Performance of power oscillation damping controllers with different static load characteristics

Low-frequency inter-area oscillations are threat to secure operation of power systems. Power system stabilizer and Power oscillation damping controllers are used to provide damping to oscillatory modes. Such oscillatory modes, inter-area modes in particular, are significantly affected by change in operating conditions and load characteristics. In this paper, influence of load characteristics on performance of two distinct power oscillation damping controllers is being examined. The interaction between load characteristic and performance of power oscillation damping controller is explored in terms of damping contribution by individual controller on inter-area mode. Eigenvalue analysis approach is used to evaluate the performance of power oscillation controllers, which are designed based on residue compensation technique and H_∞ loop-shaping technique respectively. This paper also addresses the dynamic behaviour of the two controllers under different operating conditions and load characteristics.