Stability evaluation of distributed generator integrated system with index based placement of STATCOM

T. Aziz*, M. J. Hossain, T. K. Saha, N. Mithulananthan

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Abstract

Wide-scale penetration of small distributed generation (DG) units to weak distribution systems is one of the major concerns for power system engineers. As grid standards limit reactive power generation capability of small DG units, lack of sufficient reactive power support, brings the problem of slow voltage recovery under post-fault conditions. In this paper, a STATic COMpensator (STATCOM), which is chosen as a dynamic volt-ampere reactive (VAR) compensator has been placed in DG integrated systems based on a new index. Impact of index based placement of STATCOMs on angle stability has been investigated in details with both modal and time domain analyses. Simulation results confirm satisfactory voltage recovery and damping improvement with index based placement of STATCOMs. An IEEE industrial mesh system with various dynamic motor loads is used to validate the effectiveness of the proposed STATCOM placement technique.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (IEEE PES ISGT Asia 2011 Conference)
Subtitle of host publicationSmarter Grid for Sustainable and Affordable Energy Future
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages1-8
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781457708756, 9781457708749
ISBN (Print)9781457708732
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event2011 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (IEEE PES ISGT Asia 2011 Conference): Smarter Grid for Sustainable and Affordable Energy Future - Perth, Australia
Duration: 13 Nov 201116 Nov 2011

Conference

Conference2011 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (IEEE PES ISGT Asia 2011 Conference)
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityPerth
Period13/11/1116/11/11

Keywords

  • Angle stability
  • Damping
  • Distributed generation
  • Grid code
  • STATCOM placement
  • Voltage recovery time

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