A unified approach to transient stability contingency filtering, ranking and assessment (original) (raw)

Transient Stability Indices for Fast Contingency Ranking in Large Electric Power Systems

2013

The liberalization of the electricity market and the growing contribution of renewable resources RES induce a large variety of scenarios that may lead power systems close to their operation limits. On-line Dynamic Security Assessment (DSA) of the grids is thus required, in order to provide operators with a clear insight of the current network state. The on-line application of DSA to a realistic network needs adequate methods to screen the large amount of contingencies to be examined by DSA tools. This paper proposes some practical heuristic indices for Transient Stability contingency pre-filtering and ranking in an on-line DSA session. The application of the indices to an IEEE test system and to a large realistic power system gives promising results. grid components. However it is still useful to maintain a phase of contingency pre-filtering to avoid wasting a large amount of time for the security assessment of very stable contingencies. This time may be better used to test preventi...

Application of an Advanced Transient stability assessment and control method to a realistic power system

Proceedings of the 15th Power System Computation Conference (PSCC 2005), 2005

The paper presents a technical overview of a large research project on Dynamic Security Assessment (DSA) supported by EU. Transient Stability Assessment and Control, which was one of the main goals of the project, is taken into consideration by presenting the fundamental theoretical methodology and possible applications. A specific prototype installation for a realistic power system is then reported by presenting and commenting some of the obtained results.

Comprehensive approach for prediction and assessment of power system transient stability in real-time

IEEE PES ISGT Europe 2013, 2013

Secure operation of power systems is receiving a renewed interest due to considerable structural changes and greater uncertainties. Thus, motivated by implementation of wide-area measurement systems in power systems worldwide, recent research work is being devoted to the development of enhanced tools for fast security assessment within reduced time frames. The work presented in this paper introduces an approach that exploits the post-disturbance data acquired via phasor measurement units (PMUs) by using a finite difference based method for the prediction of rotor angles, data-miningbased clustering for identification of critical machines, and single-machine-infinite bus (SMIB) transformation to evaluate the system transient stability in terms of unstable margin and time to instability. Numerical results obtained by applying the approach on the New England test system demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness that could be achieved in predicting the critical machines and unstable conditions, which is also of great value for defining suitable emergency control actions.

A practical method for power systems transient stability and security analysis

PES T&D 2012, 2012

This thesis would not have been possible without the guidance and help of several individuals who in one way or another contributed and extended their valuable assistance in the preparation and completion of this study. First and foremost, I would like to express my utmost gratitude to my advisor, Professor Parviz Rastgoufard for his valuable guidance and selfless support during these two years of my Masters studies. His patience and unfailing encouragement have been the major contributing factors in the completion of my thesis research. I am heartfelt thankful to my parents, sister and brothers for their never ending love and support. Finally, I would like to thank all the professors and staff at the University of New Orleans who contributed in providing quality education. I would also like to thank the Saudi Ministry of Higher Education for supporting me financially throughout my studies. v TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES …………………………………………………………………………. viii

SIME: A Comprehensive Approach to Fast Transient Stability Assessment

IEEJ Transactions on Power and Energy, 1998

The Single Machine Equivalent (SIME) is a hybrid method resulting from the coupling of a time-domain transient stability program with the equal-area criterion. Its aim is to set up a software as general as the time-domain program with which it is coupled but much more powerful and faster than it. The paper shows how the method reaches the threefold objective : to properly and readily assess transient stability limits (such as critical clearing times and power limits) under any power system modelling and stability scenario, to identify the relevant system machines and to appraise stability margins. In turn, these latter pieces of information open possibilities towards handy sensitivity analysis and transient stability monitoring. In short, they pave the way for real-time transient stability preventive monitoring and control. A variety of sample simulations highlight the method and its specifics.

Investigation of the adaptability of transient stability assessment methods to real-time operation

2012

In this paper, an investigation of the adaptability of available transient stability assessment methods to real-time operation and their real-time performance is carried out. Two approaches based on Lyapunov's method and the equal area criterion are analyzed. The results allow to determine the runtime of each method with respect to the number of inputs. Furthermore, it allows to identify, which method is preferable in case of changes in the power system such as the integration of distributed power resources (DER). A comparison of the performance of the analyzed methods leads to the suggestion that matrix reduction and time domain simulation are the most critical operations.

Direct methods for transient stability analysis in power systems: state of art and future perspectives

2001 IEEE Porto Power Tech Proceedings (Cat. No.01EX502), 2001

Transient stability analysis of a power system is concerned with the system's ability to remain in synchronism following a disturbance. In utility planning, transient stability is studied by numerical simulation. The long CPU run times for simulation preclude their use for on-line security analysis. interest has therefore shifted toward the lyapunov direct method of stability analysis. This paper provides a critical review of research on direct methods since 7970. Considerable progress has been made on both theoretical p r o p erties of energy functions and on criteria suitable for on-line implementation. Current theory provides a satisfactory treatment of voltage-dependent reactive power demand, transfer conductances, and flux decay. However, it cannot incorporate the exciter control. Proposed on-line criteria appear to work very well on sample examples; but, they still lack rigorous justification. Finally, recent work has shown that power systems can exhibit chaotic behavior. This surprising fact demonstrates that our understanding of the dynamics of power systems remains incomplete.

Direct methods for transient stability analysis of power systems: Recent results

Proceedings of the IEEE, 2000

Transient stability analysis of a power system is concerned with the system's ability to remain in synchronism following a disturbance. In utility planning, transient stability is studied by numerical simulation. The long CPU run times for simulation preclude their use for on-line security analysis. interest has therefore shifted toward the lyapunov direct method of stability analysis. This paper provides a critical review of research on direct methods since 7970. Considerable progress has been made on both theoretical p r o p erties of energy functions and on criteria suitable for on-line implementation. Current theory provides a satisfactory treatment of voltage-dependent reactive power demand, transfer conductances, and flux decay. However, it cannot incorporate the exciter control. Proposed on-line criteria appear to work very well on sample examples; but, they still lack rigorous justification. Finally, recent work has shown that power systems can exhibit chaotic behavior. This surprising fact demonstrates that our understanding of the dynamics of power systems remains incomplete.

A Unified Approach to Transient Stability Assessment and Control 2 . 1

2005

A general approach to real-time transient stability control is described, yielding various complementary techniques: pure preventive, open loop emergency, and closed loop emergency controls. The organization of the resulting control schemes is then revisited in order to make it able to cover static and voltage security, in addition to transient stability. Distinct approaches for preventive and emergency operating conditions are advocated.