Title :
A Stability Algorithm for the Dynamic Analysis of Inverter Dominated Unbalanced LV Microgrids
Author :
Soultanis, Nikos L. ; Papathanasiou, Stavros A. ; Hatziargyriou, Nikos D.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Tech. Univ. of Athens
Abstract :
In this paper, an algorithm is presented, suitable for simulating the dynamic behavior of LV Microgrids both under grid connected and autonomous operation. The algorithm follows the stability approach, focusing on low-frequency dynamics, and adjusts the standard methodology so that the dynamic analysis of the system can be carried out, even in the absence of a synchronous machine when all the sources are interfaced to the network with inverters. Proper network representation allows for the modeling of all the characteristic unbalances of the LV network. The capability of the algorithm to simulate the operating modes of a Microgrid is demonstrated by representative study cases
Keywords :
distributed power generation; invertors; power grids; power system dynamic stability; power system interconnection; autonomous operation; grid connection; inverter dynamic analysis; low-frequency dynamics; microgrid modes; stability algorithm; synchronous machines; unbalanced low-voltage microgrids; Algorithm design and analysis; Analytical models; Distributed power generation; Heuristic algorithms; Inverters; Power generation; Power system interconnection; Power system reliability; Power system simulation; Stability analysis; Distributed generation (DG); inverter control; low-voltage (LV) networks; microgrids;
Journal_Title :
Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPWRS.2006.887961