Simulation of Startup Sequence of an Offshore Wind Farm With MMC-HVDC Grid Connection

Cai L., Karaagac U., Mahseredjian J.

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER DELIVERY, vol.32, no.2, pp.638-646, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1109/tpwrd.2016.2517184
  • Journal Name: IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER DELIVERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.638-646
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

This paper proposes a startup sequence for a modular multilevel converter (MMC) HVDC-connected offshore wind farm (OWF) and demonstrates how it can be simulated using an electromagnetic transient-type tool. The objective is to analyze inrush currents of transformers and cables (HVAC and HVDC). Modeling accuracies and computational performances are examined using three existing modeling methods for the MMCs.