field of HVDC grids focusing on the interaction of the AC
and DC system. The converters and their behavior are discussed
in greater detail. A second component which is discussed is the
DC breaker. Both devices operate fundamentally different than
their AC counterparts. The fast interaction between AC and DC
systems requires changes in the manner in which the modeling
and computation of the system is done, both at the DC and
the AC side. Although these considerations are needed within all
relevant time frames, two relevant cases are specifically addressed
in this paper: the connection of offshore wind power through a
HVDC system and the optimal operation of the power system
with a strong presence of HVDC.
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Gallium nitride (GaN) high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) have become one of the most popular devices for high-frequency and high-power applications in recent years. Compared to
traditional silicon devices, GaN material has several remarkable properties, such as better electron mobility at the high electric field, wider energy bandgap (3.4 eV), higher breakdown electric field and higher
saturation electron drift velocity [1–3]. Such excellent material properties have made AlGaN/GaN
devices the streamlined technology for high-frequency and high-power applications for next-generation
wireless communication systems at millimeter-wave frequencies
PES Wind Magazine - The development of a MV power converter for FC wind turbi...Ingeteam Wind Energy
Having cost-optimal power converters is a must in order to survive in the competitive wind market following the costs reduction rate.
To continue improving the performance of the wind turbines, while maintaining or even increasing the reliability, having a deep knowledge of the technology is crucial for the power converter developments.
Based on the long experience in the wind industry and the deep knowledge about core components composing a power converter, Ingeteam applies a design procedure that allows optimizing the power converter solution, developing power converter products up to 15MW for offshore environments.
PES Wind Magazine - Analysis of optimal wind turbine topology up to 15MWIngeteam Wind Energy
The evolution of technology within the wind sector has experienced a very rapid development during the last years. Every year the most important manufacturers present new turbines. The price at auctions has gone hand in hand with this development, experiencing drastic reductions. Thus, manufacturers have upgraded the power rate of their newest turbines trying to reduce the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE). Ingeteam analyses the optimal wind turbine topology up to 15MW.
The evolution of the wind market towards offshore sites has led to a deep discussion about the most adequate wind turbine power range and topology. The continuous reduction of the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE) of the whole turbine imposed by the market has propitiated a situation where the main goal of every OEM has been to study different solutions and topologies to minimize the costs and risks by upgrading the power rate of its wind turbines.
Converter manufacturers need to be aware of this market evolution and design and develop their products by the time OEMs require the newest and more powerful converters. This is the case of Ingeteam, with more than 45GW installed worldwide, offers a wide variety of converter power solution in LV and MV that can be installed to achieve any power rate required.
Modeling and control of HVDC grids: a key challenge for the future power systemPower System Operation
HVDC technology is developing fast and HVDC
grids are increasingly seen as a possible and feasible solution
to manage the future power system with large amounts of
renewables in a secure and cost-effective manner. However,
systems with significant amounts of DC transmission behave
in a fundamentally different manner when compared to the
traditional AC power system. The integration of HVDC systems
introduces new fast dynamics on different time frames and adds
controllability to the combined system. As a result, the modeling
and control of the entire interconnected system needs to be reevaluated
in order to accurately compute the system behavior,
both from the AC and DC system.
This survey paper gives an overview of the current research
in the field of HVDC grids focusing on the interaction of the AC
and DC system. The converters and their behavior are discussed
in greater detail. A second component which is discussed is the
DC breaker. Both devices operate fundamentally different than
their AC counterparts. The fast interaction between AC and DC
systems requires changes in the manner in which the modeling
and computation of the system is done, both at the DC and
the AC side. Although these considerations are needed within all
relevant time frames, two relevant cases are specifically addressed
in this paper: the connection of offshore wind power through a
HVDC system and the optimal operation of the power system
with a strong presence of HVDC.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Development (IJERD)IJERD Editor
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Gallium nitride (GaN) high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) have become one of the most popular devices for high-frequency and high-power applications in recent years. Compared to
traditional silicon devices, GaN material has several remarkable properties, such as better electron mobility at the high electric field, wider energy bandgap (3.4 eV), higher breakdown electric field and higher
saturation electron drift velocity [1–3]. Such excellent material properties have made AlGaN/GaN
devices the streamlined technology for high-frequency and high-power applications for next-generation
wireless communication systems at millimeter-wave frequencies
This paper is a review of an innovative technique with a new concept of transformer-less unified power flow controller UPFC . The Transformer-less UPFC is based on two cascade multilevel inverters CMIs , which reduce the complexity of the circuit. The construction of the conventional UPFC consists of two back-to-back inverters which results in complexity and bulkiness which involves the transformers which are complication for isolation and attaining high power rating with required output waveforms. The proposed controller will reduce the cost and space as compared to the conventional UPFC. A multilevel configuration technique will be used to reduce the total harmonic content and thus increases the overall efficiency of the system. Shaikh Mohammed Tauseef | S. M. Kulkarni "A Review on Transformer - Less UPFC" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-6 , October 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd18750.pdf
The DC-fault Blocking Capability by a New Hybrid Multilevel Converter in HVDC...Editor IJCATR
This paper explains the working principles, supported by simulation results, of a new converter topology in-tended for HVDC
application, called the Alternate Arm Con-verter (AAC). Modular Multilevel Converters deliver small footprints and efficiencies above
99% in their half-bridge format, but only deliver DC-fault blocking with full-bridge sub-modules, and with an unacceptable penalty in
efficiency. The Alternate Arm Converter (AAC) is a hybrid circuit topology using a mixture of full-bridge sub-modules and director
switches which is capable of current control through DC faults while maintaining good efficiency in normal operation. It is hybrid
between the modular multi-level converter, because of the presence of H-bridge cells, and the 2-level converter, in the form of director
switches in each arm. This converter is able to generate a multi-level AC voltage and, since its stacks of cells consist of H-bridge cells
instead of half-bridge cells, they are able to generate higher AC voltage than the DC terminal voltage. This allows the AAC to operate
at an optimal point, called the “sweet spot”, where the AC and DC energy flows equal. The director switches in the AAC are responsible
for alternating the conduction period of each arm, leading to a significant reduction in the number of cells in the stacks. Furthermore,
the AAC can keep control of the current in the phase reactor even in case of a DC-side fault and support the AC grid, through a
STATCOM mode. Simulation results and loss calculations are presented in this paper in order to support the claimed features of the
AAC
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EPCS turnkey solutions for high-voltage substations incorporate the strong performance of one of the world’s leading engineering companies and one-stop supplier of power transmission products, solutions, and services. The scope of services comprises consulting, project management, system planning, engineering, commissioning, and comprehensive after-sales support. Centers of competence and branches all over the world create local value and ensure that EPCS experts are within close reach of every project.Customers worldwide benefit from numerous advantages of high-voltage substations from EPCS:
>One-stop approach comprising all technical, financial, and ecological aspects of the station’s entire life cycle
>Customized solutions based on proven EPCS technologies, even for the most challenging demands
>Freedom from coordination efforts and minimized financial and technical risk
ESKOM will show you how to:
Understanding what risks Eskom face when it comes to grid connection so you know if your project’s timings are structured appropriately
Discussing whether developers can absorb any of the risk to benefit both themselves and Eskom in creating a quicker and less risky connection
Hearing lessons learnt from REIPPP programme so far with reference to grid integration from Eskom and understand how you can aid a smooth connection
Neil Kirby: VSC HVDC Transmission and Emerging Technologies in DC GridsEnergyTech2015
EnergyTech2015.com
TERRESTRIAL POWER TECHNOLOGY I
Track 2 Session 1 Moderator: Dr. Allen Morinec, First Energy
This session will explore technologies developed to improve the terrestrial power utility grid including; fast protection system methods to find and clear faults and dc protection system devices to enable dc distribution systems.
Neil Kirby: Paper 1: VSC HVDC Transmission and Emerging Technologies In DC Grids
Zach Summerford: Paper 2: Ultra-High Speed Relaying for Transmission Lines
A REVIEW ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THREE-PHASE TWO-STAGE GRID-CONNECTED MICijiert bestjournal
Module integrated converters (MICs) in single phase have witnessed recent market success due to unique features such as improved energy harvest,improved system efficiency,lower installation costs,plug - and - play operation,and enhanced flexibility and mo dularity. The MIC sector has grown from a niche market to mainstream,especially in the United States. Assuming further expansion of the MIC market,this paper presents the micro inverter concept incorporated in large size photovoltaic (PV) installations such as megawatts (MW) - class solar farms where a three - phase ac connection is employed. A high - efficiency three - phase MIC with two - stage zero voltage switching (ZVS) operation for the grid - tied PV system is proposed which will reduce cost per watt,improve re - liability,and increase scalability of MW - class solar farms through the development of new solar farm system architectures. The first stage consists of a high - efficiency full - bridge LLC resonant dc � dc converter which interfaces to the PV panel and prod uces a dc - link voltage.
This project aims at using (PD-MCPWM) Phase
disposition multi carrier pulse width modulation technique to
reduce leakage current in a transformerless cascaded multilevel
inverter for PV systems. Advantages of transformerless PV
inverter topology is as follows, simple structure, low weight and
provides higher efficiency , but however this topology provides a
path for the leakage current to flow through the parasitic
capacitance formed between the PV module and the ground.
Modulation technique reduces leakage current with an added
advantage without adding any extra components.
HVDC lines:
• Interconnection between different frequency power networks.
• Lower losses through long distances (>600-800km).
• Best economic solution for submarine cables >80km.
• Instant and precise control of the power flow (mostly when IGBTs are used).
• Lower visual impact and less space requirements for DC towers compared to AC towers.
• Grid access for renewable resources.
DOTNET/JAVA/MATLAB/VLSI/NS2/EMBEDDED IEEE 2014 PROJECTS FOR ME/BE/B.TECH STUDENTS. FINAL YEAR 2014 PROJECTS FOR CSE/IT/ECE/EEE/ STUDENTS IN CHENNAI (S3 INFOTECH : 09884848198).
Final year IEEE 2014 projects for BE, BTech, ME, MTech &PHD Students (09884848198 : S3 Infotech)
Dear Students,
Greetings from S3 INFOTECH (0988 48 48 198). We are doing Final year (IEEE & APPLICATION) projects in DOTNET, JAVA, MATLAB, ANDROID, VLSI, NS2, EMBEDDED SYSTEMS and POWER ELECTRONICS.
For B.E, M.E, B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc, & PHD Students.
We implement your own IEEE concepts also in ALL Technologies. We are giving support for Journal Arrangement & Publication also.
Send your IEEE base paper to yes3info@gmail.com (or) info@s3computers.com.
To Register your project: www.s3computers.com
We are providing Projects in
• DOT NET
• JAVA / J2EE / J2ME
• EMBEDDED & POWER ELECTRONICS
• MATLAB
• NS2
• VLSI
• NETWORKING
• HADOOP / Bigdata
• Android
• PHP
White paper - Ingeteam's new-generation power converters for 6-8 MW wind tur...Ingeteam Wind Energy
The wind sector is globally focusing its efforts on reducing the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE) of the technology in order to prove itself as a profitable option in the energy mix regarding electrical generation. In response to this market outlook, OEMs are working hard to develop wind turbines with a power range exceeding 6 MW, which potentially enables the reduction of the LCoE of the wind farm.
The upgrade of the power converter to power rates above 6 MW requires a detailed knowledge of DFIG features, especially the main design constraints of this topology, like the peak currents during FRT events, or the mechanical behavior of the whole converter inside the wind turbine. The design process followed by Ingeteam covers all these aspects and the new generation products ensure the reliable operation of the system.
PES Wind Magazine - New-generation DFIG power converters for 6-8 MW wind turb...Ingeteam Wind Energy
DFIG topology wind turbines have been widely used in the wind energy market during the last years to cover the medium and lower power ranges, between 2 and 4 MW. Nowadays, this fact has changed and the OEMs are developing DFIG wind turbines that could go above power rates of 6 MW.
Ingeteam’s new generation of power converters apply the most advanced control strategies, state of the art semiconductor technologies and cooling strategies that solve the main constraints of the DFIG topology, allowing for an increase in the power rate of the new wind turbines above 6 MW.
This paper is a review of an innovative technique with a new concept of transformer-less unified power flow controller UPFC . The Transformer-less UPFC is based on two cascade multilevel inverters CMIs , which reduce the complexity of the circuit. The construction of the conventional UPFC consists of two back-to-back inverters which results in complexity and bulkiness which involves the transformers which are complication for isolation and attaining high power rating with required output waveforms. The proposed controller will reduce the cost and space as compared to the conventional UPFC. A multilevel configuration technique will be used to reduce the total harmonic content and thus increases the overall efficiency of the system. Shaikh Mohammed Tauseef | S. M. Kulkarni "A Review on Transformer - Less UPFC" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-6 , October 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd18750.pdf
The DC-fault Blocking Capability by a New Hybrid Multilevel Converter in HVDC...Editor IJCATR
This paper explains the working principles, supported by simulation results, of a new converter topology in-tended for HVDC
application, called the Alternate Arm Con-verter (AAC). Modular Multilevel Converters deliver small footprints and efficiencies above
99% in their half-bridge format, but only deliver DC-fault blocking with full-bridge sub-modules, and with an unacceptable penalty in
efficiency. The Alternate Arm Converter (AAC) is a hybrid circuit topology using a mixture of full-bridge sub-modules and director
switches which is capable of current control through DC faults while maintaining good efficiency in normal operation. It is hybrid
between the modular multi-level converter, because of the presence of H-bridge cells, and the 2-level converter, in the form of director
switches in each arm. This converter is able to generate a multi-level AC voltage and, since its stacks of cells consist of H-bridge cells
instead of half-bridge cells, they are able to generate higher AC voltage than the DC terminal voltage. This allows the AAC to operate
at an optimal point, called the “sweet spot”, where the AC and DC energy flows equal. The director switches in the AAC are responsible
for alternating the conduction period of each arm, leading to a significant reduction in the number of cells in the stacks. Furthermore,
the AAC can keep control of the current in the phase reactor even in case of a DC-side fault and support the AC grid, through a
STATCOM mode. Simulation results and loss calculations are presented in this paper in order to support the claimed features of the
AAC
Turnkey Solutions – the key to successful projects
----------------------------------------------------------------
EPC Solutions has all it takes to design, construct, and operate turnkey electrical substation solutions that efficiently support the reliable supply of electrical power on all voltage levels: decades of practical experience as a contractor and equipment manufacturer and a vast number of successfully completed projects all over the world, unparalleled expertise in all transmission processes, and proven excellence in project management. A distinguished tradition of innovation in power engineering, customized financing solutions, and outstanding quality standards in all production facilities worldwide round out the picture.
EPCS turnkey solutions for high-voltage substations incorporate the strong performance of one of the world’s leading engineering companies and one-stop supplier of power transmission products, solutions, and services. The scope of services comprises consulting, project management, system planning, engineering, commissioning, and comprehensive after-sales support. Centers of competence and branches all over the world create local value and ensure that EPCS experts are within close reach of every project.Customers worldwide benefit from numerous advantages of high-voltage substations from EPCS:
>One-stop approach comprising all technical, financial, and ecological aspects of the station’s entire life cycle
>Customized solutions based on proven EPCS technologies, even for the most challenging demands
>Freedom from coordination efforts and minimized financial and technical risk
ESKOM will show you how to:
Understanding what risks Eskom face when it comes to grid connection so you know if your project’s timings are structured appropriately
Discussing whether developers can absorb any of the risk to benefit both themselves and Eskom in creating a quicker and less risky connection
Hearing lessons learnt from REIPPP programme so far with reference to grid integration from Eskom and understand how you can aid a smooth connection
Neil Kirby: VSC HVDC Transmission and Emerging Technologies in DC GridsEnergyTech2015
EnergyTech2015.com
TERRESTRIAL POWER TECHNOLOGY I
Track 2 Session 1 Moderator: Dr. Allen Morinec, First Energy
This session will explore technologies developed to improve the terrestrial power utility grid including; fast protection system methods to find and clear faults and dc protection system devices to enable dc distribution systems.
Neil Kirby: Paper 1: VSC HVDC Transmission and Emerging Technologies In DC Grids
Zach Summerford: Paper 2: Ultra-High Speed Relaying for Transmission Lines
A REVIEW ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THREE-PHASE TWO-STAGE GRID-CONNECTED MICijiert bestjournal
Module integrated converters (MICs) in single phase have witnessed recent market success due to unique features such as improved energy harvest,improved system efficiency,lower installation costs,plug - and - play operation,and enhanced flexibility and mo dularity. The MIC sector has grown from a niche market to mainstream,especially in the United States. Assuming further expansion of the MIC market,this paper presents the micro inverter concept incorporated in large size photovoltaic (PV) installations such as megawatts (MW) - class solar farms where a three - phase ac connection is employed. A high - efficiency three - phase MIC with two - stage zero voltage switching (ZVS) operation for the grid - tied PV system is proposed which will reduce cost per watt,improve re - liability,and increase scalability of MW - class solar farms through the development of new solar farm system architectures. The first stage consists of a high - efficiency full - bridge LLC resonant dc � dc converter which interfaces to the PV panel and prod uces a dc - link voltage.
This project aims at using (PD-MCPWM) Phase
disposition multi carrier pulse width modulation technique to
reduce leakage current in a transformerless cascaded multilevel
inverter for PV systems. Advantages of transformerless PV
inverter topology is as follows, simple structure, low weight and
provides higher efficiency , but however this topology provides a
path for the leakage current to flow through the parasitic
capacitance formed between the PV module and the ground.
Modulation technique reduces leakage current with an added
advantage without adding any extra components.
HVDC lines:
• Interconnection between different frequency power networks.
• Lower losses through long distances (>600-800km).
• Best economic solution for submarine cables >80km.
• Instant and precise control of the power flow (mostly when IGBTs are used).
• Lower visual impact and less space requirements for DC towers compared to AC towers.
• Grid access for renewable resources.
DOTNET/JAVA/MATLAB/VLSI/NS2/EMBEDDED IEEE 2014 PROJECTS FOR ME/BE/B.TECH STUDENTS. FINAL YEAR 2014 PROJECTS FOR CSE/IT/ECE/EEE/ STUDENTS IN CHENNAI (S3 INFOTECH : 09884848198).
Final year IEEE 2014 projects for BE, BTech, ME, MTech &PHD Students (09884848198 : S3 Infotech)
Dear Students,
Greetings from S3 INFOTECH (0988 48 48 198). We are doing Final year (IEEE & APPLICATION) projects in DOTNET, JAVA, MATLAB, ANDROID, VLSI, NS2, EMBEDDED SYSTEMS and POWER ELECTRONICS.
For B.E, M.E, B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc, & PHD Students.
We implement your own IEEE concepts also in ALL Technologies. We are giving support for Journal Arrangement & Publication also.
Send your IEEE base paper to yes3info@gmail.com (or) info@s3computers.com.
To Register your project: www.s3computers.com
We are providing Projects in
• DOT NET
• JAVA / J2EE / J2ME
• EMBEDDED & POWER ELECTRONICS
• MATLAB
• NS2
• VLSI
• NETWORKING
• HADOOP / Bigdata
• Android
• PHP
White paper - Ingeteam's new-generation power converters for 6-8 MW wind tur...Ingeteam Wind Energy
The wind sector is globally focusing its efforts on reducing the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE) of the technology in order to prove itself as a profitable option in the energy mix regarding electrical generation. In response to this market outlook, OEMs are working hard to develop wind turbines with a power range exceeding 6 MW, which potentially enables the reduction of the LCoE of the wind farm.
The upgrade of the power converter to power rates above 6 MW requires a detailed knowledge of DFIG features, especially the main design constraints of this topology, like the peak currents during FRT events, or the mechanical behavior of the whole converter inside the wind turbine. The design process followed by Ingeteam covers all these aspects and the new generation products ensure the reliable operation of the system.
PES Wind Magazine - New-generation DFIG power converters for 6-8 MW wind turb...Ingeteam Wind Energy
DFIG topology wind turbines have been widely used in the wind energy market during the last years to cover the medium and lower power ranges, between 2 and 4 MW. Nowadays, this fact has changed and the OEMs are developing DFIG wind turbines that could go above power rates of 6 MW.
Ingeteam’s new generation of power converters apply the most advanced control strategies, state of the art semiconductor technologies and cooling strategies that solve the main constraints of the DFIG topology, allowing for an increase in the power rate of the new wind turbines above 6 MW.
SIMULATION AND ANALYSIS OF TIBC FOR INDUCTION MOTOR DRIVEEditor IJMTER
This project proposes a new low cost converter- inverter drive system for induction motor.
The converter is designed to drive a three-phase induction motor directly from PhotoVoltaic (PV)
energy source. The three phase induction motor is better because of its low cost, reliability, no
maintenance, high efficiency and good power factor. Two Inductor Boost Converter (TIBC) is used
in first stage along with the voltage doubler rectifier and snubber to develop the system. The reason
to choose TIBC is due to its high voltage gain and low input current ripple, which minimizes the
oscillations at the module operation point. To convert the boosted DC output voltage from PV
module into AC, a voltage source inverter is implemented to attain sufficient voltage to drive the
motor. As the PV cell posses the nonlinear behaviour, the Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT)
controller is needed to improve the utilization efficiency of the converter. The MPPT algorithm
proposed in this paper based on hill climbing algorithm, for matching the load and to boost the PV
module output voltage. PI Controller is used to control the speed of the Induction Motor. The entire
system is simulated using Matlab Simulink environment. The system is expected to be operated with
high efficiency and low cost for long lifetime.
Optimal Body Biasing Technique for CMOS Tapered Buffer IJEEE
This paper represents Fixed Body Biased CMOS Tapered Buffer which is designed to minimize the average power dissipation across large capacitive load. The implementation of Reverse Body Bias (RBB) in the proposed Buffer chain is to vary Vth value of NMOS in the first stage. And with the increase in Vth /sub-threshold leakage current and power has been reduced. The technology constraints on the threshold voltage does not allow designer to set high threshold voltage for MOS devices. Hence, this was found that in proposed circuit that when optimal Reverse Body Bias value is set within (0.2 VDD to 0.4 VDD) range, the average power dissipation across capacitive load reduces to 82.2 % at very less penalty in delay. Thus CMOS buffer designers can use the proposed method to vary Vth while keeping VDD constant, which could improve the performance parameters of Tapered Buffer. The proposed analysis is verified by simulating the 3-stage tapered buffer schematics using standard 180nm CMOS technology in Cadence environment.
Design of High-Speed Dynamic Double-Tail ComparatorIJERDJOURNAL
ABSTRACT:- The analog-to-digital converters which are of ultra low-power, area efficient, and high speed converters are made of dynamic regenerative comparators. These comparators can maximize speed and power efficiency. The delay and power dissipation of dynamic comparators are analyzed in this paper. The delays and tradeoff can be explored. The circuit of a conventional double tail comparator in this analysis is modified for fast operation even in different supply voltages. By using power gating technique and adding few transistors, the positive feedback during the regeneration is strengthened in the proposed comparator structure. The delay time can be reduced by providing positive feedback instead of adding few transistors. The analysis results are going to be confirmed on the basis of 0.25-µm CMOS technology. The power consumption and delay time can be significantly reduced based on this analysis. All the simulation are made using TANNER TOOLS, Generic 250nm. The schematic are drawn in the T-SPICE schematic editor.
The conventional transformer in power infrastructure should be capable of meeting the demand for the load. The conventional transformer is structured and designed to handle high power. Also, the overload capacity of conventional transformers depends on the highest temperature and short-term overload. This paper represents the construction and working of the solid-state transformer which consists of AC to DC and DC to AC conversion which has low overload capability as compared to conventional transformers. Solid-state transformer finding applications in Solar and wind power generation electric vehicle battery management systems because of high-frequency operation, which is not possible in case of conventional transformers also smart transformer, provides flexible control of electric power distribution.
Transformer replacement before failure can be motivated by several legitimate reasons. These include changes in the load or the voltage level, an increased risk of failure due to transformer ageing, environmental and fire safety regulations or just the aim to improve the energy performance. This last motivation is less common. This is unfortunate, because replacing a transformer with a new one with higher energy performance will in many cases lead to a lower Life Cycle Cost of the unit. This Application Note will demonstrate how to assess whether it is worthwhile to leave a transformer in place for another year, or whether it is sound practice to replace it with a more performant and reliable one immediately. The primary factor is that of life-cycle costing. The methodology proposed is to calculate the Equivalent Annual Cost (EAC) for the upcoming year of both the existing and the new transformer. The cost of the load losses, which depend upon the load profile of the transformer, and the risk of failure, which depends on the ageing state of the transformer, are the most difficult terms of the EAC to estimate accurately. In the majority of cases, the EAC is dominated by the energy losses, as we will demonstrate in a calculation example.
DESIGN OF A MULTIFUNCTIONAL FLYBACK DC-DC CONVERTER WITH CURRENT CONTROLIAEME Publication
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The merits and advantages of Ingeteam's third generation MV converters for +10MW turbines
1. THE MERITS AND ADVANTAGES
OF INGETEAM’S THIRD
GENERATION MV CONVERTERS
FOR +10MW TURBINES
2. 2
INTRODUCTION
T
he biggest ongoing challenge facing
the offshore wind industry is driving
down the levelised cost of energy
(LCoE) of wind power.Like onshore wind,
significant reductions in offshore wind
LCoE can be achieved by moving to larger
turbine sizes.
As turbine sizes cross the threshold from
10MW to 12MW,the wind turbine
industry’s key supply chain partners,
including converter manufacturers,must
meet the challenge of developing
components that enable turbine OEMs to
provide machines that reduce LCoE.In
addition,reliability becomes an
increasingly important factor in offshore
wind,as turbines that develop faults or
malfunction can go for longer periods of
downtime,compared with onshore.
It is fair to say that historically,converter
design hasn’t been the major focus of
OEMs,which have tended to target efforts
on turbine designs,including blades,
gearboxes,rotors,nacelle integration,
foundations as part of ongoing efforts to
LCoE.Wherever possible manufacturers
will upgrade existing designs to reduce
risks and this approach to converter
systems is no different.
Ingeteam’s ethos is to be technology
agnostic in developing power converters
for the industry.Our goal is to provide
customers with the solution that works
best for the platforms they are developing.
In many cases DFIG and Full Converter
topologies based on low voltage designs
can meet the key OEM requirements.
However,the next-generation of offshore
wind turbines,with capacities of +10MW,
which will move from prototype stage to
commercial availability in the next four-
to-five years,demand a different approach.
At Ingeteam we have been working closely
* Source: The Global wind
turbine technology market
report by Wood Mackenzie
with the few manufacturers bringing to
market these machines.Our offering is a
third generation medium voltage suite of
converters based on our 15 years of
supplying MV converters for wind,marine
and other industries.
It is expected that by 2022 approximately
30% of the offshore market will be covered
by +10MW turbines and by 2025,the global
market share of these models will be
around 80%*.
In this article Ingeteam covers three key
areas of technological innovation for
converters designed specifically for
+10MW turbines:
n Voltage level – low voltage (LV)
to medium voltage (MV) reduces power
losses
n Number of conversion lines (CL)
n Semiconductor chip architectures
“It is expected
that by 2022
approximately
30% of the
offshore market
will be covered
by +10MW
turbines and by
2025, the global
market share of
these models
will be around
80%”*
3. 3
M
oving to higher voltages,from LV
to MV,reduces losses.As voltage
increases,current levels drop by the
same factor.MV converters for turbines in
the 12MW size range realise current values
of around 3500A,compared with 14kA in
an equivalent LV converter.
Lower nominal currents allow for more
simplified architectures,resulting in
smaller and lighter converters (as pictured
in Table 1 Low voltage FC 2 level topology
power stacks in AFE+INV configuration).
For example,the length of copper bars to
the transformer can be reduced and the
thermal system required to evacuate all
the losses,which would occur in an LV
architecture,are not required.
In addition to voltage level,another
important consideration is the converter
architecture.Neutral point clamped
(NPC) 3L topologies represent the most
extensive MV full converter architecture,
representing an efficiency increase of
1.5%,compared with 2L full converter
architecture,the most widely used
topology for LV converters (see table 2,2L
and 3L topologies).
VOLTAGE LEVEL
FIG 1: LOW VOLTAGE FC 2 LEVEL TOPOLOGY POWER STACKS
IN AFE+INV CONFIGURATION
LV B2B TOPOLOGY UP TO 6MW MV BPM PER PHASE UP TO 5MW
Weight: 300kg Weight= 45kg / Total weight= 270kg
4. 4
A key advantage of the NPC 3L architecture
is that it improves the voltage wave form,
allowing an optimisation – reduction
in size and weight – of the DV/DT filter,
which protects motors against high
voltage increases and voltage peaks,and
the grid filter,due to the reduction of
the power converter’s constant losses
(see Figure 1 Waveform of 2L and NPC 3L
topologies).However,the cost of an NPC
3L topology is higher due to a doubling of
semiconductors at each phase.
Ingeteam’s technology-agnostic approach
is to provide the industry with both LV
and MV solutions,as the market will
demand both types of converters to cover
the range from 8-10MW and from 12-
15MW.For wind turbines around 10MW we
foresee LV Full Converter products could
be the trend of the market.
However,the advantage of going from
LV to MV converters based on NPC 3L
topologies include higher modularity for
offshore turbine designs (+10MW sizes)
with minimized energy loss,as well as
higher efficiency and lower cabling cost.
Such products also provide flexibility
in design options,allowing the power
converted to be installed in the nacelle or
in the tower.Due to their simplified design
MV converters are also easier to maintain,
reducing downtime.
FIG 3: WAVEFORM OF 2L AND 3LNPC TOPOLOGIES
2 LEVELS INVERTER 3 LEVELS INVERTER
FIG 2: 2 LEVEL AND 3 LEVEL TOPOLOGIES
2 LEVEL TOPOLOGIES 3 LEVEL NPC TOPOLOGY
5. 5
These studies consider a standard scenario
with the following characteristics:
n Energy price: 65€/MWh
n Wind class I – offshore wind sites tend
to be this class but though the resources
are better than lower classes low
availability is more highly penalised as
turbines at sea can potentially be down
for longer than those on land.
n MTBF value of a CL: 45000h
n Cases under study: 1-4 CL,covering a
rated power up to 12.5MW
As shown in the chart (see Figure 2
Optimal conversion line selection in terms
of MTTR) the results of Ingeteam’s study
show that the optimal option is to use
2CL lines in parallel,since it covers for a
wide range of MTTR,measured in weeks,
from 1.3 weeks to 3.8 weeks,with lowest
production losses (also see Table 3 Optimal
conversion line selection in terms of
MTTR).
F
or investors in offshore wind reducing
LCoE helps to minimise risk and
maximise return on investment (ROI).
Power converters contribute to the LCoE
metric in two ways: cost and availability.A
lower converter cost in combination with
increased availability results in reduced
LCoE.
Converter availability depends on two
metrics: Mean Time Between Failures
(MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair
(MTTR).Higher MTBF values combined
with lower MTTR values results in
increased availability.There is also a
direct relationship with costs,as higher
investments allow for better materials or
even the addition of redundancies,as well
as optimised maintenance programmes
for example.
Ingeteam has developed several studies in
order to obtain the optimal power range
for the power conversion stage in an
offshore turbine,covering 10-15MW.
CONVERSION LINE SELECTION
TABLE 3: OPTIMAL CONVERSION LINE
SELECTION IN TERMS OF MTTR
12.5MW: 1CL/2CL/3CL/4CL
FIG 2: OPTIMAL CONVERSION
LINE SELECTION IN TERMS
OF MTTR
“A lower
converter cost
in combination
with increased
availability
results in
reduced LCoE” Number of CL Power range -12.5MW
1CL MTTR 1
2CL 1 ≤ MTTR ≤ 4
3CL 4 MTTR ≤ 5
4CL 5 MTTR ≤ 8
6. 6
I
ngeteam offers power converters based
on several chip designs: insulated-gate
bipolar transistor (IGBT),integrated
gate-commutated thyristor (IGCT) and
injection-enhanced gate transistor (IEGT)
semiconductors.
However,for wind turbine as well as
marine and traction applications,the high
voltage (VH) IGBT is considered to be the
best choice due to the following:
n Converter power density has increased
substantially along with semiconductor
evolution
n A robust global supply chain exists for
key components such as IGBTs and
gate drivers with companies such as
Hitachi,Mitsubishi and ABB supplying
semiconductor and gate driver sources
n Roadmaps include further medium
term chip evolutions
n The HV-IGBT is intrinsically proofed
against short-circuiting.In the case of a
short-circuit,the IGBTs can safely turn
off,avoiding any permanent damage.
n The chipset package includes insulation
to the cooling circuit,negating the need
for using deionized water and costs for
heatsinks are reduced
n Reliability and ruggedness of HV-
IGBTs are proven from many years of
operation in harsh environments such
as traction,marine propulsions,and
dredging
n The chipsets entail easy and fast
mounting processes,so there is no need
for tooling for replacement,mounting
and dismounting processes
n Lower maintenance costs
In the past,HV-IGBT semiconductor chips
were not powerful enough for high power
applications in medium voltage,due to
intrinsic characteristics of the IGBT itself.
However,aided by the ongoing evolution
of LV-IGBTs,HV-IGBT performance has
improved thanks to Advanced Trench
Technology (see Figure 3 Chip technology
comparison).
SEMICONDUCTORS
FIG 3: CHIP TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
7. 7
With this new chip technology,HV-IGBT
losses were reduced and diode current
capability was increased,enabling for
a higher output power capacity from
between 10% and 15%,making the modules
suitable for the most demanding power
applications.
Table 3 shows a comparison between
a Fine Planar technology module and
an Advanced Trench module in an NPC
3L architecture,while Figure 4 shows
switching losses comparisons between
HV-IGBT modules.
FIG 4: SWITCHING LOSSES COMPARISON BETWEEN HV-IGBT MODULES
TABLE 3: CURRENT CAPACITY COMPARISON
BETWEEN HV-IGBT MODULES
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MBN1200H45E2-H 3574,7V 6,37J/p 8,19J/p
MBN1500FH45F-H 3946,9V 5,56J/p 7,00J/p
Ratio 1500A/1200A 110% 87% 86%
Figure 5 shows the simplified modules
based on HV-IGBT technology,compared
with those based on IGCT technology.
FIG 5: COMPARISON BETWEEN IGCT IGBT BPMS
8. 8
FIG 6: MODULAR 2 CONVERSION LINE
SYSTEM FOR 10+MW WIND TURBINE
FIG 7: SIMPLIFIED
ELECTRICAL
DIAGRAM OF A 1
POWER CONVERSION
LINE SYSTEM (1PCL)
FOR MV FC
FIG 8: SIMPLIFIED
ELECTRICAL
DIAGRAM OF
A 2 POWER
CONVERSION LINE
SYSTEM (2PCL)
FOR MV FC
T
aking into account voltage,
conversion line and semiconductor
considerations discussed in this
article,Ingeteam proposes an MV full
power NPC 3L converter for turbines of
+10MW (see Figure 6),which has received
DNV GL certification.
The highly modular design aids flexibility,
by allowing the adaptation of each
conversion solution to any type of wind
turbine.It is suitable for OEMs making
machines in smaller sizes as well as the
largest and so could be used with models
ranging from 5MW to 15MW.
The product is designed to work in
different configurations and with
different conversion lines,as figures 7
and 8 illustrate.
SOLUTION OVERVIEW
9. 9
D
ifferent converter technologies are
available for the newest offshore
wind turbines expected to enter
production in the next few years.
However,each wind turbine model
needs to be studied in detail in order
to choose the optimal solution,which
considers the whole picture,including
LCoE,nacelle design,logistics,
reliability and efficiency.
As turbine sizes continue to increase
from 10MW upwards,MV products
provide a range of benefits to OEMs.
These more compact and efficient
systems based on NPC 3L architectures
can be more easily installed within
nacelles,are able to achieve optimized
availability and reduce maintenance,
critical considerations for offshore
wind farms which are more
challenging and costly to service
and maintain than onshore sites.
Based on an installed capacity of more
than 45GW worldwide,Ingeteam is
focused on anticipating the wind
industry’s evolution,while offering
turbine OEMs a full range of options
to meet their individual requirements
when developing new models and
platforms now and in the future.
CONCLUSION
10. For more information on wind power converters and
related products, please contact Ingeteam:
ingeteam.com
Commercial Director - Alberto Barcia
alberto.barcia@ingeteam.com
+34 948 288 000