Intelligent optimal sieving method for FACTS device control in multi-machine systems

A multi-target oriented optimal control strategy for FACTS devices installed in multi-machine power systems is presented in this paper, which is named the intelligent optimal sieving control (IOSC) method. This new method divides the FACTS device output region into several parts and selects one typical value from each part, which is called output candidate. Then, an intelligent optimal sieve is constructed, which predicts the impacts of each output candidate on a power system and sieves out an optimal output from all of the candidates. The artificial neural network technologies and fuzzy methods are applied to build the intelligent sieve. Finally, the real control signal of FACTS devices is calculated according to the selected optimal output through inverse system method. Simulation has been done on a three-machine power system and the results show that the proposed IOSC controller can effectively attenuate system oscillations and enhance the power system transient stability.     

基于RGA的FACTS控制器之间的交互影响研究

多台FACTS控制器之间的交互影响与协调是FACTS技术应用中亟待解决的问题,介绍了采用相对增益矩阵(RGA)方法,分析了多机电力系统中多台柔性交流输电系统(FACTS)控制器之间的交互影响。通过对4机两区域系统以及新英格兰系统两个实例的分析研究,分别采用频域分析、特征值分析以及时域仿真三种方法来验证RGA所得的结论,证明了RGA方法可以用来分析FACTS间的交互现象。     

A hybrid BFOA–MOL approach for FACTS-based damping controller design using modified local input signal

A hybrid Bacteria Foraging Optimization Algorithm and Many Optimization Liaisons (hBFOA–MOL) is employed in this paper to design a Flexible Ac Transmission Systems (FACTS)-based damping controller for power system stability improvement. The input signal to the FACTS-based damping controller is derived from the locally measurable line active power. The design problem of the proposed controller is formulated as an optimization problem and hBFOA–MOL algorithm is employed to search for the optimal controller parameters. At the outset, this concept is applied to a Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC) connected in a single-machine infinite bus (SMIB) power system and then extended to a two-area four-machine power system. The performances of the proposed controllers are evaluated in SMIB and multi-machine power system subjected to various severe disturbances. To show the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed design approach, simulation results are presented and compared with both local and remote signals. It is observed that the proposed controller with modified local input signal exhibits a superior damping performance in comparison to both remote and local input signals.     

Power flow control approach to power systems with embedded FACTS devices

This paper focuses on developing an approach to steady-state power flow control of flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS) device-equipped power systems. Based on a power-injection model of FACTS devices and an optimal power flow model, a novel versatile power flow control approach is formulated, which is capable of implementing power flow control incorporating any FACTS device flexibly. Different from existing FACTS device control approaches, the active and (or) reactive power injections are taken as independent control variables. Therefore, using this method, Jacobian matrix need not be changed, although various FACTS devices possess different physical models and different control parameters. Furthermore, it enables the integration of FACTS devices into the existing power system analysis and control programs efficiently. Physical limits of the FACTS devices are also considered in the model. Numerical results on a reduced practical system and a 1500-bus practical system with various FACTS devices are presented to illustrate the vigorousness of the proposed approach.     

Improved fuzzy logic controller for SVC in power system damping using global signals

Static Var Compensator (SVC) is a shunt-type FACTS device, which is used in power systems primarily for the purpose of voltage and reactive power control. In this paper, an improved fuzzy logic-based supplementary controller for SVC is developed for damping the rotor angle oscillations and to improve the stability of the power system. The generator speed and the electrical power are chosen as global input signals for the proposed fuzzy logic controller (FLC). The effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed control is demonstrated with single-machine infinite bus (SMIB) system, three-machine nine-bus WSCC system and New England 10-machine system, which shows the improvement over the use of a fixed parameter controller and existing FLC.     

Enhancement of transient stability by fuzzy logic-controlled SMES considering communication delay

This paper presents a fuzzy logic-controlled superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) for the enhancement of transient stability in a multi-machine power system. The control scheme of SMES is based on a pulse width modulation (PWM) voltage source converter (VSC) and a two-quadrant DC–DC chopper using gate-turn-off (GTO) thyristor. Total kinetic energy deviation (TKED) of the synchronous generators is used as the fuzzy input for SMES control. Communication delays introduced in online calculation of the TKED are considered for the actual analysis of transient stability. Global positioning system (GPS) is proposed for the practical implementation of the calculation of the TKED. Simulation results of balanced fault at different points in a multi-machine power system show that the proposed fuzzy logic-controlled SMES is an effective device for transient stability enhancement of multi-machine power system. Moreover, the transient stability performance is effected by the communication delay.     

能量缓冲统一潮流控制器的协调控制技术

能量缓冲统一潮流控制器(ES-UPFC)是一种典型的柔性交流输电系统(FACTS)装置,它既可通过其串、并联侧对输电系统进行无功功率控制,又可通过其直流侧能量缓冲装置进行有功功率控制.这些控制要求使得整个系统协调工作的难度大为增加.文章通过研究三相换流器基本解耦控制方法,得到了UPFC串联、并联侧以及直流侧缓冲装置的控制方法,使得具有强烈非线性的UPFC控制方式更加快速、灵活和稳定,具有较强的鲁棒性,还提出了UPFC串、并联侧和能量缓冲器协调控制方法.该控制方法能够确保UPFC在各种运行模式下正确地工作,其工作的可靠性已为仿真实验所证实.     

考虑暂稳约束下含TCSC联络线的传输能力

可控串补(TCSC)通过改变线路电抗值即改变网络结构来实现对系统的控制.随着现代电力系统的发展,系统规模越来越大、电压等级越来越高,电网输送能力赶不上负荷的需求、而电力市场化运营又需要系统采用更多的控制手段,在输电电网中应用TCSC来增加输电能力、控制系统潮流、提高系统稳定性显得尤为迫切.文中研究输电线路安装了TCSC...     

Optimization and coordination of damping controls for improvingsystem dynamic performance

This paper presents a global tuning procedure for FACTS device stabilizers (FDS) and power system stabilizers (PSS) in a multi-machine power system using a parameter-constrained nonlinear optimization algorithm implemented in a simulation program. This algorithm deals with such an optimization problem by solving a sequential quadratic programming using the dual algorithm. The main objective of this procedure is to simultaneously optimize pre-selected parameters of the FDSs and PSSs having fixed parameters in coping with the complex nonlinear nature of the power system. By minimizing a nonexplicit target function in which the oscillatory rotor modes of the generators involved and suing characteristics between areas are included, interactions among the FACTS controls under transient conditions in a multimachine power system are improved. A multimachine power system equipped with a TCSC and an SVC as well as three PSSs is applied to demonstrate the efficiency and robustness of the tuning procedure presented. The results obtained from simulations validate the improvement in damping of overall power oscillations in the system in an optimal and globally coordinated manner. The simulations also show that the stabilizers tuned are robust in providing adequate damping for a range of conditions in the system     

Coordinated application of FACTS controllers to damp out inter-area oscillations

This paper proposes a systematic analysis and design procedure for simultaneously determining the best locations and input signals of flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) devices in order to damp out inter-area oscillations. First, a modified modal power flow oscillation flow method is developed to determine the nature of the energy exchange over the transmission network in the presence of FACTS devices. With this method, the modal distribution along critical system paths is identified, and the contribution of each machine and network device is computed. Controllability and observability studies are then used to assess the effect of existing FACTS controllers on system damping as well as to identify optimal locations for new devices. The proposed procedure is demonstrated on a 46-machine, 190-bus reduced-order equivalent model of the Mexican interconnected system that includes several static VAR compensators.     

A novel SVC supplementary controller based on wide area signals

Static Var Compensator (SVC) is a kind of FACTS device which is used in power system primarily for the purpose of voltage and reactive power control. Based on wide area signals, this paper presents a systematic approach for designing SVC supplementary controller, which is used to improve the damping of power system oscillation. The principle for damping oscillation by SVC is first analyzed and the concept of synthetic residue index is then presented which is used to choose the proper input wide area signals. Parameters of the controller are determined by means of test signal method and residue root locus. Eigenvalue analysis and time domain simulations are performed on a two-area system and the results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed controller.     

基于主模比的FACTS阻尼控制器广域信号选取方法

FACTS阻尼控制器的广域信号选取是影响控制器效果的重要因素,提出了一种基于主模比指标的选取方法。对单输入输出系统建立辨识模型,提出主模比指标;利用Prony辨识手段,计算复杂多机系统各个反馈信号的主模比;通过一个标准3机系统验证主模比指标确定广域反馈信号的可行性;以川渝电网为实际案例,比较了广域阻尼与本地信号的静止无功补偿器控制效果的差异。仿真结果表明,该方法能有效改善系统动态稳定性。     

Analysis of radial distribution systems with embedded series FACTS devices using a fast line flow-based algorithm

Analysis of radial distribution systems with embedded series Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) devices is facilitated by a formulation of power flow equations with bus voltage magnitudes and line flows as independent variables. Since control variables such as the line and bus reactive powers figure directly in the formulation, handling the control action of FACTS devices in distribution systems is direct and easily implemented. Using the Breadth-First-Search (BFS), the bus incidence matrix of a radial distribution system is first rendered strictly upper diagonal, leading to reduced computational effort. All the common FACTS device models under steady-state conditions are easily incorporated in the new framework by a simple process of "variable swapping." Using IEEE standard systems, the line flow-based (LFB) formulation is shown to provide easy implementation with multiple series and shunt FACTS devices in the system and enable direct evaluation of the FACTS device ratings.     

A new multi-objective fuzzy-GA formulation for optimal placement and sizing of shunt FACTS controller

The location and sizing of FACTS controllers for voltage stability enhancement is an important consideration for practical power systems. In this paper, a strategy for placement and sizing of shunt FACTS controller using Fuzzy logic and Real Coded Genetic Algorithm is proposed. A fuzzy performance index based on distance to saddle node bifurcation, voltage profile and capacity of shunt FACTS controller is proposed. The proposed technique can be used to find the most effective location and optimal size of the shunt FACTS devices. The proposed approach has been applied on IEEE 14-bus and IEEE 57-bus test systems. The application results are promising.     

Placement of SVCs and Selection of Stabilizing Signals in Power Systems

This paper presents a method to seek the optimal location of several static Var compensators (SVCs) in a power system based on their primary function. Taking advantages of the flexible ac transmission system (FACTS) devices depends largely on how these devices are placed in the power system, namely, on their location and size. In addition to their primary function, the supplementary damping control action can be also added, and how to utilize their control capabilities effectively as stabilizing aids is becoming very important. In this paper, power system stability is used as an index for optimal allocation of the controllers. First, several SVCs are placed optimally based on modal analysis and genetic algorithm in a power system. After placing the SVCs based on their primary functions, the most appropriate input signal for supplementary controller is also selected. The frequency response characteristics of the system for all located SVCs are determined in selecting the best input signals.     

Hybrid linearization of a power system with FACTS devices for a small signal stability study: Concept and application

This paper deals with a hybrid linearization method of a power system with flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) devices. The linearized power system model provides useful information, which is necessary for the small signal stability study and the controller design. Although the algebraic linearization method provides an accurate and parameterized linear system, it may incur computation burdens for the large power system especially with multiple FACTS devices. The numerical identification of linearized system by utilizing input–output numerical data is highly versatile. However, quite amount of valuable information may be not fully utilized. In this paper, a hybrid method in which the algebraic and the numerical linearization technique are combined is presented. While both the power system and the FACTS devices are separately linearized by using algebraic method, the interaction terms between the power system and FACTS devices are numerically identified by adopting the quadratic optimization technique. The proposed hybrid linearization technique is tested on the WSCC system in which one thyristor-controlled series capacitor is installed. Both eigenvalue analysis and time-domain simulation results verify that the proposed method can effectively identify the linearized model of the power system with FACTS devices.     

Control Lyapunov functions for controllable series devices

Controllable series devices (CSD), i.e., series-connected flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS) devices, such as unified power flow controller (UPFC), controllable series capacitor (CSC) and quadrature boosting transformer (QBT) with a suitable control scheme can improve transient stability and help to damp electromechanical oscillations. For these devices, a general model, which is referred to as an injection model, is used. This model is valid for load flow and angle stability analysis and is helpful for understanding the impact of the CSD on power system stability. Also, based on Lyapunov theory a control strategy for damping of electromechanical power oscillations in a multi-machine power system is derived. Lyapunov theory deals with dynamical systems without inputs. For this reason, it has traditionally been applied only to closed-loop control systems, that is, systems for which the input has been eliminated through the substitution of a predetermined feedback control. However, in this paper, we use Lyapunov function candidates in feedback design itself by making the Lyapunov derivative negative when choosing the control. This control strategy is called control Lyapunov function (CLF) for systems with control inputs     

Impact of a FACTS controller on reliability of composite power generation and transmission system

This paper proposes an optimization model to use in composite power system reliability evaluation method incorporating the impact of FACTS devices. The conventional dc flow-based linear programming model used in composite system reliability evaluation method is converted into a non-linear optimization model to include the impact of FACTS devices on reliability of power system. The proposed model is tested on 24-bus IEEE-reliability test system (RTS). Annualized reliability indices are calculated using the model and compared with the indices calculated without considering FACTS devices.     

Quantitative evaluation of generator power control effect of FACTS controllers for power system stabilization

The advancement of power electronics technologies has significantly developed the power system stabilizing controllers. Quantitative as well as qualitative evaluation of their effectiveness in power systems is a matter of great importance for the feasibility investigation of these apparatus. In this paper, the possible control region of FACTS controllers with series and/or shunt configuration in a single machine to infinite bus system is formulated in the powerangle curve with a set of algebraic equations. The effectiveness of TCPST (Thyristor‐Controlled Phase Shifting Transformer), SSSC (Static Synchronous Series Compensator), and TCSC (Thyristor‐Controlled Series Compensator) for the improvement of the transient stability is evaluated quantitatively as a numerical example. The correctness of the proposed method has been confirmed by analysis based on the electromagnetic transients simulation with a detailed system model. © 2001 Scripta Technica, Electr Eng Jpn, 138(3): 43–51, 2002     

基于相对增益矩阵和 Prony 技术的南方电网FACTS 和 HVDC 之间交互影响分析

高压直流输电(HVDC)及灵活交流输电(FACTS)装置因其优良特性被广泛应用于现代电网中,但是其实际应用时间较短,加之其控制器的复杂性,使得对大规模交直流混联电网中 FACTS 装置之间及 FACTS 装置与 HVDC 间的交互作用的研究不够成熟和完善.文中以定量分析南方电网中FACTS 装置之间以及 FACTS 装置与 HVDC 系统间的交互作用大小为目标,建立了含 FACTS 装置和 HVDC 系统的多机电力系统的线性化模型,并详细阐述了引入不同 FACTS装置及直流系统时,控制变量、输出变量的选择及对代数方程的处理.接着对南方电网进行等值,利用该线性化模型推导出等值系统的传递函数,利用 RGA 方法找出 FACTS 装置之间以及 FACTS 装置与 HVDC 系统间的交互作用的大小.最后通过大扰动下的 Prony 分析验证了 RGA 分析结果的正确性.