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Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences Technology

Simulation Study of Voltage Variations Mitigation by Utilizing Wind Farm based DVR in Power Distribution System

Author(s): Mukesh Pushkarna*, Haroon Ashfaq and Rajveer Singh

Abstract

Consumer loyalty is the fundamental goal of the electrical business. The dynamic voltage restorer (DVR) recognizes and makes up for sags in the voltage of the AC power source with the goal that the loads are protected from these force unwavering quality issues. Furthermore, because of the abrupt evacuation of enormous burdens or the use of huge capacitor banks which can prompt an expansion in voltage (increment), the DVR should likewise react to this unsettling influence. To accomplish these goals in the time space, this article presents a reenactment investigation of the lessening of voltage drops/swells by utilizing DVR in wind farm based integrated into power distribution system utilizing DFIG (Doubly fed induction generator). The research work is done with MATLAB/SIMULINK.

Introduction

Voltage sag/swell ordinarily happens because of the actuation/ deactivation of enormous acceptance engines, the enactment of a huge transformer and blames, for example, LLLG, LLG, and LG. The DVR can give the most financially savvy answer for alleviating voltage sags/swells and interferences by setting the proper voltage quality level for touchy burdens. The issues experienced by businesses and homes as to control characteristics, are for the most part because of voltage sags/swells and force interferences. This can occur in creating nations, where the electric force produced is not exactly the interest. The vitality quality issues referenced above can upset the creation procedure in enterprises and homes, bringing about harm to gear and loss of income.

The sunlight based PV is assuming an essential part in creating the power and decreases the reliance on petroleum derivative. The sun powered PV innovation is dependable, easy to plan, perfect and proficient for matrix associated mode, Off framework. The sun oriented PV is actualized with fluffy rationale based annoy and perception, greatest force following strategy is to follow most extreme force from sun powered PV and they contrasted the outcomes and ordinary method. This Experimental investigation is just for single stage framework. The Author has clarified dynamic voltage restorer with PI regulator, and separate stockpiling gadgets coordinated with DVR to improve the heap execution under flawed condition in three stage conveyance framework. This half and half stockpiling framework is to alleviate the network change in the short stretch. The SMES has diminishes the pinnacle interest of battery, however no longer to help during the voltage change. This different stockpiling gadget prompts again an expense use in the appropriation framework.

The voltage drop is a sudden drop inside the supply voltage of the general public network which can vary from 90% to 10% of its nominal value. On the alternative hand, the growth in voltage is a surprising boom in the supply voltage that can range from a hundred and ten% to one hundred eighty% of its nominal price.

In accordance with IEEE standards, a regular length of voltage drop and boom is 10 ms to at least one minute [1]. Interruption refers to an interruption of the electricity supply for a long time. Much studies has been finished focusing on the implementation of DVRs [2-5]. In well known, the voltage injection of the DVR compensates for the drop, boom in voltage and outage. However, we need a excessive capability DC storage gadget. This article presents a simulation version of a PV primarily based DVR to manage sags / swells in voltages.

Due to the restricted capacity of its energy storage facility, a DVR may only execute compensation for a limited length of time and for disturbances with a lower amplitude. In general. On the other hand, a digital video recorder (DVR) that is integrated with various energy systems, such as photovoltaic (PV), wind power, and so on, has the potential to be used for an extended period of time and for high amplitude voltage correction. There has been a recent uptick in the installation of freestanding photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial buildings, which may be attributed to the many incentive programmes that have been made available by the government in a number of nations. While at the same time minimizing energy consumption from the grid, an independent PV system that has been placed in the aspects discussed is used to provide the necessary power for the distribution systems directly. This, in turn, results in a reduction in the electricity tariff that is charged to the consumers. Recent studies have focused on the integration of a standalone PV system with a DVR in order to improve power quality disturbance correction [6-9]. The restricted capacity for energy storage is the primary downside of the traditional approach to finite compensation. This problem may be circumvented by integrating a source of renewable energy into the DVR system. At the same time, the element of the renewable energy system that deals with energy efficiency has to be improved so that it can support the DVR and provide greater disturbance compensation for power quality issues. The enhanced performance of the renewable energy system might be increased by adopting an efficient maximum power point (MPP) tracking algorithm. This would allow the system to extract and keep the highest amount of power possible while incurring the fewest possible losses. In furthermore, the use of a hybrid renewable energy system is always going to be preferred for the purpose of generating enough amounts of power production

PV Based DVR

The block diagram of the PV based DVR is proven in Figure 1. This mainly includes a PV array, PWM inverter, filter unit, series injected transformer, and load [10]. There are 3 modes of operation of DVR inclusive of standby mode, injection mode, and protection mode.

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Figure 1: PV based DVR

The fundamental equations given for the photovoltaic cells are used in this to make the cellular model for the PV setup. In these equations the results are counted after the modification is applied on temperature and solar radiations [10]. The expression for the output voltage on the solar mobile is given in equation (1) and this voltage output depends on the photocurrent. This photocurrent value can be resolved by taking the charging contemporary parameter for the solar radiation which is in operation.

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Where Vc denotes mobile output voltage (in volts). E - electron rate, Iph - Photo cutting-edge, Io - opposite saturation modern of diode, K -Boltzmann constant, Ic - cellular output present day in A. Rs - inner resistance of sun’s cell and Tc denotes working temperature of the reference mobile (40°C).With the alternate in ambient temperature and irradiation, the working temperature of solar cellular additionally alters, that bring about a new voltage at output and a distinctive photo current.

An infusing transformer is associated in arrangement with the heap for reestablishing droop and swell. A DVR can remunerate voltage drop over a heap by infusing a voltage through an arrangement infusion transformer [11].The infused voltage is in stage with flexibly voltage, as appeared in Figure 3. The DVR responds to the droop occasion and infuses a repaying voltage Vinj in stage with the gracefully voltage to reestablish the voltage at ostensible worth.

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Figure 2: Phasor diagram of Voltage swell

The usage of a DVR is suggested in as a way to enhance the power quality provided by the FRT [12]. The DVR is able to operate by compensating for the difference between the defective voltage and the nominal voltage by the injection of three single-phase AC voltages in series with the three-phase incoming network voltages during the FRT. The amplitude and phase of each of the three phases of the injected voltages may be controlled individually. The simplified operation of the DFIG system is one of the benefits that come with using an external protection device. The expense and the intricacy of the DVR are both considered to be drawbacks. The presentation of the architecture and control of a DVR may be found in [13]. A comprehensive analysis of the differences between various DVR topologies can be found in Reference [14]. The author of reference makes use of aDVR in order to give FRT functionality for a squirrel case induction generator. Illustrates a DVR that may provide protection for a DFIG wind turbine [15]. The controller of the DVR is directly responsible for the device’s overall functioning. Traditional controllers and PI controllers, both of which are based on a study of positive and negative sequence components in synchronous reference frames, are the controllers that are used in the process of controlling DVRs, as was previously indicated. Recently, a DVR based on a PR controller in a fixed reference frame has been employed to safeguard FRT for sensitive loads. However, DFIG has not been protected by this method as shown in [16].

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Figure 3: Simulation Model of solar and wind based DVR

Simulation Results and Discussion

The time period of simulation is 0.3 s for both the instances. The voltage sag and swell takes place between 0.1 s to 0.2 s. For the study of voltage sag, simulation carries no DVR. A decreased voltage (one hundred fifty V) is regarded between 0.1 s to 0.2 s. To triumph over this difficulty suitable raised voltage is carried out for the identical time period. Compensation of sag is proven in fig 8. In the take a look at of voltage swell, simulation incorporates no DVR. An improved voltage (two hundred V) is seemed among 0.1 s to 0.2 s. The repayment of swell is shown in figure 11.

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Figure 4: DFIG Systematic Diagram

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Figure 5: Systematic Diagram of DFIG with DVR

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Figure 6: Matlab/Simulink Diagram

Figure 9(b) and Figure 10 show that, despite the improvements, there is still a small disparity seen between compensation voltages experienced during the starting transient (b). As can be seen in Figure 9(d) and Figure 10(d) the transient reaction rate of the dclink voltage and the stator active power is somewhat longer with the PR controller than with the PI controller (g). Because of how quickly this impact fades, however, it is hardly noteworthy (only difference of l.1 ms). The steady-state answers of two controllers are almost identical after the dynamic response period. With DVR protection, as seen in Figures 9(d)-(g) and 10(d)-(g), the DFIG is able to continue operating properly even in the presence of an unbalanced grid voltage sag (g). The predicted responses of the two controllers are comparable, but the DVR built on a PR controller is simpler in design.

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Figure 7: Supply Voltage (sag)

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Figure 8: Injected Voltage (in phase)

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Figure 9: Compensated Voltage (sag)

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Figure 10: Supply Voltage (swell)

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Figure 11: Injected Voltage (1800 shifted in phase)

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Figure 12: Compensated Voltage (swell)

Conclusion

This paper proposes using a DVR to safeguard a DFIG wind turbine while in FRT. The controller is crucial to the DVR’s functionality. DVR voltage regulation makes use of a pair of voltage controllers?a PR controller operating in a dq-frame and a PI controller operating in the same frame. Transient and steadystate responses are excellent for both controllers. In contrast, the PR controller in a dq-frame provides a more straightforward means of control. Under an unbalanced grid voltage sag fault, it is not necessary to do a carried out to solve of positive and negative sequence components in dq-frame. In order for the DFIG wind turbine to continue operating normally as required by current grid rules, the DVR may use the suggested control approach to correct for the FRT. In a simulation, the suggested control approaches were shown to be successful. Fast response, the ability to eliminate steady-state error, a straightforward design, and the capacity to respond to perturbation voltage in the event of a three-phase system will all factor into how controllers are ultimately selected for use. PR controller features are most analogous to those of the PI controller. Nonetheless, the PR controller is expected to replace the PI controller in many applications in the near future, thanks to the benefits we’ve already discussed.

The simulation of the solar based DVR the use of MATLAB/ SIMULINK has been provided. The DVR (solar based) handles abnormal situations by injecting an appropriate voltage(s). Thus, the DVR (solar based) execution is acceptable in alleviating the voltage varieties.

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