Impact of reduced system inertia as a result of higher penetration levels of wind generation

Oleksandra Dudurych; Michael Conlon

doi:10.1109/UPEC.2014.6934801

Impact of reduced system inertia as a result of higher penetration levels of wind generation

Oleksandra Dudurych, Michael Conlon

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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As a consequence of higher levels of wind generation on power systems, the inertia which has been provided by conventional synchronous generators is reduced as a result of the introduction of newer, variable speed generators. This includes double-fed induction generators (DFIG) and fully rated converter generators (FRCG). With reduced system inertia, the likelihood of higher rate of change of frequency (RoCoF) levels in response to major system events is increased. Higher RoCoF has possible implications for conventional generation and can cause inadvertent tripping of anti-islanding protection systems. This paper presents the simulation results of a model power system with varying levels of wind generation penetration and examines the possible measures available to enhance inertia. In particular, the paper considers the control system requirements for wind generators providing emulated inertia capabilities.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference
Publisher	IEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Electronic)	9781479965571
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2014.6934801
Publication status	Published - 22 Oct 2014
Event	49th International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2014 - Cluj-Napoca, Romania Duration: 2 Sep 2014 → 5 Sep 2014

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Name	Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference

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Conference	49th International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2014
Country/Territory	Romania
City	Cluj-Napoca
Period	2/09/14 → 5/09/14

Keywords

double-fed induction generator (DFIG)
fixed speed wind turbine (FSWT)
fully rated converter generator (FRCG)
higher penetration levels of wind generation
inertia
the rate of change of frequency (RoCoF)
variable speed wind turbine (VSWT)

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Dudurych, O & Conlon, M 2014, Impact of reduced system inertia as a result of higher penetration levels of wind generation. in Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference., 6934801, Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference, IEEE Computer Society, 49th International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2014, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 2/09/14. https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2014.6934801

Impact of reduced system inertia as a result of higher penetration levels of wind generation. / Dudurych, Oleksandra; Conlon, Michael.
Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference. IEEE Computer Society, 2014. 6934801 (Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference).

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