Wind blade generator converter cabinet and transformer cabinet

Does ABB offer wind turbine converters?

ABB offers wind turbine converters for utility-scale wind turbines. ABB wind turbine converters, suitable for any of today’s turbine concepts, deliver durable, reliable performance and are backed by a complete set of life-cycle services. Are you looking for support or purchase information? Application leaflet.

Why do you need a wind turbine converter?

The selection of the right converter is critical in the turbine design and for a higher return on investment. ABB offers wind turbine converters for utility-scale wind turbines. ABB wind turbine converters, suitable for any of today’s turbine concepts, deliver durable, reliable performance and are backed by a complete set of life-cycle services.

How does a wind turbine converter work?

In normal operation, the wind turbine converter controls the generator torque. The wind turbine controller (WTC) gives a torque reference to the converter which generates a specific torque on the generator shaft. Simultaneously, wind rotates the turbine and generates an opposite torque on the generator shaft.

What makes ABB a good wind turbine manufacturer?

ABB is a good wind turbine manufacturer because ABB's proven products for wind turbines are designed and built to operate for long life cycles in the variety of harsh operating conditions common to turbines.\nABB's engineers, with years of wind power experience, help design the products and work with turbine manufacturers to integrate these products correctly and efficiently into turbine designs.

Why do wind turbines have a reduced number of converters?

to run the wind turbine system with a reduced number of converters if one of them is out of order or not needed (for example, at low wind speeds). to control the whole wind turbine system as a single converter by the wind turbine controller (WTC).

Should you use a medium voltage converter in a wind turbine?

The logical solution is to use medium voltage converters in large wind turbines – with real benefits when it comes to hardware and system performance. Over the years, medium voltage technology has become well established. Worldwide, ABB has been a leader in the installation of medium voltage frequency converters.