Frequency Support Provided by Inverted Based-Generation Using Grid-Forming Controllers: A Comparison During Islanded Operation

Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt, Jose Luis Rueda, Peter Palensky, Harold R. Chamorro, Vijay K. Sood

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Abstract

Inverter based generation (IBG) is a necessary technology in the energy transition and reaching ambitious objectives of zero-net emission. However, the colossal penetration of IBG may create several issues. Using Voltage source converters (VSCs) equipped with the so-called grid forming control is thought of as a long-term solution of IBG-dominated power systems. This paper shows a glance of the dynamic performance during a system frequency event (SFE) considering three of the most common grid forming controller types used to emulate synchronous generation operation: Virtual Synchronous Machine (VSM), the Synchronverter and grid forming droop control; and compared with a classic synchronous generator (SG). Numerical results of time-domain simulations of a tests system show the enormous advantage of the grid-forming converters controls to provide an extremely fast frequency response when compared to the case of the traditional SG.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference (EPEC)
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings
Place of PublicationDanvers
PublisherIEEE
Pages113-118
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-6654-2928-3
ISBN (Print)978-1-6654-2929-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Event2021 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy
Conference (EPEC)
- Virtually at Toronto, Canada
Duration: 22 Oct 202131 Oct 2021

Publication series

Name2021 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, EPEC 2021

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy
Conference (EPEC)
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVirtually at Toronto
Period22/10/2131/10/21

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Keywords

  • converter
  • fault
  • grid-forming
  • grid-following
  • short circuit

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