Abstract
This paper discusses a software tool for automated design and cost benefit analysis of an offshore grid. The tool utilises a graphical user interface (GUI) and a catalogue of components (cables, transformers, converters, platforms) to design an offshore wind farm and create the corresponding network model. A set of calculations that includes load flow, cable sizing inspection, reactive power compensation, reliability evaluation and evaluation of capital costs is carried out for the purposes of a comprehensive cost benefit analysis. The software tool enables quick and effortless analysis of a number of different offshore wind farm designs. It can be used to optimise the interconnection between wind farms to accommodate requirements for reliability and economic efficiency. © 2011 IEEE.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe|IEEE PES Innovative. Smart Grid Technol. Conf. Europe |
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| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Event | 2011 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, ISGT Europe 2011 - Manchester Duration: 1 Jul 2011 → … |
Conference
| Conference | 2011 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, ISGT Europe 2011 |
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| City | Manchester |
| Period | 1/07/11 → … |
Keywords
- Cost benefit analysis
- Losses
- Power Systems
- Reliability
- Software
- Wind energy
- Wind farms
