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Hybrid, Multi-Megawatt HVDC Transformer Topology Comparison for Future Offshore Wind Farms

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  • Michael Smailes

    (Research and Disruptive Innovation, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (ORE Catapult), Blyth NE24 1LZ, UK)

  • Chong Ng

    (Research and Disruptive Innovation, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (ORE Catapult), Blyth NE24 1LZ, UK)

  • Paul Mckeever

    (Research and Disruptive Innovation, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (ORE Catapult), Blyth NE24 1LZ, UK)

  • Jonathan Shek

    (Institute for Energy Systems, Edinburgh University, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, UK)

  • Gerasimos Theotokatos

    (Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine, Strathclyde University, Glasgow G1 1XW, UK)

  • Mohammad Abusara

    (Renewable Energy, Exeter University, Exeter EX4 4SB, UK)

Abstract

With the wind industry moving further offshore, High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission is becoming increasingly popular. HVDC transformer substations are not optimized for the offshore industry though, increasing costs and reducing redundancy. A suggested medium frequency, modular hybrid HVDC transformer located within each wind turbine nacelle could mitigate these problems, but the overall design must be considered carefully to minimize losses. This paper’s contribution is a detailed analysis of the hybrid transformer, using practical design considerations including component library minimization. The configurations investigated include combinations of single phase H-Bridge and Modular Multilevel Converter topologies operating under minimum switching frequency control strategies. These were modelled in the MATLAB/Simulink environment. The impact of the minimum switching control strategy and converter topology on power transfer stability and overall efficiency is then investigated. It was found that the H-Bridge converter generated the lowest overall losses, but there was a trade off with power flow sensitivity due in part to the additional harmonics generated.

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  • Michael Smailes & Chong Ng & Paul Mckeever & Jonathan Shek & Gerasimos Theotokatos & Mohammad Abusara, 2017. "Hybrid, Multi-Megawatt HVDC Transformer Topology Comparison for Future Offshore Wind Farms," Energies, MDPI, vol. 10(7), pages 1-15, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:10:y:2017:i:7:p:851-:d:102759
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    Cited by:

    1. Francisco Haces-Fernandez & Hua Li & David Ramirez, 2018. "Assessment of the Potential of Energy Extracted from Waves and Wind to Supply Offshore Oil Platforms Operating in the Gulf of Mexico," Energies, MDPI, vol. 11(5), pages 1-25, April.
    2. Xiuqiang He & Hua Geng & Geng Yang & Xin Zou, 2018. "Coordinated Control for Large-Scale Wind Farms with LCC-HVDC Integration," Energies, MDPI, vol. 11(9), pages 1-19, August.
    3. Dante Ruiz-Robles & Vicente Venegas-Rebollar & Adolfo Anaya-Ruiz & Edgar L. Moreno-Goytia & Juan R. Rodríguez-Rodríguez, 2018. "Design and Prototyping Medium-Frequency Transformers Featuring a Nanocrystalline Core for DC–DC Converters," Energies, MDPI, vol. 11(8), pages 1-17, August.

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