Wind Turbine Generator Software

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Wind Energy Generation Analysis Program

Wind Turbine Generator Analysis program allows you to model wind farm operation with grid
connection via a highly flexible graphic interface optimized for both steady-state and dynamic
simulation. Wind Turbine Generator module is part of the ETAP Renewable Energy solution and
is fully compatible with ETAP User-Defined Dynamic Model Builder and Complier.

Wind Turbine Generator models fully integrated with all ETAP calculation modules such as
Load Flow, Short circuit, Transient Stability, Harmonic Analysis, Protective Device
Coordination, and ETAP Real-Time. User-defined actions may be added to simulate wind
turbine and grid transient recovery variations and relay operations. It also predicts the dynamic
response of each individual wind turbine generator.

Wind power analysis software results may be utilized for analyzing alternative turbine
placement, tuning of control parameters, selection and placement of protective devices, and
sizing associated equipment.

Wind turbine analysis software module comes to market with proven utility. Wind farm analysis
software is currently being used for real-time monitoring of power exchange between wind
turbines and the power grid at the third largest wind farm in the United States.

With high wind penetration levels being planned globally, the need for grid operators to quickly
assess the impacts of wind generation on system stability has become critical. In the planning
phase, this assessment is normally done with positive sequence time-domain analysis, which
allows for a simulation of the dynamic response of a power system to major disturbances (e.g.,
short circuits). The lack of suitable dynamic models for the wide variety of wind turbines
available in the marketplace has been an obstacle in performing accurate analyses of this type,
though efforts led by the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) to develop industry-
standard wind turbine models are addressing this issue.

WECC Modeling & Validation Working Group initiated an effort to develop and validate a
series of generic dynamic models for wind turbine generators (WTG). The objectives of this
effort were to:

1) Allow for the performance of transient stability studies in the early stages of the
interconnection process when WTG manufacturer / model may be undetermined
2) Reduce WTG manufacturer confidentiality concerns with respect to proprietary aspects of
dynamic models
3) Improve the quality and usability of models, consistent with the level of accuracy expected in
an initial system impact evaluation.

ETAP includes wind turbine models developed by the WECC Modeling & Validation Working
Group. These models were developed for analyzing the stability impact of large arrays of wind
turbines with a single point of network interconnection. Dynamic simulations have been
performed with these models, and comparisons made with results derived from higher-order
models used in manufacturer-specific representations of aero conversion and drivetrain
dynamics.

Generic WECC models Type 2 WTG is a The doubly fed Finally, the full
were developed for variation on the Type induction generator conversion topology is
four major WTG 1, operating with (DFIG), or partial designated as WECC
topologies. The first variable slip. It utilizes conversion, topology is Type 4. The turbine is
topology, is referred to a wound rotor designated as WECC pitch-regulated and
as a Type 1 WTG. This induction generator Type 3. The turbine is features an AC/DC/AC
machine is pitch- whose rotor winding is pitch-regulated and power converter
regulated, and drives a brought out via slip features a wound rotor through which the
squirrel cage induction rings and brushes. An induction generator entire power of the
generator which is external rotor with an AC/DC/AC generator is processed.
directly coupled to the resistance is power converter The generator may be
grid. electronically connected between the either induction or
modulated to effect rotor terminals and synchronous type. As
dynamic changes in the grid. The generator with the Type 3 WTG,
 machine’s torque- stator winding is the power converter
speed characteristics. directly coupled to the allows for independent
grid. The power control of quadrature
converter in the rotor and direct axis output
circuit allows for currents at the grid
independent control of interface, providing fast
generator torque and active and reactive
flux, providing fast power control over a
active and reactive wide range of generator
power control over a speeds.
wide range of generator
speeds.

Finally for a detailed simulation, ETAP User-Defined Dynamic Model Builder may be used to
simulate actual manufacturer wind turbine controller models and used for dynamic calculations
using ETAP Transient Stability program.

Wind Turbine Generator Analysis Program Key Features

 The Wind Energy Analysis module gives you the ability to model unlimited wind turbine
generators individually or in groups
 Detailed modeling of turbine dynamics including aerodynamics & power coefficients
 Fully integrated with ETAP User-Defined Dynamic Model (UDM) Builder and Compiler
 Model wind turbine technologies defined by WECC such as conventional induction
generator, variable slip induction generator, doubly-fed induction generators with pitch &
converter controller characteristics and full scale power converter models.
 Simulate transient wind conditions with ramp, gust, & noise disturbances & calculate
dynamic impact on wind machines
 Create multiple wind categories for predictive “what if” studies & scenarios
 User-defined wind turbine manufacturer and model library
 Perform transient stability analysis with individual or zone-based disturbances