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The document discusses the various components that need to be modeled for power system dynamic analysis including generators, excitation systems, governor-turbine systems, loads, and transmission devices. It also discusses the appropriate modeling requirements for different timescales and performance areas like transient stability, oscillatory stability, voltage stability, and frequency stability.

The main components that need to be modeled are generators, excitation systems, governor-turbine systems, loads, and transmission devices. Models are also needed for prime mover systems and dynamic equivalents.

The main factors that determine the appropriate models to use are the timescale of the problem being analyzed and the specific performance area of concern, such as transient stability, oscillatory stability, voltage stability, or frequency stability.

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Power System
Dynamic Modeling

13.1 Modeling Requirements.................................................. 13-1


13.2 Generator Modeling ........................................................ 13-2
Rotor Mechanical Model . Generator Electrical Model .

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

13.1 Modeling Requirements


Analysis of power system dynamic performance requires the use of computational models representing
the nonlinear differential–algebraic equations of the various system components. While scale models or
analog models are sometimes used for this purpose, most power system dynamic analysis is performed
with digital computers using specialized programs. These programs include a variety of models for
generators, excitation systems, governor-turbine systems, loads, and other components. The user is
therefore concerned with selecting the appropriate models for the problem at hand and determining the
data to represent the specific equipment on his or her system. The focus of this article is on these
concerns.
The choice of appropriate models depends heavily on the timescale of the problem being analyzed.
Figure 13.1 shows the principal power system dynamic performance areas displayed on a logarithmic
timescale ranging from microseconds to days. The lower end of the band for a particular item indicates
the smallest time constants that need to be included for adequate modeling. The upper end indicates the
approximate length of time that must be analyzed. It is possible to build a power system simulation
model that includes all dynamic effects from very fast network inductance=capacitance effects to very
slow economic dispatch of generation. However, for efficiency and ease of analysis, normal engineering
practice dictates that only models incorporating the dynamic effects relevant to the particular perform-
ance area of concern be used.
This section focuses on the modeling required for analysis of power system stability, including
transient stability, oscillatory stability, voltage stability, and frequency stability. For this purpose, it is
normally adequate to represent the electrical network elements (transmission lines and transformers) by
algebraic equations. The effect of frequency changes on the inductive and capacitive reactances is
sometimes included, but is usually neglected, since for most stability analysis, the frequency changes
are small. The modeling of the various system components for stability analysis purposes is discussed in

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Switching transients

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

1 cycle 1 minute 1 hour

Time (s)

FIGURE 13.1 Timescale of power system dynamic phenomena.

the remainder of this section. For greater detail, the reader is referred to Kundur (1994) and the other
references cited below.

13.2 Generator Modeling


The model of a generator consists of two parts: the acceleration equations of the turbine-generator rotor
and the generator electrical flux dynamics.

13.2.1 Rotor Mechanical Model


The acceleration equations are simply Newton’s second law of motion applied to the rotating mass of the
turbine-generator rotor, as shown in block diagram form in Fig. 13.2. The following points should be
noted:
1. The inertia constant (H) represents the stored energy in the rotor in MW-seconds, normalized to
the MVA rating of the generator. Typical values are in the range of 3 to 15, depending on the type
and size of the turbine generator. If the inertia (J ) of the rotor is given in kg-m=s, H is computed
as follows:

+ w
+
Telec

Tmech −
+ 1 1 1 d
w0
2H s s

FIGURE 13.2 Generator rotor mechanical model.

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J (RPM)2
H ¼ 5:48  109 MW-s=MVA
MVA rating

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.

13.2.2 Generator Electrical Model


The equivalent circuit of a three-phase synchronous generator is usually rendered as shown in Fig. 13.3.
The three phases are transformed into a two-axis equivalent, with the direct (d) axis in phase with the
rotor field winding and the quadrature (q) axis 90 electrical degrees ahead. For a more complete
discussion of this transformation and of generator modeling, see IEEE Standard 1110-1991. In this
equivalent circuit, ra and Ll represent the resistance and leakage inductance of the generator stator, Lad
and Laq represent the mutual inductance between stator and rotor, and the remaining elements represent
rotor windings or equivalent windings. This equivalent circuit assumes that the mutual coupling
between the rotor windings and between the rotor and stator windings is the same. Additional elements
can be added (IEEE Standard 1110-1991) to account for unequal mutual coupling, but most models do
not include this, since the data is difficult to obtain and the effect is small.
The rotor circuit elements may represent either physical windings on the rotor or eddy currents
flowing in the rotor body. For solid-iron rotor generators, such as steam turbine generators, the field
winding to which the DC excitation voltage is applied is normally the only physical winding. However,
additional equivalent windings are required to represent the effects of eddy currents induced in the body

id Rfd Lfd

ra L| Rkd
Stator Lad Field
Lkd

d-axis

iq

ra L| R1q R2q
Stator Laq
L1q L2q

q-axis

FIGURE 13.3 Generator equivalent circuit.

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TABLE 13.1 Generator Parameter Relationships
d-axis q-axis

Synchronous inductance Ld ¼ Ll þ Lad Lq ¼ Ll þ Laq

0 Lad Lfd 0 Laq Llq


Transient inductance Ld ¼ Ll þ Lq ¼ Ll þ
Lad þ Lfd Laq þ Llq
00 Lad Lfd Lkd 00 Laq Llq L2q
Subtransient inductance Ld ¼ Ll þ Lq ¼ Ll þ
Lad Lfd þ Lad Lkd þ Lfd Lkd Laq L1q þ Laq L2q þ L1q L2q

0 Lad þ Lfd 0 Laq þ L1q


Transient open circuit time constant Tdo ¼ Tqo ¼
v0 Rfd v0 R1q

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.

13.2.3 Saturation Modeling


Magnetic saturation effects may be incorporated into the generator electrical model in various ways. The
data required from the manufacturer is the open circuit saturation curve, showing generator terminal
voltage vs. field current. If the field current is given in amperes, it can be converted to per unit by
dividing by the field current at rated terminal voltage on the air gap (no saturation) line. (This value of
field current is sometimes referred to as AFAG or IFAG.) Often the saturation data for a generator model
is input as only two points on the saturation curve, e.g., at rated voltage and 120% of rated voltage. The
model then automatically fits a curve to these points.
The open circuit saturation curve characterizes saturation in the d-axis only. Ideally, saturation of the
q-axis should also be represented, but the data for this is difficult to determine and is usually not
provided. Some models provide an approximate representation of q-axis saturation based on the d-axis
saturation data (IEEE Standard 1110-1991).

13.3 Excitation System Modeling


The excitation system provides the DC voltage to the field winding of the generator and modulates this
voltage for control purposes. There are many different configurations and designs of excitation systems.

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Stability programs usually include a variety of models capable of representing most systems. These
models normally include the IEEE standard excitation system models, described in IEEE Standard 421.5
(1992). Reference should be made to that document for a description of the various models and typical
data for commonly used excitation system designs. This standard is periodically updated to include new
excitation system designs.
The excitation system consists of several subsystems, as shown in Fig. 13.4. The excitation power
source provides the DC voltage and current at the levels required by the generator field. The excitation
power may be provided by a rotating exciter, either a DC generator or an AC generator (alternator) and
rectifier combination, or by controlled rectifiers supplied from the generator terminals (or other AC
source). Excitation systems with these power sources are often classified as ‘‘DC,’’ ‘‘AC,’’ and ‘‘static,’’
respectively. The maximum (ceiling) field voltage available from the excitation power source is an
important parameter. Depending on the type of system, this ceiling voltage may be affected by the
magnitude of the field current or the generator terminal voltage, and this dependency must be modeled
since these values may change significantly during a disturbance.

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

FIGURE 13.4 Excitation system model structure.

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The automatic voltage regulator (AVR) provides for control of the terminal voltage of the generator
by changing the generator field voltage. There are a variety of designs for the AVR, including various
means of ensuring stable response to transient changes in terminal voltage. The speed with which the
field voltage can be changed is an important characteristic of the system. For the DC and most of the AC
excitation systems, the AVR controls the field of the exciter. Therefore, the speed of response is limited by
the exciter’s time constant. The speed of response of excitation systems is characterized according to
IEEE Standard 421.2 (1990).
A power system stabilizer (PSS) is frequently, but not always, included in an excitation system. It is
designed to modulate the AVR input in such a manner as to contribute damping to intermachine
oscillations. The input to the PSS may be generator rotor speed, electrical power, or other signals. The
PSS usually is designed with linear transfer functions whose parameters are tuned to produce positive
damping for the range of oscillation frequencies of concern. It is important that reasonably correct
values be used for these parameters. The output of the PSS is limited, usually to +5% of rated generator
terminal voltage, and this limit value must be included in the model.
The excitation system includes several other subsystems designed to protect the generator and
excitation system from excessive duty under abnormal operating conditions. Normally, these limiters
and protective modules do not come into play for analysis of transient and oscillatory stability. However,
for longer-term simulations, particularly related to voltage instability, overexcitation limiters (OEL) and
underexcitation limiters (UEL) may need to be modeled. While there are many designs for these limiters,
typical systems are described in IEEE Transactions (December and September, 1995).

13.4 Prime Mover Modeling


The system that drives the generator rotor is often referred to as the prime mover. The prime mover
system includes the turbine (or other engine) driving the shaft, the speed control system, and the energy
supply system for the turbine. The following are the most common prime mover systems:
. Steam turbine
. Fossil fuel (coal, gas, or oil) boiler
. Nuclear reactor
. Hydro turbine
. Combustion turbine (gas turbine)
. Combined cycle (gas turbine and steam turbine)
. Wind turbine
Other less common and generally smaller prime movers include geothermal steam turbine, solar thermal
steam turbine, and diesel engine.
For analysis of transient and oscillatory stability, greatly simplified models of the prime mover are
sufficient since, with some exceptions, the response times of the prime movers to system disturbances
are slow compared with the time duration of interest, typically 10 to 20 s or less. For simple transient
stability analysis of only a few seconds duration, the prime mover model may be omitted altogether by
assuming that the mechanical power output of the turbine remains constant. An exception is for a
steam-turbine system equipped with ‘‘fast valving’’ or ‘‘early valve actuation’’ (EVA). These systems are
designed to reduce turbine power output rapidly for nearby faults by quickly closing the intercept valves
between the high-pressure and low-pressure turbine sections (Younkins et al., 1987).
For analysis of disturbances involving significant frequency excursions, the turbine and speed control
(governor) systems must be modeled. Simplified models for steam and hydro-turbine-governor systems
are given in IEEE Transactions (December 1973; February 1992) and these models are available in most
stability programs. Models for gas turbines and combined cycle plants are less standard, but typical
models have been described in several references (Rowan, 1983; Hannett and Khan, 1993; IEEE
Transactions, August 1994).

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For long-term simulations involving system islanding and large frequency excursions, more detailed
modeling of the energy supply systems may be necessary. There are a great many configurations and
designs for these systems. Models for typical systems have been published (IEEE Transactiosn, May
1991). However, detailed modeling is often less important than incorporating key factors that affect the
plant response, such as whether the governor is in service and where the output limits are set.
For a fossil fuel steam plant, the coordination between the speed control and steam pressure control
systems has an important impact on the speed with which the plant will respond to frequency
excursions. If the governor directly controls the turbine valves (boiler-follow mode), the power output
of the plant will respond quite rapidly, but may not be sustained due to reduction in steam pressure. If
the governor controls fuel input to the boiler (turbine-follow mode), the response will be much slower
but can be sustained. Modern coordinated controls will result in an intermediate response to these two
extremes. The plant response will also be slowed by the use of ‘‘sliding pressure’’ control, in which valves
are kept wide open and power output is adjusted by changing the steam pressure.
Hydro plants can respond quite rapidly to frequency changes if the governors are active. Some
reduction in transient governor response is often required to avoid instability due to the ‘‘nonminimum
phase’’ response characteristic of hydro turbines, which causes the initial response of power output to be
in the opposite of the expected direction. This characteristic can be modeled approximately by the
simple transfer function: (1  sTw)=(1 þ sTw=2). The parameter Tw is called the water starting time and
is a function of the length of the penstock and other physical dimensions. For high-head hydro plants
with long penstocks and surge tanks, more detailed models of the hydraulic system may be necessary.
Gas (combustion) turbines can be controlled very rapidly, but are often operated at maximum output
(base load), as determined by the exhaust temperature control system, in which case they cannot
respond in the upward direction. However, if operated below base load, they may be able to provide
output in excess of the base load value for a short period following a disturbance, until the exhaust
temperature increases to its limit. Typical models for gas turbines and their controls are found in Rowan
(1983) and IEEE Transactions (February 1993).
Combined cycle plants come in a great variety of configurations, which makes representation by a
typical model difficult (IEEE Transactions, 1994). The steam turbine is supplied from a heat recovery
steam generator (HRSG). Steam is generated by the exhaust from the gas turbines, sometimes with
supplementary firing. Often the power output of the steam turbine is not directly controlled by the
governor, but simply follows the changes in gas turbine output as the exhaust heat changes. Since the
time constants of the HRSG are very long (several minutes), the output of the steam turbine can
be considered constant for most studies.

13.4.1 Wind Turbine-Generator Systems


As large clusters of wind turbine generators (WTGs) become more widely installed on power systems,
they must be included in system dynamic performance studies. This requires special modeling because
the generation technologies used for WTGs differ significantly from the directly connected synchronous
generators that are universally used for all of the other types of generation discussed above. There are
four principal generation technologies in use for WTGs:
. Induction generator—a ‘‘squirrel-cage’’ induction machine operating at essentially constant
speed as determined by the power available in the wind.
. Induction generator with controlled field resistance—a wound-rotor induction machine with
external rotor resistance controlled electronically to permit some variation, e.g., +10%, in rotor
speed.
. Doubly-fed asynchronous generator—a wound-rotor induction machine with its three-phase
field voltage supplied by a power electronic converter connected to the machine terminals.
The field voltage magnitude and frequency are controlled to regulate terminal voltage and to
vary the machine speed over a wide, e.g., +30%, range.

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. Full converter system—a generator connected to the system through a power electronic converter.
The generator speed is decoupled from system frequency and can be controlled as desired, while
the converter is used to regulate voltage and supply reactive power.
Computational models have been developed for each of these technologies, plus the electrical controls
required by the latter three (Kazachkov et al., 2003; Koessler et al., 2003; Miller et al., 2003; Pourbeik
et al., 2003). Most large WTGs also have blade pitch control systems that regulate shaft speed in response
to wind fluctuations and electrical system disturbances. Several industry groups are working toward the
development of standard models for each of these technologies.
For most studies, it is not necessary to represent the individual WTGs in a wind farm (cluster, park).
One or a few aggregate machines can be used to represent the wind farm by the following procedures:
1. Aggregate WTG model same as individual but with MVA rating equal n times individual WTG
rating
2. Aggregate generator step-up transformer same as individual but with MVA rating equal to n
times individual transformer rating
3. Interconnection substation modeled as is
4. Aggregate collector system modeled as a single line with charging capacitance equal to total of the
individual collector lines=cables and with series R and X adjusted to give approximately the same
P and Q output at the interconnection substation at rated WTG output as the full system

13.5 Load Modeling


For dynamic performance analysis, the transient and steady-state variation of the load P and Q with
changes in bus voltage and frequency must be modeled. Accurate load modeling is difficult due to the
complex and changing nature of the load and the difficulty in obtaining accurate data on its character-
istics. Therefore, sensitivity studies are recommended to determine the impact of the load characteristics
on the study results of interest. This will help to guide the selection of a conservative load model or focus
attention on where load modeling improvements should be sought.
For most power system analysis purposes, ‘‘load’’ refers to the real and reactive power supplied to
lower voltage subtransmission or distribution systems at buses represented in the network model. In
addition to the variety of actual load devices connected to the system, the ‘‘load’’ includes the
intervening distribution feeders, transformers, shunt capacitors, etc., and may include voltage control
devices, including automatic tap-changing transformers, induction voltage regulators, automatically
switched capacitors, etc.
For transient and oscillatory stability analysis, several levels of detail can be used, depending on the
availability of information and the sensitivity of the results to the load modeling detail. IEEE Transac-
tions (May 1993 and August 1995) discuss recommended load modeling procedures. A brief discussion
is given below:
1. Static load model—The simplest model is to represent the active and reactive load components at
each bus by a combination of constant impedance, constant current, and constant power
components, with a simple frequency sensitivity factor, as shown in the following formula:
"     #
V 2 V
P ¼ P0 P1 þ P2 þ P3 ð1 þ LDP Df Þ
V0 V0
"     #
V 2 V
Q ¼ Q0 Q1 þ Q2 þ Q3 ð1 þ LDP Df Þ
V0 V0

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

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factors of 1 and 2, respectively. This is based on the assumption that typical loads are about
equally divided between motor loads and resistive (heating) loads.
Most stability programs provide for this type of load model, often called a ZIP model.
Sometimes an exponential function of voltage is used instead of the three separate voltage
terms. An exponent of 0 corresponds to constant power, 1 to constant current, and 2 to constant
impedance. Intermediate values or larger values can be used if available data so indicates. The
following, more general model, permitting greater modeling flexibility, is recommended in IEEE
Transactions (August 1995):

"      npV1   npV2  #


V 2 V V  V 
P ¼ P0 KPZ þ KPI þ KPC þ KPI 1 þ nPF1 Df þ KP2 1 þ nPF2 Df
V0 V0 V0 V0
"  2    nQV1   nQV2 #
V V V  V 
Q ¼ Q0 KQZ þ KQI þ KQC þ KQI 1 þ nQF1 Df þ KQ2 1 þ nQF2 Df
V0 V0 V0 V0

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.

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The characteristics of the specific devices are generally well known (General Electric Company,
1987). The mix of devices can be determined from load surveys, customer SIC classifications, and
typical compositions of different types of loads (General Electric Company, 1987).

13.6 Transmission Device Models


For the most part, the elements of the transmission system, including overhead lines, underground
cables, and transformers, can be represented by the same algebraic models used for steady-state (power
flow) analysis. Lines and cables are normally represented by a pi-equivalent with lumped values for the
series resistance and inductance and the shunt capacitance. Transformers are normally represented by
their leakage inductance, resistance, and tap ratio. Transformer magnetizing inductance and eddy
current (no-load) losses are sometimes included.
Other transmission devices that require special modeling include high-voltage direct current (HVDC)
systems (Kundur, 1994) and power electronic (PE) devices. The latter includes static VAr compensators
(SVC) (IEEE Transactions, February 1994) and a number of newer devices (TCSC, STATCON, UPFC,
etc.) under the general heading of flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS) devices. Many of these
devices have modulation controls designed to improve the stability performance of the power system. It
is therefore important that these devices and their controls be accurately modeled. Due to the develop-
mental nature of many of these technologies and specialized designs that are implemented, the modeling
usually must be customized to the particular device.

13.7 Dynamic Equivalents


It is often not feasible or necessary to include the entire interconnected power system in the model being used
for a dynamic performance study. A certain portion of the system that is the focus of the study, the ‘‘study
system,’’ is represented in detail. The remainder of the system, the ‘‘external system,’’ is represented by a
simplified model that is called a dynamic equivalent. The requirements for the equivalent depend on the
objective of the study and the characteristics of the system. Several types of equivalents are discussed below:
1. Infinite bus—If the external system is very large and stiff, compared with the study system, it may
be adequate to represent it by an infinite bus, that is, a generator with very large inertia and very
small impedance. This is often done for studies of industrial plant power systems or distribution
systems that are connected to higher voltage transmission systems.
2. Lumped inertia equivalent—If the external system is not infinite with respect to the study system
but is connected at a single point to the study system, a simple equivalent consisting of a single
equivalent generator model may be used. The inertia of the generator is set approximately equal
to the total inertia of all of the generators in the external area. The internal impedance of the
equivalent generator should be set equal to the short-circuit (driving point) impedance of
the external system viewed from the boundary bus.
3. Coherent machine equivalent—For more complex systems, especially when interarea oscillations are
of interest, some form of coherent machine equivalent should be used. In this case, groups of
generators in the external system are combined into single lumped inertia equivalents if these
groups oscillate together for interarea modes of oscillation. Determination of such equivalents
requires specialized calculations for which software is available (Price et al., 1996, 1998).

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