Low Voltage Full Size Converters
CONCYCLE® Low Voltage Full Size Converters
for Permanent Magnet Generators
Woodward CONCYCLE® wind converters provide excellent reliability and quality in a perfect power generating system for variable-speed wind turbines. The intelligent control our CONCYCLE wind converters complies with all valid international grid code requirements at the point of common coupling. Woodward’s CONCYCLE® low voltage, full size converter design covers power classes from 2 MW to 5 MW.
Features of Woodward's Low Voltage Full Size Converter platform:
- Compact and modular water-cooled design for extended lifetime
- Cost-efficient construction with high-quality consideration
- Combination from standardized sections: Control cabinet; Grid connection cabinet; Inverter cabinet; Generator connection cabinet
- Fulfillment of specific local standards
- as well as UL/CSA certifications
- Tower base or nacelle installation
- Available options for cold climate and hot climate regions
- Flexible manufacturing world-wide
- Compact and clear arrangement of components for easy access
- Well-structured and selectable user interface
- Encoder-less control
- Simplified parameter handling
Advantages of the Full Size Converter solution:
- High efficiency at each wind speed
- No excitation losses
- Full decoupling of generator from the grid
- Performance of all relevant grid codes
- Reactive power supply with grid converter, even at no wind speed
- Reduced service and maintenance support