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- Abrahamsson, Johan, 1977-
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Kinetic Energy Storage and Magnetic Bearings : for Vehicular Applications
- 2014
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Doctoral thesis (other academic/artistic)abstract
- One of the main challenges in order to make electric cars competitive with gas-powered cars is in the improvement of the electric power system. Although many of the energy sources currently used in electric vehicles have sufficientlyhigh specific energy, their applicability is limited due to low specific power. It would therefore be advantageous to create a driveline with the main energy storage separated from a smaller energy buffer, designed to have high power capabilities and to withstand frequent and deep discharge cycles. It has been found that rotating kinetic energy storage in flywheels is very well suited for this type of application.A composite shell, comprising an inner part made of glassfiber and an outer part made of carbonfiber, was analyzed analytically and numerically, designed, and constructed. The shell was fitted onto a metallic rotor using shrinkfitting. The cost of the shell, and the complexity of assembly, was reduced by winding the glass- and carbonfiber consecutively on a mandrel, and curing the complete assembly simultaneously. Thereby, the shell obtained an internal segmentation, without the need for fitting several concentric parts onto each other. The radial stress inside the composite shell was kept compressive thanks to a novel approach of using the permanent magnets of the integrated electric machine to provide radial mechanical load during rotation.Two thrust bearing units (one upper and one lower) comprising one segmented unit with the permanent magnets in a cylindrical Halbach configuration and one non-segmented unit in a up/down configuration were optimized, constructed and tested. Each thrust bearing unit generated 1040 N of repelling force, and a positive axial stiffness of 169 N/mm at the nominal airgap of 5 mm. Two radial active magnetic bearings (one upper and one lower) were optimized, constructed and tested. By parameterizing the shape of the actuators, a numerical optimization of force over resistive loss from the bias currentcould be performed. The optimized shape of the electromagnets was produced by watercutting sheets of laminated steel. A maximum current stiffness of120 N/A at a bias current of 1.5 A was achieved.
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- Bladh, Johan
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Hydropower generator and power system interaction
- 2012
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Doctoral thesis (other academic/artistic)abstract
- After decades of routine operation, the hydropower industry faces new challenges. Large-scale integration of other renewable sources of generation in the power system accentuates the role of hydropower as a regulating resource. At the same time, an extensive reinvestment programme has commenced where many old components and apparatus are being refurbished or replaced. Introduction of new technical solutions in existing power plants requires good systems knowledge and careful consideration. Important tools for research, development and analysis are suitable mathematical models, numerical simulation methods and laboratory equipment. This doctoral thesis is devoted to studies of the electromechanical interaction between hydropower units and the power system. The work encompasses development of mathematical models, empirical methods for system identification, as well as numerical and experimental studies of hydropower generator and power system interaction. Two generator modelling approaches are explored: one based on electromagnetic field theory and the finite element method, and one based on equivalent electric circuits. The finite element model is adapted for single-machine infinite-bus simulations by the addition of a network equivalent, a mechanical equation and a voltage regulator. Transient simulations using both finite element and equivalent circuit models indicate that the finite element model typically overestimates the synchronising and damping properties of the machine. Identification of model parameters is performed both numerically and experimentally. A complete set of equivalent circuit parameters is identified through finite element simulation of standard empirical test methods. Another machine model is identified experimentally through frequency response analysis. An extension to the well-known standstill frequency response (SSFR) test is explored, which involves measurement and analysis of damper winding quantities. The test is found to produce models that are suitable for transient power system analysis. Both experimental and numerical studies show that low resistance of the damper winding interpole connections are vital to achieve high attenuation of rotor angle oscillations. Hydropower generator and power system interaction is also studied experimentally during a full-scale startup test of the Nordic power system, where multiple synchronised data acquisition devices are used for measurement of both electrical and mechanical quantities. Observation of a subsynchronous power oscillation leads to an investigation of the torsional stability of hydropower units. In accordance with previous studies, hydropower units are found to be mechanically resilient to subsynchronous power oscillations. However, like any other generating unit, they are dependent on sufficient electrical and mechanical damping. Two experimentally obtained hydraulic damping coefficients for a large Francis turbine runner are presented in the thesis.
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- Bladh, Johan, et al.
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Standstill Frequency Response Test on a Synchronous Machine Extended With Damper Bar Measurements
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In: IEEE transactions on energy conversion. - 0885-8969 .- 1558-0059. ; 31:1, s. 46-56
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Standstill Frequency Response (SSFR) test data from a salient-pole synchronous machine with reconfigurable damper winding is presented. In addition to the regular measurements, the damper bar currents are measured and used to obtain the stator-to-damper transfer functions. The test is performed three times with physically different damper winding configurations. An extension to the standard SSFR test analysis scheme is suggested where the stator-to-damper transfer functions are included. The validity of the identified models is substantiated by comparison of the simulated and measured machine response to a drive torque step disturbance. It is found that the damper winding measurements can be incorporated in the analysis scheme to isolate the effect of the damper circuits. However, for a machine of the type studied, also the standard SSFR test produce yields models that are accurate enough for power system studies.
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- Bladh, Johan, et al.
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Synchronised measurements on hydropower units during power system startup
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In: Hydro Review Worldwide. - 1072-9542.
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- During a recent full-scale blackstart test of the Nordic power system, measurements of electrical and mechanical quantities using both phasor measurement units (PMUs) and synchronised local acquisition devices was performed. This paper describes the measurement system and discusses a few important considerations for synchronised measurements in multiple hydropower stations. One generator's response to a \unit[100]{MW} load step is shown and an observed subsynchronous oscillation is discussed. It is shown that comprehensive measurements using multiple synchronised data acquisition devices can be performed using off-the-shelf hardware and existing infrastructure. The findings show the danger of assuming that all the interesting information is found at the fundamental frequency.
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- Bladh, Johan, et al.
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Torsional stability of hydropower units under influence of subsynchronous oscillations
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In: IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. - 0885-8950 .- 1558-0679. ; 28:4, s. 3826-3833
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Hydropower units are known to be comparatively insensitive to subsynchronous power oscillations. During a startup test of an electrical island in the Nordic power system, a series capacitor tripped due to a subsynchronous oscillation within the normal frequency range of hydropower unit torsional modes. Since no thermal units were connected, it is motivated to question the traditional view. In this paper, the small-signal and transient torsional mode stability of hydropower units is assessed through time-domain simulations. The model is based on the first IEEE benchmark model for subsynchronous resonance which has been tuned to fit one of the blackstart test system units for which detailed measurements are available. The stability conditions are investigated for several load conditions and machine configurations. It is found that the damping in the startup test system is sufficient to prevent growing oscillations. A fault however could expose the machines to high transient torques.
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- Bolund, Björn, et al.
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Poynting theorem applied to cable wound generators
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In: IEEE transactions on dielectrics and electrical insulation. - 1070-9878 .- 1558-4135. ; 15:2, s. 600-605
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The use of cable windings in generators and transformers has a physical background which is hard to neglect. The work done by Maxwell, Poynting and Slepian combined with powerful finite element solver of today allows for visualization of electric and magnetic fields in different geometries. The electromagnetic fields and power flows for generator stator cables are in this article associated with Poynting's theorem. Geometrical design and insulation material properties are then linked to Poynting's theory showing that circular stator cables enable higher voltages while maintaining a high power flow. Today several high voltage generators and two transformers have been built and are currently in operation. This paper discusses the application of the Poynting Theorem to cable wound generators.
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- Dahlborg, Elin, 1990-
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Grid frequency stability from a hydropower perspective
- 2021
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Licentiate thesis (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Many AC grids suffer from decreased frequency stability due to less system inertia. This has increased the risk of large-scale blackouts. This thesis and its papers address the frequency stability problem from a hydropower perspective.Grid frequency stability assessments often require accurate system inertia estimates. One approach is to estimate the inertia of all individual power plants and sum up the results. We implemented three inertia estimation methods on a Kaplan unit and compared their results. The generator contributed with 92-96% of the unit inertia, which verified the results from previous studies. However, the three methods estimated slightly different values for the unit inertia, which raises the question of when to use which method.Hydropower often deliver frequency control, yet we found no studies which validate Kaplan turbine models for large grid frequency disturbances on strong grids. Therefore, we performed frequency control tests on a Kaplan unit, implemented three hydropower models, and compared the simulation results to the measurement data. The models overestimated the change in output power and energy delivered within the first few seconds after a large change in frequency. Thus, it is important to have sufficient stability margin when using these types of hydropower models to assess the grid frequency stability.The Nordic transmission system operators are updating their frequency control requirements. We used measurement data and simulation models to assess whether improved runner blade angle control could help a Kaplan unit fulfill the coming requirements. The results showed that improved runner control does not improve the performance sufficiently for requirements fulfillment. The requirements are based on an assumption on minimum system inertia and became easier to fulfill if they were implemented with more system inertia. Thus, more inertia could allow more participants to deliver frequency control in the Nordic grid.
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