Patent classifications
H02J3/001
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING GRID-FORMING CONTROL OF AN INVERTER-BASED RESOURCE
A method for providing grid-forming control of an inverter-based resource includes monitoring the electrical grid for one or more grid events. The method also includes controlling, via a power regulator of a controller, an active power of the inverter-based resource based on whether the one or more grid events is indicative of a severe grid event. In particular, when the one or more grid events are below a severe grid event threshold, thereby indicating the one or more grid events is not a severe grid event, the method includes controlling, via the power regulator, the active power according to a normal operating mode. Further, when the one or more grid events exceed the severe grid event threshold, thereby indicating the one or more grid events is a severe grid event, the method includes controlling, via the power regulator, the active power according to a modified operating mode. Moreover, the modified operating mode includes temporarily re-configuring the power regulator to reduce or eliminate power overloads induced by the severe grid event for as long as the one or more grid events exceed the severe grid event threshold.
WIND TURBINE POWER GENERATION COMPRISING AN AC-DC-AC CONVERTER AND A TRANSFORMER WITH A TAP CHANGER
A method of operating a power generating system for a wind turbine connected to an electrical grid, the power generating system comprising a power generator, a converter, a transformer and a tap changer, the method comprising; monitoring a signal for detecting an over-voltage condition in the electrical grid which requires a reduction in the output voltage from the power generating system; initiating a convertor response mode configured to provide at least part of the required voltage reduction; and initiating a transformer response mode configured to provide at least part of the required voltage reduction; wherein the transformer response mode comprises operating the tap changer to adjust the output voltage from the power generating system.
NOISE FILTER
Provided is an active filter circuit connected to a power-receiving terminal of a power line for an alternating-current power supplied to a power converter device from an alternating-current power grid or a direct-current power source interconnected with the alternating-current power grid, or for a direct-current power supplied from the direct-current power source for reducing a harmonic component of a conduction noise propagating to the power line and outputting the reduced harmonic; and a controller for monitoring a variation in the state of an input power entering a power source module for generating drive power for an active element constituting the active filter circuit, or a variation in the state of the drive power supplied from the power source module, and diagnosing an abnormality of a circuit operation for a circuit including the active element of the active filter circuit therein.
Test and control apparatus, system and method for wind farm
A test and control apparatus, system and method for a wind farm, are provided. The test and control apparatus includes a first communication interface, a second communication interface, and a processor card. The processor card receives, via the first communication interface, a frequency regulation instruction issued by the grid scheduling server, receives operation information of the wind power generation unit via the second communication interface, and calculates, based on the operation information of the wind power generation unit, a first frequency regulation capability of the wind power generation unit performing a frequency regulation without using the first energy storage battery. The processor card sends the frequency regulation instruction to the wind power generation unit without using the first energy storage battery, in a case that the first frequency regulation capability of the wind power generation unit satisfies a requirement of the frequency regulation instruction.
MULTI-TERMINAL DC POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, COMMON CONTROL DEVICE THEREOF, AND FAULT RECOVERY METHOD FOR MULTI-TERMINAL DC POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
In a multi-terminal DC power transmission system, a common control device is connected to a plurality of individual protective devices via a first communication network. Each of the individual protective devices is configured, when detecting change in current or voltage in a corresponding protection zone, to output a fault signal to the common control device via the first communication network and open the corresponding DC circuit breaker such that the corresponding protection zone is disconnected from the multi-terminal DC power grid and deenergized. The common control device estimates a fault occurrence zone where a fault occurs among a plurality of protection zones, based on a plurality of received fault signals. The common control device requests an individual protective device corresponding to a deenergized protection zone of the protection zones excluding the fault occurrence zone to reclose the DC circuit breaker such that the deenergized protection zone is restored.
BIDIRECTIONAL ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AGGREGATED POWER OUTAGE MAPPING
Systems and methods may coordinate and provide bidirectional energy transfer events between electrified vehicles and other vehicles, devices, and/or structures. A power outage map can automatically be generated in response to a power outage condition of a grid power source. Both a power outage zone and a predicted power outage zone may be identified within the power outage map. A notification, alternative drive route recommendation, etc. may be sent to users of the bidirectional energy transfer system who are operating their vehicles near the power outage zone or the predicted power outage zone.
Dynamic and integrated control of total power system using distributed impedance injection modules and actuator devices within and at the edge of the power grid
A system architecture and method for enabling hierarchical intelligent control with appropriate-speed communication and coordination of control using intelligent distributed impedance/voltage injection modules, local intelligence centers, other actuator devices and miscellaneous FACTS coupled actuator devices is disclosed. Information transfer to a supervisory utility control is enabled for responding to integral power system disturbances, system modelling and optimization. By extending the control and communication capability to the edge of the HV power grid, control of the distribution network through FACTS based Demand response units is also enabled. Hence an integrated and hierarchical total power system control is established with distributed impedance/voltage injection modules, local intelligence centers, connected other actuator devices, miscellaneous FACTS coupled devices and utility supervisory all networked at appropriate speeds allowing optimization of the total power system from generation to distribution.
Power conditioning system and method
A power conditioning system (PCS) includes: a grid blackout determiner, a voltage controller, and a processor electrically connected to the grid blackout determiner and the voltage controller. The processor is configured to identify a state of a grid as a blackout state or an unstable state based on at least one of an amplitude or a frequency of a voltage of the grid that is detected by the grid blackout determiner, control the voltage controller to adjust, based on the identified state of the grid being the blackout state or the unstable state, load voltage input to the voltage controller to be equal to a command voltage, and adjust, based on the identified state of the grid being the blackout state or the unstable state, a first frequency of the detected voltage of the grid to a second frequency that is different from the first frequency.
HIGH-LOW VOLTAGE CONTINOUS RIDE-THROUGH CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERMANENT MAGNET DIRECT-DRIVE WIND POWER GENERATING SET
The present application provides a method and a system for controlling continuous low voltage ride-through and high voltage ride-through of a permanent magnet direct-driven wind turbine. The method includes: determining a transient time period during which the wind turbine is transitioned from a low voltage ride-through state to a high voltage ride-through state; controlling the wind turbine to provide, during the transient time period, a gradually increasing active current to the point of common coupling; and controlling the wind turbine to provide, during the transient time period, a reactive current to the point of common coupling according to an operation state of the wind turbine before the low voltage ride-through state.
COMBINED HEAT AND POWER SYSTEMS INCLUDING POWER CELLS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
Combined heat and power systems and associated methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the combined heat and power (CHP) system includes a heating appliance, a power cell thermally coupled to the heating appliance and configured to receive a portion of the heat generated by the heating appliance, and power electronics operatively coupled to the heating appliance and the power cell. The power cell can generate a power output from the heat generated by the heating appliance. The power electronics can include a controller configured to detect a loss in external power, and in response enter a blackout operation mode in which the heating appliance is electrically coupled to an energy storage device and/or electrically isolated from an external grid.