Qingyuan Gong
PhD
Design And Control of Offshore Wind Farms with Hybrid AC And DC Technologies
Host organisation
Cardiff University
Company
TNEI, UK
Project Description
This project aims to provide cost-effective and reliable schemes to design and operate offshore wind farms. The main objective is to determine how to connect offshore wind farms to the grid using hybrid AC and DC technologies, accounting for factors like distance, voltage levels, and various topologies. Investigating connection schemes and control strategies aims to inform the design of DC network topology and converter control. Validation will be carried out through simulations and experimental tests, ensuring the feasibility and efficiency of the proposed schemes.
Supervisors
Prof Jun Liang (Cardiff)
Dr Diptargha Chakravorty (TNEI)
Background
I come from Zhejiang, China. In 2017, I received my BSc in Electrical Engineering from Zhejiang University. From 2017 to 2018, I studied MSc Future Power Networks at Imperial College London. From 2018 to 2020, I studied for a second master's degree in Electrical Engineering at Zhejiang University, focusing on medium-voltage DC-DC power electronic converters and their application in power systems. I then worked as an electronics design engineer for three years before joining ADOreD in August 2023. In my spare time, I enjoy working out and playing Go.
Motivation
Wind is an essential renewable energy source. Wind farms' operation and integration into the grid require a focused investigation into control and power. This aligns with my research interests in power electronics and power systems. The ADOreD project offers a chance to combine academic research with real-world application, bridging the gap between research and industry. I have always wanted to work on projects that are creative as well as practical. During this 3-year project, I will strive to bring innovative ideas into useful solutions.