November 16, 2012 Synchrophasor Meeting Dynamic Model Validation Project Jonathan Rose Engineer, Resource Integration Sidharth Rajagopalan Engineer, Dynamic Studies
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November 16, 2012Synchrophasor Meeting
Dynamic Model Validation Project
Jonathan RoseEngineer, Resource Integration
Sidharth RajagopalanEngineer, Dynamic Studies
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Need for Model Validation…
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Source: https://www.wecc.biz/committees/StandingCommittees/PCC/TSS/MVWG/06212011/Lists/Presentations/1/2011-06%20Power%20Plant%20Model%20Validation%20Using%20Disturbance%20Data.pdf
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Validation Methodology
• Compare computer simulations to actual generator behavior, measured during a disturbance.
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Channel Plot
100*A : Test7pgfedcb 10 - MW : Test7pgfedcb
Time (seconds)1009080706050403020100
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Compare Results
Field Measurements PMUs, DFRs...
Pass / Fail
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Overview
• Near Term Goals– Validate a few generator dynamic models based on available
measured response during system events.
• Long Term Goals– Develop plan to systematically validate generator models in ERCOT.
– New responsibilities? (NERC MOD Standard)
• Resource Entities, ERCOT, TSP
– Install measurement devices
• PMU at every power plant
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Challenge #1: Gathering Measurements
• Existing PMUs available to ERCOT– Installed for specific purpose of transmission observability.– none measure generator output
• Some gen companies have continuous fault recorders– Difficult to access data. “Leap-frog” communication.– Need coordination on setting up recorders.
• This issue is unresolved.– Only attempted to validate Governor models.
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POIGenerator
•High-speed measurements of V, , P, Q, Hz.•>= 30 samples / second.•Measure unit output , not plant.
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Possible Solution #1: Gathering Measurements
• Install PMU or proper set Continuous DFR at each generator– Does not need to stream live data. (Communication $$).– PMU preferred over DFRs.– Installation and Maintenance
• Provide easy access to data
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POIGenerator
Need method to easily get data to ERCOT.
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Challenge #2: Identifying Disturbances
Available Difficult
Frequency disturbances Voltage disturbance (e.g. faults)
Angle disturbance due to unit trip Angle disturbance due to line open
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Problem: Some stochastic disturbances difficult to monitor and identify.
Possible Solution:
• Move a nearby switched shunt.• Change generator voltage set point.
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Brainstorming A Synchrophasor Plan…
• PMUs for Operational Needs– Stream live data.– Penetration: capture system condition
• PMUs for Generator Model Validation– Archive data for 30 days. Data downloaded as needed.– Measure terminal behavior of each plant.
• Overlap?– Some generator PMUs stream data for Operations.
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Questions?
Thank You
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ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
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Overview of Validation Process
1. Capture electrical measurements during a disturbance using PMU.• Need plant-level or unit-level measurements.
2. Introduce disturbance and measurements into simulation.
3. Check that the simulated response matches plant actual response.
4. If not, discuss the results with the resource entity.
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Field Measurem
ents
POI
Present independent
variables (V, , Hz) to Generator
Test Generator
Channel Plot
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Time (seconds)1009080706050403020100
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ComparisonMeasure vs. Simulation Pass /Fail.
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Example – Simple Model Validation Exercise
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Types of Measurement Devices
• Phasor Measurement Units– Stand-alone measurement device. High-fidelity.
• Synchrophasors– Relay with PMU-like features. High-fidelity.– E.g. Schweitzer 421.
• Digital Fault Recorders (Continuous)– Predecessor to synchrophasors.– Similar to PMUs except no GPS-clock and cannot
measure angle.– May or may not be able to stream live measurements.
• Digital Fault Recorders (Triggered)– Oscilloscope-type measurements that are triggered. Used
for relay performance reviews, event forensics, etc.
• SCADA
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Measurement Device Comparison
High Speed
Real Time
GPS Clock
Angle Meas
Penetra-tion
Model Validation
PMU & Synchroph. ~50 DFR
100’s Difficult
SCADA 1000’sGovernor
Only
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Response Disturbances
GEN Fast Fault, sudden angle shift due to nearby unit trip / line open.
AVR Fast Fault, switched shunt adjust, V-schedule adjust.
GOV Slow Large unit trip anywhere.
PSS Fast Nearby unit trip or line open.
Gathering Measurements – Need a Good Disturbance!
AVR
GOV
PSS
Vmeas
Hz
d/dt
Qgen
Pgen
Pgen
• The nature of the disturbance determines which system is affected.– Multiple disturbances needed to validate all
parts of model.
d/dtV Pgen,
Qgen
Machine
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Disturbances
• Voltage Disturbances are difficult to find!– Wait for a fault? How know when it happened?
• WECC creates their own disturbances– 1400 MW Chief Joseph braking resistor.
• Could ERCOT do similar?– Disturb generator by adjusting nearby tap, switched shunt or
change Voltage set point.
Chief Joseph:
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