Efficient Power Transmission from Offshore Wind Farms using 18-Pulse Diode Rectifiers

Abstract: This study investigates the application of 18-pulse diode rectifiers for efficient power transmission from offshore wind farms to the grid. The increasing demand for renewable energy sources has led to the rapid growth of offshore wind farms, which pose significant challenges in terms of power transmission and grid integration. The 18- pulse diode rectifier offers a promising solution to these challenges, enabling the efficient and reliable transmission of power from offshore wind farms to the grid.

Keywords: Diode rectifier unit (DRU), High voltage direct current (HVDC), Converter Offshore wind farm (OWF), Offshore wind power (OWP), High voltage alternate current (HVAC).