Optimizing converter protection for wind turbine generators

摘要

An integrated fault and personnel protection system (5) and method for a multi-thread converter 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, 20-4 in a wind turbine power system is provided. The structure and method provide for system optimization, as well as, arc flash protection. Fault sensing (182), (183) with means of removing power applied to the converter minimizes the energy available to produce an arc flash event. Sensing and disconnects devices (125), (135), (145), (155) for the protections are provided close to the source of energy to protect more of the system (5). Converter controls (25) detect, identify and isolate faults selecting the best combinations of novel specific fault isolation devices. Components are distributed into separate physical to enhance protection.