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Power System Operation and Control (PSOC) 10EE82
POWER SYSTEM OPERATION AND CONTROL

SYLLABUS
Subject Code : 10EE82 IA Marks : 25

No. of Lecture Hrs./ : 04 Exam : 03
Week Hours
Total No. of Lecture : 52 Exam : 100
Hrs. Marks
PART - A
UNIT - 1
CONTROL CENTER OPERATION OF POWER SYSTEMS:
Power system control and operating states, control center, digital computer configuration,
automatic generation control, area control error, operation without central computers, expression
for tie-line flow and frequency deviation, parallel operation of generators, area lumped dynamic
model. 8 Hours
UNIT -2 & 3
AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR: Basic generator control loops, Cross-coupling
between control loops, Exciter types, Exciter modeling, Generator modeling, Static performance
of AVR loop.
AUTOMATIC LOAD FREQUENCY CONTROL:
Automatic Load frequency control of single area systems, Speed governing system, Hydraulic
valve actuator, Turbine generator response, Static performance of speed governor, Closing of
ALFC loop, Concept of control area, Static response of primary ALFC loop, Integral control,
ALFC of multi-control area systems (POOL operation),The Two-Area system, Modeling the
Tie-Line, Block Diagram representation of Two-Area system, Static response of Two-Area
system and Tie-Line Bias control.
12 Hours
UNIT -4
CONTROL OF VOLTAGE AND REACTIVE POWER: Introduction, generation and
absorption of reactive power, relation between voltage, power and reactive power at a node,
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single machine infinite bus systems, methods of voltage control, sub synchronous resonance,
voltage stability, voltage collapse.
6 Hours
PART - B
UNIT -5
OPTIMAL SYSTEM OPERATION AND UNIT COMMITMENT: Introduction , Optimal
operation of generators on a bus bar, Statement of the Unit Commitment problem, need and
importance of unit commitment, Constraint in Unit Commitment, Unit Commitment solution
methods-Priority lists method, Forward Dynamic Programming method( excluding problem),
Spinning reserve. 6 Hours
UNIT -6
POWER SYSTEM SECURITY: Introduction, factors affecting power system security,
Security analysis, Contingency Selection, Techniques for contingency evaluation-D.C. load flow
and fast decoupled load flow. 6 Hours
UNIT 7
SYSTEM MONITORING AND CONTROL: Introduction , Energy management system, the
basis of power system state estimation(PSSE), mathematical description of PSSE process,
minimization technique for PSSE, Least Square estimation, Error and detection in PSSE, System
security and emergency control.
6 Hours
UNIT-8
POWER SYSTEM RELIABILITY: Introduction, Modes of failures of a system, Generating
system and its performance, derivation of reliability index, reliability measure for N-unit system,
cumulative probability outages-Recursive Relation, Loss of load probability, Frequency and
duration of a state.
8 Hours

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Modern Power System Analysis-I J Nagarath and D P Kothari, TMH, 3rd Edition, 2003
2. Electrical Energy Systems Theory, O.J Elgerd, TMH,2008.
3. Power generation, operation and control-Allen J Wood & Woollenberg. John Wiley and
Sons ,Second Edition, 2009.
4. Electric Power Systems-B.M.Weedy and B.J. Cory, Wiley student edition, 1999
5. Computer Aided Power System Operation and Analysis-R.N. Dhar, Tata McGraw-Hill,
1987.
REFERENCE:
1. Computer Aided Power System Analysis-G.L.Kusic, PHI,2010.

2. Power System Analysis, Operation and Control, Abhijit Chakrabarti and Sunita Halder,
PHI, Second Edition, 2009
3. Power system stability and control, Prabha Kundur, TMH, 9th reprint, 2007.

CONTENTS
Sl.No Title of the Chapter Page No.
UNIT - 1 CONTROL CENTER OPERATION OF

1 05
POWER SYSTEMS
UNIT- 2 & 3 AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR &
2 30
AUTOMATIC LOAD FREQUENCY CONTROL
3 40
UNIT- 4 CONTROL OF VOLTAGE AND REACTIVE POWER
4 UNIT-5 OPTIMAL SYSTEM OPERATION AND UNIT 65

COMMITMENT
5 UNIT- 6 POWER SYSTEM SECURITY 123
6 131
UNIT- 7 SYSTEM MONITORING AND CONTROL
7 135
UNIT- 8 POWER SYSTEM RELIABILITY

PART - A
UNIT - 1
CONTROL CENTER OPERATION OF POWER SYSTEMS:
Power system control and operating states, control center, digital computer configuration,
automatic generation control, area control error, operation without central computers, expression
for tie-line flow and frequency deviation, parallel operation of generators, area lumped dynamic
model. 8 Hours
General
Electrical Technology was founded on the remarkable discovery by Faraday that a changing
magnetic flux creates an electric field. Out of that discovery, grew the largest and most complex
engineering achievement of man: the electric power system. Indeed, life without electricity is
now unimaginable. Electric power systems form the basic infrastructure of a country. Even as we
read this, electrical energy is being produced at rates in excess of hundreds of giga-watts (1 GW
= 1,000,000,000 W). Giant rotors spinning at speeds up to 3000 rotations per minute bring us the
energy stored in the potential energy of water, or in fossil fuels. Yet we notice electricity only
when the lights go out!
While the basic features of the electrical power system have remained practically unchanged in
the past century, but there are some significant milestones in the evolution of electrical power
systems.
Topics to be studied
(i) Introduction to SCADA

(ii) Control Centre
(iii)Digital Computer Configuration
(iv) Automatic Generation Control
(v) Area Control Error
(vi) Operation Without Central Computers
(vii) Expression for Tie Line Flow
(viii) Parallel Operation of Generators
(ix) Area Lumped Dynamic Model.

Introduction
Electrical energy is an essential ingredient for the industrial and all round development of
any country. It is generated centrally in bulk and transmitted economically over long
distances.
Electrical energy is conserved at every step in the process of Generation, Transmission,
Distribution and utilization of electrical energy. The electrical utility industry is probably the
largest and most complex industry in the world and hence very complex and challenging
problems to be handled by power engineering particularly, in designing future power system
to deliver increasing amounts of electrical energy. This calls for perfect understanding,
analysis and decision making of the system. This power system operation and its control play
a very important task in the world of Electrical Power Engineering.
Power Quality
Power quality is characterized by –
= Stable AC voltages at near nominal values and at near rated frequency subject to
acceptable minor variations, free from annoying voltage flicker, voltage sags and
frequency fluctuations.
= Near sinusoidal current and voltage wave forms free from higher order harmonics
All electrical equipments are rated to operate at near rated voltage and rated frequency.
Effects of Poor Power Quality

= Maloperation of control devices, relays etc.
= Extra losses in capacitors, transformers and rotating machines
= Fast ageing of equipments
= Loss of production due to service interruptions
= Electro-magnetic interference due to transients
= power fluctuation not tolerated by power electronic parts

Major causes of Poor Power Quality

- Nonlinear Loads
- Adjustable speed drives
- Traction Drives
- Start of large motor loads
- Arc furnaces
- Intermittent load transients
- Lightning
- Switching Operations
- Fault Occurrences
Steps to address Power Quality issues

• Detailed field measurements
• Monitor electrical parameters at various places to assess the operating conditions in terms of
power quality.
• Detailed studies using a computer model. The accuracy of computer model is first built to
the degree where the observed simulation values matches with those of the field
measurement values. This provides us with a reliable computer model using which we
workout remedial measures.
• For the purpose of the analysis we may use load flow studies, dynamic simulations,
EMTP simulations, harmonic analysis depending on the objectives of the studies.
• We also evaluate the effectiveness of harmonic filters through the computer model built,
paying due attention to any reactive power compensation that these filters may provide at
fundamental frequency for normal system operating conditions.
• The equipment ratings will also be addressed to account for harmonic current flows
and consequent overheating.

Power Quality Solutions:

Poor power quality in the form of harmonic distortion or low power factor increases stress on a
facility’s electrical system. Over time this increased electrical stress will shorten the life
expectancy of electrical equipment. In addition to system degradation, poor power quality can
cause nuisance tripping and unplanned shutdowns within electrical system.
In an increasingly automated electrical world, it is important for a facility to evaluate power
quality. Harmonic distortion, low power factor, and the presence of other transients can cause
severe damage to electrical system equipment. PSE provides system analysis and evaluation of
power quality issues and makes recommendations for system design solutions
Structure of Power Systems

Generating Stations, transmission lines and the distribution systems are the main components of
an electric power system. Generating stations and distribution systems are connected through
transmission lines, which also connect one power system (grid, area) to another. A distribution
system connects all the loads in a particular area to the transmission lines.
For economical technical reasons, individual power systems are organized in the form of
electrically connected areas or regional grids.
As power systems increased in size, so did the number of lines, substations, transformers,
switchgear etc. Their operation and interactions became more complex and hence it is necessary
to monitor this information simultaneously for the total system at a focal point called as Energy
Control Centre. The fundamental design feature is increase in system reliability and economic
feasibility.

Major Concerns of Power System Design and Operation

• Quality : Continuous at desired frequency and voltage level
• Reliability : Minimum failure rate of components and systems
• Security : Robustness - normal state even after disturbances
• Stability : Maintain synchronism under disturbances
• Economy : Minimize Capital, running and maintenance Costs
1.2 Need for Power System Management

• Demand for Power Increasing every day
- No of transmission line, Sub-stations, Transformers, switchgear etc.,
• Operation and Interaction is more and more complex
• Essential to monitor simultaneously for the total system at a focal point –
ENERGY LOAD CENTRE
Components of power system operation and control
• Information gathering and processing
• Decision and control
• System integration
Energy Load Centre
The function of energy load centre is to control the function of coordinating the response
in both normal and emergency conditions. Digital Computers are very effectively used
for the purpose. Their function is to process the data, detect abnormalities, alarm the
human operator by lights, buzzers, screens etc., depending on the severity of the
problem.

Control Centre of a Power System

• Human Machine Interface – equipped with
• CRT presentations
• Keyboards – change parameters
• Special function keyboards- alter transformer taps, switch line capacitors etc.,
• Light-Pen cursor – open or close circuit breakers
• Alarm lights, alarms, dedicated telephone communications with generating

stations and transmission substations, neighboring power utilities
Control Features – Control Centre

• System Commands – Mode of control
• Units – base / peak load
• AGC – Automatic Generation Control
• Data Entry
• Alarms – To find source of alarm and necessary action
• Plant/Substation selection
• Special Functions - To send/retrieve data etc.,
• Readout control – Output to CRT/printers etc.,
• CPU control – Selection for the computer
Functions of Control Centre

• Short, Medium and Long-term Load Forecasting
• System Planning
• Unit Commitment and maintenance Scheduling
• Security Monitoring
• State Estimation
• Economic Dispatch
• Load Frequency Control

SCADA – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition:
One of key processes of SCADA is the ability to monitor an entire system in real time. This is
facilitated by data acquisitions including meter reading, checking statuses of sensors, etc that are
communicated at regular intervals depending on the system.
A well planned and implemented SCADA system not only helps utilities deliver power reliably
and safely to their customers but it also helps to lower the costs and achieve higher customer
satisfaction and retention.
SCADA – Why do we need it?
• If we did not have SCADA, we would have very inefficient use of human
resources and this would cost us (Rs,Rs,Rs)
• In today’s restructured environment SCADA is critical in handling the volume of data

needed in a timely fashion
• Service restoration would involve travel time and would be significantly higher
• It is essential to maintain reliability
SCADA - Architecture
• Basic elements are sensors which measure the desired quantities
• Current Transformers CTs – measure currents and Potential Transformers PTs-

measure voltages.
• Today there is a whole new breed of Intelligent electronic devices (IEDs)

• This data is fed to a remote terminal unit (RTU)
• The master computer or unit resides at the control center EMS

SCADA - Process
• Master unit scan RTUs for reports, if reports exist, RTU sends back the data and the
master computer places it in memory
• In some new substation architectures there could be significant local processing of data
which could then be sent to the control center.
• The data is then displayed on CRTs and printed
SCADA - Logging
• The SCADA provides a complete log of the system

• The log could be provided for the entire system or part of the system
• Type of information provided –

Time of event
– Circuit breaker status
– Current measurements, voltage measurements, calculated flows, energy, etc.

– Line and equipment ratings
SCADA as a System
There are many parts of a working SCADA system. A SCADA system usually includes signal
hardware (input and output), controllers, networks, user interface (HMI), communications
equipment and software. All together, the term SCADA refers to the entire central system. The
central system usually monitors data from various sensors that are either in close proximity or off
site (sometimes miles away).
For the most part, the brains of a SCADA system are performed by the Remote Terminal Units
(sometimes referred to as the RTU). The Remote Terminal Units consists

of a programmable logic converter. The RTU are usually set to specific requirements, however,
most RTU allow human intervention, for instance, in a factory setting, the RTU might control the
setting of a conveyer belt, and the speed can be changed or overridden at any time by human
intervention. In addition, any changes or errors are usually automatically logged for and/or
displayed. Most often, a SCADA system will monitor and make slight changes to function
optimally; SCADA systems are considered closed loop systems and run with relatively little
human intervention.
SCADA can be seen as a system with many data elements called points. Usually each point is a
monitor or sensor. Usually points can be either hard or soft. A hard data point can be an actual
monitor; a soft point can be seen as an application or software calculation. Data elements from
hard and soft points are usually always recorded and logged to create a time stamp or history
User Interface – Human Machine Interface (HMI)
A SCADA system includes a user interface, usually called Human Machine Interface (HMI).
The HMI of a SCADA system is where data is processed and presented to be viewed and
monitored by a human operator. This interface usually includes controls where the individual can
interface with the SCADA system.
HMI's are an easy way to standardize the facilitation of monitoring multiple RTU's or PLC's
(programmable logic controllers). Usually RTU's or PLC's will run a pre programmed process,
but monitoring each of them individually can be difficult, usually because they are spread out
over the system. Because RTU's and PLC's historically had no standardized method to display or
present data to an operator, the SCADA system communicates with PLC's throughout the system
network and processes information that is easily disseminated by the HMI.
HMI's can also be linked to a database, which can use data gathered from PLC's or RTU's to
provide graphs on trends, logistic info, schematics for a specific sensor or

Machine or even make troubleshooting guides accessible. In the last decade, practically all
SCADA systems include an integrated HMI and PLC device making it extremely easy to run and
monitor a SCADA system.
Today’s SCADA systems, in response to changing business needs, have added new
functionalities and are aiding strategic advancements towards interactive, self healing smart grids
of the future. A modern SCADA system is also a strategic investment which is a must-have for
utilities of all sizes facing the challenges of the competitive market and increased levels of real
time data exchange that comes with it (Independent Market Operator, Regional Transmission
Operator, Major C&I establishments etc). A well planned and implemented SCADA system not
only helps utilities deliver power reliably and safely to their customers but it also helps to lower
the costs and achieve higher customer satisfaction and retention. Modern SCADA systems are
already contributing and playing a key role at many utilities towards achieving :
• New levels in electric grid reliability – increased revenue.
• Proactive problem detection and resolution – higher reliability.
• Meeting the mandated power quality requirements – increased customer satisfaction.

• Real time strategic decision making – cost reductions and increased revenue
Critical Functions of SCADA

Following functions are carried out every 2 seconds :
• Switchgear Position, Transformer taps, Capacitor banks
• Tie line flows and interchange schedules
• Generator loads, voltage etc.,
• Verification on links between computer and remote equipment
Modern SCADA systems are already contributing and playing a key role at many utilities
towards achieving :
• - New levels in electric grid reliability – increased revenue.

• - Proactive problem detection and resolution – higher reliability.
• - Meeting the mandated power quality requirements – increased customer

satisfaction.
• - Real time strategic decision making – cost reductions and increased revenue.
1.4 Digital Computer Configuration

Major functions
- Data acquisition control
- Energy Management
- System Security
For best/secured operation 100% redundancy is used – Dual Digital Computers
i) on-line computer – monitors and controls the system
ii) Backup computer – load forecasting or hydro thermal allocations
The digital computers are usually employed in a fixed-cycle operating mode with priority
interrupts wherein the computer periodically performs a list of operation. The most critical
functions have the fastest scan cycle. Typically the following categoties are scanned every 2
seconds :
• All status points such as switchgear position (open or closed), substation loads and
voltages, transformer tap positions, and capacitor banks etc.,
• Tie line flows and interchange schedules
• Generator loads, voltage, operating limits and boiler capacity
• Telemetry verificationto detect failures and errors in the bilateral communication links
between the digital computer and the remote equipment.
1.5 Important Areas of Concern in power System
- Automatic Generation Control (AGC)

On-line Computer Control that maintains overall system frequency and net tie-line load
exchange through interconnection
- Economic Load Dispatch
On-line computer control to supply load demand using all interconnected
system’s power in the most economical manner
AGC is the name given to a control system having three major objectives :
a. To hold system frequency at or very close to a specified nominal value (50 or 60Hz)
b. To maintain the correct value of interchange power between control areas
c. To maintain each unit’s generation at the most economic value.
To implement an AGC system, the following information is required :

- Unit megawatt output of each committed unit
- Megawatt flow over each tie line to neighboring systems
- System frequency
Usually, neighboring power companies are interconnected by one or more transmission lines
called Tie Lines. The objective is to buy or sell power with neighboring systems whose
operating costs make such transactions profitable. Also, even if no power is being transmitted
over ties to neighboring system, if one system has a sudden loss of a generating unit, the units
throught all the interconnection will experience a frequency change and can help in restoring
frequency.
Advantages of interconnected system

• Reduces Reserve Capacity – thus reduces installed capacity
• Capital Cost/kW is less for larger Unit
- in India single unit can support >500MW because of interconnection
• Effective Use of Generators
• Optimization of Generation – installed capacity is reduced
• Reliability

Disadvantages of interconnected system

• Fault get Propagated – calls for fast switchgear
• CB rating increases
• Proper management required – EMS and it must be automated – Economic load dispatch
- Base load and Peak Load
National Regional Electricity Boards

• Northern Regional Electricity Board
• Western Regional Electricity Board
• Southern Regional Electricity Board
• Eastern Regional Electricity Board
• North-east Regional Electricity Board
Goal – To have National Grid to improve efficiency of the whole National Power Grid
Control Area Concept

All generators are tightly coupled together to form – Coherent Group
- all generators respond to changes in load or speed changer setting
Control Area – frequency is assumed to be constant throughout in static and dynamic

conditions
For the purpose of analysis, a control area can be reduced to a single speed governor, turbo
generator and load system

Interconnected Power System
Functions
- Exchange or sale of power
- Disturbed areas taking other area’s help
- Long distance sale and transfer of power
1.6 Area Control Error – ACE
To maintain a net interchange of power with its area neighbors, an AGC uses real power flow
measurements of all tie linesa emanating from the area and subtracts the scheduled interchange
to calculate an error value. The net power interchange, together with a gain, B (MW/0.1Hz),
called the frequency bias, as a multiplier on the frequency deviation is called the Area Control
Error (ACE) given by,
Pk = Power in Tie lIne - +ve – out of the area

Ps – Scheduled Power Interchange
f0 – Base frequency, fact – Actual frequency
+ve ACE indicates flow out of the area.

ACE – Input to AGC

The real power summation of ACE loses information as to the flow of individual tie lines but is
concerned with area net generation. The tie lines transfer power through the area from one
neighbor to the next, called ‘Wheeling Power’. The wheeling power cancels algebraically in the
ACE. Thus one area purchases or sells blocks of power (MWh) with non-neighbor utilities.
Power Sale from A to C
• A – selling a power ‘p’ to C, then ACE for A = p
• Power export starts until its AGC forces ACE to become zero
• Area C introduces ‘-p’ into its ACE
• Power flows in to area C until its ACE becomes zero
• Areas B & C must be aware of the power exchange as they are also
interconnected
The minimum requirements of AGC on controlling the interchange of power and frequency have
been established by NERC – North American Electric Reliability Council, which is comprised of
representatives of the major operating power pools. This committee specifies the following
criteria as minimum performance expected by AGC. A. Normal System Conditions
- ACE = 0 at least once in 10 min period
- Deviation of ACE from zero must be within allowable limits B.

Disturbances Conditions
- ACE must return to zero within 10 min
- Corrective action from AGC must be within a minimum disturbance

Daily Load Cycle
The allowable limit, Ld of the average deviation on power systems (averaged over 10
minutes) is :
Ld = 0.025ΔL + 5.0 MW
ΔL = ΔP/ Δt MW/hr
The value of ΔL is determined annually and is taken from the daily load cycle. A power
system is said to be in a disturbance condition if the ACE signal exceeds 3Ld.
1.7 Operation without Central Computers or AGC
Power Systems are capable of functioning even without Central Computer and/or AGC
- Due to a result of Turbine Generator speed controls in the generating station and
natural load regulation
- Thus generators within an area are forced to share load and cause
interconnected areas to share load

The area connected load is defined by the curve LL as shown. As there is increase in load the
rotating machinery in the area is forced to increase the speed.
Basic Equations
GA = G0 +10β1 (fact – f0) MW LA = L0 +10β2 (fact – f0) MW
GA = Total Generation, G0 = Base generation
LA = Total Load, L0 = Base load, fact = System frequency, f0 = Base frequency
β1 = Cotangent of generation-frequency characteristic,
MW/0.1 Hz < 0
β2 = Cotangent of load-frequency characteristic, MW/0.1 Hz > 0
1.7.2 Isolated Operation in A – response to load change

For Steady State Frequency – Total generation = Total effective load This is
defined by the intersection of GG and LL curves as shown – Io.
Combined characteristic of GG and LL is CC. The composite generation load frequency
characteristics is given by,
GA = G0 +10β1 (fact – f0), LA = L0 +10β2 (fact – f0)
GA - LA = G0 +10β1 (fact – f0) - L0 -10β2 (fact – f0)
Increase in load in ‘A’ moves the load frequency curve to position L’L’. The new system
frequency will now be defined by the intersection labeled as I1 at 49.9Hz.Then it is desired to
return the system frequency to 50.0Hz i.e., point I2.
Setting AGC in ‘A’- shifting of GG to G’G’ takes place to meet frequency demand of
50.0Hz – I2
Resulting combined characteristic is C’C’ In terms of increments,
A = GA - G0 + L0 - LA = 10β1 (fact – f0) -10β2 (fact – f0)
= 10BA XA Δf MW
A = GA - G0 + L0 - LA = 10β1 (fact – f0) -10β2 (fact – f0)
= 10BA XA Δf MW
BA - Natural regulation characteristic - % gen for 0.1Hz
XA – Generating Capacity of A, MW
Frequency deviation = Δf = A/ 10BA XA Hz
Considering Tie line flow, Frequency deviation
Δf = (ΔA + ΔTL ) / (10BA XA) Hz
A+ ΔTL - Net Megawatt change
ΔTL = ΔGA - ΔLA
1.7.3 Effect of Tie Line Flow - Interconnected operation

Let two areas A and B are interconnected through a Tie Line. Thus both Generation and Load
frequency are equal to 50.0 Hz. There is no initial Tie Line Power Flow.
- Disturbance occur at B causing frequency to drop to 49.9Hz

- Area generation does not match with effective load in A
- Difference between I1 and I2 – difference between generation and load – net excess
power in the area – flows out of A towards B
- Contributory effects in A are decrease in load power ΔL and increase in
generation ΔG
- Tie Line Flow from A to B = ΔTL = (ΔGA - ΔLA ) MW
- If area A has AGC, tie line flows increases – ΔTL’ and ΔTL’’ representing increased
amounts of bias due to AGC.
Frequency change due to disturbance B for a tie line power flow from A to B is Δf = B -
ΔTL / (10BB XB) Hz
ΔTL = (10BA XA) AB / (10BA XA +10BB XB) MW
Net power change in B is

= AB - ΔTL
= (10BB XB) AB / (10BA XA +10BB XB)
AB = (10BA XA+ 10BB XB )Δf
Hence, Δf / AB = 1/(10BA XA+ 10BB XB )

Example
Two areas A and B are interconnected. Generating capacity of A is 36,000Mw with

regulating characteristic of 1.5%/0.1Hz. B has 4000MW with 1%/0.1Hz. Find each area’s
share of +400MW disturbance (load increase) occurring in B and resulting tie line flow.
Sol:
Δf = AB / (10 BAXA + 10 BBXB = 400 / -10(0.015)(36,000) – 10(0.01)(4000) = -
0.06896 Hz
Tie Line flow = ΔTL = (10BA XA) AB / (10BA XA +10BB XB) = 5400*400/4800 =
372.4MW
Smaller system need only 27.6 MW
Frequency regulation is much better
1.8 Parallel Operation of Generators

Tie line flows and frequency droop described for interconnected power areas are composite
characteristics based on parallel operation of generators. Each area could maintain its speed w
= 2 f, then aload common to both areas, by superposition have the terminal voltage,
Vload = V1sinw1t + V2sinw2t, Where, 1&2 represents areas and ‘t’ time in secs. Generator speed
versus load characteristics is a function of the type of the governor used on the prime mover-
type 0 – for a speed droop system and type 1 – for constant speed system.
Parallel operation of generator with infinite bus

The generator characteristic is such that it is loaded to 50% of its capacity when
paralleled to the bus.
Therefore, Unit speed regulation = R = Δf(pu)/ΔP(pu)
If it is desired to increase the load on the generator, the prime mover torque is increased, which
results in a shift of the speed-droop curve as shown below. The real power flow is given by, P =
V1V2 sin(θ1 - θ2) / X , where X = synchronous reactance
Parallel operation of two identical units
Load

2. Two generators paralleled have different governor-speed-droop characteristics. Because they

are in parallel, power exchange between them forces them to synchronize at a common
frequency. Since the two units are of equal capacity having equal regulation are initially
operating at 1.0 base speed as shown above.
If unit is operated at point A1 satisfies 25% of the total load and unit 2 at point A2
supplies 75%. If the total load is increased to 150%, the frequency decreases to f1.
Since the droop curves are linear, unit 1 will increase its load to 50% of rating and unit 2 to be
overloaded.
Parallel operation of two units with different capacity and regulation

The case when two units of different frequency and regulation characteristics are operated in
parallel is as shown below. The regulation characteristics are
R1 = Δf(pu) / ΔP1 (pu), R2 = Δ (pu) / ΔP2 (pu)
Initial Loads - P1 and P2, change in load
∆L = ∆P1 + ∆P2 =
Equivalent System Regulation = ∆f / ∆L =

1.9 Area Lumped Dynamic Model
The model discussed so far is one macroscopic behavior because there is no effort made to
indicate instantaneous power flow within the system due to a tie line disturbance, magnitudes of
the internal line flows, the time history of generator phase angles and so on. The power system
macro model may be described by means of a block diagram as shown in the block diagram.

HA = Effective Inertia of rotating machinery loads Β2 = Load

frequency characteristics, MW/0.1Hz Pirate = Rated power output of
Gen ‘i’
ΔPi = Power Increment for gen ‘i’
1/Ri = Droop characteristic of gen ‘i’, Hz/MW
Analysis – Isolated Power Area without Tie Lines
Steady State value of Frequency deviation Δf for a load change ΔL = A/S
Hence,
Δf/ A = 1/(10β1 - 10 β2)
Combining droop characteristics of M gen,

UNIT -2 & 3
AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR: Basic generator control loops, Cross

coupling between control loops, Exciter types, Exciter modeling, Generator modeling,
Static performance of AVR loop.
AUTOMATIC LOAD FREQUENCY CONTROL:
Automatic Load frequency control of single area systems, Speed governing system,
Hydraulic valve actuator, Turbine generator response, Static performance of speed
governor, Closing of ALFC loop, Concept of control area, Static response of primary
ALFC loop, Integral control, ALFC of multi-control area systems (POOL operation),The
Two-Area system, Modeling the Tie-Line, Block Diagram representation of Two-Area
system, Static response of Two-Area system and Tie-Line Bias control.
12 Hours
2.1 Introduction
The main objective of power system operation and control is to maintain continuous
supply of power with an acceptable quality, to all the consumers in the system. The
system will be in equilibrium, when there is a balance between the power demand and the
power generated. As the power in AC form has real and reactive components: the real
power balance; as well as the reactive power balance is to be achieved.
There are two basic control mechanisms used to achieve reactive power balance
(acceptable voltage profile) and real power balance (acceptable frequency values). The
former is called the automatic voltage regulator (AVR) and the latter is called the
automatic load frequency control (ALFC) or automatic generation control (AGC).
2.2 Generator Voltage Control System
The voltage of the generator is proportional to the speed and excitation (flux) of the
generator. The speed being constant, the excitation is used to control the voltage.
Therefore, the voltage control system is also called as excitation control system or
automatic voltage regulator (AVR).

For the alternators, the excitation is provided by a device (another machine or a static
device) called exciter. For a large alternator the exciter may be required to supply a field
current of as large as 6500A at 500V and hence the exciter is a fairly large machine.
Depending on the way the dc supply is given to the field winding of the alternator (which
is on the rotor), the exciters are classified as: i) DC Exciters; ii) AC Exciters; and iii)
Static Exciters. Accordingly, several standard block diagrams are developed by the IEEE
working group to represent the excitation system. A schematic of an excitation control
system is shown in Fig2.1.
Fig2.1: A schematic of Excitation (Voltage) Control System.

A simplified block diagram of the generator voltage control system is shown in Fig2.2.
The generator terminal voltage Vt is compared with a voltage reference Vref to obtain a
voltage error signal ■V. This signal is applied to the voltage regulator shown as a block
with transfer function KA/(1+TAs). The output of the regulator is then applied to exciter
shown with a block of transfer function Ke/(1+Tes). The output of the exciter Efd is then
applied to the field winding which adjusts the generator terminal voltage. The generator
field can be represented by a block with a transfer function KF/(1+sTF). The total transfer
The stabilizing compensator shown in the diagram is used to improve the dynamic
response of the exciter. The input to this block is the exciter voltage and the output is a
stabilizing feedback signal to reduce the excessive overshoot.

Fig2.2: A simplified block diagram of Voltage (Excitation) Control System.
Performance of AVR Loop
The purpose of the AVR loop is to maintain the generator terminal voltage with in
acceptable values. A static accuracy limit in percentage is specified for the AVR, so that
the terminal voltage is maintained within that value. For example, if the accuracy limit is
4%, then the terminal voltage must be maintained with in 4% of the base voltage.
The performance of the AVR loop is measured by its ability to regulate the terminal
voltage of the generator within prescribed static accuracy limit with an acceptable speed
of response. Suppose the static accuracy limit is denoted by Ac in percentage with
reference to the nominal value. The error voltage is to be less than (Ac/100)Δ|V|ref.
From the block diagram, for a steady state error voltage Δ e;
Example1: Find the open loop gain of an AVR loop if the static accuracy required is
3%.
Solution: Given Ac = 3%. K > { 100 - 1}= K > { 100 - 1} = 32.33. Thus,
if the
Ac 3
open loop gain of the AVR loop is greater than 32.33, then the terminal voltage will be
within 3% of the base voltage.

2.3 Automatic Load Frequency Control
The ALFC is to control the frequency deviation by maintaining the real power balance in
the system. The main functions of the ALFC are to i) to maintain the steady frequency; ii)
control the tie-line flows; and iii) distribute the load among the participating generating
units. The control (input) signals are the tie-line deviation ΔPtie (measured from the tie-
line flows), and the frequency deviation Δf (obtained by measuring the angle deviation
Δδ). These error signals Δf and ΔPtie are amplified, mixed and transformed to a real
power signal, which then controls the valve position. Depending on the valve position,
the turbine (prime mover) changes its output power to establish the real power balance.
The complete control schematic is shown in Fig2.3
Fig2.3: The Schematic representation of ALFC system

For the analysis, the models for each of the blocks in Fig2 are required. The generator
and the electrical load constitute the power system. The valve and the hydraulic amplifier
represent the speed governing system. Using the swing equation, the generator can be
Fig2.4. The block diagram representation of the Generator
The load on the system is composite consisting of a frequency independent component

and a frequency dependent component. The load can be written as Δ Pe = Δ P0 + Δ Pf
where, Δ Pe is the change in the load; Δ P0 is the frequency independent load component;
Δ Pf is the frequency dependent load component. Δ Pf = Δ ω where, D is called frequency

characteristic of the load (also called as damping constant) expressed in percent change in
load for 1% change in frequency. If D=1.5%, then a 1% change in frequency causes 1.5%
change in load. The combined generator and the load (constituting the power system) can
then be represented as shown in Fig2.5
Fig2.5. The block diagram representation of the Generator and load
The turbine can be modeled as a first order lag as shown in the Fig2.6
Fig2.6. The turbine model.
Gt(s) is the TF of the turbine; Δ PV(s) is the change in valve output (due to
action). Δ Pm(s) is the change in the turbine output
The governor can similarly modeled as shown in Fig2.7. The output of the
governor is by
where Δ Pref is the reference set power, and Δ ω/R is the power given R
by governor speed characteristic. The hydraulic amplifier transforms this signal Δ Pg into
valve/gate position corresponding to a power Δ PV. Thus Δ PV(s) = ( Kg/(1+sTg)) Δ Pg(s).
Fig2.7: The block diagram representation of the Governor

All the individual blocks can now be connected to represent the complete ALFC loop as
shown in Fig2.8
Fig2.8: The block diagram representation of the ALFC
2.4 Steady State Performance of the ALFC Loop
In the steady state, the ALFC is in ‘open’ state, and the output is obtained by substituting
s→0 in the TF.
With s→0, Gg(s) and Gt(s) become unity, then, (note that Δ Pm = Δ PT = Δ PG = Δ Pe = Δ
PD ; That is turbine output = generator/electrical output = load demand)
Δ Pm = ΔPref – (1/R) Δ ω or Pm = Δ Pref – (1/R) Δ f
When the generator is connected to infinite bus (f = 0, and Δ V = 0), then Δ Pm = Δ Pref .
If the network is finite, for a fixed speed changer setting (Δ Pref = 0), then
Δ Pm = – (1/R) Δ f or Δ f = -R Δ Pm.
If the frequency dependent load is present, then
Δ Pm = Δ Pref – (1/R +D) Δ − Pm
f or Δ =
D 1/ R
If there are more than one generator present in the system, then
Δ Pm. eq = Δ Pref.eq – (D + 1/Req) Δ f
where, Δ Pm. eq = Δ Pm1 + Δ Pm2 + Δ Pm.3 +….
Δ Pref. eq = VPref1 + Δ Pref2 + VPref3 +…..
1/Req = (1/R1 +1/R2 +1/R2 +….)
The quantity β = (D + 1/Req) is called the area frequency (bias) characteristic (response)
or simply the stiffness of the system.

2.5 Concept of AGC (Supplementary ALFC Loop)
The ALFC loop shown in Fig2.8, is called the primary ALFC loop. It achieves the
primary goal of real power balance by adjusting the turbine output Δ Pm to match the
change in load demand Δ PD. All the participating generating units contribute to the
change in generation. But a change in load results in a steady state frequency deviation
Δ f. The restoration of the frequency to the nominal value requires an additional control
loop called the supplementary loop. This objective is met by using integral controller
which makes the frequency deviation zero. The ALFC with the supplementary loop is
generally called the AGC. The block diagram of an AGC is shown in Fig2.9. The main
objectives of AGC are i) to regulate the frequency (using both primary and
supplementary controls); ii) and to maintain the scheduled tie-line flows. A secondary
objective of the AGC is to distribute the required change in generation among the
connected generating units economically (to obtain least operating costs).
Fig2.9: The block diagram representation of the AGC

2.6 AGC in a Single Area System
In a single area system, there is no tie-line schedule to be maintained. Thus the function
of the AGC is only to bring the frequency to the nominal value. This will be achieved
using the supplementary loop (as shown in Fig.2.9) which uses the integral controller to
change the reference power setting so as to change the speed set point. The integral
controller gain KI needs to be adjusted for satisfactory response (in terms of overshoot,
settling time) of the system. Although each generator will be having a separate speed
governor, all the generators in the control area are replaced by a single equivalent
generator, and the ALFC for the area corresponds to this equivalent generator.
2.7 AGC in a Multi Area System
In an interconnected (multi area) system, there will be one ALFC loop for each control
area (located at the ECC of that area). They are combined as shown in Fig2.10 for the
interconnected system operation. For a total change in load of Δ PD, the steady state
Fig.2.10. AGC for a multi-area operation

2.8 Expression for tie-line flow in a two-area interconnected system
Consider a change in load Δ PD1 in area1. The steady state frequency deviation Δ f is the same for
both the areas. That is Δ f = Δ f1 = Δ f2. Thus, for area1, we have
where, β1 and β2 are the composite frequency response characteristic of Area1 and Area 2 respectively.
An increase of load in area1 by Δ PD1 results in a frequency reduction in both areas and a tie-line flow
of Δ P12. A positive Δ P12 is indicative of flow from Area1 to Area 2 while a negative Δ P12 means flow
from Area 2 to Area1. Similarly, for a change in Area Frequency bias tie line control
The tie line deviation reflects the contribution of regulation characteristic of one area to another. The
basic objective of supplementary control is to restore balance between each area load generation.
This objective is met when the control action maintains
 Frequency at the scheduled value
 Net interchange power (tie line flow) with neighboring areas at the scheduled values
The supplementary control should ideally correct only for changes in that area. In other words, if
here is a change in Area1 load, there should be supplementary control only in Area1 and not in
Area 2. For this purpose the area control error (ACE) is used (Fig2.9). The ACE of the two areas
are given by
For area 1: ACE1 = Δ P12 + β1 Δ f
For area 2: ACE2 = Δ P21 + β2 Δ f
2.9 Economic Allocation of Generation
An important secondary function of the AGC is to allocate generation so that each generating unit is
loaded economically. That is, each generating unit is to generate that amount to meet the present demand
in such a way that the operating cost is the minimum. This function is called Economic Load
Dispatch (ELD).

Systems with more that two areas
The method described for the frequency bias control for two area system is applicable to multi-area
system also.
Examples:
Ex 1. A 500 MVA, 50 Hz, generating unit has a regulation constant R of 0.05 p.u. on its own rating.
If the frequency of the system increases by 0.01 Hz in the steady state, what is the decrease in the
turbine output? Assume fixed reference power setting.
Solution: In p.u. Δ f = 0.01/50 = 0.0002 p.u.
With Δ pref = 0, Δ pm = -1/R(Δ f) = - 0.004 p.u. Hence, Δ pm = -
0.004 Sbase = - 2 MW.
Ex. 2. An interconnected 60 Hz power system consists of one area with three generating units rated
500, 750, and 1000 MVA respectively. The regulation constant of each unit is R= 0.05 per unit on its
own rating. Each unit is initially operating at one half of its rating, when the system load suddenly
increases by 200MW. Determine (i) the area frequency response characteristic on a 1000 MVA system
base, (ii) the steady state frequency deviation of the area, and (iii) the increase in turbine power output.
Regulation constants on common system base are (Rpu new = R pu old ( Sbase new/Sbase old): R1 = 0.1;
R2 = 0.0667; and R3 = 0.05.
Hence β = (1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3) = 45 per unit.
Neglecting losses and frequency dependence of the load, the steady state frequency deviation is
Δ f = (-1/β) Δ pm = -4.444 x10 -3 per unit = (-4.444 x10 -3 )60 = - 0.2667 Hz.
Δ pm1 = (-1/R1)( Δ f) = 0.04444 per unit = 44.44 MW

UNIT -4
CONTROL OF VOLTAGE AND REACTIVE POWER: Introduction, Generation And
Absorption Of Reactive Power, Relation Between Voltage, Power And Reactive Power At A Node,
Single Machine Infinite Bus Systems, Methods Of Voltage Control, Sub Synchronous Resonance,
Voltage Stability, Voltage Collapse. 6 HOURS
Control of Voltage and Reactive Power
Reactive power is an odd topic in AC (Alternating Current) power systems, and it's usually explained
with vector mathematics or phase-shift sine wave graphs. However, a non-math verbal explanation
is possible.
Note that Reactive power only becomes important when an "electrical load" or a home appliance
contains coils or capacitors. If the electrical load behaves purely as a resistor, (such as a
heater or incandescent bulb for example,) then the device consumes "real power" only. Reactive power
and "power factor" can be ignored, and it can be analysed using an AC version of Ohm's law.
Reactive power is simply this: when a coil or capacitor is connected to an AC power supply, the
coil or capacitor stores electrical energy during one-fourth of an AC cycle. But then during the next
quarter-cycle, the coil or capacitor dumps all the stored energy back into the distant AC power supply.
Ideal coils and capacitors consume no electrical energy, yet they create a significant electric current.
This is very different from a resistor which genuinely consumes electrical energy, and where the
electrical energy flows continuously in one direction; moving from source to load.
In other words, if your electrical appliance contains inductance or capacitance, then electrical energy
will periodically return to the power plant, and it will flow back and forth across the power lines. This
leads to an extra current in the power lines, a current which heats the power lines, but which isn't
used to provide energy to the appliance. The coil or capacitor causes electrical energy to begin "
sloshing" back and forth between the appliance and the distant AC generator. Electric companies
must install heavier wires to tolerate the excess current, and they will charge extra for this "unused"
energy.

This undesired "energy sloshing" effect can be eliminated. If an electrical load contains both a
coil and capacitor, and if their resonant frequency is adjusted to exactly 60Hz, then the coil and
capacitor like magic will begin to behave like a pure resistor. The "energy sloshing" still occurs, but
now it's all happening between the coil and capacitor, and not in the AC power lines. So, if your appliance
contains a large coil induction motor, you can make the motor behave as a pure resistor, and
reduce the current in the power lines by connecting the right value of capacitance across the motor coil.
Why is reactive power so confusing? Well, the math is daunting if not entirely obscure.
And the concept of "imaginary power" puts many people off. But this is not the only problem.
Unfortunately most of us are taught in grade school that an electric current is a flow of energy,
and that energy flows back and forth in AC power lines. This is completely wrong. In fact the
energy flows constantly forward, going from source to load. It's only the charges of the
metal wires which flow back and forth.
Imagine that we connect a battery to a light bulb. Electric charges already present inside the wires
will begin to flow in the circle, and then electrical energy moves almost instantly to the light bulb.
The charge flow is circular like a belt, but the energy flow is one-way. Now imagine that we
suddenly reverse the connections to the battery. The voltage and current will reverse... but the
energy still flows in the same direction as before. It still goes from battery to bulb. If we keep
reversing the battery connections over and over, we'd have an AC system. So, in an AC system,
only the voltage and current are "alternating," while the electrical energy flows one-way, going
from source to load. Where AC resistive loads are concerned, electrical energy does not "alternate."
To understand energy flow in AC systems, it's critically important that we understand the difference
between charge flow (current, amperes) and energy flow (power, watts.)
What is imaginary power? Simple: it's the unused power which flows backwards and forwards
in the power lines, going back and forth between the load's coil or capacitor and the distant
AC generator. If your appliance was a pure capacitor or inductor, then it would consume no
electrical energy at all, but instead all the flowing energy would take the form of "sloshing energy,"
and we'd call it "imaginary power." Of course it's not actually imaginary. Instead it's reflected by the
load.

What is real power? Even more simple: it's the energy flow which goes continuously from
the AC generator and into the appliance, without any of it returning back to the distant generator.
Finally, what is "reactive" power? It's just the combination of the above two ideas: it is the continuous-
forward-moving or "real" energy flow, combined with the sloshing or "imaginary" energy flow.
Power in A.C. Networks Active Power

Reactive Power Apparent Power
Power Factor (p.f.) Power Factor Correction

Instantaneous power, p(t) = v(t)i(t) Power, p(t) value

positive – power transmit/dissipate by load negative – power return from the
load
Since p(t) is power transmits by load, then it is the average power, P at load
Sometimes P is also known as active power, real power or true power measured in unit of Watts.
ACTIVE POWER
Z = R (purely resistive)
P = VI = I R = V /R (Watt)

REACTIVE POWER
Z = jX L (inductive)
Instantaneous power p(t) = v(t)i(t) = VI sin 2ωt

Average power is zero
The product of VI is called reactive power (QL) with unit Volt-Amp
Reactive (VAR)
Reactive power (inductive) QL = VI = I2XL = V2/XL
ZC = – jX (capacitive)

Reactive power (capacitive) QC = VI = I XC = V /XC (VAR)
Note:
To distinguish between inductive reactive power (QL) and capacitive reactive power (QC), we use two
different signs (+ or –) depending on our reference (i or v), for example jQL and – jQC or otherwise.
Note that Reactive power only becomes important when an "electrical load" or a home appliance
contains coils or capacitors. If the electrical load behaves purely as a resistor, (such as a heater or
incandescent bulb for example,) then the device consumes "real power" only. Reactive power and
"power factor" can be ignored,
Reactive power is simply this: when a coil or capacitor is connected to an AC power supply, the coil
or capacitor stores electrical energy during one-fourth of an AC cycle. But then during the next
quarter-cycle, the coil or capacitor dumps all the stored energy back into the distant AC power
supply. Ideal coils and capacitors consume no electrical energy, yet they create a significant electric
current. This is very different from a resistor which genuinely consumes electrical energy, and where
the electrical energy flows continuously in one direction; moving from source to load.

ACTIVE/REACTIVE POWER – Example
I = 100 V/25 Ω = 4 A, P = VI = (100 V)(4 A) = 400 W,

= 0 VAR
I = 100 V/20 Ω = 5 A, P = 0, QL = VI = (100 V)(5 A) =
500 VAR (inductive)
I = 100 V/40 Ω = 2.5 A, P = 0, QC = VI = (100 V)(2.5) =
VAR (capacitive) = – 250 VAR
Note: use the magnitude of I and V
Determine the total PT and QT for the circuit. Sketch the series equivalent circuit.


APPARENT POWER
For load consisting of series resistance and reactance, Z = R + j X = Z /Δθ , the power produced is
called Apparent Power or Complex Power), S or PS with unit Volt-Amp (VA)
S = V *I
S = V *I
S = P + jQ S = P – jQ
L
θ positive, inductive load
θ negative, capacitive load
S = VI (VA)
P = VI cos θ = I R = VR /R (W)
= S cos θ (W)
Q = VI sin θ = I X = Vx /X (VAR) = S
sin θ
S = √(P + Q ) = V I
Power Triangle

POWER TRIANGLE – Example
Sketch the power triangle.
Note that Reactive power only becomes important when an "electrical load" or a home
appliance contains coils or capacitors. If the electrical load behaves purely as a resistor, (such
as a heater or incandescent bulb for example,) then the device consumes "real power" only.
Reactive power and "power factor" can be ignored,
• Reactive power is simply this: when a coil or capacitor is connected to an AC power supply,
the coil or capacitor stores electrical energy during one-fourth of an AC cycle. But then
during the next quarter-cycle, the coil or capacitor dumps all the stored energy back into the
distant AC power supply. Ideal coils and capacitors consume no electrical energy, yet they
create a significant electric current. This is very different from a resistor which genuinely
consumes electrical energy, and where the electrical energy flows continuously in one
direction; moving from source to load.

POWER FACTOR
Power factor, p.f. = cos θ = P/S = R/Z

p.f. depends on the load type:
 Purely resistive load, R , p.f. = 1

 Inductive load, RL, p.f. <1 (lagging) and
 Capacitive load, RC, p.f. < 1 (leading)

o Most of the loads are inductive (lagging p.f.) and must be corrected until p.f.
o approximately become unity (p.f. = 1) using capacitor.
S (Z)
Q (X)
P (R)
POWER FACTOR – Correction
C jX
V
S QC
Q
θ
θJ QJ

POWER FACTOR – Example
Find the complex power for the circuit. Correct the circuit power factor to p.f. = 1 using
parallel reactance.
Reactive Power is a Byproduct of Alternating Current (AC) Systems

• Transformers, transmission lines, and motors require reactive power
• Transformers and transmission lines introduce inductance as well as resistance (Both
oppose the flow of current)
• Must raise the voltage higher to push the power through the inductance of the lines
(Unless capacitance is introduced to offset inductance)
• The farther the transmission of power, the higher the voltage needs to be raised
• Electric motors need reactive power to produce magnetic fields for their operation
Generation and Absorption of Reactive Power Synchronous Generators - Synchronous
machines can be made to generate or absorb reactive power depending upon the
excitation (a form of generator control) applied. The ability to supply reactive power is
determined by the short circuit ratio.
Synchronous Compensators - Certain smaller generators, once run up to speed and

synchronized to the system, can be declutched from their turbine and provide reactive
power without producing real power.
Capacitive and Inductive Compensators - These are devices that can be connected to
the system to adjust voltage levels. A capacitive compensator produces an electric field

thereby generating reactive power An inductive compensator produces a magnetic field

to absorb reactive power. Compensation devices are available as either capacitive or
inductive alone or as a hybrid to provide both generation and absorption of reactive
power.
Overhead Liines,, Underground Cablles and Transformers..

• Overhead lines and underground cables, when operating at the normal system voltage,
both produce strong electric fields and so generate reactive power.
• When current flows through a line or cable it produces a magnetic field which absorbs
reactive power.
• A lightly loaded overhead line is a net generator of reactive power while a heavily
loaded line is a net absorber of reactive power. In the case of cables designed for use at
275 or 400kV the reactive power generated by the electric field is always greater than the
reactive power absorbed by the magnetic field and so cables are always net generators of
reactive power.
• Transformers always absorb reactive power.
Relation between voltage, Power and Reactive Power at a node
The phase voltage V at a node is a function of P and Q at that node.

i. e V = f (P,Q)
The voltage is also independent of adjacent nodes and assume that these
are infinite busses.
the total differential of V,
dV = (v/ p) . dp + (v/ Q) . dQ
and using the relation (p/ v) . (v/ p) = 1 and
(Q/ v) . (v/ Q) = 1
dv = dp /(p/ v) + dQ / (Q/ v) ---------(1)
From the above equation it is seen that the change in voltage at a node
is defined by two quantities,
(p/ v) and (Q/ v)

Normally (Q/ v ) is the quantity of greater interest and can be experimentally

determined using Network Analyser by injecting known quantity of VARs at the node in
question and measuring the difference in voltage produced.
Methods of voltage control

• By Reactive Power Injection
• By Tap Changing Transformers
• Combined use of Tap Changing Transformers and Reactive Power Injection
• Booster Transformers.
Reactive Power Injection

This is the most fundamental method and is used only in places where the transformer
alone is not sufficient to control the voltage. since many years we use capacitors to
improve the power factors of industrial loads. The injection of reactive power required
for the power factor improvement is determined like this. A load of P 1 kw at a lagging
power factor of cos_ 1 has a KVA of P 1 / cos δ 1. If this power factor is improved to
cos δ 2, the new KVA is P 1 / cos δ 2.
The reactive power required from the capacitors is (P 1 tan δ 1 – P 1 tan δ 2 ) KVAr
Now the question is why the power factor is to be improved. What if the power is
transmitted at non unity power factor. We all know very well that the voltage drop
depends on reactive power (Q) while the load angle (or) power transmission angle (δ)
depends on real power (P) At non unity power factors if the power is transmitted then it
2
results in higher line currents which increases the I R losses and hence reduces the
thermal capability. one of the ideal place for the injection of reactive power is at the
loads itself.
Generally reactive power injections are of the following types.

• Static shunt capacitors
• Static series capacitors
•Synchronous compensators
Shunt capacitors and Reactors:

shunt capacitors are used for lagging power factor circuits whereas shunt reactors are
used for leading power factors that are created by lightly loaded cables. In both the cases
the effect is to supply the required amount of reactive power to maintain the voltage.
Capacitors are connected either directly to the bus bar or to
the tertiary winding of the main transformer and are distributed along the line to
minimise the losses and the voltage drops. Now when the voltage drops, the vars
produced by shunt capacitor or reactor falls, so when required most, the effectiveness of
these capacitors or the reactors also falls. On the other hand, on light loads when the
voltage is high, the capacitor output is large and the voltage tends to rise to excessive
level, so some of the capacitors or reactors are to be switched out by over voltage relays.
For fast control of voltages in power systems, switched capacitors in parallel with
semiconductor controlled reactors
are generally used to provide var compensation.
Series capacitors:
Here the capacitors are connected in series with the line. The main aim is to reduce the
inductive reactance between supply point and the load. The major disadvantage of the
method is, whenever a short circuit current flows through the capacitor, protective

devices like spark gaps and non linear resistors are to be incorporated. Phasor diagram
for a line with series capacitor is shown in the
figure (b).
Relative merits between shunt and series capacitors.

• If the load var requirement is small, series capacitors are of little help.
• If the voltage drop is the limiting factor, series capacitors are effective, also to some
extent the voltage fluctuations can be evened.
• If the total line reactance is high, series capacitors are very effective and stability is
improved.
• With series capacitors the reduction in line current is small, hence if the thermal
considerations limits the current, little advantage is from this, so shunt compensation is
to be used.
Synchronous compensators.
A synchronous compensator is a synchronous motor running without a mechanical load
and depending on the excitation level, it can either absorb or generate reactive power.
when used with a voltage regulator the compensator can
automatically run overexcited at times of high loads and under excited at light loads. A
typical connection of a compensator is shown in the figure along with the associated
voltage – var output characteristics.

Fig: Typical Installation with synchronous compensator connected to tertiary (delta)

winding of main transformer
Fig: Voltage-reactive power output of a typical 40MVAr synchronous compensator
A great advantage of the method is the flexible operation for all load conditions.
• Being a rotating machine, its stored energy is useful for riding through transient
disturbances, including voltage drops.
Sub Synchronous Resonance

Series capacitors are installed in series with long lines for providing compensation of
reactive power and giving higher power transfer ability. Series compensated lines have
a tendency to produce series resonance at frequencies lower than power frequencies.
This is called Sub Synchronous Resonance (SSR) The sub synchronous resonance
currents produce mechanical resonance in Turbo generator shafts, which causes the
following in the generator shaft-
(i)Induction generator effect
(ii) torsional torques and (iii) transient torques.
These problems have resulted in damage to rotor shafts of turbine generators.
Therefore the sub synchronous resonance is analysed in the design of series
compensated lines. Now let us derive a relationship between the normal frequency and
the sub synchronous resonance frequency.
Let fn be the normal frequency (synchronous) let fr be the sub synchronous frequency
of series compensated line. 2_fn L be the series inductive reactance of EHV line at
normal frequency. 1/2_fn C be the series capacitive reactance of series compensation
at normal frequency.
K = Xc/X
L be the degree of compensation.
X = (XL – Xc) = XL(1 – K) is the equivalent reactance of the compensated line.
Let the SSR occur at a frequency fr. Then f2= (1/ 2_L ) * (1/ 2_C)
(OR) (fr/ fn)2= Xc/XL=Kor fr= fn*sqrt(K)
Thus SSR occurs at a frequency fr which is the product of normal frequency and the
root of the degree of compensation K. The condition of SSR can occur during the
faults on the power system, during switching operations and changing system
configurations. Solution to SSR problems
1. Use of filters: For eliminating/damping the harmonics. The various filters include:
static blocking filters, bypass damping filters, dynamic filters.
2. Bypassing the series capacitor bank under resonance condition

3. Tripping of generator units under conditions of SSR
Reactive Power and Voltage Collapse

Voltage collapse is a system instability and it involves many power system
components and their variables at once. Indeed, voltage collapse involves an entire
power system although it usually has a relatively larger involvement in one particular
section of the power system. Voltage collapse occurs in power systems which are
usually Heavily loaded, faulted and/or have reactive power shortages. Voltage
collapses can occur in a transient time scale or in a long term time scale. Voltage
collapse in a long term time scale can include effects from the transient time scale; for
example, a slow voltage collapse taking several minutes may end in a fast voltage
collapse in the transient time scale.
Changes in power system contributing to voltage collapse
There are several power system disturbances which contribute to the voltage collapse.
i. increase in inductive loading
ii. Reactive power limits attained by reactive power compensators and generators.
iii. On Load Tap Changing operation
iv. Load recovery dynamics.
v. Generator outage
vi. Line tripping.
most of these factors have significant effects on reactive power production,
transmission and consumption. Switching of shunt capacitors, blocking of OLTC
operation, generation rescheduling, bus voltage control, strategic load shedding and
allowing temporary reactive power over loading of generators may be used as some of
the effective countermeasures against voltage collapse.
Voltage Stability
The voltage stability may be defined as the ability of a power system to maintain
steady acceptable voltage at all busses in the system at normal operating conditions
and after being subjected to disturbances/ perturbations. OR

Voltage stability is the ability of a system to maintain voltage so that when load
admittance is increased, load power will increase, and so that both power and voltage
are controllable. Power system is “Voltage Stable “if voltages at respective busses
after a disturbance are close to the voltages at normal operating conditions. So voltage
instability is that appears when the attempt of load dynamics to restore power
consumption is just beyond the capability of the combined transmission and generator
system. Though voltage instability may be a local problem, its consequences may have
a widespread effect. Voltage collapse is the catastrophic result of a sequence of events
leading to a sudden low-voltage profile in a major part of the system, i.e. in a
significant part of the system. Voltage Stability can also be called Load Stability. A
Power system lacks the capability to transfer an infinite amount of electrical power to
the loads. The main factor causing voltage instability is the inability of the power
system to meet the demands for reactive power in the heavily stressed system keeping
desired voltages. Other factors contributing to voltage instability are the generator
reactive power limits. Transfer of reactive power is difficult due to extremely high
reactive power losses, which is why the reactive power required
for voltage control is generated and consumed at the control area. A classification of
power system stability is shown in the table below. The driving forces for instability
are named generator– driven and load-driven. It is to be noted that these terms do
not exclude the effect of other components to the mechanism. The time scale is
divided into short and long-term time scale.
Now let us analyse voltage stability using Q-V curves. Consider a simple system as
shown below and its P-V curves.

Fig: Normalised P-V curves for fixed (infinite) source Now map the normalised P-V
curves onto V-Q curves. for constant value of P, note the values of Q and V and then re
plot to get Q-V curves as shown below. from P-V curves it is observed that the critical
voltage is very high for high loadings. V is above 1.0p.u for P = 1.0p.u The right side
represents normal conditions where applying a capacitor bank raises voltage.

Fig : Normalised Q-V curves for fixed (infinite) source.
Fig : Q – V Curves

Figure shows the Q-V diagram of a bus in a particular power system at four different
loads: P1, P2, P3, P4 . the Q axis shows the amount of additional reactive power that
must be injected into the bus to operate at a given voltage. The operating point is the
intersection of the power curve with the voltage axis, where no reactive power is
required to be injected or absorbed. If the slope of the curve at the intersection point is
positive, the system is stable, because any additional reactive power will raise the
voltage and vice-versa. Hence for P 1 load, there is a reserve of reactive power that
can be used to maintain stability even if the load increases. For load P 2 the system is
marginally stable. For higher load P3 and P4 the system is not stable (Since a certain
amount of reactive power must be injected into the bus to cause an intersection with
the voltage axis.) Thus the measure of Q reserve gives an indication of the margin
between stability and instability. The slope of the Q-V curve represents the stiffness
of the test bus. when nearby generators reach their Var limits, the slope of the Q-V
curve becomes less steep and the bottom of the curve is approached. V-Q curves are
presently the workhorse method of voltage stability analysis at many utilities. Since
the method artificially stresses a single bus, conclusions should be confirmed by more
realistic methods.

Fig: Reactive Power Margins

PART - B
UNIT -5
OPTIMAL SYSTEM OPERATION AND UNIT COMMITMENT: Introduction ,
Optimal operation of generators on a bus bar, Statement of the Unit Commitment
problem, need and importance of unit commitment, Constraint in Unit Commitment,
Unit Commitment solution methods-Priority lists method, Forward Dynamic
Programming method( excluding problem), Spinning reserve. 6 Hours
POWER SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION

(x) Introduction
(xi) Problem of economic load scheduling
(xii) Performance curves
(xiii) Constraints in economic operation of power systems
(xiv) Spinning reserve
(xv) Solution to economic load dispatch
Solution to ELD without inequality constraints
Solution to ELD with capacity constraints
Solution to ELD with Transmission losses considered- PENALTY FACTOR METHOD

Solution to ELD with Transmission losses considered- LOSS COEFFICIENTS
METHOD (Transmission loss as a function of plant generation- B Coefficients)
(xvi) Examples
INTRODUCTION
Electric Power Systems (EPS): Economic Aspects:
In EPS, the first step is to properly assess the load requirement of a given area where
electrical power is to be supplied. This power is to be supplied using the available units
such as thermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, etc. Many factors are required to be considered
while choosing a type of generation such as: kind of fuel available, fuel cost, availability
of suitable sites for major station, nature of load to be supplied, etc.

Variable load: The load is not constant due to the varying demands at the different times
of the day. The EPS is expected to supply reliable and quality power. It should ensure the
continuity of power supply at all times.
{Qn.: write a note on the choice of the number and size of the generating units at a
power station from economic operation point of view}
Single unit Vs. multiple units: the use of a single unit to supply the complete load demand
is not practical since, it would not be a reliable one. Alternately, a large number of
smaller units can be used to fit the load curve as closely as possible. Again, with a large
number of units, the operation and maintenance costs will increase. Further, the capital
cost of large number of units of smaller size is more as compared to a small number of
units of larger size. Thus, there has to be compromise in the selection of size and number
of generating units within a power plant or a station.
Electric Power Systems (EPS): Operational Aspects:
Electric energy is generated at large power stations that are far away from the load
centers. Large and long transmission lines (grid lines) wheel the generated power to the
substations at load centers. Many electrical equipment are used for proper transmission
and distribution of the generated power. The grid lines are such that:
GRID: The transmission system of a given area.
• Regional GRID: Different grids are interconnected through transmission lines.
• National GRID: Interconnection of several regional grids through tie lines.
Each grid operates independently, although power can be exchanged between various
grids.

Economic loading of generators and interconnected stations:
Optimum economic efficiency is achieved when all the generators which are running in
parallel are loaded in such a way that the fuel cost of their power generation is the
minimum. The units then share the load to minimize the overall cost of generation. This
economical approach of catering to the load requirement is called as ‘economic
dispatch’. The main factor in economic operation of power systems is the cost of
generating the real power. In any EPS, the cost has two components as under:
• The Fixed Costs: Capital investment, interest charged on the money borrowed, tax
paid, labour, salary, etc. which are independent of the load variations.
• The Variable Costs: which are dependant on the load on the generating units, the
losses, daily load requirements, purchase or sale of power, etc.
The current discussion on economic operation of power systems is concerned about

minimizing the variable costs only.
Further, the factors affecting the operating cost of the generating units are: generator
efficiency, transmission losses, fuel cost, etc. Of these, the fuel cost is the most important
factor.
Since a given power system is a mix of various types of generating units, such as hydel,
thermal, nuclear, hydro-thermal, wind, etc., each type of unit contributes its share for the
total operating cost. Since fuel cost is a predominating factor in thermal (coal fired)
plants, economic load dispatch (ELD) is considered usually for a given set of thermal
plants in the foregoing discussion.
PROBLEM OF ECONOMIC LOAD SCHEDULING:
There are two problem areas of operation strategy to obtain the economic operation of
power systems. They are: problem of economic scheduling and the problem of optimal
power flow.
* The problem of economic scheduling: This is again divided into two categories:
• The unit commitment problem (UCP): Here, the objective is to determine the
various generators to be in operation among the available ones in the system,
satisfying the constraints, so that the total operating cost is the minimum. This
problem is solved for specified time duration, usually a day in advance, based on
the forecasted load for that time duration.
• The economic load dispatch (ELD): Here, the objective is to determine the
generation (MW power output) of each presently operating (committed or put on)
units to meet the specified load demand (including the losses), such hat the total
fuel cost s minimized.
* The problem of optimal power flow: Here, it deals with delivering the real power to the
load points with minimum loss. For this, the power flow in each line is to be optimized
to minimize the system losses.
{Qn.: compare ELD and UCP and hence bring out their importance and objectives.}
PERFORMANCE CURVES:
The Performance Curves useful for economic load dispatch studies include many
different types of input-output curves as under:
1. Input Output Curve: A plot of fuel input in Btu/Hr. as a function of the MW

output of the unit.
2. Heat Rate Curve: A plot of heat rate in Btu/kWH, as a function of the MW output
of the unit. Thus, it is the slope of the I-O curve at any point. The reciprocal of
heat rate is termed as the ‘Fuel Efficiency’.
3. Incremental Fuel Rate Curve: A plot of incremental fuel rate (IFC) in Btu/kWH as
a function of the MW output of the unit, where,
IFC= input/ output = Incremental change in fuel
input/ Incremental change in power output (1)
4. Incremental Fuel Cost Curve: A plot of incremental fuel cost (IFC) in
Rs./kWH as a function of the MW output of the unit, where,
IFC in Rs./kWH = (Incremental fuel rate
in Btu/kWH) (Fuel cost in Rs./Btu) (2)
The IFC is a measure of how costlier it will be to produce an increment of power output
by that unit.
The Cost Curve can be approximated by:

* Quadratic Curve by the function: Ci(Pi) = ai+biPi+ciPi2 Rs./Hr. (3)
* Linear curve by the function: d(C i)/dPi =bi+2ciPi Rs./MWHr. (4)
Generally, the quadratic curve is used widely to represent the cost curve, with the IC
curve given by the linear curve as above.
CONSTRAINTS IN ECONOMIC OPERATION OF POWER SYSTEMS:
Various constraints are imposed on the problem of economic operation of power systems
as listed below:
1. Primary constraints (equality constraints):
Power balance equations:

Pi - PDi - Pl =0; Qi - QDi - Ql =0; i=buses of the system (5)
where, Pl= Σ‖ViVjYij‖ cos (δij-θij);
Ql= Σ‖ViVjYij‖ sin (δij-θij);

j = 1,2,….n, are the power flow to the neighboring system. (6)
The above constraints arise due to the need for the system to balance the generation and
load demand of the system.

2. Secondary constraints (inequality constraints):
These arise due to physical and operational limitations of the units and
components.
Pimin ≤ Pi ≤ Pimax
Qimin ≤ Qi ≤ Qimax
i = 1,2,….n, the number of generating units in the system. (7)
3. Spare Capacity Constraints:
These are used to account for the errors in load prediction, any
sudden or fast
change in load demand, inadvertent loss of scheduled generation, etc. Here, the
total generation available at any time should be in excess of the total anticipated
load demand and any system loss by an amount not less than a specified
minimum spare
capacity, PSP (called the Spinning Reserve) given by:
PlG (Generation) ≥ Σ Pl (Losses) + PSP + PDj (Load) (8)
4. Thermal Constraints:
For transmission lines of the given system:

- Simin ≤ Sbi ≤ Simax i = 1,2,….nb, the number of branches,
where, Sbi is the branch transfer MVA. (9)
5. Bus voltage and Bus angle Constraints:
Bus voltage and Bus angle Constraints are needed to maintain a flat
bus voltage

profile and to limit the overloading respectively.

- Vimin ≤ Vi ≤ Vimax i = 1,2,….n
- δijmin ≤ δij ≤ δijmax i = 1,2,….n; j = 1,2,….m (10)
where, n is the number of nodes and m is the number of nodes neighboring each
node with interconnecting branches.
6. Other Constraints:
In case of transformer taps, during optimization, it is required to satisfy the

constraint:
Timin ≤ Ti ≤ Timax (11)
where Ti is the percentage tap setting of the tap changing transformer used.
In case of phase shifting transformers, it is required to satisfy the constraint:

PSimin ≤ PSi ≤ PSimax (12)
where PSi is the phase shift obtained from the phase shifting transformer used.
SPINNING RESERVE
Spinning reserve (SR) is the term used to describe the total amount of generation
available from all the synchronized (spinning) units of the system minus the
present load plus the losses being supplied. i.e.,
Sp.Res., PSP = {Total generation, Σ PlG} - { Σ PDj(load) + Σ Pl (losses)} (13)

The SR must be made available in the system so that the loss of one or more
units does not cause a large drop in system frequency. SR must be allocated to
different units based on typical Council rules. One such rule is as follows:
‘SR must be capable of making up for the

loss of the most heavily loaded unit in the
system’
Reserves must be spread around the system to avoid the problem of ‘bottling of
reserves’ and to allow for the various parts of the system to run as ‘islands’,
whenever they become electrically disconnected.
{Qn.: Write a brief note on the following: Spinning Reserve, constraints in

economic operation, performance curves}
SOLUTION TO ECONOMIC LOAD DISPATCH
{Qn.: Derive the EIC criterion for economic operation of power systems with
transmission losses neglected, MW limits considered/ not considered}
The solution to economic load dispatch problem is obtained as per the equal
incremental cost criterion (EIC), which states that:
‘All the units must operate at the same incremental fuel cost for economic
operation’
This EIC criterion can be derived as per LaGrangian multiplier method for
different cases as under.
CASE (i) Solution to ELD without inequality constraints:
Consider a system with N generating units supplying a load PD MW. Let the unit
MW limits and the transmission losses are negligible. Suppose the fuel cost of
unit ‘i’ is given by:
Ci(Pi) = ai+ biPi+ ciPi2 Rs./Hr. so that
ICi = d(Ci)/dPi = bi+ 2ciPi Rs./MWHr. (14)
Hence, the total cost, CT = Σ Ci(Pi) i= 1,2,… N
The ELD problem can thus be stated mathematically as follows:
Minimize CT = Σ Ci(Pi) i = 1,2,… N

Such that Σ Pi = PD (15)
where, CT is the total fuel cost of the system in Rs./Hr., PD is the total demand in
MW and Pi is the MW power output of unit i. The above optimization problem
can be solved by LaGranje’s method as follows.
The LaGranje function L is given by:

L = CT + λ (PD – ΣPi) (16)
The minimum cost value is obtained when:

∂L/∂Pi = 0; and ∂L/∂λ = 0 (17)
∂CT/∂Pi – λ = 0 and PD - Σ Pi = 0 (which is same as the constraint given)

Further, since the cost of a given unit depends only on its own power output, we
have,
∂CT/∂Pi = ∂Ci/∂Pi = dCi/dPi i= 1,2,… N (18)
Thus,
dCi/dPi – λ = 0 i = 1,2,… N or
dC1/dP1 = dC2/dP2 = … .. = dCi/dPi = …. … = dCN/dPN (19)

= λ, a common value of the incremental fuel cost of generator I, in
Rs./MWHr.
The equation above is stated in words as under:
‘For the optimum generation (power output) of the generating units, all
the units must operate at equal incremental cost (EIC)’
Expression for System Lambda, λ:
Consider equation (14); ICi = d(Ci)/dPi = bi+2ciPi

Simplifying, we get, Pi = [λ-bi]/2ci MW Rs./MWH
ΣPi = PD = Σ [λ-bi]/2ci r. so that
Solving, we get, λ = {PD + Σ [bi/2ci]}/ {Σ [1/2ci]} (20)
CASE (ii) Solution to ELD with capacity constraints:
MW limits be considerable and the transmission losses be negligible. Suppose
the fuel cost
of unit ‘i’ is given by:
Ci(Pi) = ai+ biPi+ ciPi2 Rs./Hr. so that the total cost,
CT = Σ Ci(Pi) i= 1,2,… N

The ELD problem can now be stated mathematically as follows:

Such that Σ Pi = PD and
ma
Pimin ≤ Pi ≤ Pi x (21)
where, CT is the total fuel cost of the system in Rs./Hr., PD is the total demand in
MW, Pi is the MW power output of unit i, Pimin is the minimum MW power
output and Pimax is the maximum power output by the unit i.
The necessary conditions for the solution of the above optimization problem can
be obtained as follows:
λi = dCi/dPi
= λi = λ Rs./MWHr. for Pimin ≤ Pi ≤ Pimax
dCi/dPi ≤ λi λ Rs./MWHr. for Pi = Pimax
= dCi/dPi ≥ λ Rs./MWHr. for Pi = Pimin (22)

From the above equations, if the outputs of the unit, according to optimality
rule, is:
* Less than its minimum value, then it is set to Pimin, the corresponding IC will
be greater than the system λ,
* More than its maximum value, then it is set to Pimax, the corresponding IC
will be less than the system λ,
* With in its maximum and minimum values, then the corresponding IC will
be equal to the system λ.
In other words, the sequential procedural steps are as follows:
1. First, find the power output according to the optimality rule (EIC
Criterion)
2. If the power output of any unit is less than its minimum value, then set
the value to be equal to its Pimin,
3. Similarly, if the power output of any unit is more than its maximum
value, then set the value to be equal to its Pimax,
4. Adjust the demand for the remaining units after accounting for the
settings made for the above units (those units which have violated the
limits)
5. Finally, apply the EIC criterion, for the remaining units. Here, the
system lambda is determined by only those units whose power output
values are with in the specified MW limits.

CASE (iii) Solution to ELD with Transmission losses considered-

PENALTY FACTOR METHOD
transmission losses considered. Use penalty factor method}
Consider a system with N generating units supplying a load PD MW. Let the
transmission losses be considerable. Suppose the fuel cost of unit ‘i’ is given
by:
Ci(Pi) = ai+ biPi+ ciPi2 Rs./Hr. so that the total cost,
CT = Σ Ci(Pi) i= 1,2,… N
Let PL be the total transmission losses in the system. The ELD problem can
now be stated mathematically as follows:

Such that Σ Pi = PD + PL (23)
where, CT is the total fuel cost of the system in Rs./Hr., PD is the total demand
in MW, Pi is the MW power output of unit i, PL is the transmission losses in
the system. This above optimization problem can be solved by LaGranje’s
method as follows.

L = CT - λ (ΣPi - PD – PL) (24)
The minimum cost value is obtained when:

∂L/∂Pi = 0; and ∂L/∂λ = 0 (25)
∂CT/∂Pi –λ(1-∂PL/∂Pi)=0 and ΣPi-PD–PL=0 (which is same as the constraint given)

Further, since the cost of a given unit depends only on its own power output, we
have,
∂CT/∂Pi = ∂Ci/∂Pi = dCi/dPi i= 1,2,… N
Thus,
dCi/dPi – λ (1- dPL/dPi) = 0 i = 1,2,… N or
dCi/dPi = ICi = λ (1- dPL/dPi)

So that we have for optimal operation,
λ = ICi /(1- dPL/dPi) = ICi (1- dPL/dPi)-1 = Pni ICi
Where, Pni is the penalty factor of unit i = (1- dPL/dPi)-1 = (1-ITLi)-1 ; ITLi =
dPL/dPi is the Incremental Transmission Loss of unit i, and λ is in Rs./MWHr.
(26)
The equation above is stated in words as under:
‘For the optimum generation (power output) of the generating units, when the
transmission losses are considered, all the units must operate such that the
product of the incremental fuel cost and their penalty factor must be the same
for all units’
Note: in equation (26), if losses are negligible as in case (i) above,

then, ITLi = dPL/dPi = 0, Pni=1.0 so that λ = ICi i = 1,2,… N, as
before.
CASE (iv) Solution to ELD with Transmission losses considered-
LOSS COEFFICIENTS METHOD
{Qn.: Derive the EIC criterion for economic operation of power
systems with transmission losses considered. Use B- Coefficients method
OR

Derive an expression for the transmission loss as a function of

the plant
generations.}
Consider a system with two generating units supplying currents I1 and I2

respectively to the load current IL. Let Ik1 and Ik2 be the respective currents
flowing through a general transmission branch element k of resistance R k, with
current Ik as shown in figure 1 below.
Figure 1. Branch currents in a 2 unit system
Ik = Ik1 + Ik2 = Nk1 I1 + Nk2I2 (27)
Where, Nk1 and Nk2 (assumed to be real values) are the current distribution
factors of units 1 and 2 respectively.
It is assumed that the currents Ik1 and IL as well as Ik2 and IL have the same phase
angle or they have a zero phase shift. Thus, they can be added as real numbers as
under.

Let I1 = ₃I1₃ σ1 = ₃I1₃cos σ1+ j₃I1₃sin σ1

I2 = ₃I2₃ σ2 = ₃I2₃cos σ2+ j₃I2₃sin σ2 (28)
Where σ1 and σ2 are the phase angles of currents. Consider now, the magnitude
of current Ik, in branch k, given by
Ik = {Nk1₃I1₃cos σ1+ j Nk1₃I1₃sin σ1} + {Nk2₃I2₃cos σ2+ j Nk2₃I2₃sin σ2}

= {Nk1₃I1₃cos σ1+ Nk2₃I2₃cos σ2} + j{Nk1₃I1₃sin σ1+ Nk2₃I2₃sin σ2}
Thus,
₃Ik₃2 = Nk1₃I1₃2 + Nk2₃I2₃2 + 2 Nk1Nk2₃I1₃₃I2₃ cos(σ1-σ2) (29)
However, we have,
P1 = √3V1I1cosθ1; P2 = √3V2I2cosθ2; PL = Σ3₃Ik₃2Rk (30)
where, P1 and P2 are the MW power output values by the units 1 and 2
respectively, V1 and V2 are the respective line voltages and θ1, θ2 are the
respective power factor angles and PL is the transmission loss in the system.
From equations (29) and (30),

after simplification, an expression for the transmission loss as a function of plant

generation can be obtained as:
PL = ΣNk12RkP12/(V12cos2θ1) + ΣNk22RkP22/(V22cos2θ2) +
2 ΣNk1Nk2RkP1P2 cos(σ1-σ2)/ (V1V2cosθ1cosθ2)
= B11P12 + B22P22 + 2 B12P1P2 (31)
Where, the B coefficients are called as the loss coefficients. Thus, in general, for
a system of n units we have,
PL = Σ Σ PiBijPj Where,
i j
Bij = Σ {cos(σi-σj)/ (ViVjcosθicosθj) NkiNkjRk (32)
Note:
1. The B coefficients are represented in units of reciprocal MW, (MW-1)
2. For a three unit system , equation (32) takes the form:
PL = B11P12 + B22P22 + B33P32 + 2 B12P1P2+2 B13P1P3+ 2 B23P2P3
= PTBP (33)
Where, P = [P1 P2 P3], the vector of unit power output values and
B = [B11 B12 B13; B21 B22 B23; B31 B32
B33]
the loss coefficient matrix for the 3 unit system.
3. The B coefficient matrix is a square, symmetric matrix of order n, n

being the number of generating units present in the system.
4. The following are the assumptions made during the above analysis:
• All load currents maintain a constant ratio to load current
(Nki=constant).
• The voltage at any bus remains constant.
• The power factor of each bus source is constant (θi=constant).

• The voltage phase angle at load buses is constant (σi=constant).

5. The Incremental Transmission loss, ITLi of a given unit can be
expressed in terms of its MW power output values as under:
Consider, PL = Σ Σ PjBjkPk
j k
= Σ Σ PjBjkPk + Σ PjBjiPi
j k≠i j
= Σ Σ PjBjkPk + Σ PjBjiPi + BiiPi 2
j k≠i j≠i
=Σ Σ PjBjkPk + Σ PiBikPk + Σ PjBjiPi + BiiPi2
j≠i k≠i k≠i j≠i
(34)
Thus,
ITLi = dPL/dPi = 0+ Σ BikPk + Σ PjBji + 2 BiiPi
k≠i j≠i
= 2 Σ PkBik
k (35)

Examples on Economic operation of power systems
Part A: Transmission losses negligible

Example-1:
The I-O characteristics of two steam plants can be expressed analytically as
under (with P1 and P2 in MW):
F1 =(2.3P1+0.0062 P12 + 25)106

kCals/Hr. F2 =(1.5P1+0.01 P22 + 35)106
kCals/Hr.
The calorific value of coal at plant#1 and plant#2 are respectively equal to 4000
kCals/kg. and 5000 kCals/kg. The corresponding cost of coal is Rs.55/- and
Rs.65/-per Ton. Find the following: (i)Incremental Fuel Rate in kCals/MWHr
(ii)Incremental Fuel Cost in Rs./MWHr and (iii)Incremental Production Cost in
Rs./MWHr if the cost of other items can be taken as 10% of the incremental fuel
cost/plant.
Solution:
(i)Incremental Fuel Rate in kCals/MWHr
IFR1=dF1/dP1 = (2.3+0.0124P1)106 kCals/MWHr
IFR2=dF2/dP2 = (1.5+0.02P2)106 kCals/MWHr
(ii)Incremental Fuel Cost in Rs./MWHr

IC1= [dF1/dP1 in kCals/MWHr] [cost of coal in Rs./ton] [calorific value-1 =
(2.3+0.0124P1)106 (55) (1/4000) (10-3)
= 31.625 + 0.1705 P1 Rs./MWHr.
IC2= [dF2/dP2 in kCals/MWHr] [cost of coal in Rs./ton] [calorific value-1 =
(1.5+0.02P2)106 (65) (1/5000) (10-3)
= 19.9 + 0.26 P2 Rs./MWHr.

(iii)Incremental Production Cost in Rs./MWHr if the cost of other items can be

taken as 10% of the incremental fuel cost/plant.
Effective value of IC are given

by: IC1eff = 1.1 (IC1)
= 1.1 (31.625 + 0.1705 P1) Rs./MWHr.
• 34.7878 + 0.1875 P2 Rs./MWHr.
IC2eff = 1.1 (IC2)
= 1.1 (19.9 + 0.26 P2) Rs./MWHr.
= 21.45 + 0.286 P2 Rs./MWHr.
Example-2:
The incremental costs of a two unit system are given by: IC1 = (0.008 PG1 + 8.0);
IC2 = (0.0096 PG2 + 6.4) Find the incremental cost and the distribution of loads
between the two units for optimal operation for a total load of 1000 MW. What
is this value if the same total load is equally shared among the two units?
Solution:
For the total load values of PT = 1000 MW, if the load is shared equally among
the two units then:
PG1 = 500 MW; PG2 = 500 MW with
λ1 = 12 Rs./MWHr and λ2 = 11.2 Rs./MWHr. (unequal lambda values)
Now, for optimal operation, we have as per EIC principle, the IC’s to be equal.
i.e., IC1=IC2; PT = P1+P2 = 1000
are the equations to be solved for the output power values. Thus,
IC1 =0.008 PG1 + 8.0= IC2 = 0.0096 PG2 + 6.4
= 0.0096 (1000 - PG1) + 6.4

Solving, we get, PG1 = 454.54 MW; PG2 = 545.45 MW
Further, λsystem is calculated using any one of the IC

equations as: λsystem = λ1 = λ2 = 11.64
Rs./MWHr.
Thus, with λsystem = λ1 = λ2 = 11.64 Rs./MWHr, the total load is optimally shared
between the two units and the operating cost would be at its minimum.
Example-3:
The fuel costs in Rs./Hr. for a plant of three units are given by:
C1=(0.1P12+40P1+100); C2=(0.125P22+30P2+80); C3=(0.15P32+20P3+150); Find
the incremental cost and the distribution of loads between the three units for
optimal operation for a total load of 400 MW, given that the max. and min.
capacity limits for each of the units as 150 MW and 20 MW respectively.
Solution:
Consider the incremental cost curves given by: ICi= dCi/dPi = (2ciPi+bi)
Rs./MWHr IC1=dC1/dP1 = (0.20P1+40) Rs./MWHr
IC2=dC2/dP2 = (0.25P2+30) Rs./MWHr and
IC3=dC3/dP3 = (0.30P3+20) Rs./MWHr
For the total load values of PT = 400 MW, for optimal operation, as per EIC
principle, the IC’s are equal. i.e., IC1=IC2=IC3; and PT = P1+P2+P3 = 400 MW.
Also, the system lambda is given by:
λ = {PD+Σ(bi/2ci)}/ {Σ(1/2ci)} i= 1,2,3

Substituting the values, we get after
simplification, λ = 63.78 Rs./MWHr.

Using this value of common system lambda, the MW output values of all the 3
units are obtained from their IC curves as:
P1= 118.9 MW, P2= 135.12 MW and P3=91.90 MW.
(All the MW output values are found to be within their capacity limits specified)
Thus, with λsystem = λ1 = λ2 = λ3 =63.78 Rs./MWHr, the total load is optimally
shared between the three units and the operating cost would be at its minimum.
Example-4:
The incremental costs of a two unit system are given
by: IC1 =0.008 PG1 + 8.0 ; IC2 =0.0096 PG2 + 6.4
Find the incremental cost and the distribution of loads between the two units for
optimal operation for a total load of 900 MW. Also determine the annual saving
in cost in optimal operation as compared to equal sharing of the same total load.
Solution:
For a total load of PT = 900 MW, if the load is shared equally among the two
units then: PG1 = PG2 = 450 MW.
i.e., IC1=IC2; PT = P1+P2 = 900 are the equations to be solved for the output
power values.
Thus, IC1 =0.008 PG1 + 8.0 = IC2 = 0.0096 (900 - PG1) + 6.4
Solving, we get,
PG1 = 400 MW; PG2 = 500 MW. (λ= 11.2 Rs./MWHr.)
The increase in cost of operation by Unit 1 if it supplies 450 MW (equal
sharing) instead of 400 MW (optimal sharing) is given by:
C1= ∫ IC1 dPG1 = ∫ (0.008PG1+8) dPG1 = |(0.004PG12+8PG1)|400450 = Rs.570/hr.
Similarly, the decrease in cost of operation by Unit 2 if it supplies 450
MW (equal sharing) instead of 500 MW (optimal sharing) is given by:

C2= ∫ IC2 dPG2 = ∫ (0.0096PG2+6.4) dPG2 = |(0.0096PG22+6.4PG2)|500450 = Rs. -

548/hr.
Thus, the net saving in cost in optimal operation is given by:
Rs. 570 – 548 = Rs. 22/- per hour or it is equivalent to an annual saving in cost
of (assuming continuous operation): Rs.(22)(24)(365) = Rs. 1,92, 720/- PA.
Example-5:
The fuel costs of a two generator system are given by:
C1 =α1 + β1P1+ γ1P12; C2 =α2 + β2P2+ γ2P22
Where, β1=40, β2=30, γ1=0.1, γ2=0.125, and α1,α2 are constants. How will
the load of 150 MW be shared optimally between the two units? Also determine
the saving in cost in Rs./Hr. in optimal operation as compared to equal sharing of
the same total load.
Solution:
Consider the incremental cost curves given by:
IC1=dC1/dP1 = β1 + γ1P1 = 40+0.2P1
Rs./MWHr IC2=dC2/dP2 = β2+ γ2P2 =
30+0.25P2 Rs./MWHr
For a total load of PT = 150 MW, if the load is shared equally among the two
units then: PG1 = PG2 = 75 MW.
i.e., IC1=IC2; PT = P1+P2 = 150 are the equations to be solved for the output
power values.
Thus, IC1 =40+0.2P1 = IC2 = 30+0.25P2 = 30+0.25 (150-P1)

Solving, we get,
P1 = 61.11 MW; P2 = 88.89 MW (λ= 52.222 Rs./MWHr.)
The increase in cost of operation by Unit 1 if it supplies 75 MW (equal sharing)
instead of 61.11 MW (optimal sharing) is given by:
C1= ∫ IC1 dPG1 = ∫ (40+0.2P1) dP1 = |(40P1+0.1P12)|61.1175 = Rs.737.344/hr.
Similarly, the decrease in cost of operation by Unit 2 if it supplies 75 MW (equal

sharing) instead of 88.89 MW (optimal sharing) is given by:
C2= ∫ IC2 dPG2 = ∫ (30+0.25P2) dPG2 = |(30P2+0.125P22)|88.8975 = Rs. - 707/hr.
Thus, the net saving in cost in optimal operation is given

by: Rs. 737.344 – 707 = Rs. 30.344/- per hour
(or it is equivalent to an annual saving in cost of (assuming continuous

operation): Rs.(30.3)(24)(365) = Rs. 2,62,800/- PA)
Example-6:
The fuel cost function in Rs./Hr. for three thermal plants is given by the
following
(with P’s in MW):
F1 = 350 + 7.20 P1 + 0.0040 P1 2
F2 = 500 + 7.30 P2 + 0.0025 P2 2
F3 = 600 + 6.74 P3 + 0.0030 P3 2
Find the optimal schedule for a total load of 450 MW. Also compute the costs of
operation for this schedule. Compare the same when the three generators share
the same total load equally among them.
Solution:
Consider the IC curves in Rs./MWHr for the 3 units as under:
IC1=dF1/dP1 = 7.2+0.008P1 Rs./MWHr

IC2=dF2/dP2 = 7.3 + 0.005P2 Rs./MWHr and
= 6.74 +
IC3=dF3/dP3 0.006P3 Rs./MWHr

For optimal operation, we have as per EIC, the common lambda of the
system given
by: λ = {PD+Σ(bi/2ci)}/ {Σ(1/2ci)} i= 1,2,3

Substituting the values, we get after simplification, λ = Rs. 8/ MWHr.
P1= 100 MW, P2= 140 MW and P3=210 MW.
The operating costs for this schedule are found by using the cost
curves as: FT(Optimal operation) = F1+F2+F3 = 1110+1571+2147.7
= 4828 Rs./Hr.
Similarly, the operating costs for the equal sharing of total load are also found by
using the cost curves as: (with P1= P2= P3=150 MW.
FT(Equal sharing) = F1+F2+F3 = 1520+1621.25+1078.5 = 4849.5 Rs./Hr.

Thus, saving in cost in optimal operation is: 4849.5 – 4828 = Rs.21.75/- per
hour.
Example-7:
Given that IC1=(40+0.2P1) ; IC2 =(30+0.25P2) Calculate and tabulate the load
shared by each unit for optimal operation if the total load varies from 50 to
250MW, in steps of 50MW, given that max.MW is 125 and min. MW is 20 for
both the units.
Solution:
Stage 1: Consider the IC’s at Pmin:
IC1|P1=P1min = 20MW = 40+0.2(20) = 44 Rs./MWHr
IC2|P2=P2min = 20MW = 30+0.25(20) = 35 Rs./MWHr
Thus, IC2 < IC1; i.e., the EIC holds good only from the stage where, the system
lambda is equal to 44 Rs./MWHr. Now find P2 corresponding to this Lambda:

P2|λ2=44 = (44 – 30)/0.25 = 56 MW so that then PTotal = 20 + 56 = 76 MW.

Thus, until PT=76 MW, EIC will not be feasible, Unit 1 will work at its
minimum load 20 MW and all the additional load is shared by unit 2 alone till
λ=44 Rs./MWHr.
Stage 2: Consider the IC’s at Pmax: since the Unit 2 is expected to
reach its max. limit earlier, find:
IC2|P2=P2max = 125MW = 30+0.25(125) = 61.25
Rs./MWHr P1|λ1=61.25 = (61.25 – 40)/0.2 = 106.25
MW so that then
PTotal = 106.25+125= 231.25 MW
Thus, after PT=231.25MW, EIC ceases to hold good; Unit 2 will work at its
maximum load sharing of 125 MW only and all the additional load variations are
shared by unit 1 alone untill P1 also reaches 125 MW.
Stage 3: In summary, EIC holds good only for PT and λsystem values
which satisfy the
limits: 76 ≤ PT ≤ 231.25 MW and 44 ≤ λsystem ≤ 61.25 Rs./MWHr
λ
Sl. syste
No. PT P1 P2 Remarks
m
20 44 Unit 2 only shares
1. 50 30
(fixed) (fixed) the additional load
2. 76 20 56 Unit 1 and Unit 2

44 share
3. 100 33.33 66.67 46.67 the total load as per
EIC
4. 150 61.11 88.99 52.22 Criterion. The system
5. 200 88.88 111.11 57.78 works with a common
system lambda
6. 231.25 106.25 125 61.25
125 61.25 Unit 1 only shares
7. 250 125
(fixed (fixed) the additional load
)

Example-8:
Given thatF1 =110 + 30P1+ 0.09P12 12 ≤ P1 ≤ 125 MW

F2 =135 + 12P2+ 0.1P2 2 25 ≤ P2 ≤ 125 MW
For the total load values of PT = 100, 150 and 200 MW, the equations to be
solved for the output power values are: IC1=IC2; PT = P1+P2 and λsystem is
calculated using any one of the IC equations. The values so obtained for the said
range of load values are tabulated as under.
Calculate and tabulate the load shared by each unit for optimal sharing of the
total load in the range 50-250 MW in steps of 100 MW. Also find system in each
case.
Solution:
Consider the incremental cost curves given by:
IC1=dC1/dP1 = 30+0.18 P1 Rs./MWHr
IC2=dC2/dP2 = 12+0.2 P2 Rs./MWHr
IC1|P1=P1min = 12MW = 32.16

Rs./MWHr IC2|P2=P2min = 25 MW = 17
Rs./MWHr
lambda is equal to 32.16 Rs./MWHr. Now find P2 corresponding to this Lambda:
P2|λ2=32.16 = 100.8 MW so that then PTotal = 112.8 MW
Thus, until PT=112.8 MW, EIC will not be feasible, Unit 1 will work at its
minimum load, 12 MW and the additional load is shared by unit 2 alone till
λ=32.16 Rs./MWHr.
Stage 2: Consider the IC’s at Pmax: since the Unit 2 is expected to reach its max.
limit earlier, find:
IC2|P2=P2max = 125MW = 37 Rs./MWHr
P1|λ1=37 = 38.88 MW so that then
PTotal = 163.88 MW
Thus, after PT= 163.88 MW, EIC ceases to hold good; Unit 2 will work at its
maximum load sharing of 125 MW only and all the additional load variations are
shared by unit 1 alone untill P1 also reaches 125 MW.
Stage 3: In summary, EIC holds good only for PT and λsystem values which satisfy
the limits: 112.8 ≤ PT ≤ 163.88 MW and 32.16 ≤ λsystem ≤ 37 Rs./MWHr
For the total load value of PT = 150 MW, where the EIC holds good, the
equations to be solved for the output power values are: IC1=IC2; PT = P1+P2 and
λsystem is calculated using any one of the IC equations. The values so obtained for
the said range of load values are tabulated as under.
λ
Sl. No. PT P1 P2 system Remarks
12 32.16 Unit 2 only shares
1. 50 38
Unit 1 and Unit 2 share
2. 112.8 12 100.8 32.16
the total load as per
EIC
Criterion. The system
3. 150 31.58 118.42 35.67
works with a common
4. 163.88 38.88 125 37 system lambda
125 37 Unit 1 only shares
5. 250 125

Example-9:
A system is fed by two steam plants with IC functions as under:
IC1= 28+0.16P1 Rs./MWHr ; IC2= 20+0.25P2 Rs./MWHr
The maximum and minimum loads on the units are 100 MW and 10 MW
respectively. Determine the minimum cost of generation for supplying a load as
follows based on the EIC criterion:
Load 12 Midnight 6 am 12 noon 2-6 6-9 9pm –
12
Duration – 6 am – 12 noon -2 pm pm pm Midnight
Load in
60 100 80 120 175 50
MW
Solution:

IC1|P1=P1min = 10MW = 29.6 Rs./MWHr
IC2|P2=P2min = 10 MW = 22.5 Rs./MWHr
P2|λ2=29.6 = 38.4 MW so that then PTotal = 48.4 MW
However all the required loads to be supplied are above this total load of
48.4 MW!
Stage 2: Consider the IC’s at Pmax:

P2|λ1=44 = 96 MW so that then PTotal = 196 MW

Again, it is observed that all the required loads to be supplied are below this total
load of 196 MW!
In summary, EIC holds good for all the load values specified. Now for the total
load value of PT = P1+P2, where EIC is shown to holds good, the equations to be
solved for the output power values are: IC1=IC2; PT = P1+P2 and λsystem is
calculated using any one of the IC equations. The values so obtained for the said
range of load values are tabulated as under.
Example-10:
Assume that the fuel input in Btu/Hr. for unit 1 and unit 2 of a plant are
given by:
F1 = {P1+ 0. 024P12+80}106; F2={6P2+ 0.04P22 +120)106
The maximum and minimum loads on the units are 100 MW and 10 MW
respectively. Determine the minimum cost of generation for supplying a load as
follows with the fuel cost at Rs.2 per MBtu.
Solution:
Consider the incremental cost curves given

by: IC1=dC1/dP1 = 2+0.096 P1
Rs./MWHr IC2=dC2/dP2 = 12+0.16
P2 Rs./MWHr
Consider the IC’s at Pmin:
IC1|P1=P1min = 10MW = 2.96 Rs./MWHr
IC2|P2=P2min = 10 MW = 13.6 Rs./MWHr
Thus, IC2 >IC1; i.e., the EIC holds good only from the stage where, the system

P1|λ1=13.6 = 120.833 MW (>P1max) (so that then PTotal = 130.833 MW)

Rs./MWHr. However, this is not further feasible since the unit 1 reaches its max.
value of 100 MW within this range!!! Hence, EIC ceases to exist for any given
Solution:
IC1=dH1/dP1 = (1.1) (7.2+0.000284P1) Rs./MWHr
IC2=dH2/dP2 = (1.0) (7.85 + 0.00388P2) Rs./MWHr and
IC3=dH3/dP3 = (1.0) (7.97 + 0.00964P3) Rs./MWHr
For optimal operation, we have as per EIC, the common lambda of the
system given
by:
λ = {PD+Σ(bi/2ci)}/ {Σ(1/2ci)} i= 1,2,3
P1= 393.2 MW, P2= 334.6 MW and P3=122.2 MW.
(All the MW output values are within their capacity limits specified)
Example-12:
Three plants of total capacity 500 MW are scheduled for operation to supply a
total load of 310 MW. Find the optimal load schedule if the IC curves and
limitations are:
Solution:
For optimal operation, we have as per EIC, the λsystem given by:
λsystem = {PD+Σ(bi/2ci)}/ {Σ(1/2ci)} i= 1,2,3

Substituting the values, we get after simplification,

λsystem = 42 Rs./MWHr.
Using this value of λsystem, the MW output values of all the 3 units are obtained
from their IC curves as:
P1= 100 MW, P2= 10 MW and P3= 200 MW.
Thus, P2<P2min (of 20 MW) and P1,P3 are within the limits.
In such cases, for optimal operation, we set P2=P2min = 20

And hence the total load to be shared only between the unit 1 and unit
3 is: 310-10=290 MW;
Solution:
IC1=dH1/dP1 = (0.9) (7.2+0.000284P1) Rs./MWHr
IC2=dH2/dP2 = (1.0) (7.85 + 0.00388P2) Rs./MWHr and
IC3=dH3/dP3 = (1.0) (7.97 + 0.00964P3) Rs./MWHr
For optimal operation, we have as per EIC, the common lambda of the system
given by:
λ = {PD+Σ(bi/2ci)}/ {Σ(1/2ci)} i= 1,2,3

P1= 704.6 MW, P2= 111.8 MW and P3= 32.6 MW.
Thus, P1>P1max (of 600 MW) ; P3<P3min (of 50
MW) and P2 is within the limits.
In such cases, for optimal operation, we have:

P1=P1 max = 600 so that λ1=8.016 Rs./MWHr;
P3=P3 min = 50 so that λ3=8.458 Rs./MWHr and thus
P2=PD-600-50 = 850-650=200, so that λ2=8.626 Rs./MWHr

Thus between units 2 and 3, the optimal operation may be feasible since IC3<IC2.
For this, we solve the equations:
7.85+0.00388P2=7.97+0.00964P3 and PT= P2+P3=250.
The solution thus yields:
λ2= λ3=8.576 Rs./MWHr.;
P2= 187.13 MW; P3 = 62.82 MW
with P1=P1max = 600 MW (fixed).
Example-14:
If the total load at a certain hour of the day is 400 MW for a 3 unit system, obtain
the optimum generation schedule, if the IC curves of the three units are as under
(with IC’s in Rs./MWHr. and PG’s in MW):
PG1= -100 +50 (IC1)- 2 (IC1)2

PG2= -150 +60 (IC2)- 2.5
(IC2)2 PG3= -80 +40 (IC3)-
1.8 (IC3)2
Solution:
Consider the EIC condition:
IC1=IC2=IC3= λsystem and PT=PG1+PG2+PG3=400
Thus,

400= [-100+50(IC)-2(IC)2]+ [-150+60(IC)-2.5(IC)2]+ [-80+40(IC)-

1.8(IC)2] i.e., 6.3(IC)2-150(IC)+730=0;
Solving we get two solutions: IC=6.82 and IC=16.989

Rs./MWHr., of which, the lower and economical value is considered
for further analysis: With IC= 6.82 Rs./MWHr,
we have, PG1= 148 MW, PG2= 142.9 MW and PG3= 109.1 MW.
In EPS, the first step is to properly assess the load requirement of a given area
where electrical power is to be supplied. This power is to be supplied using the
available units such as thermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, etc. Many factors are
required to be considered while choosing a type of generation such as: kind of
fuel available, fuel cost, availability of suitable sites for major station, nature of
load to be supplied, etc.
Variable load: The load is not constant due to the varying demands at the
different times of the day. The EPS is expected to supply reliable and quality
power. It should ensure the continuity of power supply at all times. {Qn.: write a
note on the choice of the number and size of the generating units at a power
station from economic operation point of view}
Single unit Vs. multiple units: the use of a single unit to supply the complete load
demand is not practical since, it would not be a reliable one. Alternately, a large
number of smaller units can be used to fit the load curve as closely as possible.
Again, with a large number of units, the operation and maintenance costs will
increase. Further, the capital cost of large number of units of smaller size is more
as compared to a small number of units of larger size. Thus, there has to be
compromise in the selection of size and number of generating units within a
power plant or a station.
Electric Power Systems (EPS): Operational Aspects:

Electric energy is generated at large power stations that are far away from the
load centers. Large and long transmission lines (grid lines) wheel the generated
power to the substations at load centers. Many electrical equipment are used for
proper transmission and distribution of the generated power. The grid lines are
such that:
• GRID: The transmission system of a given area.2
• Regional GRID: Different grids are interconnected through transmission lines.
• National GRID: Interconnection of several regional grids through tie lines.
Each grid operates independently, although power can be exchanged between
various
grids.
Economic loading of generators and interconnected stations:

Optimum economic efficiency is achieved when all the generators which are
running in parallel are loaded in such a way that the fuel cost of their power
generation is the minimum. The units then share the load to minimize the overall
cost of generation. This economical approach of catering to the load requirement
is called as ‘economic dispatch’. The main factor in economic operation of
power systems is the cost of generating the real power. In any EPS, the cost has
two components as under:
• The Fixed Costs: Capital investment, interest charged on the money borrowed,
tax paid, labour, salary, etc. which are independent of the load variations.
• The Variable Costs: which are dependant on the load on the generating units,
the losses, daily load requirements, purchase or sale of power, etc.
The current discussion on economic operation of power systems is concerned
about minimizing the variable costs only. Further, the factors affecting the
operating cost of the generating units are: generator efficiency, transmission
losses, fuel cost, etc. Of these, the fuel cost is the most important factor. Since a
given power system is a mix of various types of generating units, such as hydel,
thermal, nuclear, hydro-thermal, wind, etc., each type of unit contributes its share
for the total operating cost. Since fuel cost is a predominating factor in thermal

(coal fired) plants, economic load dispatch (ELD) is considered usually for a
given set of thermal plants in the foregoing discussion.
PROBLEM OF ECONOMIC LOAD SCHEDULING:

There are two problem areas of operation strategy to obtain the economic
operation of power systems. They are: problem of economic scheduling and the
problem of optimal power flow.
* The problem of economic scheduling: This is again divided into two categories:
• The unit commitment problem (UCP): Here, the objective is to determine the
various generators to be in operation among the available ones in the system,
satisfying the constraints, so that the total operating cost is the minimum. This
problem is solved for specified time duration, usually a day in advance, based on
the forecasted load for that time duration.
• The economic load dispatch (ELD): Here, the objective is to determine the
generation (MW power output) of each presently operating (committed or put
on) units to meet the specified load demand (including the losses), such hat the
total fuel cost s minimized
* The problem of optimal power flow: Here, it deals with delivering the real
power
to the load points with minimum loss. For this, the power flow in each line is to
be optimized to minimize the system losses.
{Qn.: compare ELD and UCP and hence bring out their importance and
objectives.}
PERFORMANCE CURVES:
The Performance Curves useful for economic load dispatch studies include many
different types of input-output curves as under:

1. Input Output Curve: A plot of fuel input in Btu/Hr. as a function of the MW

output of the unit.
2. Heat Rate Curve: A plot of heat rate in Btu/kWH, as a function of the MW
output of the unit. Thus, it is the slope of the I-O curve at any point. The
reciprocal of heat rate is termed as the ‘Fuel Efficiency’.
3. Incremental Fuel Rate Curve: A plot of incremental fuel rate (IFC) in
Btu/kWH as a function of the MW output of the unit, where, IFC=
input/output = Incremental change in fuel input/ Incremental change in power
output
4. Incremental Fuel Cost Curve: A plot of incremental fuel cost (IFC) in
Rs./kWH as a function of the MW output of the unit, where,
IFC in Rs./kWH = (Incremental fuel rate in Btu/kWH) (Fuel cost in Rs./Btu)
The IFC is a measure of how costlier it will be to produce an increment of power
output by that unit.
The Cost Curve can be approximated by:
* Quadratic Curve by the function: Ci(Pi) = ai+biPi+ciPi2 Rs./Hr.
* Linear curve by the function: d(Ci)/dPi =bi+2ciPi Rs./MWHr.
Generally, the quadratic curve is used widely to represent the cost curve, with the
IC curve given by the linear curve as above.
CONSTRAINTS IN ECONOMIC OPERATION OF POWER SYSTEMS:

Various constraints are imposed on the problem of economic operation of power
systems as listed below:
1. Primary constraints (equality constraints):

Power balance equations:
Pi - PDi - Pl =0; Qi - QDi - Ql =0; i=buses of the system
where, Pl= ViVjYijcos (ij-ij);
Ql= ViVjYij sin (ij-ij); j = 1,2,….n, are the power flow to the neighboring
system.

The above constraints arise due to the need for the system to balance the
generation
and load demand of the system.
2. Secondary constraints (inequality constraints):

These arise due to physical and operational limitations of the units and
components.
Pi min  Pi  Pimax
Qi min  Qi  Qimax
i = 1,2,….n, the number of generating units in the system.
3. Spare Capacity Constraints:

These are used to account for the errors in load prediction, any sudden or fast
hange in load demand, inadvertent loss of scheduled generation, etc. Here, the
total generation available at any time should be in excess of the total anticipated
load demand and any system loss by an amount not less than a specified
minimum spare capacity, PSP (called the Spinning Reserve) given by:
PlG (Generation) _ _ Pl (Losses) + PSP + PDj (Load)
SPINNING RESERVE
Spinning reserve (SR) is the term used to describe the total amount of generation
available from all the synchronized (spinning) units of the system minus the
present load plus the losses being supplied. i.e.,
Sp.Res., PSP = {Total generation, PlG}-{ PDj(load)+ Pl (losses)}
The SR must be made available in the system so that the loss of one or more
units does not cause a large drop in system frequency. SR must be allocated to
different units based on typical Council rules. One such rule is as follows:
‘SR must be capable of making up for the loss of the most heavily loaded unit in
the system’ Reserves must be spread around the system to avoid the problem of

‘bottling of reserves’ and to allow for the various parts of the system to run as
‘islands’, whenever they become electrically disconnected.
{Qn.: Write a brief note on the following: Spinning Reserve, constraints in

economic operation, performance curves}
SOLUTION TO ECONOMIC LOAD DISPATCH

transmission losses neglected, MW limits considered/ not considered} The
solution to economic load dispatch problem is obtained as per the equal
incremental cost criterion (EIC), which states that: ‘All the units must operate at
the same incremental fuel cost for economic operation’ This EIC criterion can be
derived as per LaGrangian multiplier method for different cases as under.
CASE (i) Solution to ELD without inequality constraints:

MW limits and the transmission losses are negligible. Suppose the fuel cost of
unit ‘i’ is given by:
where, CT is the total fuel cost of the system in Rs./Hr., PD is the total demand
in MW
and Pi is the MW power output of unit i. The above optimization problem can be
solved by LaGranje’s method as follows.

CASE (iv) Solution to ELD with Transmission losses considered- LOSS

COEFFICIENTS METHOD

Fig. 1. Branch currents in a 2 unit system
Ik = Ik1 + Ik2 = Nk1 I1 + Nk2I2
Where, Nk1 and Nk2 (assumed to be real values) are the current distribution
factors
of units 1 and 2 respectively.
It is assumed that the currents Ik1 and IL as well as Ik2 and IL have the same
phase angle
or they have a zero phase shift. Thus, they can be added as real numbers as
under.
Let I1 = I1Ð1 = I1cos 1+ jI1sin1
I2 = I2Ð2 = I2cos 2+ jI2sin 2
Where 1 and 2 are the phase angles of currents.
Consider now, the magnitude of current Ik, in branch k, given by

Ik = {Nk1I1cos 1+ j Nk1I1sin 1} + {Nk2I2cos 2+ j Nk2I2sin 2}
= {Nk1I1cos 1+ Nk2I2cos2} + j{Nk1I1sin1+ Nk2I2sin 2}
Thus,
Ik2 = Nk1I12 + Nk2I22 + 2 Nk1Nk2I1I2 cos(1-2)
However, we have,
P1 = Ö3V1I1cosq1; P2 = Ö3V2I2cosq2; PL = S3Ik2Rk

where,
p1 and p2 are the mw power output values by the units 1 and 2 respectively,
v1 and v2 are the respective line voltages and 1, 2 are the respective power
factor angles and PL is the transmission loss in the system. after simplification,
an expression for the transmission loss as a function of plant generation can be
obtained as:
PL = SNk1 2RkP1 2/(V1 2cos2q1) + SNk2 2RkP2 2/(V2 2cos2q2) + 2
SNk1Nk2RkP1P2 cos(_1-_2)/ (V1V2cosq1cosq2)
= B11P1 2 + B22P2 2 + 2 B12P1P2
Where, the B coefficients are called as the loss coefficients. Thus, in general, for
a system of n units we have,
PL = S S PiBijPj
Where,
Bij = S {cos(δi-δj)/ (ViVjcosqicosqj) NkiNkjRk (32)
Note:
1. The B coefficients are represented in units of reciprocal MW, (MW-1)
2. For a three unit system , equation (32) takes the form:
PL = B11P12 + B22P2 2 + B33P32 + 2 B12P1P2+2 B13P1P3+ 2 B23P2P3=
PTBP
Where, P = [P1 P2 P3], the vector of unit power output values and
B = [B11 B12 B13; B21 B22 B23; B31 B32 B33]
the loss coefficient matrix for the 3 unit system.
3. The B coefficient matrix is a square, symmetric matrix of order n, n being the
number of generating units present in the system.
4. The following are the assumptions made during the above analysis:
 All load currents maintain a constant ratio to load current (Nki=constant).

 he voltage at any bus remains constant.
 The power factor of each bus source is constant ( qi=constant).
 The voltage phase angle at load buses is constant (i=constant).
5. The Incremental Transmission loss, ITLi of a given unit can be expressed in

terms of its MW power output values as under:

Examples on Economic operation of power systems
Part B: Transmission losses considered

Example-1:
The costs of two units at the busses connected through a transmission line are
(with P1 and P2 in MW): IC1=15+0.125 P1; IC2=20+0.05 P2
If 125 MW is transmitted from unit-1 to the load at bus-2, at which the unit-2 is
present, a line loss of 15.625 MW is incurred. Find the required generation for
each of the units and the power received by the load when the system lambda is
Rs.24.0 per MWHr. Use Penalty Factor method.
Solution:
With unit-2 not contributing to the line loss, it is due to the unit-1 alone, and
hence,
dPL/dP2 = ITL2 =0; where, PL=B11P12; i.e., B11= PL/ P12 = 15.625/1252 = 10-3 MW-1
Thus, PL=10-3P12 so that dPL/dP1= ITL1 = 2(10-3)P1 MW
Hence we have,
= 15+0.125 P1 = λ (1-ITL1) = 24 {1 - 2(10-3)P1
IC1 } and
= 20+0.05 P2 = λ (1-ITL2) = λ =
IC2 24
Solving, we get, P1=52 MW and P2= 80 MW.
Total loss = Total Generation – Total Load = (P1+P2) – PLoad
= (52+80) - 15.625 = 116.4 MW.
Example-3:
In a power system, the ICs of the two units are (with P1 and P2 in MW):
IC1=0.01 P1+20 ; IC2=0.015 P2 +22.5 Rs./ MWHr.
The system is running under optimal scheduling with P1=P2=100 MW. If the
incremental transmission loss of unit 2 is 0.2, find the penalty factors and the
incremental transmission loss of unit 1.
Solution:
For optimal power dispatch, we have, PnAλA = PnBλB = λSystem
i.e., (0.01 P1+20) Pn1 = (0.015 P2 +22.5) Pn2 where,
Pn2 = {1 – ITL2}-1 = {1 – 0.2}-1 = 1.25 so that,
[0.01 (100) +20] Pn1 = [0.015 (100) +22.5] 1.25
Solving, we
get, Pn1 = 1.4286 and
Since, Pn1 = {1 – ITL1}-1 we get, ITL1 = 0.3.
Example-4:
A hydro plant and a steel plant are to supply a common load of 90 MW for a
week (168 Hrs.). the unit characteristics are as under:
Hydro Plant: C1=300+15PH acre feet/ Hr. 0≤PH≤100 MW
125≥PS≥50
2
Steam Plant: HS=53.25+11.27PS+0.0213PS MW
If the Hydro plant is limited to 10000 MWH of energy usage, find the sharing of
load during the period as a means of economic operation schedule.
Solution:
Since load=90 MW, total energy=90(168) = 15128 MWH
Energy to be supplied by steam plant, ES=15128 – 10000 = 5128
MWH. Now, the steam plant has the max. efficiency when
(HS=a+bPS+cPS2); Power, P= √√a/c = √{53.25/0.0213} = 50 MW.
Number of hours of operation of the steam plant at its maximum

efficiency to supply
5128 MWH of energy is given by: {5128/50} = 102.4 Hrs.

Thus, the final operating schedule is as under:
Total Hours of operation = 168 Hours per week
Steam plant at 50 MW and
Hydro plant at 40 MW : both operate for 102.4 Hrs./week
Only hydro plant
at 90 MW: operates for remaining period of (168-102.4) = 65.6

Hrs./week.
Example-5:
Three plants A, B, C supply P1=100 MW, P2=200 MW and P3=300 MW.

Calculate the transmission loss in the network in p.u. and the incremental
transmission losses in all the three units A, B and C, if the loss coefficient matrix
of the system on 100 MVA
B = [0.01 - -0.001 0.02 -0.003; -0.002 -

base is: 0.001 -0.002; 0.003 0.03]
Solution:
PL = PTBP
= B11P12 + B22P2 2
+ B33P32 + 2 B12P1P2+2 B13P1P3+ 2 B23P2P3
= 0.308 pu = 30.8 MW
ITLi = 2 Σ PkBik
i.e., ITL1 = 2[P1B11 + P2B12 + P3B13] = 0.004 pu = 0.4
MW i.e., ITL2 = 2[P1B21 + P3B22 + P3B23] = 0.06 pu = 6
MW i.e., ITL3 = 2[P1B31 + P2B32 + P3B33] = 0.082 pu =
8.2 MW.
Example-6:
Two units are at two busses connected through a transmission line. If 100 MW is
transmitted from plant 1 at bus-1 to the load at bus-2, a line loss of 10 MW is
incurred. The IC curves of the units are, IC1=0.02P1+16; IC2=0.04P2 +20
Rs./MWHr. If λsystem = 26 Rs./MWHr., the no-load fuel costs are Rs.250/- and
Rs.350/- per hour for unit-1 and unit-2 respectively, determine the following:
(xvii) The values of P1, P2 and the received load for optimal operation?
(xviii) The optimum values of P1, P2 for the above received load, if the system
losses are accounted for but not coordinated.
(xix) Total fuel costs in Rs./Hr. for both the parts above.

Solution:
Consider: IL = Ia + Ib; IL1 = Ia = 1- j0.15 and IL2 = Ib = 0.5 – j0.1
IL1/IL= 0.6649 IL2/IL= 1 - 0.6649 = 0.3351
The current distribution factors are as follows:
Na1 = Na2 = 0.6649 Nc1 = - 0.3351
Nb1 = Nb2 = 0.3351 Nc2 = 0.6649
V1=1.0 00; V2 = 1 + Ic Zc = 1.0176 2.760
I
G
1 = Ia – Ic = 0.8 – j 0.1 = 0.8062 -7.120

IG
2 = Ib + Ic = 0.7 – j 0.15 = 0.7159 -12.090
θθ2= 2.76+12.09 =
Thus, σ1= -7.12 ; σ2= -12.09 ; θθ1= -7.12
0 0 0
and 14.85 0
So that the PF values are: cosθθ1 = 0.9923 and cosθθ2= 0.9966

Now, the loss coefficients are given by the expression:
Bij = ΣΣ {cos(σi-σj)/ (ViVjcosθθicosθθj) NkiNkjRk
So that
B11=ΣΣNk12Rk/(V12cos2θθ1)={1/(V12cos2θ1)}{Na12Ra+Nb12Rb+Nc12Rc}=
0.01462 pu B22 = ΣΣNk22Rk/(V22cos2θθ2) =
2
{1/(V2 cos 2
θ2)}{Na2 Ra+Nb22Rb+Nc22Rc}=
2
0.2175 pu and B12 = ΣΣNk1Nk2Rk
cos(σ1-σ2)/ (V1V2cosθθ1cosθθ2)
= {1/(V1V2cosθ1cosθ2)}{Na1Na2Ra+Nb1Nb2Rb+Nc1Nc2Rc}= 0.0079 pu

Example-8:
Figure below shows a system with plant-1 and plant-2 connected to bus-1 and
bus-2 respectively. There are two loads and 3 branches. The bus-1 is the
reference bus with 1.0 00 pu voltage. Base MVA is 100. Calculate the loss
formula coefficients in pu and in MW-1 units, if the branch currents and branch
impedance values are as under:
Ia = 2.0 – j 0.50 pu Za = 0.06 + j 0.24 pu
Ib= 1.6 – j 0.40 pu Zb = 0.03 + j 0.12 pu
Ic = 1.8 – j 0.45 pu Zc = 0.03 + j 0.12 pu
Solution:
Consider: Ic/(Ib+Ic) = 0.5294
Ib/(Ib+Ic) = (1-0.5294) = 0.4706
The current distribution factors are as follows:
Na1 = -0.5294; Nb1 = Nb2 = 0.4706
Na2 = 0.4706; Nc1 = Nc2 = 0.5294
V1=1.0 00; V2 = 1 + Ia Za = 1.319 200
I1 = Ib – Ia = -0.4+j0.1 = I1 1660 ; I2 = Ia + Ic = I2 -140
Thus, σ1= 1660; σ2= -140; θθ1= 1660 and θθ2= 20+14 = 340
So that the PF values are: cosθθ1 = 0.97 and cosθθ2= 0.829
Now, the loss coefficients are given by the expression:
Bij = ΣΣ {cos(σi-σj)/ (ViVjcosθθicosθθj) NkiNkjRk
So that
B11 = ΣΣNk12Rk/(V12cos2θθ1) = 0.0338 pu = 0.3387(10-3) MW-1
B22 = ΣΣNk22Rk/(V22cos2θθ2) = 0.0237 pu = 0.237(10-3) MW-1 and
B12 = ΣΣNk1Nk2Rk cos(σ1-σ2)/(V1V2cosθθ1cosθθ2)=9.6073(10-5) pu

=0.9607(10)MW-1
Example-9:
The following table gives the unit charges of a 3 unit system. Initially the unit 2
is ON for 4 hours. Min. up time is 3 hours for all the units. The priority schedule
is 2-1-3. Find the unit commitment schedule.
Unit Max. Incr. Cost No load Start up Load
# MW Rs./MW cost Rs./Hr. cost Rs. pattern
Hrs. MW
1 200 75 100 100
1-2 200
2 200 75 100 100 3-4 500
5-6 200
3 100 100 100 200
7-8 200
Solution:
Based on the priority schedule we have the UC combination and the load
supplied worked out as per the table below:
Unit combination A: 010 B: 110 C: 111
Max. capacity in MW 200 400 500
Consider the distribution of load in the given pattern:

Stage a:
1-2 for 2 hours: 200 MW
It is combination-a with unit 2 only ON. Thus
Operating cost is = 75(200)2 + start up cost of unit 2 = 30000 + 100 = Rs.
30100.00 Stage b:
It is combination-c with unit all the units ON. Thus
Operating cost is = 75(200)2 + 75(200)2+ start up cost of unit 1 + 100(100)2 +
start up cost of unit 3 = 30000 + 30000+ 100 + 20000 +200 = Rs. 80300.00
Stage c: 5-6 for 2 hours: 200 MW
It is combination-d with the unit-2 ON at full load and units 1 & 3 ON at no load
for one hour (due to min. up time of 3 hours for unit-1 and unit-3) and with only
the unit-2 ON at full load for the next one hour. (Now,the unit-2 does not have
any start up cost component). Thus,
Operating cost is = {75(200) + no load cost of unit 1 + no load cost of unit 3} +
75(200) = 15000 + 100+ 100 + 15000 = Rs. 30200.00
Stage d:
It is combination-a again with unit 2 only ON. Thus
Operating cost is = 75(200)2 = 30000 = Rs. 30000.00 (there is no start up cost
now)
Thus, the total operating cost
= Rs. 30100.00 + Rs. 80300.00 + Rs. 30200.00 + Rs. 30000.00
= Rs. 1,70,600/-
Example-10:
The unit charges of a 3 unit system are as under. Initially the unit 1 is ON for 4
hours. Min. up time is 2 hours for all the units. The priority schedule is 1-2-3.
Find the unit commitment schedule.
Unit Max. Incr. Cost No load Start up Load
# MW Rs./MW cost Rs./Hr. cost Rs. pattern
Hrs. MW
1 200 900 200 400
1-2 200
2 100 950 150 100 3-4 300

5-6 400
3 100 1000 150 100
7-8 200
Solution:
Based on the priority schedule we have the UC combination and the load
supplied worked out as per the table below:
Unit combination A: 100 B: 110 C: 111
Max. capacity in MW 200 300 400

Thus, the total operating cost

= {unit 1 for 2 hrs. (200 MW) + st up cost of unit-1} + {units 1 & 2 for 2
hours (200+100 MW) + st up cost of unit-2} + {units 1,2 3 for 2
hrs.(200+100+100 MW) + start up cost of unit-3} + {only unit 1 for the next 2
hrs. (200 MW)}
= Rs. 360400.00 + Rs. 550100.00 + Rs. 750100.00 + Rs. 360000.00
= Rs. 20,20,600/-

UNIT -6
POWER SYSTEM SECURITY: Introduction, factors affecting power system security,
Security analysis, Contingency Selection, Techniques for contingency evaluation-D.C. load
flow and fast decoupled load flow.
6 Hours
Introduction
The Power System needs to be operationally secure, i.e. with minimal probability of blackout
and equipment damage. An important component of power system security is the system’s
ability to withstand the effects of contingencies. A contingency is basically an outage of a
generator, transformer and or line, and its effects are monitored with specified security limits.
The power system operation is said to be normal when the
power flows and the bus voltages are within acceptable limits despite changes in load or
available generation. From this perspective, security is the probability of a power system’s
operating point remaining in a viable state of operation. System security can be broken down
into TWO major functions that are carried out in an operations control centre:
(i) Security assessment and (ii) security control.
The former gives the security level of the system operating state. The latter determines the
appropriate security constrained scheduling required to optimally attaining the target security
level. Before going into the static security level of a power system, let us analyze the different
operating states of a power system. The states of power system are classified into FIVE states:
Normal
Alert
Emergency
Extreme Emergency and
Restorative.
Fig below depicts these states and the ways in which transition can occur from one state to
another.

Fig. Power system operating states
The operation of a power system is usually in a normal state. Voltages and the frequency of the
system are within the normal range and no equipment is overloaded in this state. The system
can also maintain stability during disturbances considered in the power system planning. The
security of the power system is described by Thermal, voltage and stability limits. The system
can also withstand any single contingency without violating any of the limits. The system
transits into the emergency state if a disturbance occurs when the system is in the alert state.
Many system variables are out of normal range or equipment loading exceeds short-term
ratings in this state. The system is still complete. Emergency control actions, more powerful
than the control actions related to alert state, can restore the system to alert state. The
emergency control actions include fault clearing,
excitation control, fast valving, generation tripping, generation run back-up, HVDC
modulation, load curtailment, blocking of on-load tap changer of distribution system
transformers and rescheduling of line flows at critical lines. The extreme emergency state is a
result of the occurrence of an extreme disturbance or action of incorrect of ineffective

emergency control actions. The power system is in a state where cascading outages and
shutdown of a major part of power system might happen. The system is in unstable state.
The control actions needed in this state must be really powerful. Usually load shedding of the
most unimportant loads and separation of the system into small independent parts are
required.
• Factors Affecting Power System Security

• Contingency Analysis
– Illustrative Example
– Procedure
– Methods of of Security Analysis
• Study with fast but approximate algorithms

• Detailed analysis with AC power flow (Ex: NR Method)
• Contingency Selection and Detailed analysis Introduction
• System Security involves Procedures involved which ensure that the Power System can
operate when components fail.
For Example:
– Maintaining Adequate Spinning Reserve ensures that when a generator fails, the remaining
units can take up the deficit load without too much of a drop in frequency
– Taking care of Transmission Line Flows When generation is dispatched ensures that, when a
Line is taken out, the remaining lines do not get overloaded
• The time at which failures occur are unpredictable

• Any initiating event should not result in Cascading Failures leading to Blackout
• Major Functions of System Security
– System Monitoring
– Contingency Analysis
– Security Constrained Optimal Power Flow (SCOPF) System Monitoring

• Provides up-to-date information

• Telemetry Systems: Critical Quantities are measured and transmitted to a central location
• Measured Quantities
– V, I, Line Flows, f, Unit Outputs, C.B Status, Transformer Taps etc
• Measured data is very large

• Difficult for human operators to process
• Digital Computers at control centres
– Gathers Telemetered Data

– Process this Data
– Stores the Data in a Data Base
– Generate Alarms
– Operator can display this data
– Combines data with system models for on-line and offline analysis
– Telemetering is combined with Supervisory Control to provide operators with a capabality to
control components such as switches etc (SCADA) Contingency Analysis
• Power System Problems due to events such as Transmission Line and Generator Outages etc,
can cause serious damage within very short duration
• Contingency Analysis Programs
– Model the events before they occur
– Combined with standard analysis procedures such as Power Flow etc to study the system
– Generate Operator Alarms
• Other Features
– Fast Solution Methods
– Automatic Contingency Selection

– Automatic Initialization of Contingency Power Flows using Actual System Data and State
Estimation Procedures
Security Constrained Optimal Power Flow (SCOPF)

• Third Major Security Function
• Contingency Analysis Combined with OPF
• Four States of Power System
– Optimal Dispatch (Figure A)
• State Prior to a Contingency

• Optimal w.r.t Economic Operation
• May not be secure
• Post Contingency (Figure B)
State after contingency has occurred

A Security Violation may have occurred
Ex: Tn Line Flow or Bus Voltage outside Limit
• Secure Dispatch (Figure C)
State with no contingency outages

Corrections to dispatch parameters taking security violations into account
• Secure Post Contingency (Figure D)
State when contingency occurs at the base operating condition- with corrections
Summary of Contingency Analysis

• Line and Generator outages may result in line flow and Bus Voltage limit violations
• The way in which lost generation is distributed among remaining units is important

• Contingency Analysis procedures are used to predict effects of outages

• Lost Generation is picked up by units in its own area as well as neighboring areas
• Contingency analysis procedures Model
• Single Event outages (Ex: 1 Line, 1 Generator out)
• Multiple Event Outages (2 Line, 2 Generators)
• All Credible Outages are Studied one after another
• The C.A procedure tests lines and voltages against their respective limits
• Difficulties
• Speed of Solution
• Selection of All Credible outages
• Changed system conditions over time

Overview of Security Analysis

• Thousands of outages may have to be studied before they occur

• A Security Analysis procedure run at an Energy Control Centre must be very fast
• Three Techniques commonly used
– Study the Power System with Approximate but fast Algorithms (DC Power Flow Methods,
Linear Sensitivity factors)
– Select only important cases for detailed analysis (Contingency Selection)
– Use Multiple Processors or Vector Processors: running cases in parallel (Still in research
stage)

UNIT 7
SYSTEM MONITORING AND CONTROL: Introduction , Energy management system, the
basis of power system state estimation(PSSE), mathematical description of PSSE process,
minimization technique for PSSE, Least Square estimation, Error and detection in PSSE,
System security and emergency control. 6 Hours
Power system state estimation (PSSE) has been traditionally performed at regional control
centers with limited interaction. However, due to the deregulation of energy markets, large
amounts of power are transferred over high-rate, long-distance lines spanning several control
areas [11]. These so-called tie lines, originally constructed for emergency situations, are now
fully operational and must be accurately monitored. Since
any control area can be strongly affected by events and decisions elsewhere, independent
system operators (ISOs) can no longer operate in a truly independent fashion. The ongoing
penetration of renewable sources further intensifies inter-area power transfers, while their
intermittent nature necessitates more frequent state acquisition. At the same time, the advances
in metering infrastructure are unprecedented: phasor measurement units (PMUs) provide
finely-sampled voltage and current phasors, synchronized across the grid; smart meters reach
the distribution level; and networked processors arebeing installed throughout the grid. The
abundance and diversity of measurements offer advanced monitoring capabilities, but
processing them constitutes a major challenge, which is exacerbated in the presence of
malicious data attacks and bad data. There are two key issues in modernizing the power grid
monitoring infrastructure: Firstly, PSSE should be performed at the interconnection level. Yet
an interconnection may include thousands of buses, while 2-3 measurements per state are
typically needed. Requiring also real-time processing along with resilience to corrupted data
render centralized state estimation computationally formidable. Further, a centralized approach
is vulnerable and is not flexible when it comes to policy and privacy issues. Secondly,
decentralizing information processing for the power grid can be performed at several
hierarchies. PMU measurements can be processed by phasor data concentrators (PDCs) [26];
conventional supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) measurements together with
PDC fused data can be aggregated by the ISO; and finally, estimates from ISOs can be merged
at the interconnection level. These considerations corroborate that distributed PSSE and bad
data analysis are essential for realizing the smart grid vision.

Existing distributed methods for PSSE and bad data analysis are reviewed in Section II. The
PSSE problem, its unique requirements and challenges are highlighted in Section III. In
Section IV, a new distributed PSSE methodology is developed. Based on the alternating
direction method of multipliers a systematic cooperation between local control centers is
enabled with unique features: it facilitates several practical PSSE formulations; it lowers the
overhead for inter-area information exchanges; its convergence is guaranteed regardless of
local observability or parameter tuning; and the resultant algorithm can be executed by solvers
already in use at local control centers. Building on this framework, a robust decentralized
estimator is derived in Section V. Different from the conventional two-step bad data analysis,
the novel approach implements Huber’s M-estimator in a decentralized manner, while PSSE is
accomplished jointly with bad data removal. Leveraging sparsity of the introduced bad data
vectors, the new algorithm augments standard PSSE solvers by a few iterations. The novel
robust decentralized algorithms are numerically evaluated in Section VI, and the paper is
wrapped up in Section VII. Regarding notation, lower- (upper-) case boldface letters denote
column vectors (matrices), and calligraphic letters stand for sets.
State estimation
The tool used for power system monitoring and which is central for all subsequent grid
analysis is the state estimator. The objective of state estimation is to estimate the voltage
phasor at each bus of the monitored electrical grid so that it is as consistent as possible with the
measurements made on the grid. An important aspect of the problem is the redundancy,
meaning that there are more measured variables than state variables to estimate. The network
equations are given in 1 and give the relations between the measurement vector z and the state
vector x
z = h(x) + e; (1)
where e is the measurement noise vector [2, 5]. Because of the redundancy, there are more
measurements than state variables to estimate so the system is over determined.
This is why a statistical method must be used to get an estimation of the state variables. The
Weighted Least Squares (WLS) method is used for power system state estimation. The

method ensures that the performance index or sum of squared residuals J is minimized. J(x) =
(z � h(x))T R�1 (z h(x)); (2)
where R is the covariance matrix which gives the variance of each measurement. The
algorithm used to solve this equation depends on the type of measurement. Minimization of J
gives the equation below:
l(x) =@J(x)@x
= HT (x)R1 (z h(x)) = 0; (3)
where H = @h(x) @x is the Jacobian matrix of h with respect to the state variables. Resolution
of equation 3 depends on the linearity of h(x), which depends on the measurements used.
The measurement residual r can be computed as
r = z h(bx); (4)
where bx is the estimated state vector, and thus represents the difference between the actual
measurement and the estimated measurement. The measurement residual r can also be
expressed as r = S e; (5)
where S is the residual sensitivity matrix and represents the sensitivity of the measurement
residuals to the measurement errors and e is the measurement noise vector. The sensitivity
matrix S can be calculated as S = I K; (6)
where I is the identity matrix. The residual sensitivity matrix S has certain properties S is not
symmetric unless the variances associated with all measurement types are equal. _ S:S = S_
S:R:ST = S:R
Using equation (5), the covariance of the measurement errors called the residual covariance
matrix can be determined = SR: (7)
Measurements provided by the SCADA system are the voltage, active or reactive line power
and active or reactive injected power, while PMUs will provide voltage phasors at the bus and
current phasors owing in the transmission line. The h(x) functions between power
measurements and state variables are non-linear so the relations must be linearized during the
resolution process and converge to the solution after some iterations. In the case of phasor
measurements, all h(x) functions are linear, so the computation time needed by the state
estimator is shorter when only phasor measurements are used. It can be shown that when the
input of a state estimator includes measurements to which a normalized noise has been added
then indices J and Jt can be evaluated statistically [5]

E(J) = m n; (8)
E(Jt) = n (9)
where m is the number of measurements available, n is the number of state variables to
estimate, J and Jt are the performance indices. The sum of the squared residuals is shown to
have distribution. This can be deduced from the property of a sum of squared random
variables, which have a normal distribution. The redundancy is particularly important for bad
data detection and elimination.
UNIT-8
POWER SYSTEM RELIABILITY: Introduction, Modes of failures of a system, Generating
system and its performance, derivation of reliability index, reliability measure for N-unit
system, cumulative probability outages-Recursive Relation, Loss of load probability,
Frequency and duration of a state. 8 Hours
Reliability Indices
This analysis relies on two general classes of information to estimate the reliability:
component reliability parameters and system structure. Using system structure and component
performance data, we can evaluate the reliability of specific load points or the whole
distribution system. The structure information is achieved by the circuit traces presented
previously.
In the following paragraphs the performance data is discussed. Predictive reliability techniques
suffer from data collection difficulties. Simplifying assumptions (default values) are required
for practical analysis of distribution systems.
8.1. Functional characterization

The availability of component functionally is characterized by the following indices:
• Annual Failure Rate = the annual average frequency of failure
• Annual Down Time = the annual outage duration experienced
at a load point.
These indices are computed for each segment in the feeder. All load points within a segment
experience the same failure rate and down time.

In the reliability analysis program, failure rates and repair times from field data are preferred.
When this data is not available, default values are fetched from a table in the relational
database which has generic average failure rates and repair times for each type of device.
8.2. Reliability Indices Calculation

After finding the reliability analysis sets for the segment of interest S, we can calculate the
reliability indices. First assume there is a single failure incident.
Probability of failure
 Chance that a component will fail
 Probabilistic value with no unit
 May be difficult to interpret
Frequency of failure (failure rate)
 In terms of number of failure within specified time
 Easier to predict from history
 Express in per hour, per day, per year
Reliability is a measure of the ability of the power system to deliver electricity to all
points of utilization within accepted standards and in the amount desired, for the period
of time intended, under the operating conditions intended.
RELIABILITY
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Adequacy SECURITY
Adequacy : relates to the existence of sufficient facilities within the system to satisfy the
consumer load demand at all times; taking into account scheduled/ unscheduled outages
• assessed using the power flow (AC/DC) solutions.
Security : ability of the electric systems to respond to sudden disturbances arising within that
system, such as electric short circuits
• assessed using dynamic calculation.

Power Systems Reliability Indexes

Deterministic indexes
• Do not take into account the uncertainties that affect reliability
• Simple calculation and require less data
• Percentage reserve
• Reserve margin as the largest unit online
Probabilistic indexes
• Reflect uncertainties in the system
• Loss of load probability (LOLP)
• Probability that generation will not meet demand in a year
• Loss of load frequency (LOLF)
• How often does the system fail in a year
• Expected energy not supplied (EENS)
Deterministic criteria
N-m contingency analysis System with ‘N’ components should be able to serve peak load
when loss ‘m’ components Sometimes called security analysis
Probabilistic criteria
Loss of load expectation, for example, 1 day in 10 years

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Power System Operation and Control (PSOC) 10EE82

POWER SYSTEM OPERATION AND CONTROL

Subject Code : 10EE82 IA Marks : 25

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1. Computer Aided Power System Analysis-G.L.Kusic, PHI,2010.

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Sl.No Title of the Chapter Page No.

UNIT - 1 CONTROL CENTER OPERATION OF

4 UNIT-5 OPTIMAL SYSTEM OPERATION AND UNIT 65

5 UNIT- 6 POWER SYSTEM SECURITY 123

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CONTROL CENTER OPERATION OF POWER SYSTEMS:

(i) Introduction to SCADA

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Effects of Poor Power Quality

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Major causes of Poor Power Quality

Steps to address Power Quality issues

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Power Quality Solutions:

Structure of Power Systems

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Major Concerns of Power System Design and Operation

1.2 Need for Power System Management

Energy Load Centre

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Control Centre of a Power System

• Alarm lights, alarms, dedicated telephone communications with generating

Control Features – Control Centre

Functions of Control Centre

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SCADA – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition:

• In today’s restructured environment SCADA is critical in handling the volume of data

• Current Transformers CTs – measure currents and Potential Transformers PTs-

• Today there is a whole new breed of Intelligent electronic devices (IEDs)

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• The SCADA provides a complete log of the system

• Type of information provided –

– Current measurements, voltage measurements, calculated flows, energy, etc.

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User Interface – Human Machine Interface (HMI)

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• Meeting the mandated power quality requirements – increased customer satisfaction.

Critical Functions of SCADA

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• - Proactive problem detection and resolution – higher reliability.

• - Meeting the mandated power quality requirements – increased customer

1.4 Digital Computer Configuration

1.5 Important Areas of Concern in power System

- Automatic Generation Control (AGC)

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To implement an AGC system, the following information is required :

Advantages of interconnected system

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