Low frequency transmission for remote power generating systems

The goal of this Masters Thesis research is to evaluate alternative transmission systems from remote wind farms to the main grid using low-frequency AC technology. Low frequency means a frequency lower than nominal frequency (60/50Hz). The low-frequency AC network can be connected to the power grid at major substations via cyclo-converters that provide a low-cost interconnection and synchronization with the main grid. Cyclo-converter technology is utilized to minimize costs which result in systems of 20/16.66 Hz (for 60/50Hz systems respectively). Low frequency transmission has the potential to provide an attractive solution in terms of economics and technical merits.

Department dc:contributor.department

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Georgia Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2011

Author dc:creator

• Keeli, Anupama

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Meliopoulos, A. P. Sakis

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Deepakraj M Divan
• Taylor David

• Low frequency AC transmission
• Wind power generation
• Wind farms

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/1853/41190

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.gatech.edu:1853/41190