Impacts of Grid Frequency Variation on Dynamic Performance of DFIG Based Wind Turbine

Abstract

Abstract Wind energy is one of popular sources of renewable energy that massively used to generate electric power nowadays. Among wind generator technologies, Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) is placed as the first dominant wind generator type that is installed worldwide since 2004. Its popularity is due to the advantages of its capability to extract more energy compare to the fixed speed type. Moreover, it uses only one-third converter size which reduced the total construction cost compared to its closest rival, Full Converter Wind Turbine Generator Type. Although DFIG widely installed worldwide, it is in fact, very sensitive to the grid disturbances such as frequency variation. Based on IEEE standard for 60 Hz system, a power system should not be allowed to work in less than 59.3 Hz or more than 60.5 Hz. In this paper, DFIG-grid connected is extensively simulated in the condition of frequency variation that is carried out using Matlab/Simulink. The results show that some important parameters such as power output of the generator, voltage at point of common coupling, voltage at DC link and generator speed are experiencing significant rise/drop which in turn might damage the wind turbine generator.