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Item Distribution circuit multi-time-scale simulation tool for wind turbine and photovoltaic integration analysis(2016-05-06) Chirapongsananurak, Pisitpol; Santoso, Surya; Baldick, Ross; Hallock, Gary A; Kwasinski, Alexis; Longoria, Raul GPower system phenomena can be characterized into three types according to their time scales. Firstly, electromagnetic transient phenomena, such as the effects of capacitor switching and lightning strikes, have a time scale range of microseconds to milliseconds. Secondly, electromechanical transient phenomena, such as short-circuit faults on distribution circuits and inertial and frequency response of the power system, have a time scale in the order of hundreds of milliseconds to tens of seconds. Lastly, quasi-steady-state phenomena, such as voltage regulation, voltage unbalance, and wind speed and solar irradiance variation, have a time scale of several minutes and longer. Currently, because the time scales of these phenomena vary greatly from fractions of cycles to a few hours, only power system simulation tools for specific time scales are available. The objective of this research is to develop an integrated distribution circuit multi-time-scale simulation tool designed specifically for applications in wind turbine and photovoltaic (PV) integration analysis. This research contributes a multi-time-scale simulation tool for analysis and control of voltage regulation due to the variability of wind speed, solar irradiance, and load consumption, determining the maximum penetration of wind turbines and PVs, and sizing of energy storage for peak load shaving and power variability control. The proposed multi-time-scale simulation tool developed in MATLAB includes several distribution circuit components such as voltage sources, distribution lines, transformers, loads, capacitor banks, wind turbines, and PVs. Each equipment model in the proposed simulation tool consists of three models in different time scales, i.e., steady-state, electromechanical transient, and electromagnetic transient models. Therefore, the proposed tool is able to perform a long-term simulation involving power system phenomena spreading across time scales. Because distribution circuits are usually unbalanced, the proposed tool employs distribution circuit models with all three phases represented. The test circuit used to demonstrate the multi-time-scale simulation approach is the IEEE four-node test feeder with wind turbines and PVs connected at the feeder end. The results show that the proposed multi-time-scale simulation tool is able to simulate and analyze long-term power system phenomena spreading across time scales.Item Dynamic models for wind power plants(2011-08) Singh, Mohit, 1982-; Santoso, Surya; Grady, William M.; Driga, Mircea; Muljadi, Eduard; Longoria, Raul G.Manufacturer-specific models of wind turbines are favored for use in wind power interconnection studies. While they are detailed and accurate, their usages are limited to the terms of the non-disclosure agreement, thus stifling model sharing. The primary objective of the work proposed is to develop universal manufacturer-independent wind power plant models that can be shared, used, and improved without any restrictions by project developers, manufacturers, and engineers. Each of these models includes representations of general turbine aerodynamics, the mechanical drive-train, and the electrical characteristics of the generator and converter, as well as the control systems typically used. In order to determine how realistic model performance is, the performance of the one of the models (doubly fed induction generator model) has been validated using real-world wind power plant data. This work also documents selected applications of these models.Item Time-domain modeling and validation of overcurrent/reclosing relay operation(2013-08) Lwin, Min Naing; Santoso, SuryaThe primary goal of this work is to develop a PSCAD/EMTDC simulation model which can emulate the reclosing capabilities of an actual reclosing relay. The first part of this work will demonstrate the capabilities of a commercially available, microprocessor-based reclosing relay, the SEL-551c. Next, a computer simulation model of this relay's reclosing capability will be developed in PSCAD/EMTDC and validated. The performance of the model will be compared to the performance of the SEL-551c. Because it is impractical to test the relay operation under fault conditions in a real distribution system, fault characteristics will be determined in PSCAD. Utilizing a test system for the SEL relay, we can show the accuracy of the PSCAD recloser model compared to the SEL-551c relay for similar fault scenarios. The validation is done by analyzing the data from the simulation and experiment. The results show that both the PSCAD recloser model and SEL-551c operate close to the expected theoretical values. The primary contribution of this work is the development of a PSCAD recloser model and validation with a real world reclosing relay. In previous works where recloser analysis was done in PSCAD, such as [14], recloser operation was manually accomplished. However, the recloser model developed in this work allows the user to enter any standard TCC equation that may be programmed into an actual relay and achieve similar results. The model is useful when analyzing larger distribution systems with multiple reclosers. Additionally, validating the PSCAD recloser model with a real world device provides confidence that the simulations provide reasonable and meaningful results.