Dr Douglas Wilson
Chief Technical Officer
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Topics
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Baselining the normal system dynamic behaviour Identifying and prioritising dynamic issues
About WAMS
Conclusions
About Psymetrix
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Conclusions
WAMS is a key tool for validating dynamic models Dynamics analysis tools identify the problems Generator modelling needs WAMS + local monitoring
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Dr Douglas Wilson
Chief Technical Officer
douglas.wilson@psymetrix.com 0131 5100 703
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Consulting Services
PSS / Governor tuning Constraint relaxation Model validation Dynamics baselining WAMS design & deployment XM, Colombia Landsnet, Iceland
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Design control systems Determine limits - use assets effectively Distinguish correct / incorrect generator operation Understand root causes of dynamics problems
Usefulness, NOT perfection! Main risk issues are reproduced Dynamic behaviour over time is reproduced Practical tool to understand and resolve problems
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Approximations e.g. model reduction, choosing system states Unknowns e.g. load models Inaccuracy e.g. insufficient validation, plant malfunction
Model Simulation
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4600 Power (MW) 4400 4200 4000
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60
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90
Actual Behaviour
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40 50 Time (sec)
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Colombian 0.07Hz mode instability - difficult to model Observed everywhere Model did not help find the cause
61Hz
System Frequency
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0.5Hz oscillations measured & modelled Key features captured Similar level of damping Proposed AVR change improves response Confidence that change has desired effect
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89.5
89 0 5 10 Time [s] 15 20 25
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Measured response
Low Frequency Os c illa tions in Fre que ncy a t BLA, KRA, FLJ
51Hz
3 2.5
50.5
Gain
2 1.5 1 0.5
50
1. 18 1. 16 1. 14 1. 12 1. 1
49.5
Cycle 30 sec
49
0 -2 10
10
-1
10
17 min
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 Time (s econds from 07-Ma y-2010 20:04:40)
49Hz
2000
Frequency (Hz)
1. 08 1. 06 1. 04 1. 02 1
Mode frequency close Mode damping badly represented Model not ideal, but
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25 sec
20
40
60
Time (sec)
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Initial effort to get match of high priority issues Generator model test programme Processes for model upkeep
x x x
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About WAMS
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Why WAMS?
Improve Security
EARLY WARNING OF INSTABILITY SITUATIONAL AWARENESS ISLANDING RECOVERY BLACKSTART SELF-HEALING GRID
Increase Transfer
RELIEVE DAMPING CONSTRAINTS STATE ESTIMATION & CONTINGENCY ANALYSIS IDENTIFY LINE PARAMETERS
System Analysis
PSS TUNING PLANT COMMISSIONING POST-EVENT ANALYSIS IMPACT OF RENEWABLES IDENTIFY DYNAMICS ISSUES
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EMS Integration
SCADA Protocol
eg IEC 60870-101/4
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Scalability
x x
5000 phasors @ 60Hz tested for PDC tasks Scaling issues for large systems
x x x
Energinet.dk deployment, Denmark, scaled for 4800 phasors We like the PhasorPoint user interface, because it shows our System Operator just the relevant headline data, giving him critical information exactly when he needs it, but avoiding information overload.
Martin Lund-Nielsen, Project Manager, Energinet.dk
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x x
Mode Frequency
MODE PHASE
Mode Phase
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Angle: mode phase Length: relative amplitude Arrows indicate status in voltage angle difference Damping status: Green OK Yellow Alert Red Alarm
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Active power signal from one transmission line, hour duration First alert 15:18 System collapse 15:49
1450
Raw Data
Power (MW)
1350
1250 50 40 30 20 10 0
ALERT ON ALERT ON ALARM ON
PDX analysis clearly shows system is poorly damped well before system break-up
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Small-signal modelling
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Describes dynamics about a specific operating point Enables use of linear system analysis tools
x x x x x
Mode frequency, damping Mode shape, coherency Frequency response Root locus etc.
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Eigenvalues Eigenvectors
Ampllitude defined by Eigenvalues eigenvector & initial condition real part imag part
Time-domain response
State variable
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Eigenvalues Eigenvectors
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180
210
240 270
300
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Equivalent results obtained by two approaches Measurement approach validates the model
Power System
Phasor Measurements
Dynamics Analysis
Mode Shape
RTU Measurements
SCADA / EMS
Snapshot
COMPARE
Frequency Decay Time Amplitude Phase
System State
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Dynamic Model
Eigenanalysis
Mode Shape
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Modelled
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x x
Find most likely contributions Select plants for testing & model validation
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0.45
1.1Hz Mode
90
0.45
1.4Hz Mode
90
0.4
80
0.4
80
0.35
70
0.35
70
0.3
60
0.3
60
0.25
50
0.25
50
0.2
40
0.2
40
0.15
30
0.15
30
0.1
20
0.1
20
0.05
10
0.05
10
10
15
20
0 25
10
15
20
0 25
Time of Da y (hours )
Time of Da y (hours )
Only observed in daytime Local mode Thought to be due to Pumped Storage Hydro Plant
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Continuously observed Larger at night Thought to be due to Thermal Unit Pattern caused by night part-loading or more leading power factor
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Pe rc e ntag e Mo de Oc c ure nc e
Generator or area contribution Can oscillation be controlled within the observed region?
Patent pending
What plant contributing? What specific actions within observed region affect the oscillation?
Patent granted
WAMS
Dynamics Analysis
Identifying poorly damped oscillations
EMS
Slow-scan system state records, detailed for specific control area
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R TO RO
R TO RO
LD FIE
LD FIE
Rotors = mass
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PE2
Freq =
(for multi-machine mode)
Decel Accel
Accel Decel
Freq F1
Export
Freq F2
Power PE1
Import
Power PE2
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Freq =
(for multi-machine mode)
Decel Accel
Accel Decel
Freq F1
Export
Freq F2
Power PE2
Import
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Frequency (Hz)
60.5
60
59.5
59
58.5 9:13
9:15
9:18
9:21
9:24
9:27
9:30
9:33
9:36
9:38
Time (hours:min)
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Generator 1
10 20 30 40
Generator 2
10 20 30 40
Time (sec)
Time (sec)
Plant contributing strongly to grid oscillation identified Information to justify further investigation at plant Significant time, effort and cost saving to identify source
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Parameter change
x
Original Settings
0. 1
0. 2
Target Settings
0 .1 5
0. 1
0 .0 5
0 .0 5
-0 .0 5
-0 .0 5
-0. 1
-0. 1
P leads F by 90
Positive power excursion coincides with system acceleration, destabilising the system
-0 .1 5
-0. 2
-0 .1 5 2 .9 3 3.1 3 .2 3 .3 3 .4 3. 5 3. 6 3. 7 3. 8
-0 .2 5 3. 9 4 4.1 4 .2 4. 3 4. 4 4. 5 4 .6 4. 7 4. 8
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~ 0.5Hz
~ 0.05Hz
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Example
0.5Hz
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Example 1: Iceland 0.45Hz mode Unit output correlates with poor damping of 0.45Hz mode
0.45Hz
6.5
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0 0 1 2 3 Time (Hours) 4 5 6
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-100
-120
-130
-140
-150 5.29
5.3
5.31
5.34
5.35
5.36
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x x
Example: 1.6Hz mode Wider application requires SCADA data for identifying generator(s)
Grootvlei -I1 Mulde rs vle i-Droe ri 2400A Mulde rs vle i-Ba cc hus P e gas us -I1
-20
-40
Power changes coinciding with appearance, start of Tau rise, & end of event
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
20
40
E S KOM - P HAS ORP OINT P DX2 - From 2009 OCT 28 08:00:00 Frequency (Hz) 2
60 Time (min)
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100
120
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40
60
80
100
120
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40
60
80
100
120
Amplitude (MW)
0.5
0 0.4
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40
60
80
100
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Two methods are complementary Psymetrix has unique experience in this field
Intellectual Property protected
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Governor/Prime Mover Mechanical/hydraulic dynamics Governor controller dynamics Prime mover dynamics Droop characteristics Typical frequency 0.01-0.1Hz
Generator/AVR/Exciter Electromechanical dynamics (0.2-2.0Hz) Power System Stabiliser effectiveness Control/Exciter modes Transient response
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Overview
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-15 180
135
Inject
90 10
-1
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Units 1&2 K & integrator Ti adjusted Mode amplitude & decay monitored 0.06Hz stability strongly influenced by governor controller time constant
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Prior data review identifies when to test and when risk is heightened
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Instrumentation
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Signal injection
Res pons e to S inus oidal Injection at AVR Input
Response to Sinusoidal Injection at AVR Input 49.6
49.2
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48.8
47 46.5 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 Time (s ecs ) 1200 1300 1400
660 662 664 666 668 670 Time (secs) 672 674 676
1500
Capacitanc e S WD 5.8uF S WL 1.1uF, s tep s ize 11.25 11.15 11.1 11.05 11 Voltage (kV) 10.95 10.9 10.85 10.8 10.75 10.7
Step Response
x
11.2 11.15 11.1 Voltage (kV) 11.05 11 10.95 10.9 10.85 10.8
3 Time(s ec)
3 Time(s ec)
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Generator Characterisation
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Goals
x x
Process
x x x
Inject at controller input Measure signals at key points Identify control blocks between measurement points
AVR circuit subsection
K1 Tx.s+1 Transfer Fcn1 K2 Gain1 T3.s+1 T4.s+1 Transfer Fcn 2
Vinject
AVR
VE
Vref
EXC
GEN
Vgen
1 In1
VERR
1 Out2
Original
3 2
Corrected
1
2
0
0
-1
-2
-2
-4
-3 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72
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Controller Characterisation
x x x
Use physical model NOT standard form equivalent Model may require building from circuit diagrams Review block-by-block if necessary
SWL 1
SWFL
LV OP6
LV
1
1. 5
Measured response
OP5 1 D L FD 1
1
OP4
ERR
0. 5
F L
0
SWD SWFD
-0. 5
-1
50 0
1 0 00
1 5 00
2 0 00
2 50 0
3 00 0
3 50 0
4 00 0
Simulated response
VE VERR
1 In1
K2 Gain1
1 Out2
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Controller Characterisation
x
VE
VERR
0
1 In1
K2 Gain1
1 Out2
-2
-4
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
60
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Simulated
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Observed
Output: AVR c ard point ERR / Input: AVR input to OP 6 24
20 Magnitude (dB)
23 Gain (dB)
10
22
21
3Hz peak
10
-1
-10
No 3Hz peak
20
10
10
-20 0
10 0 P has e (degre es )
Phase (deg)
-45
10
-1
10
10
10
-50
Frequency (Hz)
10 Frequenc y (Hz)
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Controller Characterisation
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VE
VERR
0 -1
1 In1
K2 Gain1
1 Out2
-2 -3
0.1s
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70
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Observed
Output: AVR c ard point ERR / Input: AVR input to OP 6 24
23 Gain (dB)
10 0 -10 -20 45
22
3Hz peak
21
3Hz peak
10
-1
20
10
10
-35 at 5Hz
P has e (degre es )
-40 at 5Hz
Phase (deg)
-45
10
10
10
10
10 Frequenc y (Hz)
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Assess influence
x x
Wide-Area Response to Blanda AVR Injection (System
Frequency measurement)
Controllability of oscillations
Krafla Mode
x 10
-4
Blanda Mode
Amplitude (mHz)
0.88
7
0.66
5
0.44
3
Krafla
Blanda Fljtsdalur
0.22
1
Sigalda
00
PMU location
0.5
1 1
1.5
2 2
2.5
3 3
3.5
4 4
x x
Reduces generator downtime to commission changes Defined, automated test process, easy to follow procedure
Model Validation
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x x x
Accurate model needed by TSO for system stability Asset management, condition monitoring, diagnostics Reduce effort, downtime for MV
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Use of voltage and current phasors from both line ends Quadripole long line model based
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132 kV 100 km
37 s
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Load Modelling
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Load modelling
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Approximate Variable
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Important factors
x x
Important factors
x x
P loa d de pe nde nc y 0.85 0.8 0.75 Fre que nc y(Hz ) 0.7 0.65 0.6 0.55 0.5 0.45 0.4 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 Da m ping Ra tio 0.06 0.07 0.08
Dynamic load
K 1 + sTr
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Load Modelling
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Large industrial plant DC load NOT voltage dependent Large fast power transients
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Load Modelling
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Characterising smelter load: almost constant power but with major fast fluctuations
640 620 600 P ower (MW) 580 560 540 520 500 480 -800 -600
+80MW
-80MW 3 min
-400 -200 0 200 Time (s econds from 07-May-2010 18:55:34) 400 600
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