performance, economic factors and effects on the environment /
Marian Dunn, editor.
New York :
Nova Science Publishers, Inc.,
[2016]
1 online resource (ix, 161 pages)
Renewable energy: research, development and policies
Includes bibliographical references and index.
WIND FARMS PERFORMANCE, ECONOMIC FACTORS AND EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT ; WIND FARMS PERFORMANCE, ECONOMIC FACTORS AND EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT ; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; CONTENTS ; PREFACE ; Chapter 1 TECHNICAL REVIEW OF WIND FARM IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES ; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Review of Variable Speed Drives; 2.1. Crowbar Switch; 2.2. Concept of DFIG Pitch Control and MPPT; 2.3. Description of DFIG VSWT Simulation Models; 2.4. Merits of VSWTs over FSWTs; 2.5. Advantages of DFIG in Wind Turbine Systems.
1. Wind Farm Noise: Peculiarities of Impact1.1. Typical Noise Limits; 1.2. Noise Characters (Tones, Amplitude Modulation, Low Frequency Noise); 1.3. Note on Infrasound Impact; 2. Approaches to Assessment of Noise in Wind Farms; 2.1. Development Assessment and Post-Construction Stages; 2.2. Outdoor Noise versus Indoor Noise; 2.3. Acoustic Descriptors Used; 3. Conventional Methods Used for the Assessment of Wind Farm Noise; 3.1. Assumptions for Assessing Noise from Wind Farms; 3.2. Requirements for Wind Farm Noise Assessment Procedures; 3.3. Typical Noise Assessment Procedures.
3.1. Wind3.2. Equivalent Circuit of DFIG System; Grid Filter Model; 3.3. Modeling of DFIG Wind Turbine; 3.4. Control Strategies of Variable Speed Wind Turbine; 3.4.1. Active and Reactive Power Control of VSWT; 3.5. Detailed Structure of DFIG VSWT and Its Protection Schemes; 3.5.1. Rotor Side Converter (RSC) Control System; 3.5.2. Grid Side Converter (GSC) Control System; 3.5.3. Crowbar Control Strategy; 3.5.4. Pitch Angle System; 3.6. Parameters of the DFIG VSWT; 4.1. Analysis of Simulation Results; A. Wind Farm Response to Dynamics due to Wind Speed Changes.
3.3.1. Pre- and Post-Construction Noise Levels3.3.2. Correction for Background Method; 3.3.3. Start and Stop Method; 4. Other Advanced Noise Monitoring and Data Processing Techniques; 4.1. Modified Total Noise and Background Correction Method; 4.2. Start/Stop Method without Conclusive Difference in Levels; 4.3. Directional Noise Monitoring; 4.4. Notes on Alternative Techniques; Glossary; References; Biographical Sketch; Chapter 3 POWER QUALITY OF OFFSHORE WIND FARMS: MEASUREMENT, ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT ; Abstract; Introduction; Equivalent Model of Offshore Wind Farms.
B. Wind Farm Response to Transient due to Grid FaultC. Analysis with Crowbar Switch System; D. Analysis with FACTS (STATCOM) System; E. Analysis with Current Controlled-Voltage Source Converter Topology; 4.2. Discussion of Results; 5. Challenges and Opportunities of Wind Farm Development; 5.1. Noise and Safety; 5.2. Visual Effects; 5.3. Mortality of Wild Life; 5.4. Interference; 5.5. Logistics; 5.6. Policy of Governments and Human Factors; Conclusion and Recommendations; Conclusion; Recommendations; References; Chapter 2 ASSESSING NOISE FROM WIND FARMS ; Abstract; Introduction.