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Pipeline wind collection wind turbine

6 FAQs about [Pipeline wind collection wind turbine]

What are the collection topologies of a wind farm?

Collection topologies considered The wind farm considered in this study is rated at 400 MW. This wind farm has 80 turbines each rated at 5 MW. Each wind turbine uses a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) rated at 690 V. The voltage of the HVDC link is ±150 kV. 2.1. AC collection systems

What are AC collection system options for offshore wind farms?

AC collection system options for offshore wind farms were discussed in . The 50/60 Hz transformers used on the offshore transmission platform of AC collection systems are heavy and require a large support structure leading to a high transport and installation cost.

What is the technical and economic performance of a wind farm?

The technical and economic performance of a wind farm depends on the configuration of the collection and transmission systems. AC collection system options for offshore wind farms were discussed in .

How many kV does a wind turbine collection system use?

The AC collection systems use a 33 kV collection bus voltage. A cable length of 5 km between the wind turbine strings and the medium voltage collection bus is assumed. The offshore transmission platform has two transformers each rated at 220 MVA (33 kV/155 kV) and a platform converter. This two-level VSC platform converter is rated at 400 MW.

Does a wind farm work without a collector system?

For others, their responsibilities continue — or have just started — with still many components and miles of conductors to maintain. This part of the wind farm is called the “collector system,” and without it, the wind farm doesn’t work. The collector system is comprised of many components. An important component of this system is the transformer.

How much do offshore wind farms cost?

The maximum total investment costs of offshore wind farms based on the recently commissioned offshore wind farms are estimated as 2.7 M£/MW . Excluding average investment costs of turbines and transmission cables , the investment cost estimation for the case of 400 MW AC collection systems will be 260–304 M£.

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