Power System Dynamic Modeling
Power System Dynamic Modeling
Power System Dynamic Modeling
Power System
Dynamic Modeling
Saturation Modeling
13.3 Excitation System Modeling........................................... 13-4
13.4 Prime Mover Modeling................................................... 13-6
Wind Turbine-Generator Systems
13.5 Load Modeling................................................................. 13-8
William W. Price 13.6 Transmission Device Models........................................ 13-10
GE Energy 13.7 Dynamic Equivalents .................................................... 13-10
Subsynchronous resonance
Transient stability
Oscillatory stability
Long-term dynamics
−6
10 10−5 10−4 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 104
Time (s)
the remainder of this section. For greater detail, the reader is referred to Kundur (1994) and the other
references cited below.
+ w
+
Telec
Tmech −
+ 1 1 1 d
w0
2H s s
−
2. Sometimes, the mechanical power and electrical power are used in this model instead of the
corresponding torques. Since power equals torque multiplied by rotor speed, the difference is
small for operation close to nominal speed. However, there will be some effect on the damping of
oscillations (IEEE Transactions, February 1999).
3. Most models include the damping factor (D), shown in Fig. 13.2. It is used to model oscillation
damping effects that are not explicitly represented elsewhere in the system model. The selection of
a value for this parameter has been the subject of much debate (IEEE Transactions, February
1999). Values from 0 to 4 or higher are sometimes used. The recommended practice is to avoid
the use of this parameter by including sources of damping in other models, e.g., generator
amortisseur and eddy current effects, load frequency sensitivity, etc.
id Rfd Lfd
ra L| Rkd
Stator Lad Field
Lkd
d-axis
iq
ra L| R1q R2q
Stator Laq
L1q L2q
q-axis
00 Lad Lfd þ Lad Lkd þ Lfd Lkd 00 Laq L1q þ Laq L2q þ L1q L2q
Subtransient open circuit time constant Tdo ¼ Tqo ¼
v0 Rkd (Lad þ Lfd ) v0 R2q (Laq þ L1q )
of the rotor. Salient-pole generators, typically used for hydro-turbine generators, have laminated rotors
with lower eddy currents. However, these rotors often have additional amortisseur (damper) windings
embedded in the rotor.
Data for generator modeling is usually supplied as synchronous, transient, and subtransient induct-
ances and open circuit time constants. The relationships between these parameters and the equivalent
network elements are shown in Table 13.1. Note that the inductance values are often referred to as
reactances. At nominal frequency, the per unit inductance and reactance values are the same. However,
as used in the generator model, they are really inductances, which do not change with changing
frequency.
These parameters are normally supplied by the manufacturer. Two values are often given for some of
the inductance values, a saturated (rated voltage) and unsaturated (rated current) value. The unsatur-
ated values should be used, since saturation is usually accounted for separately, as discussed below.
For salient-pole generators, one or more of the time constants and inductances may be absent
from the data, since fewer equivalent circuits are required. Depending on the program, either separate
models are provided for this case or the same model is used with certain parameters set to zero or equal
to each other.
Voltage
sensing
Manual
voltage
regulator Excitation Tacho-
Turbine
power meter
generator
Automatic source
voltage
regulator
De-excitation
Power
transformer
Protective
relays
Field current
limiter Terminal
voltage
Overexcitation and current
limiter (OEL)
Voltage sensing
and compensation
Underexcitation
limiter (UEL)
Generator flux
(Volts/Hertz)
limiter
Power, frequency,
Power or
system other signals
Rotor speed
stabilizer
If nothing is known about the characteristics of the load, it is recommended that constant
current be used for the real power and constant impedance for the reactive power, with frequency
2. Induction motor dynamic model—For loads subjected to large fluctuations in voltage and=or
frequency, the dynamic characteristics of the motor loads become important. Induction motor
models are usually available in stability programs. Except in the case of studies of large motors in
an industrial plant, individual motors are not represented. But one or two motor models
representing the aggregation of all of the motors supplied from a bus can be used to give the
approximate effect of the motor dynamics (Nozari et al., 1987). Typical motor data is given in the
General Electric Company Load Modeling Reference Manual (1987). For analysis of voltage
instability and other low voltage conditions, motor load modeling must include the effects of
motor stalling and low-voltage tripping by protective devices.
3. Detailed load model—For particular studies, more accurate modeling of certain loads may be
necessary. This may include representation of the approximate average feeder and transformer
impedance as a series element between the network bus and the bus where the load models are
connected. For long-term analysis, the automatic adjustment of transformer taps may be repre-
sented by simplified models. Several load components with different characteristics may be
connected to the load bus to represent the composition of the load.
Load modeling data can be acquired in several ways, none of which are entirely satisfactory, but
contribute to the knowledge of the load characteristics:
1. Staged testing of load feeders—Measurements can be made of changes in real and reactive power
on distribution feeders when intentional changes are made in the voltage at the feeder, e.g., by
changing transformer taps or switching a shunt capacitor. The latter has the advantage of
providing an abrupt change that may provide some information on the dynamic response of
the load as well as the steady-state characteristics. This approach has limitations in that only a
small range of voltage can be applied, and the results are only valid for the conditions (time of
day, season, temperature, etc.) when the tests were conducted. This type of test is most useful to
verify a load model determined by other means.
2. System disturbance monitoring—Measurements can be made of power, voltage, and frequency at
various points in the system during system disturbances, which may produce larger voltage (and
possibly frequency) changes than can be achieved during staged testing. This requires installation
and maintenance of monitors throughout the system, but this is becoming common practice on
many systems for other purposes. Again, the data obtained will only be valid for the conditions at
the time of the disturbance, but over time many data points can be collected and correlated.
3. Composition-based modeling—Load models can also be developed by obtaining information on
the composition of the load in particular areas of the system. Residential, commercial, and
various types of industrial loads are composed of various proportions of specific load devices.
References
Damping representation for power system stability analysis, IEEE Transactions, PWRS-14, February
1999, 151–157.
Dynamic models for combined cycle plants in power systems, IEEE Transactions, PWRS-9, August 1994,
1698–1708.