Abstract
Integrated gate commutated thyristors (IGCTs) are critical components in high-voltage, high-current, and high-power conversion systems, particularly in offshore wind energy systems. However, the working environment of offshore wind energy conversion systems is extremely harsh. In this article, we propose an active damage control approach aiming at enhancing the reliability of the conversion system. By employing electro-thermal modeling for the equipment of the offshore wind energy conversion system, the junction temperature and fatigue damage of IGCT are simulated during the operation process. Using the improved model predictive current control (MPCC) method, active damage control effectively regulates the switching frequency of IGCT. IGCTs are symmetrically distributed on each leg of the converter, so the lifespan of the two IGCTs on each leg is also considered to be similar. This method balances the life of the IGCTs on the three legs of the converter and optimizes their utilization to the maximum extent. These measures effectively enhance the reliability of the conversion system and lower the operation and maintenance cost of high-power IGCT converters. The effectiveness of the proposed method is validated by co-simulation results by ANSYS and MATLAB/Simulink.
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