Grid Connected Wind Farm: Short Circuit Analysis and Relay Coordination Using ETAP

Abstract

The integration of wind farms with the grid is of paramount importance in the quest for harnessing renewable energy sources. This study delves into the grid integration of a wind farm comprising six Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) and places a specific emphasis on load flow analysis to assess voltage profiles across various buses, as well as Active and Reactive Power flow characteristics. Furthermore, the research investigates the intricacies of short circuit analysis, encompassing both three-phase and single-line-to-ground fault scenarios at various bus locations. Relay coordination schemes are explored to optimize fault isolation strategies within the system. One of the prominent challenges addressed in this study is the integration of wind farms at voltage levels such as 33 kV or 66 kV, often situated at locations remote from the grid's central infrastructure, where the grid's strength is relatively weaker. This scenario can pose a significant threat to power system protection since inverter-based generators have lower inertia, potentially affecting their ability to provide fault currents detectable by conventional protection systems. The paper concludes by discussing the encountered challenges and proposing areas for future research and innovation. The comprehensive model used in this study is developed within the ETAP environment.

Country : India

1 Ashutosh Mishra2 Prof. Dr. S. G. Kanade3 Prof. A. P. Kinge4 Jitendra R. Deshpande

  1. Student, M.E. Electrical Engineering (Power System), TSSM's BSCOER, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  2. Associate Professor, M.E. Electrical Engineering (Power System), TSSM's BSCOER, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  3. Assistant Professor, M.E. Electrical Engineering (Power System), TSSM's BSCOER, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  4. Head of Segment, Technology- BoP, Suzlon Energy Ltd, Pune, Maharashtra, India

IRJIET, Volume 8, Issue 3, March 2024 pp. 285-293

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2024.803043

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