Overview
A large-scale power systems engineering project modeling a 100 MW wind farm connected to a hospital critical power distribution network. The simulation covers generation, transmission, protection coordination, and emergency backup sequencing using MATLAB/Simulink and ETAP.
Technical Highlights
- Modeled 100 MW wind farm generation and grid integration in Simulink
- Designed protection coordination scheme with relay grading and fault analysis
- Simulated hospital critical load distribution including emergency generator sequencing
- Performed fault analysis (3-phase, line-to-ground, line-to-line) across the system
- Designed automatic transfer switch (ATS) logic for seamless backup power
Engineering Focus
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardware | Wind turbine generators, transformers, switchgear, ATS |
| Software | MATLAB, Simulink, ETAP, power flow analysis |
| Systems | Protection coordination, fault analysis, critical load management |
Outcomes
- Complete protection coordination scheme with selectivity verification
- Hospital critical loads maintained within 10 seconds of grid fault
- Wind farm integration modeled at full 100 MW rated output
- Fault ride-through capability verified under multiple fault scenarios