Journal of Power Electronics

The Korean Institute of Power Electronics (전력전자학회)
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Comparison of Various Methods to Mitigate the Flicker Level of DFIG in Considering the Effect of Grid Conditions

  • Kim, Yun-Seong (Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Eng., INHA University) ;
  • Marathe, Aditya (Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Eng., INHA University) ;
  • Won, Dong-Jun (Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Eng., INHA University)
  • Published : 2009.06.20
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Abstract

The short circuit ratio (SCR) of a given grid is able to show the stability of the system in the case of unwanted elements, such as wind turbulence. This paper presents the simulation of a model of the doubly fed induction generator in the simulation software PSCAD/EMTDC. This model has been used to study flicker during continuous operation and the effect of SCR and grid impedance angle on flicker emission. Simulation results show that compensation of the stator reactive power is an effective method to considerably reduce the flicker levels, irrespective of the grid conditions.

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