A wind turbine controller detects sub-synchronous resonance oscillations in power output to trigger protective shutdowns.
A grid-side converter switches to series compensation mode during faults.
Controller uses converter to send diagnostic signals to rotor and stator, identifying winding faults without external hardware or manual inspection.
The synchronous speed avoidance controller prevents rotor frequency near zero, reducing thermal stress on power semiconductors and avoiding oversized component costs.
Dynamic gain adjustment maintains converter control during islanding, preventing overvoltage damage before safe shutdown.
Series damping circuit with bypass switch attenuates rotor current spikes, enabling low voltage ride through capability for double fed induction generators.
A control system predicts future DC link voltage values using current feedback and rate of change calculations to enable proactive protection.
Segmented converter stages reduce thermal stress and costs by enabling variable-frequency operation without full-power rating requirements.