GE Energy

AGENDA MECHANICS OF RUNNING PSLF DYNAMICS / DYNAMIC SIMULATION APPLICATIONS USING PSLF
4 -Day Class 32 Training Hours

Dynamics Class Part 1

In the first part of the course the students become familiar with the basic PSLF functions required for performing transient stability simulations. Fundamental concepts associated with power system stability are reviewed and the plotting capabilities of PSLF are explained. Topics include:

Overview of PSLF Dynamics - Program Structure and Functions, Panels

Review of Fundamental Concepts in Power System Stability Analysis

Getting Simulation Cases Off the Ground

Plotting Dynamic Simulation Results

Hands on applications - Students work with sample systems that illustrate pertinent concepts

Dynamics Class Part 2

The second part of the course is designed to provide the students with an understanding of the dynamic characteristics of generators, excitation systems, turbine/governors, and loads, from the perspective of transient stability simulations. The main characteristics of electromechanical oscillations are also discussed. Topics include:

Generator, Excitation Systems, and Turbine/Governor Models

Static and Dynamic Load Models

Electromechanical Oscillations

Hands on applications - Students perform simulations highlighting the dynamic characteristics of different models.

Dynamics Class Part 3

The third part of the course is focused on two key aspects associated with the use of PSLF in bulk power system studies: a) application of EPCLs and b) initialization of dynamic simulations. The use of EPCLs to represent simple transient events is explained and their application to the execution of batch simulations is illustrated. Examples related to the proper initialization of dynamic simulations and tips for debugging bad data are discussed. Topics include:

EPCLs to Automate Simulations

EPCL Access to Dynamic Variables

Batch Runs Use of DYTOOLS

Data Checking and Debugging

Initializing Simulations

Hands on application - Students work on a mini stability study and data debugging of sample systems

Dynamics Class Part 4 The fourth part of the course complements the concepts and applications covered in Parts 1-3. Topics include: How to write a dynamic model using EPCL, description of wind turbine models and practical implications of numerical methods in power system simulations. Topics include: Overview of User-Written Models Using EPCL

Wind Generation Modeling

Introduction to Numerical Aspects of Dynamic Simulations

Hands on application Students work on examples related to each topic