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Classification of offshore wind grid-connected power quality disturbances based on fast S-transform and CPO-optimized
Minan Tang1, Hongjie Wang1, Jiandong Qiu2
1College of New Energy and Power Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, China.
This study introduces a new algorithm using fast S-transform and a crested porcupine optimizer (CPO) to improve power quality disturbance detection in offshore wind power grids. The novel method enhances classification accuracy for power system disturbances.
Area of Science:
- Electrical Engineering
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Signal Processing
Background:
- Large-scale integration of offshore wind power presents significant power quality challenges.
- Accurate detection and classification of power quality disturbances are crucial for grid stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a novel algorithm for detecting and classifying power quality disturbances caused by offshore wind power integration.
- To enhance the accuracy and efficiency of power quality disturbance analysis in power grids.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of offshore wind power grid-connected disturbance mechanisms and waveform characteristics.
- Feature extraction and time-frequency diagram generation using Fast S-transform.
- Optimization of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) hyperparameters using the Crested Porcupine Optimizer (CPO).
- Classification of power quality disturbances using the CPO-optimized CNN model.
Main Results:
- The proposed CPO-CNN model achieved improved classification accuracy compared to standard CNN methods.
- Simulation results demonstrated the effectiveness of the algorithm in identifying various power quality disturbance signals.
- The method successfully performed feature extraction, selection, and classification of time-frequency diagrams.
Conclusions:
- The developed Fast S-transform and CPO-optimized CNN algorithm is effective for power quality disturbance detection and classification.
- The approach offers a significant improvement in classification accuracy, aiding in power quality assessment and control.
- This method provides a robust solution for managing power quality issues arising from offshore wind energy integration.
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