CA1 Wind Energy and System Integration

1. Introduction
It is proposed to connect two 0.9MW wind turbines at the far end of the Castle
33/11kV radial network section at Myreshill No.2 secondary sub-station (see Fig 1.). The
network impedance and loading data are provided in the EXCEL file which can be found in
the module Blackboard site.
2. Tasks
(a) Analyse the voltage profile of the network for the following scenarios:
i
No generation from wind and Maximum system demand,
ii
Maximum generation and maximum system demand, and
iii
Maximum generation and minimum system demand.
(b) Critically analyse TWO of the impacts the proposed wind generators will have on the
operation of the original system, excluding the voltage profile.
(c) Propose and contrast three possible solutions to the network to make sure that the
statutory voltage limits are not breached with and without embedded generation.
Allocation of marks:- a-40%, b-30%, c-30%

3. Hand-in date: end of week 8

The core of your report should be no longer than 4 pages (excluding results/figures) and
also ensure title of coursework, date, your name and matric number are included on front
cover.

(Deadline for hand-in: End of Week 8)

Figure 1.

The system configuration

Myreshill No.2
(Generator)

Myreshill No.1

Floors Road
Gilmour
(Linn Products)

Eaglesham

251 Sw/Stn

Ravenshall (Brackenrigg cresent)

Letham Farm PTE

11kV circuit breaker

11kV Substation
11kV/400V Transformer
Underground cable section

33/11kV
OLTC

Overhead cable section

Transformer with on-line tap-changer

11kV switch

11kV fuse switch

System data can be obtained from the EXCEL file which will be made available in GCU
Learn site.
Castle Primary Substation