Induction and Synchronous Motors Compared for System Stability

A comparison is made between synchronous motors and induction motors with regard to industrial power system stability. Representation of motor loads in stability studies is reviewed. The specific system studied is an infinite bus supplying a combination induction and synchronous motor load through a transmission line and transformer. The system is subjected to a fault at the transformer and critical values of fault clearing time are computer calculated for ratios of synchronous motor load to induction motor load from zero to unity. The effect of variation of motor parameters on clearing times is discussed.