Small-signal interaction analysis between grid-forming converters and conventional power system equipment

This thesis investigates the small-signal stability and subsynchronous resonance (SSR) phenomena in a power system comprising a grid-forming (GFM) controlled converter and a synchronous generator (SG) with a multi-mass rotor model, connected both to the grid through a series-compensated transmission...

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Autor: García Alibau, Paula
Formato: tesis de maestría
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Recursos:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/428260
Acesso em linha:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/428260
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Electric networks
Electric current converters
Xarxes elèctriques
Convertidors de corrent elèctric
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria elèctrica
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Resumo:This thesis investigates the small-signal stability and subsynchronous resonance (SSR) phenomena in a power system comprising a grid-forming (GFM) controlled converter and a synchronous generator (SG) with a multi-mass rotor model, connected both to the grid through a series-compensated transmission line. The primary goal is to understand how key system parameters influence stability and the potential occur- rence of SSR. To achieve this, the stability analysis is conducted using eigenvalue analysis in the state-space representation. Several case studies are performed, varying key system parameters to evaluate their impact on stability and resonance phenomena. Before the analysis, each system component is modelled individually. These models are adapted from previous work of KU Leuven researchers to meet the re- quirements of the final configuration. The models are implemented in MATLAB and successfully validated through Simulink by comparing time-domain simulations and eigenvalue analyses. This ensures a correct MATLAB implementation and establishes a reliable basis for further analysis. Finally, the small-signal stability analysis is conducted by examining a range of realistic scenarios. This involves varying relevant system conditions, including both physical and control parameters. The results offer valuable insights into how system parameters affect stability and identify the conditions under which SSR may arise.