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Abstract
On the path towards an energy system powered entirely by Renewable Energy Sources (RES), power electronic converters will have to take over more and more functionalities from synchronous generators to ensure a stable and secure operation of the power grid. Moreover, it is widely recognised that the use of Grid Forming Converters (GFC) is necessary to fully meet these requirements. Over the last years, different concepts have been developed to achieve grid forming characteristics of static power converters. The next essential step is to agree on an exact definition and specification of GFC electrical behaviour as well as to define a suitable conformity assessment procedure. For this purpose, standardised testing guidelines for GFC are needed to assess those functionalities, which are relevant for dynamic grid stability. As a British-German joint work of the two research projects Battery-VSM and VerbundnetzStabil, the first draft of such guidelines is being currently developed.
One of the necessary characteristics which makes converter a GFC is its ability to provide inertial response during the dynamic frequency changes in the system. This paper focuses on how to demonstrate and quantify an inertia-equivalent behaviour of a GFC. The response to a transient system event is quantified in terms of a damping factor D as well as an equivalent inertia constant H. A few alternative methods are proposed for empirical estimation of those parameters accompanied by selected laboratory test results and practical considerations.
One of the necessary characteristics which makes converter a GFC is its ability to provide inertial response during the dynamic frequency changes in the system. This paper focuses on how to demonstrate and quantify an inertia-equivalent behaviour of a GFC. The response to a transient system event is quantified in terms of a damping factor D as well as an equivalent inertia constant H. A few alternative methods are proposed for empirical estimation of those parameters accompanied by selected laboratory test results and practical considerations.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 11 Nov 2020 |
Event | 19th Wind Integration Workshop - Duration: 11 Nov 2020 → 12 Nov 2020 |
Conference
Conference | 19th Wind Integration Workshop |
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Period | 11/11/20 → 12/11/20 |
Keywords
- grid forming converter
- VSM
- inertia response
- low inertia system
- voltage source properties
- power quality
- virtual synchronous machine
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Dive into the research topics of 'Testing characteristics of grid forming converters part III: inertial behaviour'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Projects
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Laboratory Testing of Battery-VSM arrangement
Hong, Q., Abdulhadi, I. F., Booth, C., Dysko, A. & Egea Alvarez, A.
1/04/19 → 31/07/21
Project: Research
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Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC)
Federico Coffele (Manager)
Electronic And Electrical EngineeringFacility/equipment: Facility
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Improved MIMO modelling and enhanced transient performance of phase locked loop during grid fault
Vatta Kkuni, K., Yang, G., Hong, Q. & Booth, C., 20 Apr 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Addressing frequency control challenges in future low-inertia power systems: a Great Britain perspective
Hong, Q., Khan, M. A. U., Henderson, C., Egea Alvarez, A., Tzelepis, D. & Booth, C., 29 Mar 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Engineering.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparative evaluation of dynamic performance of virtual synchronous machine and synchronous machines
Khan, M. A. U., Hong, Q., Liu, D., Egea Alvarez, A., Dysko, A., Booth, C. & Rostom, D., 11 Nov 2020, (Accepted/In press) p. 1-6. 6 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Activities
- 2 Invited talk
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Demonstration of Capability of Grid Forming Converters using Energy Storage Systems
Qiteng Hong (Invited speaker)
30 Sept 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Evaluation and Assessment of Grid Forming Converters' Inertial Behaviour via Experimental Tests
Qiteng Hong (Invited speaker)
27 Jul 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk