Harmonic resonance study for wind power plant

Abstract

Harmonic resonance is one of an important aspect being considered in a large network such as a wind power plant (WPP). This paper analyses several factors that affect resonance characteristic in a WPP and possible mitigation measures. The first part of the paper provides an analysis of resonances in WPP. Two methods of identifying resonances are performed which are a common impedance scan method and a harmonic resonance modal method for different operating conditions. Several factors that affect resonances including the usage of passive filters as harmonic mitigation in the network are analyzed. A case study of a 400 MW offshore wind power plant is analyzed for the harmonic resonance including with the integration of a passive filter.