Second International Workshop on Grid Simulator Testing of Wind Turbine Drivetrains

NREL and Clemson University hosted the Second International Workshop on Grid Simulator Testing of Energy Systems and Wind Turbine Powertrains at the Duke Energy Electric Grid Research, Innovation and Development Center in North Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 17–18, 2014.

The purpose of the workshop was to discuss the research and testing needs involved in grid compliance testing of utility-scale wind turbine generators. The goal of the workshop was to encourage interactive discussions among panelists, moderators, and workshop participants. Download the list of workshop attendees and workshop discussion topics and responses.

For technical questions about the workshop, contact Vahan Gevorgian.

Proceedings

Day 1: Sept. 17, 2014

Grid Simulators and the State of the Art

• eGRID Introduction and Status—Curtiss Fox, Clemson University, USA
• Update on the FSU-CAPS Megawatt Scale Power Hardware in the Loop Laboratory—Michael Steurer, Florida State University, USA
• LVRT Test Concerns for Offshore WTG—Carlos Garcia de Cortazar, CENER, Spain
• NREL Controllable Grid Interface for Testing Renewable Energy Technologies—Vahan Gevorgian, NREL, USA
• The Energy Systems Integration Facility: Electrical Testing Capabilities and Research Activities—Mari Shirazi and Blake Lundstrom, NREL, USA

Sponsored Research

• Development and Validation of Wind Turbine Drivetrain Models—Philippe Giguere, GE Power & Water/Clemson University, USA
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS): A Cost/Benefit Analysis for a PV Power Station—Nikitas Zagoras, Clemson University, USA

Discussion

Day 2: Sept. 18, 2014

Advanced and HIL Testing

• Progress on Power Hardware in the Loop Based Anti-Islanding Testing of PV Converters—Michael Steurer, Florida State University, USA
• Modeling of Rogowski Coils in RSCAD for Calibration Verification using RTDS—Klaehn Burkes, Savannah River National Laboratory
• Utilisation of Controllable Grid Emulator for Multi-Turbine Testing for Advanced Power System Services—Lorenzo Zeni, DONG Energy, Denmark

Smart Grid and Renewable Energy Systems

• The eGRID and WTDTF Electrical Grid Monitoring System—John McIntosh, Savannah River National Laboratory
• Power Electronic Grid Simulator: Platform of Drives and Power Quality Products for Power Electronics Testing—Przemysław Koralewicz, ABB, Switzerland
• Energy Storage at Duke Energy—Tom Fenimore, Duke Energy, USA

Closed-Loop Control of Modern Test Benches

• Advanced Control Techniques for Dynamic Testing of Wind-Turbine Drivetrains—Javier Ariño Viar, IDOM, Spain
• The eGRID Controller—Mark H. McKinney, Clemson University, USA
• Development of Mechanical HIL Test Strategies—Ryan Schkoda, Clemson University, USA