fs Clasetcal Micke Ee Im Im J K=0 —o. ——o. -p Re a Re M M (a) at SEP (at UD, Figure 2.4: Loci of eigenvalues noted that this is derived from dynamic analysis. Hence the extension of this criterion to more complex dynamics (with the relaxation of some of the assumptions given earlier) is not valid. For the general case, the mathematical analysis involving linearization of the system and checking of the system stability cannot be avoided. (It is to be noted that in simple cases, the stability of linear systems can be directly determined, without, recourse to eigenvalue computations, ive. Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist cri- teria, However, these still require the knowledge of system equations). 2. It is interesting to note that the limit of steady state stability using the classical model is also equal to the maximum power transferred in the network (neglecting losses). In other words the steady state stability limit, is also the network limit. As it would be practical to maintain stability margin, the network limit must be larger than the maximuin power output of the generator. 3. The criterion of 4£t > 0, can also be derived from ‘physical’ arguments. If Pr is suddenly increased by a small amount, the rotor initially accelerates (as 6 cannot change suddenly). As the velocity and consequently 6 in- crease, the electric power output also increases (if the system is stable) for an equilibrium to be reached. For this to be possible, P, should increase with increase in 5 . Similar arguments apply if Pm is suddenly decreased. It is to be noted that such ‘physical’ arguments, although intuitively appealing, can sometimes lead to false conclusions. It will be shown in chapter 7 that the consideration of detailed model of the synchronous generator leads to different criteria for stability than given by (2.26).