FREQUENCY CONVERTERS

FOR WIND TURBINES

CW 1000LD
CW 2000LF
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WIND IS OUR PASSION
Woodward was founded in 1870 and is an independent More than 30 GW of installed power realized in a large number of For special projects Woodward will assist you with tailor-made The high degree of trust between Woodward and their customers
developer, manufacturer and service provider of energy control Onshore and Offshore projects, stand for Woodward's expertise solutions, flexible systems integration, simulation models and as well as structured processes and high quality standards during
systems in the aviation industry and the energy market. and extensive knowledge within the wind energy business product optimization. the complete product lifetime are important success factor.
worldwide.
For more than 20 years Woodward is a global and independent The global presence of Woodward ensures the active technical
supplier of partial and full power frequency converters for Woodward’s competence and experience within the wind energy support over the product lifecycle and beyond. You can profit
renewable power generation. industry has consolidated its reputation as a reliable supplier and from practical Onshore and Offshore experience of our special
development partner. skilled and motivated service team.

The Woodward concept considers the future trends of

international grid code requirements together with the target of
highest possible energy yield.

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 WOODWARD YOUR BENEFITS
YOUR RIGHT CHOICE •
•
Maximum annual energy production (AEP)
High reliability
• More reactive power capability
• Expertise in implementation of customer
With the modular frequency converters Woodward sets
new benchmarks in wind energy technology. CONCYCLE® HIGHEST EFFICIENCY AND •
requirements
Flexible system integration
frequency converters are small, light and powerful,
allowing every possible design combination in nacelle and
RELIABILITY • Optimum grid connection
• Designed for future grid code requirements
tower installations. • Experts in simulation and modelling behavior
• Software verification on the Hardware-In-The-Loop
The development and implementation of the CONCYCLE® (HIL) test bench
technology has considerably enhanced the success of large wind • Qualified hotline for professional technical support
turbines. CONCYCLE® frequency converter systems ensure highest
reliability, best efficiency and energy quality in your application.

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FREQUENCY CONVERTER
PARTIAL CONVERTER (DFIG) CW1000LD

FEATURE / FUNCTION YOUR BENEFITS

High efficiency Maximum annual energy production (AEP)

Enhanced reactive power management Compliance to the latest grid codes

Additional power stacks possible for higher

Voltage support for weak grids
reactive power request

Maximum drive drain damping during fault-ride-through

Extended service lifetime of the drive train
of the grid failure

Availability and reliability of the core components

Woodward IGBT driver and power stacks technology
used during the lifetime of the converter
FULL-SIZE CONVERTER (FSC) CW2000LF
Partial redundancy (optional) High yield

Sophisticated control of the power modules in

Better efficiency in the partial load range
the partial load range

Robust design High availability and AEP

Advanced control technology to protect the

Improved reliability
IGBT power modules

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 FREQUENCY CONVERTERS FOR
WIND TURBINES – DATA SHEET
TYPICAL APPLICATION EXAMPLES

CW 1000LD CW 2000LF Rated Rated current Dimensions

Type Weight
Partial converter Full-size converter output MSC/LSC L H D
application application
CW 1000LD (DFIG)
Performance class 1.5 – 6 MW
CW 1151LD 1.5 MW 600/600 A 2400 mm 2000 mm 600 mm 1700 kg
Electrical data
CW 1201LD 2 MW 900/600 A 2400 mm 2000 mm 600 mm 1850 kg
AC voltage 690 V AC ±15%
CW 1251LD 2.5 MW 900/600 A 2400 mm 2000 mm 600 mm 1850 kg
Nominal DC voltage 1100 V DC
CW 1301LD 3 MW 1200/600 A 2400 mm 2000 mm 600 mm 2010 kg
Mains frequency 50/60 Hz ±5 Hz
CW 1351LD 3.5 MW 1500/900 A 2400 mm 2000 mm 600 mm 2200 kg
Power factor 0.90 ind. / 0.90 kap.
CW 1401LD 4 MW 1500/900 A 2400 mm 2000 mm 600 mm 2300 kg
Total Harmonic Distortion BDEW / IEEE
CW 1451LD 4.5 MW 1800/1200 A 3200 mm 2000 mm 600 mm 3100 kg
Generator side du/dt <1 kV/µs
CW 1501LD 5 MW 2200/1200 A 3200 mm 2000 mm 600 mm 3200 kg
Inverter technology IGBT
CW 1551LD 5.5 MW 2200/1200 A 3200 mm 2000 mm 600 mm 3300 kg
Environmental conditions
CW 1601LD 6 MW 2400/1500 A 3200 mm 2000 mm 600 mm 3500 kg
Coolant temperature range (water/glycol) 5 … 50° C / 41 … 122 F
Ambient temperature range -25 … 45° C / -13 … 113 F CW 2000LF (FSC)
Incl. option Cold Climate Region (CCV) min. -40° C / -40 F
CW 2151LF 1.5 MW 1600 A 2400 mm 2000 mm 600 mm 2400 kg
Incl. option Hot Climate Region (HCV) max. 50° C / 122 F
CW 2201LF 2 MW 2100 A 2400 mm 2000 mm 600 mm 2440 kg
Protection class IP54 (IP65 optional)
CW 2251LF 2.5 MW 2600 A 1600 mm 2000 mm 1200 mm* 2600 kg
Height above sea level <2000 m (till 4000 m optional)
CW 2301LF 3 MW 3100 A 1600 mm 2000 mm 1200 mm* 2750 kg
System parameters CW 2351LF 3.5 MW 3600 A 1600 mm 2000 mm 1200 mm* 2850 kg
Remote controlled management and diagnosis / CW 2401LF 4 MW 4200 A 2000 mm 2000 mm 1200 mm* 2950 kg
Initial configuration in line or back-to-back CW 2451LF 4.5 MW 4800 A 2000 mm 2000 mm 1200 mm* 3050 kg
Installation tower or nacelle CW 2501LF 5 MW 5300 A 2400 mm 2000 mm 1200 mm* 3850 kg
Cable entry top or bottom CW2551LF 5.5MW 5900 A 2400 mm 2000 mm 1200 mm* 3900kg
Coolant connection left, right, top or bottom CW 2601LF 6 MW 6400 A 2400 mm 2000 mm 1200 mm* 4000 kg

*Back-to-back arrangement

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 HIGH EFFICIENT
Woodward's customers are successful in a wide We not only ensure different ‘Local Content’
range of markets using different electrical drive requirements in various countries or other
train technologies and concepts. They are using national regulations, we can also provide systems

PARTIAL AND FULL-SIZE wind turbine designs with a gear box or gearless
systems, through to various generator concepts,
for various climate, extreme ambient conditions
and specific Offshore requirements.

CONVERTERS such as:

- asynchronous squirrel-cage induction
generators (SCIG)
Complex, tailor-made solutions as well as
market-specific variants can be successfully
- synchronous generator with magnetic or implemented due to the modular platform of the
electrical excitation (PMSG, EESG) CONCYCLE® wind converter systems.
- doubly-fed induction generators (DFIG)
with national-specific grid code requirements
in terms of Fault-Ride-Through (FRT) and power
quality (PQ).

PARTIAL CONVERTER (DFIG) CW1000LD FULL-SIZE CONVERTER (FSC) CW2000LF

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 EXPERIENCE AND FLEXIBILITY -
FOR OPTIMUM YIELD
The frequency converter is one of the core components in
wind turbines. Independent of the wind conditions and
rotational speed, a constant voltage at a constant frequency is
fed into the grid. Intelligent control algorithms help that your
systems meet all national grid requirements at the point of
common coupling.
TAILOR MADE SOLUTIONS
Woodward offers you flexible solutions for nacelle, tower and
container installations – customized electrical converter systems
for your individual requirements in terms of function, design and
ambient conditions.
FLEXIBLE SYSTEM INTEGRATION
The Integration of function and supervision is aligned
with tailor-made interfaces by using established fieldbus
and communication protocols. We offer you support starting
with the system concept through to electrical protection
concepts for entire systems and wind farms.
SIMULATION
You can use the detailed models for the dynamic simulation of the
system behavior or the simplified models for analyzing the grid
integration of wind farms. The HIL (Hardware-In-The-Loop) test
bench ensures a verification of the software before the system is
commissioned in the field. It reduces the time to market and the
test effort at site
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OPTIMZED GRID CONNECTION -
CONCYCLE® ACTIVE FRT™
Grid connection requirements for wind turbines are constantly
changing globally. The proven hardware and software solution
CONCYCLE® active FRT™ optimizes the Fault-Ride-Through system
behavior in line with the latest upcoming grid connection
requirements. It ensures a high level of grid stability and at the
same time optimizes the dynamic drive train load. Other functional
options packages with asymmetric regulation and the dynamic
supply of reactive power have been used successfully to stabilize
weak grids across to the world.
OFFSHORE
Due to years of experience, CONCYCLE® Wind is perfectly
equipped to meet the challenging requirements in Offshore
installations: higher reliability even under extreme conditions,
remote diagnostics and optional partial redundancy operation.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Woodward invests continuously in the active development of
innovative technology and trend setting solutions. We also
cooperate with international research institutes and universities
and are a member of associations and committees.
SERVICE SUPPORT
- commissioning
- spare part logistics
- technical trainings
- preventive manufacturer maintenance
- technical support and hotline
- modernization of systems in the field
- maintenance and service contracts
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 WOODWARD: EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
WIND POWER WORLDWIDE •
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•
More than 20 years of Onshore experience
More than 15 years of Offshore experience
More than 15.500 installed converter systems
Woodward converter systems are showing best-in-class • Installations in more than 50 countries
performance across the world, in Europe, Asia, Africa, • Available for you locally in 30 national offices
Australia and also North and South America.

In all these regions Woodward's frequency converters maintain

operating under harsh conditions.

For your personal support you can contact us in eight national

branch offices from Fort Collins to Makuhari.

Germany Poland
Aken Krakow
Kempen
Stuttgart
Russia
St. Petersburg

The Netherlands
Hoofdorp

Great Britain
Gloucester, England
Colorado Poole, England
Stevenage, England
Fort Collins
Prestwick, Scotland
Loveland
Windsor Japan
Bulgaria Tokio
South Carolina Sofia
California
Greenville South Korea
Santa Clarita
Duarte Illinois Spain Busan
Seoul
Loves Park Madrid
Rock Cut China
Michigan Niles
Ann Arbor Beijing
Zeeland Arab Emirates Suzhou
Abu Dhabi Tianjin

Peru
Lima India
Saudi Arabia New Dehli
Brazil Al Khobar Pune
Campinas
Sao Paulo

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 WIND IS OUR
PASSION

Woodward Kempen GmbH

Krefelder Weg 47
D-47906 Kempen
Germany

phone: +49 (0) 21 52 14 51

fax: +49 (0) 21 52 14 52 00
Email: concycle@woodward.com

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