Dynamic Investigations of Grid Connected Fixed-Speed Wind Turbine During Grid Faults
Ferchichi Noureddine1, Ben Aribia Houssem2, Abid Slim3

1Ferchichi Noureddine, Department of Electrical Engineering, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

2Ben Aribia Houssem, Department of Electrical Engineering, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

3Abid Slim, Department of Electrical Engineering, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Manuscript received on 26 September 2023 | Revised Manuscript received on 10 November 2023 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 December 2023 | Manuscript published on 30 December 2023 | PP: 7-12 | Volume-13 Issue-2, December 2023 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijeat.A43081013123 | DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.A4308.1213223

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Abstract: Especially during grid faults, grid code requirements for wind power integration have become a key element in improving grid efficiency and reliability. Under severe problems for network operation, wind turbines are expected to continue operating and supporting the grid during frequency restoration. This paper presents simulation results of a fixed-speed grid-connected wind turbine under various short-circuit current contributions. Fault analysis is carried out by studying the grid side line to ground fault, double line fault, double line to ground fault, and three phase fault involving ground and without ground. The obtained current waveforms are analyzed to explain the behavior, such as the rate of decay and peak values. Variations of active and reactive power during post-fault conditions and faulty conditions are investigated. Moreover, recommendations for switchgear and protection equipment are performed.

Keywords: Grid Fault, Voltage Support, Short-Circuit Current, Active and Reactive Power Strategies, Stability Improvement.
Scope of the Article: Grid Networking/ Computing