5. basic scheme of a wind turbine
• wind - rotor - gear box - generator - grid integration
there are different
concepts around:
different generators,
multiple poles,
synchronous or
asynchronous
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6. power class
aerodynamics drive - train power
Wind FT , T ωg generator Ug
rotor
P, ωR Tg fg
cp (λ)
FT
support structure
.
FT thrust
T torque
Tg torque of generator
P power
ωR rotation speed of rotor
ωg rotation speed of generator
Ug grid voltage
fg grid frequency
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7. Center for Wind Energy Research
Turbine high speed
generator
shaft
nacelle
hub main shaft gearbox electrical / control system
8. Center for Wind Energy Research
Turbine high speed
generator
shaft
nacelle
hub main shaft gearbox electrical / control system
9. design of wind turbine - resolved design
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10. design of wind turbine - resolved design
high speed shaft
displaced - not in a line with main
shaft - why?
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15. power class
aerodynamics drive - train power
Wind FT , T ωg generator Ug
rotor
P, ωR Tg fg
cp (λ)
FT
support structure
.
FT thrust
T torque
Tg torque of generator
P power
ωR rotation speed of rotor
ωg rotation speed of generator
Ug grid voltage
fg grid frequency
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32. power generator
power class
aerodynamics drive - train power
Wind FT , T ωg generator Ug
rotor
P, ωR Tg fg
cp (λ)
FT
support structure
.
FT thrust
T torque
Tg torque of generator
P power
ωR rotation speed of rotor
ωg rotation speed of generator
Ug grid voltage
fg grid frequency
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33. generator
• electric generator
‣ transforms mechanical motion (power) into electric power P=UI
‣ Faraday‘s law of induction
- changing magnetic field dΦ
- generates voltage (emf)
Uind =−
dt
‣ rotating magnet causes oscillating voltage out put
‣ demonstration
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34. synchronous / asynchronous generator
• synchronous
‣ the frequency of the generator out is entirely fixed by the turbine
rotational frequency (wind) through the gearbox. Thus the
output voltage frequency is synchronous with the high speed
shaft frequency
‣ Wind turbines which use synchronous generators normally use electromagnets in the rotor which
are fed by direct current from the electrical grid. Since the grid supplies alternating current, they
first have to convert alternating current to direct current before sending it into the coil windings
around the electromagnets in the rotor. The rotor electromagnets are connected to the current by
using brushes and slip rings on the axle (shaft) of the generator.
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35. synchronous / asynchronous generator
• asynchroneous or cage or indiction generator
‣ the frequency of the generator output is controlled by the
excitation from the main supply. Consequently the turbine
rotation speed can vary slightly and is not exact synchoneous
through the generator with the grid. The normal generator for
this is an induction genertaor with magnetic excitation drawn
from the grid
‣ the asynch. generator was designed as a motor but works also as generator. Its advantage is that
is it very simple
further details see http://www.windpower.org/en/tour/wtrb/electric.htm
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36. reactive power
• due to complex resistance u
and I get out of phase
leading to reactive power -
not useable
• additional impedence
(inductivity for capacitance)
can neutralize this - this can
be achieved by synchronous
generators
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37. Center for Wind Energy Research
next decade : offshore
technical challenges / steps
wind potential - ground - selection of WEC - foundation - construction - grid connection -
operation and maintenance
40. Center for Wind Energy Research
cables - grid connection
platform alpha ventus
41. Center for Wind Energy Research
cables - grid connection
platform alpha ventus
42. Center for Wind Energy Research
new cables GIL (gas isolated conductors)
43. Center for Wind Energy Research
new cables GIL (gas isolated conductors)
44. power class
aerodynamics drive - train power
Wind FT , T ωg generator Ug
rotor
P, ωR Tg fg
cp (λ)
FT
pitch support structure
.
FT thrust
T torque
Tg torque of generator
control system P power
ωR rotation speed of rotor
ωg rotation speed of generator
Ug grid voltage
fg grid frequency
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45. • loads:
‣ aerodynamic
‣ gravitational
‣ - 600 kW machine will rotate some 2 108 times during a 20 year life
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47. • loads:
‣ aerodynamic
‣ gravitational
‣ inertia - gyroscope, precession,
troque τ = r × Fg
dL
=τ
dt
‣ Rotor must be well balanced - support in the center of mass
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48. • loads:
‣ aerodynamic
‣ gravitational
‣ inertia - gyroscope, precession, centrifugal
‣ operating loads - generator, brakes, yaw and pitch control
‣ extreme loads - 50 year gust
- 3 or 5 sec gust = factor (1.4) * 50 year 10 min speed value
‣ loss of load due to disconnection from grid + 1 year gust
- speed up until break sets in
‣ tower shadow
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49. • classification of wind turbines IEC 61400
‣ class I to IV
‣ class A - higher - B lower degree of turblence
• GL - includes load
• danish standard DS 472
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50. • dynamic load and
eigenmodes =>
resonances
• --- back board
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58. 10th lecture 14th of Jan
• control system purpose
‣ to guarantee steady power production
‣ to prevent damage in high wind speed
‣ to keep mechanical loads minimal
‣ to stay below max power given by the design of the
generator
• basic aspects
‣ control of power production
‣ emergency -
- high wind speed periods
- interruption of grid connection (no load by generator)
- emergency brake
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