Title :
An approach for modeling self-commutated static power converters for photovoltaic islanding studies
Author :
Imece, Ali F. ; Jones, Robert A. ; Sims, Thomas R. ; Gross, Charles A.
Author_Institution :
General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY, USA
fDate :
9/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The development of a model for a commercially available self-commutated static power converter (SPC) to investigate the conditions under which isolated operation (islanding) occurs is described. The approach used in modeling the SPC is unique in islanding studies. It is based on solving complex-AC system equations and phase-locked loop differential equations simultaneously to determine the SPC response. The model accurately and optimistically predicts the islanding performance of the self-commutated SPC, as verified in laboratory experiments and detailed computer simulations
Keywords :
differential equations; phase-locked loops; photovoltaic power systems; power convertors; complex-AC system; computer simulations; laboratory experiments; modeling; phase-locked loop differential equations; photovoltaic islanding studies; self-commutated static power converters; EMTP; Equations; Photovoltaic systems; Power generation; Power system modeling; Power systems; Predictive models; Senior members; Solar power generation; Static power converters;
Journal_Title :
Energy Conversion, IEEE Transactions on
