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Control of Non-Synchronous Generating Plants to Improve Stability in Weak Grid Environments

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posted on 2018-01-29, 23:03 authored by JESSICA SUZANNE PETERS
Due to concerns about global warming, renewable energy sources, which are commonly inverter-based, are becoming more common. This research investigates how a power system can be stable with large amounts of renewable generation, and subsequently, lower inertia from synchronous machines. Due to having one of the largest percentages of renewable energy in Australia, a simplified model of the South Australian electricity network is developed as a case study in PSCAD. Simulations are run at varying inverter penetration levels to test the network stability under various disturbances. Inverter control methods are investigated in order to improve stability.

History

Campus location

Australia

Principal supervisor

Behrooz Bahrani

Additional supervisor 1

Tony Morton

Year of Award

2018

Department, School or Centre

Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

Course

Master of Engineering Science (Research)

Degree Type

MASTERS

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering