Modeling and simulation of microturbine

In this work, modeling, simulation and analysis of load following behaviour of microturbine (MT) as a Distributed Energy Resource (DER) have been performed. The system comprises a MT interconnected to the utility grid. The MT is capable of operating in both islanded and grid-connected modes. This work considers that the MT supplies power to variable general and critical loads. The model also used a speed controller to maintain the MT speed constant as the load varies. The load following characteristics of this model observed through simulation studies have been presented and analyzed.