Title :
A MATLAB/SIMULINK model to study the performance of the VFT for the interconnection of weak and strong AC grids
Author :
El Din, Ahmed Hossam ; Abdullah, Mohamed Ashraf ; Ibrahim, Eng Mona
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Univ. of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
Abstract :
This paper represents a new model of the Variable Frequency Transformer (VFT) using MATLAB/SIMULINK. The VFT is used to connect two power systems. The simulations shown in the paper accurately represents the VFT´s dynamic characteristics. Based on this model, some further simulations are conducted to study VFT´s characteristics under fault conditions and its roles in preventing the spread of faults into the other area. The simulation results show that the VFT effectively suppresses the power oscillations between the two interconnected power systems and thus prevents the faults from spreading.
Keywords :
mathematics computing; oscillations; power engineering computing; power grids; power system interconnection; power transformers; power transmission faults; AC grid interconnection; Matlab-Simulink model; VFT dynamic characteristics; fault conditions; interconnected power systems; power oscillation suppression; variable frequency transformer; DC motors; Frequency control; Induction machines; Load flow; Mathematical model; Rotors; Stators;
Conference_Titel :
Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC), 2011 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Niagara Falls, ON
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0060-6
DOI :
10.1109/IEMDC.2011.5994607
