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9.1 AIM
To become familiar with the modelling and analysis of load-frequency and tie-line flow
dynamics of a power system with load-frequency controller (LFC) under different control modes
and to design improved controllers to obtain the best system response.
9.2 OBJECTIVES
i. To study the time response (both steady state and transient) of area frequency deviation and
transient power output change of regulating generator following a small load change in a
single-area power system with the regulating generator under “free governor action”, for
different operating conditions and different system parameters.
ii. To study the time response (both steady state and transient) of area frequency deviation and
turbine power output change of regulating generator following a small load change in a
single- area power system provided with an integral frequency controller, to study the effect
of changing the gain of the controller and to select the best gain for the controller to obtain
the best response.
iii. To analyse the time response of area frequency deviations and net interchange deviation
following a small load change in one of the areas in an inter connected two-area power
system under different control modes, to study the effect of changes in controller parameters
on the response and to select the optimal set of parameters for the controller to obtain the best
response under different operating conditions.
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units. This function is referred to as load – frequency control (LFC). The details of modelling
and analysis of LFC are briefly presented in the following sections.
Area 1
Other areas
Area i PNIi
Area n
For successful operation of an interconnected power system the following operating principles
are to be strictly followed by the participating areas:
i. Under normal operating conditions each control area should strive to meet its own load from
its own spinning generators plus the contracted (scheduled) “interchange” (import / export)
between the neighboring areas.
ii. During emergency conditions such as sudden loss of generating unit, area under emergency
can draw energy as emergency support from the spinning reserves of all the neighboring
areas immediately after it is subjected to the disturbances but should bring into the grid the
required generation capacity from its “hot” and “cold” reserves to match the lost capacity and
to enforce operating principle (i)
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Satisfaction of principle (i) during normal operation requires a load-frequency controller for
each area which not only drives the area frequency deviation to zero but also the
“net interchange” of that area to zero under steady- state condition. “Net interchange” of area i,
NIi is defined as the algebraic sum of the tie- line flows between area i and other connected areas
(Fig 9.1) with tie-line flow out of area i taken as positive and is given by
H1 , D1 , R1 , P12 H2 , D2 , R2 ,
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TG1, TT1 TG2, TT2
Let us first model the load-frequency mechanism of area i ; i=1,2... To simplify the model let us
assume that area i has got only one “regulating” generator – turbine unit (Reference1 gives the
details of model where many regulating units are present)
)RUDVPDOOFKDQJHLQFUHDVHLQDUHDORDG û3Di MW, the speed of the rotating units (or the
equivalent unit) changes (reduces) due to change (depletion) of kinetic energy stored; leading to
FKDQJHIDOOLQDUHDIUHTXHQF\ ûIi,Hz. The generator senses the change (reduction) in speed and
changes (increases) the steam / water valve / gate opening leading to change (increase) in turbine
RXWSXW û3Ti , MW.
During the transient period following the load change, the power balance equation of area i at
time instant t may be written as
û3Ti (t) –û3Di (t) = d/dt (Ei) + DiûIiW û3ij (t) MW ; i = 1, 2 (9.2)
where
d/dt (Ei) = rate at which the kinetic energy Ei of the equivalent unit in area i changes
DiûIi = change in area load consumption in MW due to frequency-sensitive “old” load
Di = 3'i / Ii = load-damping constant in MW / Hz which gives the change in load due
to change in frequency.
û3ij = change in tie-line flow Pij from area i to area j measured at area i.
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Since the kinetic energy is proportional to the square of the speed or frequency and noting that
the predisturbance values of Ei and fi are E0i and f0i, we can write
Ei = E0i (fi / f0)2 = E0i ((f0 ûIi) / f0)2 = Ei ûIi / f0)2
Substituting equation (9.3) in equation (9.2), dividing equation (9.2) by rated area capacity Pri
and dropping the argument t, we get
û3Ti (s) –û3Di (s) = (2 Hi / f0V ûIi(s) + DiûIiV û3ij (s) p.u. MW ; i=1,2 (9.6)
The active power flow in line i-j (with negligible resistance) is given by
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where
or
t
û/ ûIGWUDG (9.10)
t t
û312 3 s12 ( ûI1 dt - ûI2 dt )
0
MW
On Laplace transformation
fNL
Slope = -R
Frequency or
speed (p.u)
fFL
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The negative slope of the curve, R, is referred to as “ Percent speed regulation or droop” and is
expressed as
where
fNL = steady-state frequency at no load
fFL = steady- state frequency at full load
f0 = nominal or rated frequency
For example a 5% droop means that a 5% frequency deviation causes 100% change in valve
position (û;vRUSRZHURXWSXW û3
GG(s)
-
ûI 1/R 1/(1+sTG) û;v
+
Load reference
The adjustment of load reference set point is accomplished by operating the “speed changer
motor”. This in effect moves the speed droop characteristics up and down.
Turbine model
For the purpose of load-frequency dynamics the turbine may be modelled by an approximate
model with a single time constant TT as given by equation
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9.4.5 Modelling and Analysis of Single-Area Load-Frequency Control
The block diagram for single-area load-frequency control is assembled by combining equation
DIWHUGURSSLQJ û3tie), equation (9.12) and Fig 9.4. The block diagram is given in Fig 9.5.
û3D(s)
1/R
- û;v(s) û3T(s) - Kp
û3ref(s)
+
-KI /s GG GT ûI (s)
+ 1+sTp
Controller
Power
System
In the above diagram, all powers are in per unit to area rated capacity and the frequency
deviation is in hertz.
Kp = 1/D Hz / p.u.MW
Tp = (2H/f0 D) sec
The load damping constant D is normally expressed in percent and typical values of D are 1 to 2
percent. A value of D = 1.5 means that 1.0 percent change in frequency would cause a 1.5
percent change in load.
The dashed portion of the diagram marked as the secondary loop represents the integral
controller whose gain is KI. This controller actuates the load reference point until the frequency
deviation becomes zero.
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From the block diagram Fig 9.5
ûIV Gp(s)
[-û3D(s)] (9.14)
1+Gp(s) (1/R) GG(s).GT(s)
= D+(1/R) Hz / p.u. MW
M is in p.u. MW
Example 9.1
The data for a single-area power system is given below
Solution
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(1/100) * 50
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M = (20/2000) = 0.01 p.u.MW/Hz
Transient analysis
The block diagram Fig 9.5 can be used to derive the state variable model with the following four
states:
Example 9.2
For the system given in Example 9.1, assuming that the time constants TG and TT are small
compared to TP, determine the critical value for controller gain KIcrit so that the response is
critically damped.
Solution
The block diagram in Fig 9.5 is reduced by setting GG(s) and GT(s) to unity taking the reference
input as – û3DVDQGRXWSXWDV ûIV:HJHWDEORFNGLDJUDPZLWKQHJDWLYHIHHGEDFNZLWK
forward path transfer function G(s) and feedback path transfer function H(s) given by
G(s) = Kp / (1+sTp)
H(s) = (1/R + KI/s)
The characteristic equation of the system can be obtained by setting 1+G(s)H(s) = 0 and is given
by
s2 + s(R+Kp)/(RTp) + Kp KI / Tp =0 (9.17)
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Using the data given in Example 9.1
D = 0.01 p.u. MW / Hz ; R =1.5 Hz / p.u.MW
Kp = 1/D = 100
Tp = (2H) / (f0D) = (2x5)/(50x0.01) = 20
KIcrit = (1+100/1.5)2 / (4x20x100) = 0.5723
Comments
It is preferable to use “sub critical” gain settings, K I<KIcrit, so as to get sluggish non- oscillatory
response of the control loop. The advantage is that the generator will not unnecessarily ‘chase’
rapid load fluctuations, leading to equipment wear.
û3D1(s)
B1 1/R1
- û3T1(s) - Kp1
+
û3ref1
+
-KI1/s GG1 GT1
+ ACE1 + -
1+sTp1 ûI 1(s)
û312(s)
+
1/s 3 0
s1
-
-1
-1
B2 1/R2 û3D2(s)
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In the diagram Fig 9.6 the following points are to be noted:
i. While in single-area diagram the powers and parameters R,D and H are expressed in
per unit of area rating, in two-area diagram since their ratings may be different, we
must refer all powers and parameters to the common chosen base power.
ii. The dashed portion of the diagram gives one integral controller for each area. Since
the objective of the controller is to maintain the frequency and tie-line power at
scheduled values, the input signal to the controller is the Area Control Error (ACE)
which is given by
where B1 and B2 are frequency-bias parameters, which should be selected optimally to achieve
better dynamic response.
Example 9.3
A two-area power system has two identical areas with parameters and operating conditions same
as that given in Example 9.1. A load increase M1 0:RFFXUVLQDUHD'HWHUPLQHWKH ûIs
DQG û312s.
Solution
D1 = D2 =0.01 p.u .MW / Hz
R1 = R2 = 1.5 Hz / p.u.MW
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1 2 = (D+1/R) = 0.01+0.6666 = 0.6766 p.u. MW / Hz
Comments
Comparing the results with that of ExamSOHZHQRWHWKDW ûIs has reduced by 50% because of
WKHVXSSRUWUHFHLYHGIURPWKHDUHD7KHYDOXHRI û312s reveals that support received from area 2
is 50% of the load change in area 1.
One can show [2] that the steady-state frequency deviations and tie-line power deviation will be
brought to zero irrespective of the value chosen for frequency bias factors B1 and B2.
Transient analysis
The block diagram Fig 9.6 can be used to derive the state variable model for two-area load-
frequency control using integral controller. The nine-state model comprises four states per area
already introduced for single-area system and the tie- lineSRZHUGHYLDWLRQ û312. The transient
response can be simulated using Runge-Kutta fourth order method or any other method.
AU Powerlab or any available software can be used for this purpose.
In the practical case of frequency bias tie-line control, the ACE comprises both the area
frequency deviation and tie-line power deviation. Hence both the deviations are brought to zero
under steady-state . Proper selection of the frequency bias factors B1 and B2 is important from
the dynamic performance considerations. The performance of this mode of integral control is
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unstable. High values of gain KI also will make the control unstable.
9.5 EXERCISES
9.5.1. It is proposed to simulate using the software available the load-frequency dynamics of
a single-area power system whose data are given below:
Assume linear load–frequency characteristics which means the connected system load increases
by one percent if the system frequency increases by one percent.
The area has a governor control but not a load-frequency controller. The area is subjected to a
load increase of 20 MW.
(a) Simulate the load-frequency dynamics of this area using available software and check the
following:
(i) Steady – state frequency deviation ∆fs in Hz. Compare it with the hand-calculated value
using “Area Frequency Response Coefficient” (AFRC).
(ii) Plot the time response of frequency deviation ∆f in Hz and change in turbine power ∆PT
in p.u MW upto 20 sec. What is value of the peak overshoot in ∆f?
(b) Repeat the simulation with the following changes in operating condition, plot the time
response of ∆f and compare the steady-state error and peak overshoot.
9.5.2. Assume that the single-area power system given in exercise 9.5.1 is provided with a load
frequency controller (an integral controller) whose gain KI can be tuned.
(a) Carryout the simulation for the same disturbance of load change of 20 MW for
different values of KI, obtain the time response ∆f for each case, critically
compare these responses and comment on their suitability for practical
application.
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(Hint: For choosing different values of KI, first set the governor and turbine time
constants to zero and determine analytically the value of integral gain KI,cr to have
critical damping on the response ∆f (t). Choose the range of KI to include
KI,cr as 0 ≤ KI ≤ ( KI,cr + 1.0 ) )
(b) From the investigations made in (a) above, choose the best value of KI which
gives an “optimal” response ∆f (t) with regard to peak overshoot, settling time,
steady-state error and Mean Sum- Squared-Error (MSSE).
9.5.3 It is proposed to simulate the load frequency dynamics of a two-area power system. Both
the areas are identical and has the system parameters given in exercise 9.5.1. Assume that
the tie-line has a capacity of Pmax 1-2 = 200 MW and is operating at a power angle of ( δ01
- δ20 ) = 300. Assume that both the areas do not have load –frequency controller. Area 2
is subjected to a load increase of 20 MW.
(a) Simulate the load-frequency dynamics of this system using available software and
check the following:
(i). Steady-State frequency deviation ∆fs in Hz and tie-line flow deviation, ∆P12,S in
p.u. MW. Compare them with hand-calculated values using AFRC’s
(ii) Compare result ∆fs with that obtained in single area simulation in exercise 9.5.1
(a), and comment on the support received from area 1 and the advantages of
interconnecting with neighbouring areas .
(iii) Plot the time responses, ∆f1(t), ∆f2 (t), ∆PT1(t) , ∆PT2(t) and ∆P12(t). Comment
on the peak overshoot of ∆f1, and ∆f2.
9.5.4. Assume that the two areas of the system given in exercise 9.5.3. are provided with
identical integral controllers whose gain KI and frequency bias B can be varied.
(a) Carryout the simulation for the same disturbance in exercise 9.5.3 and obtain time
response ∆f1 (t), ∆f2(t) and ∆P12 (t) for the following different control actions and
assuming KI = 1.0, B = 60 MW / 0.1 Hz:
(b) Consider only the “Tie -line bias Control”. Demonstrate that selection of too large
a value for B and/or KI will render the control loop unstable .
(c) Choose the frequency bias factors; B to be equal to the AFRC, β and determine
the best value of KI giving optimal response for ∆f1 (t), ∆f2 (t) and ∆P12 (t)
with regard to peak over shoot, settling time, steady-state error and SSE.
(d) Repeat exercise (c) above by choosing B = 0.5 β and obtain the best KI.
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(e) Out of the responses obtained under (c) and (d) above, choose the best response
and hence the best KI & B for the system.
9.5.5. Consider a two-area power system with unequal areas. A 2-GW control area (1) is
interconnected with a 10- GW area (2). The 2-GW area has the system parameters given
in exercise 9.5.1. The 10 GW area has the following data: Nominal operating load = 5000
MW ; H = 5 sec ; D = 1.0 % ; R = 4% ; TG = 0.08 sec ; TT = 0.3 sec. Design an integral
load frequency controller for the system by considering a disturbance of 20 MW load
increase in area 1. Determine the best controller parameters KI1, KI2, B1 and B2 after
checking the time responses of ∆f1 (t), ∆f2 (t) and ∆ P12 (t) for different values of the
controller parameters.
9.6. REFERENCES
[1] Prabha Kundur, “Power System Stability and Control” , McGraw -Hill, Inc; New York,
1994.
[2] O.I. Elgerd, “Electric Energy Systems Theory: An Introduction” , Tata McGra w Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd, New Delhi, 2003.
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