Grid-Forming(GFM)converters are prone to fault-induced overcurrent and power angle instability during grid fault-induced voltage sags.To address this,this paper develops a multi-loop coordinated fault ridethrough(FRT)...Grid-Forming(GFM)converters are prone to fault-induced overcurrent and power angle instability during grid fault-induced voltage sags.To address this,this paper develops a multi-loop coordinated fault ridethrough(FRT)control strategy based on a power outer loop and voltage-current inner loops,aiming to enhance the stability and current-limiting capability of GFM converters during grid fault conditions.During voltage sags,the GFM converter’s voltage source behavior is maintained by dynamically adjusting the reactive power reference to provide voltage support,thereby effectively suppressing the steady-state component of the fault current.To address the active power imbalance induced by voltage sags,a dynamic active power reference correction method based on apparent power is designed to mitigate power angle oscillations and limit transient current.Moreover,an adaptive virtual impedance loop is implemented to enhance dynamic transient current-limiting performance during the fault initiation phase.This approach improves the responsiveness of the inner loop and ensures safe system operation under various fault severities.Under asymmetric fault conditions,a negative-sequence reactive current compensation strategy is incorporated to further suppress negative-sequence voltage and improve voltage symmetry.The proposed control scheme enables coordinated operation of multiple control objectives,including voltage support,current suppression,and power angle stability,across different fault scenarios.Finally,MATLAB/Simulink simulation results validate the effectiveness of the proposed strategy,showcasing its superior performance in current limiting and power angle stability,thereby significantly enhancing the system’s fault ride-through capability.展开更多
Renewable generation is rapidly increasing and transforming power systems toward“new-type power systems”.The integration of renewable energy resources necessitates a shift from conventional grid-following converters...Renewable generation is rapidly increasing and transforming power systems toward“new-type power systems”.The integration of renewable energy resources necessitates a shift from conventional grid-following converters(GFLs)to advanced grid-forming controls.Although grid-forming converters(GFMs)provide grid support and enhance system stability under weak grid conditions,their deployment requires more robust hardware,complex control algorithms and system operation constraints,resulting in planning and operational trade-offs between system stability and cost efficiency.This paper studies the underexplored question of how many GFMs are needed from a techno-economic perspective.The holistic analysis integrates long-term planning,short-term operational strategies and dynamic stability considerations,thereby supporting large-scale renewable integration while ensuring system security and economic benefits.展开更多
Grid-forming(GFM)control is a key technology for ensuring the safe and stable operation of renewable power systems dominated by converter-interfaced generation(CIG),including wind power,photovoltaic,and battery energy...Grid-forming(GFM)control is a key technology for ensuring the safe and stable operation of renewable power systems dominated by converter-interfaced generation(CIG),including wind power,photovoltaic,and battery energy storage.In this paper,we challenge the traditional approach of emulating a synchronous generator by proposing a frequency-fixed GFM control strategy.The CIG endeavors to regulate itself as a constant voltage source without control dynamics due to its capability limitation,denoted as the frequency-fixed zone.With the proposed strategy,the system frequency is almost always fixed at its rated value,achieving system active power balance independent of frequency,and intentional power flow adjustments are implemented through direct phase angle control.This approach significantly reduces the frequency dynamics and safety issues associated with frequency variations.Furthermore,synchronization dynamics are significantly diminished,and synchronization stability is enhanced.The proposed strategy has the potential to realize a renewable power system with a fixed frequency and robust stability.展开更多
The integration of large-scale new energy and high-capacity DC transmission leads to a reduction in system inertia.Grid-forming renewable energy sources(GF-RES)has a significant improvement effect on system inertia.Co...The integration of large-scale new energy and high-capacity DC transmission leads to a reduction in system inertia.Grid-forming renewable energy sources(GF-RES)has a significant improvement effect on system inertia.Commutation failure faults may cause a short-term reactive power surplus at the sending end and trigger transient overvoltage,threatening the safe and stable operation of the power grid.However,there is a lack of research on the calculation method of transient overvoltage caused by commutation failure in high-voltage DC transmission systems with grid-forming renewable energy sources integration.Based on the existing equivalent model of highvoltage DC transmission systems at the sending end,this paper proposes to construct a model of the high-voltage DC transmission system at the sending end with grid-forming renewable energy sources.The paper first clarifies the mechanism of overvoltage generation,then considers the reactive power droop control characteristics of GF-RES,and derives the transient voltage calculation model of theDC transmission system with GF-RES integration.It also proposes a calculation method for transient overvoltage at the sending-end converter bus with GF-RES integration.Based on the PSCAD/EMTDC simulation platform,this paper builds an experimental simulation model.By constructing three different experimental scenarios,the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed transient overvoltage calculation method are verified,with a calculation error within 5%.At the same time,this paper quantitatively analyzes the impact of grid strength,new energy proportion,and rated transmission power on transient overvoltage from three different perspectives.展开更多
To enhance the low-voltage ride-through(LVRT)capability of emerging power systems with increasing penetration of renewable energy while addressing issues such as the slow response speed of traditional proportional-int...To enhance the low-voltage ride-through(LVRT)capability of emerging power systems with increasing penetration of renewable energy while addressing issues such as the slow response speed of traditional proportional-integral(PI)control,high model accuracy requirements,and complex system parameter tuning,this paper proposes a droop-controlled converter reactive power support strategy based on first-order linear active disturbance rejection control(LADRC).First,a mathematical model of a droop-controlled grid-forming(GFM)converter is established.A model equivalence method is then proposed to transform the dynamic characteristics of the control loop into equivalent impedance parameters.Based on the equivalent impedance parameter model,the influencing factors of the converter terminal voltage and point of common coupling(PCC)voltage are derived.Next,a first-order linear active disturbance rejection control strategy is introduced into the traditional droop control framework,and the controller parameters are optimized via the bandwidth tuning method.Finally,a simulation model of the droop-controlled GFM converter based on the linear active disturbance rejection controller is constructed on the PSCAD/EMTDC platform,and through comparative experiments under typical grid fault conditions,the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy in improving the system fault ride-through capability and voltage support is verified.展开更多
Grid-forming(GFM)converters can provide inertia support for power grids through control technology,stabilize voltage and frequency,and improve system stability,unlike traditional grid-following(GFL)converters.Therefor...Grid-forming(GFM)converters can provide inertia support for power grids through control technology,stabilize voltage and frequency,and improve system stability,unlike traditional grid-following(GFL)converters.Therefore,in future“double high”power systems,research on the control technology of GFM converters will become an urgent demand.In this paper,we first introduce the basic principle of GFM control and then present five currently used control strategies for GFM converters:droop control,power synchronization control(PSC),virtual synchronous machine control(VSM),direct power control(DPC),and virtual oscillator control(VOC).These five strategies can independently establish voltage phasors to provide inertia to the system.Among these,droop control is the most widely used strategy.PSC and VSM are strategies that simulate the mechanical characteristics of synchronous generators;thus,they are more accurate than droop control.DPC regulates the active power and reactive power directly,with no inner current controller,and VOC is a novel method under study using an oscillator circuit to realize synchronization.Finally,we highlight key technologies and research directions to be addressed in the future.展开更多
To address the global climate crisis,achieving energy transitions is imperative.Establishing a new-type power system is a key measure to achieve CO_(2) emissions peaking and carbon neutrality.The core goal is to trans...To address the global climate crisis,achieving energy transitions is imperative.Establishing a new-type power system is a key measure to achieve CO_(2) emissions peaking and carbon neutrality.The core goal is to transform renewable energy resources into primary power sources.The large-scale integration of high proportions of renewable energy sources and power electronic devices will dramatically change the operational mechanisms and control strategies of power systems.Existing wind and solar converters mostly adopt the grid-following control mode,which leads to significant challenges in system security and stability as it is insufficient to support the frequency and voltage of the grid.On the other hand,grid-forming control technology(GFM)can provide voltage and frequency support for the system,and thus becomes an effective measure to improve the inertia and damping characteristics of power systems.This paper illustrates the principles,control strategies,equipment types,application scenarios,and project implementation of grid-forming technology.The simulation and analysis based on a renewable-dominated real new-type power system show that GFM can significantly enhance the frequency and voltage support capacity of the power system,improve renewable energy accommodation capacity and grid transmission capacity under weak grid conditions,and play an important role in enhancing the stability and power supply reliability of renewable-dominated new-type power systems.展开更多
In this paper,the explicit state-space model for a multi-inverter system including grid-following inverter-based generators(IBGs)and grid-forming IBGs is developed by the two-level component connection method(CCM),whi...In this paper,the explicit state-space model for a multi-inverter system including grid-following inverter-based generators(IBGs)and grid-forming IBGs is developed by the two-level component connection method(CCM),which modularized inverter control blocks at the primary level and IBGs at the secondary level.Based on the comprehensive state-space model representing full order of system dynamics,eigenvalues of the overall system are thoroughly analyzed,identifying potential adverse impacts of not only grid-following inverters,but also grid forming inverters on the system small-signal stability,with the underlying principle of oscillations also understood.Numerical and simulation results validate effectiveness of the proposed methodology on IEEE benchmarking 39-bus system.展开更多
The grid-forming virtual synchronous generator(GFVSG)not only employs a first-order low-pass filter for virtual inertia control but also introduces grid-connected active power(GCAP)dynamic oscillation issues,akin to t...The grid-forming virtual synchronous generator(GFVSG)not only employs a first-order low-pass filter for virtual inertia control but also introduces grid-connected active power(GCAP)dynamic oscillation issues,akin to those observed in traditional synchronous generators.In response to this,an improved strategy for lead-lag filter based GFVSG(LLF-GFVSG)is presented in this article.Firstly,the grid-connected circuit structure and control principle of typical GFVSG are described,and a closed-loop small-signal model for GCAP in GFVSG is established.The causes of GCAP dynamic oscillation of GFVSG under the disturbances of active power command as well as grid frequency are analyzed.On this basis,the LLF-GFVSG improvement strategy and its parameter design method are given.Finally,the efficiency of the proposed control strategy in damping GCAP dynamic oscillations under various disturbances is verified using MATLAB simulations and experimental comparison results.展开更多
The hybrid power-and voltage-based synchronization control method has shown potential for enhancing the stability of grid-forming(GFM)inverters.However,its effectiveness may be compromised if other control loops are n...The hybrid power-and voltage-based synchronization control method has shown potential for enhancing the stability of grid-forming(GFM)inverters.However,its effectiveness may be compromised if other control loops are not properly designed.To address the control-loop interactions,this paper presents a design-oriented analysis method for multiloop-controlled GFM inverters.The method begins by identifying the dominant oscillation modes through modal analysis.The sensitivities of damping ratios to control parameters are then determined for the dominant modes,which allows for characterization of control-loop interactions.A co-design method of GFM control is next developed based on the sensitivity analysis.Lastly,simulations and experimental results are presented to confirm the effectiveness of the method.展开更多
Microgrid (MG) is a small entity of electrical network which comprises of various Distributed Generation (DG) sources, storage devices, and group of loads in various classes. MG provides reliable and secure energy sup...Microgrid (MG) is a small entity of electrical network which comprises of various Distributed Generation (DG) sources, storage devices, and group of loads in various classes. MG provides reliable and secure energy supply to the critical loads of communities while operating either in on-grid or off-grid mode. In this study, a coordinated power management control strategy for a typical low voltage (LV) MG network with integration of solar Photovoltaic (PV) and storage facility has been developed and analysed in Matlab-Simu-link software environment at various modes (on-grid, off-grid, and on-grid to off-grid transition) of MG operation. Solar PV and battery power inverters are considered as grid-support grid-forming (GsGfm) Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) with the implementation of modified droop and virtual output impedance control strategies. Proposed control strategy supports coordinated control operation between PV units and battery storage, equal power sharing among the DG sources, and smooth MG mode transition with regulation of voltage and frequency level in MG network. In addition, voltage and current THD level were analysed and verified as per the standard of AS4777.展开更多
With the integration of large-scale renewable energy sources(RESs),the line commutated converter(LCC)based high-voltage direct-current(HVDC)inverter side suffers from degraded grid strength and escalating commutation ...With the integration of large-scale renewable energy sources(RESs),the line commutated converter(LCC)based high-voltage direct-current(HVDC)inverter side suffers from degraded grid strength and escalating commutation failure(CF)risks.In comparison with the widely used grid-following(GFL)RESs,grid-forming(GFM)RESs exhibit the favorable characteristics of voltage sources.Therefore,the hybrid operation of GFL-/GFM-RESs holds great potential in voltage support and may help CF suppression.This paper first analyzes the impacts of RESs on the first and subsequent CFs,respectively.It reveals that GFM-RESs alleviate the deterioration of grid voltage induced by GFL-RESs,thereby suppressing the first CF.However,current fault ride-through controls of RESs cannot fulfill the reactive power dynamic demand during the CF recovery process and rarely help mitigate subsequent CFs.Moreover,the limited overcurrent capability of GFM-RES hinders its ability to ride through CF.Based on the mechanism analysis,a CF suppression strategy based on the hybrid GFL/GFM operation is proposed.The proposed strategy optimized the controls of RESs to fulfill reactive power dynamics and offer voltage support during the CF process.Case studies are undertaken on the studied system and the CIGRE benchmark,respectively.The simulation results confirm the effectiveness of the proposed strategy for suppressing CF.展开更多
In the future power-electronics-dominated power systems,grid-forming(GFM)converters have been regarded as important devices to actively establish frequency and voltage,so as to provide essential grid support.However,d...In the future power-electronics-dominated power systems,grid-forming(GFM)converters have been regarded as important devices to actively establish frequency and voltage,so as to provide essential grid support.However,due to their voltage source behavior and emulated swing dynamics,GFM converters may encounter low-frequency oscillations(LFOs)when connected to strong grids,which belongs to the self-stability problem of GFM converters.Moreover,GFM converters will also interact with grid-following(GFL)converters and thus impact the mid-frequency oscillations(MFOs)induced by phase-locked loops(PLLs).It has been preliminarily shown in the literature that GFM converters can help stabilize the PLL-induced MFOs,but currently,there is a lack of systematic design methods to coordinate the self-stability and stabilizing ability of GFM converters.This paper addresses this gap by revisiting the impedance model of a typical GFM converter and briefly analyze the oscillations caused by converters.Based on our analysis,we propose a frequency-partitioned synthesis design framework to enable dynamic virtual impedance(DVI)in GFM converters,aiming to enhance their self-stability and stabilizing ability simultaneously.Particularly,a self-stabilizing module is designed to ensure robust device-level damping,with control parameters auto-tuned using H∞methods.In parallel,a stabilizing module is introduced to stabilize GFL converters and enhance the system-level stability,which utilizes a perceive-and-optimize tuning strategy.Simulation results validate the effectiveness of the proposed synthesis DVI framework.展开更多
The transient synchronization stability of grid-forming converters(GFMCs)is significantly challenged under grid voltage sags.Continuous efforts have been devoted to analyzing the GFMC transient stability,with limited ...The transient synchronization stability of grid-forming converters(GFMCs)is significantly challenged under grid voltage sags.Continuous efforts have been devoted to analyzing the GFMC transient stability,with limited attention paid to the impacts of control loop dynamics.However,the complex control dynamics,especially the interactions between the active/reactive power control loops and the current saturation process(CSP),are crucial for accurately describing the transient behavior and evaluating the stability.Thus,in this study,a new large-signal GFMC model is established,considering the reactive power control(RPC)with different kinds of controllers and the CSP simultaneously.It is revealed that GFMC does not switch to the current-limited mode immediately,and the dynamics of RPC further affect the transient behavior before the current limiting significantly.Hence,the complex control dynamics can alter the mode switching point of current saturation,thereby increasing the risk of loss of synchronization(LOS).Based on the above findings,comprehensive comparisons of typical RPC controllers are presented to facilitate practical engineering applications.A unified stability enhancement method is proposed for solving the problem of LOS.Finally,experiments validate the correctness of the analysis and the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy.展开更多
Virtor(VSG)technology is widely investigated and applied for dual synchronous generatoubly-fed induction generators(DFIGs)to provide virtual inertia.However,under grid faults,the conventional VSG-based DFIG faces chal...Virtor(VSG)technology is widely investigated and applied for dual synchronous generatoubly-fed induction generators(DFIGs)to provide virtual inertia.However,under grid faults,the conventional VSG-based DFIG faces challenges of transient overcurrent and instability.The critical limitation for grid-forming DFIGs to withstand serious grid faults is the rotor-side converter(RSC)’s inability to quickly generate proper rotor voltage to counteract transient electromotive force(EMF),which results in transient overcurrent and damage to the RSC.To fill this gap,this study introduces a novel low-voltage ride-through(LVRT)control strategy for the grid-forming DFIG under symmetrical grid fault conditions.To mitigate transient overcurrent,the core mechanism is to regulate the rotor flux linkage to align with the stator flux linkage in an optimal proportion.Under the proposed control strategy,both post-fault rotor current and required rotor voltage are constrained within operational limits.Moreover,fluctuations in electromagnetic torque are efficiently suppressed during grid disturbances.Consequently,the dynamic stability and power support capacity of the DFIG system remain intact throughout the transient process.Finally,simulation studies and experimental results are provided to verify the feasibility of the proposed approach.展开更多
Grid-forming(GFM)control is a key technique for power systems with high penetration of converter-interfaced generation.However,its application to photovoltaic(PV)systems faces challenges related to DC voltage transien...Grid-forming(GFM)control is a key technique for power systems with high penetration of converter-interfaced generation.However,its application to photovoltaic(PV)systems faces challenges related to DC voltage transient stability.This paper investigates a common countermeasure involving a PI-based DC voltage controller for GFM-PV systems,revealing that their small-signal stability is sensitive to parameter tuning.The study develops a generalized DC voltage-dominated 2nd-order GFM model and successfully conducts complex torque analysis,showing that this approach can be effectively extended to other dynamics governed by DC voltage-dominated GFM systems.Subsequently,the paper establishes a stability criterion for GFM-PV systems and proposes a parameter tuning method for DC voltage controllers that incorporates damping margin considerations.The performance of the tuned single-machine-infinite-bus GFM-PV system is validated on the RT-LAB real-time simulation platform under scenarios involving solar irradiance fluctuations and grid frequency disturbances.The proposed method proves effective in ensuring the stability of the GFM-PV system,with robust theoretical support.展开更多
This paper proposes an enhanced grid-forming(GFM)control scheme for modular multilevel converter-based high-voltage direct current(MMC-HVDC)systems interfacing offshore wind farms.The proposed strategy adopts an impro...This paper proposes an enhanced grid-forming(GFM)control scheme for modular multilevel converter-based high-voltage direct current(MMC-HVDC)systems interfacing offshore wind farms.The proposed strategy adopts an improved DC voltage synchronization approach,which not only provides instantaneous active and reactive power support,but also achieves enhanced DC-link voltage regulation.To validate its control performance,PSCAD/EMTDC simulations are conducted using the actual parameters of the Borwin6 MMC-HVDC project.Simulation results demonstrate the scheme’s effectiveness in delivering instantaneous grid support and maintaining system stability under various challenging conditions,including phase angle jumps,frequency variations,voltage dips,short-circuit ratio(SCR)changes and AC grid faults.展开更多
Grid-following voltage source converter(GFLVSC)and grid-forming voltage source converter(GFM-VSC)have different dynamic characteristics for active power-frequency and reactive power-voltage supports of the power grid....Grid-following voltage source converter(GFLVSC)and grid-forming voltage source converter(GFM-VSC)have different dynamic characteristics for active power-frequency and reactive power-voltage supports of the power grid.This paper aims to clarify and recognize the difference between gridfollowing(GFL)and grid-forming(GFM)frequency-voltage support more intuitively and clearly.Firstly,the phasor model considering circuit constraints is established based on the port circuit equations of the converter.It is revealed that the voltage and active power linearly correspond to the horizontal and vertical axes in the phasor space referenced to the grid voltage phasor.Secondly,based on topological homology,GFL and GFM controls are transformed and mapped into different trajectories.The topological similarity of the characteristic curves for GFL and GFM controls is the essential cause of their uniformity.Based on the above model,it is indicated that GFL-VSC and GFM-VSC possess uniformity with regard to active power response,type of coupling,and phasor trajectory.They differ in synchronization,power coupling mechanisms,dynamics,and active power-voltage operation domain in the quasi-steady state.Case studies are undertaken on GFL-VSC and GFM-VSC integrated into a four-machine two-area system.Simulation results verify that the dynamic uniformity and difference of GFL-VSC and GFM-VSC are intuitively and comprehensively revealed.展开更多
This study analyzes the stability and reactive characteristics of the hybrid offshore wind farm that includes gridforming(GFM)and grid-following(GFL)wind turbines(WTs)integrated with a diode rectifier unit(DRU)based h...This study analyzes the stability and reactive characteristics of the hybrid offshore wind farm that includes gridforming(GFM)and grid-following(GFL)wind turbines(WTs)integrated with a diode rectifier unit(DRU)based high-voltage direct current(HVDC)system.The determination method for the proportion of GFM WTs is proposed while considering system stability and optimal offshore reactive power constraints.First,the small-signal stability is studied based on the developed linear model,and crucial factors that affect the stability are captured by eigenvalue analysis.The reactive power-frequency compensation control of GFM WTs is then proposed to improve the reactive power and frequency dynamics.Second,the relationship between offshore reactive power imbalance and the effectiveness of GFM capability is analyzed.Offshore reactive power optimization methods are next proposed to diminish offshore reactive load.These methods include the optimal design for the reactive capacity of the AC filter and the reactive power compensation control of GFL WTs.Third,in terms of stability and optimal offshore reactive power constraints,the principle and calculation method for determining the proportion of GFM WTs are proposed,and the critical proportion of GFM WTs is determined over the full active power range.Finally,case studies using a detailed model are conducted by timedomain simulations in PSCAD/EMTDC.The simulations verify the theoretical analysis results and the effectiveness of the proposed determination method for the proportion of GFM WTs and reactive power optimization methods.展开更多
In modern microgrids(MGs)with high penetration of distributed energy resources(DERs),system reconfiguration occurs more frequently and becomes a significant issue.Fixedparameter controllers may not handle these tasks ...In modern microgrids(MGs)with high penetration of distributed energy resources(DERs),system reconfiguration occurs more frequently and becomes a significant issue.Fixedparameter controllers may not handle these tasks effectively,as they lack the ability to adapt to the dynamic conditions in such environments.This paper proposes an intelligence-driven gridforming(GFM)converter control method for islanding MGs us ing a robustness-guided neural network(RNN).To enhance the adaptability of the proposed method,traditional proportional-in tegral controllers in the GFM primary control loops are entire ly replaced by the RNN.The RNN is trained by a robustnessguided strategy to replicate their robust behaviors.All the train ing stages are purely data-driven methods,which means that no system parameters are required for the controller design.Conse quently,the proposed method is an intelligence-driven modelless GFM converter control.Compared with traditional meth ods,the simulation results in all testing scenarios show the clear benefits of the proposed method.The proposed method reduces overshoots by more than 71.24%,which keeps all damping ra tios within the stable region and provides faster stabilization.In comparison to traditional methods,at the highest probability,the proposed method improves damping by over 14.7%and re duces the rates of change of frequency and voltage by over 59.97%.Additionally,the proposed method effectively suppress es the interactions between state variables caused by inverterbased resources,with frequencies ranging from 1.0 Hz to 1.422 Hz.Consequently,these frequencies contribute less than 19.79%to the observed transient responses.展开更多
文摘Grid-Forming(GFM)converters are prone to fault-induced overcurrent and power angle instability during grid fault-induced voltage sags.To address this,this paper develops a multi-loop coordinated fault ridethrough(FRT)control strategy based on a power outer loop and voltage-current inner loops,aiming to enhance the stability and current-limiting capability of GFM converters during grid fault conditions.During voltage sags,the GFM converter’s voltage source behavior is maintained by dynamically adjusting the reactive power reference to provide voltage support,thereby effectively suppressing the steady-state component of the fault current.To address the active power imbalance induced by voltage sags,a dynamic active power reference correction method based on apparent power is designed to mitigate power angle oscillations and limit transient current.Moreover,an adaptive virtual impedance loop is implemented to enhance dynamic transient current-limiting performance during the fault initiation phase.This approach improves the responsiveness of the inner loop and ensures safe system operation under various fault severities.Under asymmetric fault conditions,a negative-sequence reactive current compensation strategy is incorporated to further suppress negative-sequence voltage and improve voltage symmetry.The proposed control scheme enables coordinated operation of multiple control objectives,including voltage support,current suppression,and power angle stability,across different fault scenarios.Finally,MATLAB/Simulink simulation results validate the effectiveness of the proposed strategy,showcasing its superior performance in current limiting and power angle stability,thereby significantly enhancing the system’s fault ride-through capability.
基金supported in part by the Carbon Neutrality and Energy System Transformation project and in part by EPSRC under Grant EP/Y025946/1.
文摘Renewable generation is rapidly increasing and transforming power systems toward“new-type power systems”.The integration of renewable energy resources necessitates a shift from conventional grid-following converters(GFLs)to advanced grid-forming controls.Although grid-forming converters(GFMs)provide grid support and enhance system stability under weak grid conditions,their deployment requires more robust hardware,complex control algorithms and system operation constraints,resulting in planning and operational trade-offs between system stability and cost efficiency.This paper studies the underexplored question of how many GFMs are needed from a techno-economic perspective.The holistic analysis integrates long-term planning,short-term operational strategies and dynamic stability considerations,thereby supporting large-scale renewable integration while ensuring system security and economic benefits.
基金supported by the National Key Research&Development Program of China under Grant 2024YFB2408900.
文摘Grid-forming(GFM)control is a key technology for ensuring the safe and stable operation of renewable power systems dominated by converter-interfaced generation(CIG),including wind power,photovoltaic,and battery energy storage.In this paper,we challenge the traditional approach of emulating a synchronous generator by proposing a frequency-fixed GFM control strategy.The CIG endeavors to regulate itself as a constant voltage source without control dynamics due to its capability limitation,denoted as the frequency-fixed zone.With the proposed strategy,the system frequency is almost always fixed at its rated value,achieving system active power balance independent of frequency,and intentional power flow adjustments are implemented through direct phase angle control.This approach significantly reduces the frequency dynamics and safety issues associated with frequency variations.Furthermore,synchronization dynamics are significantly diminished,and synchronization stability is enhanced.The proposed strategy has the potential to realize a renewable power system with a fixed frequency and robust stability.
基金supported by Key Natural Science Research Projects of Colleges and Universities in Anhui Province(2022AH051831).
文摘The integration of large-scale new energy and high-capacity DC transmission leads to a reduction in system inertia.Grid-forming renewable energy sources(GF-RES)has a significant improvement effect on system inertia.Commutation failure faults may cause a short-term reactive power surplus at the sending end and trigger transient overvoltage,threatening the safe and stable operation of the power grid.However,there is a lack of research on the calculation method of transient overvoltage caused by commutation failure in high-voltage DC transmission systems with grid-forming renewable energy sources integration.Based on the existing equivalent model of highvoltage DC transmission systems at the sending end,this paper proposes to construct a model of the high-voltage DC transmission system at the sending end with grid-forming renewable energy sources.The paper first clarifies the mechanism of overvoltage generation,then considers the reactive power droop control characteristics of GF-RES,and derives the transient voltage calculation model of theDC transmission system with GF-RES integration.It also proposes a calculation method for transient overvoltage at the sending-end converter bus with GF-RES integration.Based on the PSCAD/EMTDC simulation platform,this paper builds an experimental simulation model.By constructing three different experimental scenarios,the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed transient overvoltage calculation method are verified,with a calculation error within 5%.At the same time,this paper quantitatively analyzes the impact of grid strength,new energy proportion,and rated transmission power on transient overvoltage from three different perspectives.
基金supported by the Smart Grid-National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2024ZD0801400)the Science and Technology Projects of State Grid Corporation of China(No.52272224000V).
文摘To enhance the low-voltage ride-through(LVRT)capability of emerging power systems with increasing penetration of renewable energy while addressing issues such as the slow response speed of traditional proportional-integral(PI)control,high model accuracy requirements,and complex system parameter tuning,this paper proposes a droop-controlled converter reactive power support strategy based on first-order linear active disturbance rejection control(LADRC).First,a mathematical model of a droop-controlled grid-forming(GFM)converter is established.A model equivalence method is then proposed to transform the dynamic characteristics of the control loop into equivalent impedance parameters.Based on the equivalent impedance parameter model,the influencing factors of the converter terminal voltage and point of common coupling(PCC)voltage are derived.Next,a first-order linear active disturbance rejection control strategy is introduced into the traditional droop control framework,and the controller parameters are optimized via the bandwidth tuning method.Finally,a simulation model of the droop-controlled GFM converter based on the linear active disturbance rejection controller is constructed on the PSCAD/EMTDC platform,and through comparative experiments under typical grid fault conditions,the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy in improving the system fault ride-through capability and voltage support is verified.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52177122)the“Transformational Technologies for Clean Energy and Demonstration”,Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA 21050100)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(No.2018170)。
文摘Grid-forming(GFM)converters can provide inertia support for power grids through control technology,stabilize voltage and frequency,and improve system stability,unlike traditional grid-following(GFL)converters.Therefore,in future“double high”power systems,research on the control technology of GFM converters will become an urgent demand.In this paper,we first introduce the basic principle of GFM control and then present five currently used control strategies for GFM converters:droop control,power synchronization control(PSC),virtual synchronous machine control(VSM),direct power control(DPC),and virtual oscillator control(VOC).These five strategies can independently establish voltage phasors to provide inertia to the system.Among these,droop control is the most widely used strategy.PSC and VSM are strategies that simulate the mechanical characteristics of synchronous generators;thus,they are more accurate than droop control.DPC regulates the active power and reactive power directly,with no inner current controller,and VOC is a novel method under study using an oscillator circuit to realize synchronization.Finally,we highlight key technologies and research directions to be addressed in the future.
文摘To address the global climate crisis,achieving energy transitions is imperative.Establishing a new-type power system is a key measure to achieve CO_(2) emissions peaking and carbon neutrality.The core goal is to transform renewable energy resources into primary power sources.The large-scale integration of high proportions of renewable energy sources and power electronic devices will dramatically change the operational mechanisms and control strategies of power systems.Existing wind and solar converters mostly adopt the grid-following control mode,which leads to significant challenges in system security and stability as it is insufficient to support the frequency and voltage of the grid.On the other hand,grid-forming control technology(GFM)can provide voltage and frequency support for the system,and thus becomes an effective measure to improve the inertia and damping characteristics of power systems.This paper illustrates the principles,control strategies,equipment types,application scenarios,and project implementation of grid-forming technology.The simulation and analysis based on a renewable-dominated real new-type power system show that GFM can significantly enhance the frequency and voltage support capacity of the power system,improve renewable energy accommodation capacity and grid transmission capacity under weak grid conditions,and play an important role in enhancing the stability and power supply reliability of renewable-dominated new-type power systems.
基金supported partially by a MOE Tier 1 Thematic grant(23070749).
文摘In this paper,the explicit state-space model for a multi-inverter system including grid-following inverter-based generators(IBGs)and grid-forming IBGs is developed by the two-level component connection method(CCM),which modularized inverter control blocks at the primary level and IBGs at the secondary level.Based on the comprehensive state-space model representing full order of system dynamics,eigenvalues of the overall system are thoroughly analyzed,identifying potential adverse impacts of not only grid-following inverters,but also grid forming inverters on the system small-signal stability,with the underlying principle of oscillations also understood.Numerical and simulation results validate effectiveness of the proposed methodology on IEEE benchmarking 39-bus system.
基金supported by the Key Laboratory of Modern Power System Simulation and Control&Renewable Energy Technology(Northeast Electric Power University)Open Fund of China under Grant MPSS2024-08.
文摘The grid-forming virtual synchronous generator(GFVSG)not only employs a first-order low-pass filter for virtual inertia control but also introduces grid-connected active power(GCAP)dynamic oscillation issues,akin to those observed in traditional synchronous generators.In response to this,an improved strategy for lead-lag filter based GFVSG(LLF-GFVSG)is presented in this article.Firstly,the grid-connected circuit structure and control principle of typical GFVSG are described,and a closed-loop small-signal model for GCAP in GFVSG is established.The causes of GCAP dynamic oscillation of GFVSG under the disturbances of active power command as well as grid frequency are analyzed.On this basis,the LLF-GFVSG improvement strategy and its parameter design method are given.Finally,the efficiency of the proposed control strategy in damping GCAP dynamic oscillations under various disturbances is verified using MATLAB simulations and experimental comparison results.
文摘The hybrid power-and voltage-based synchronization control method has shown potential for enhancing the stability of grid-forming(GFM)inverters.However,its effectiveness may be compromised if other control loops are not properly designed.To address the control-loop interactions,this paper presents a design-oriented analysis method for multiloop-controlled GFM inverters.The method begins by identifying the dominant oscillation modes through modal analysis.The sensitivities of damping ratios to control parameters are then determined for the dominant modes,which allows for characterization of control-loop interactions.A co-design method of GFM control is next developed based on the sensitivity analysis.Lastly,simulations and experimental results are presented to confirm the effectiveness of the method.
文摘Microgrid (MG) is a small entity of electrical network which comprises of various Distributed Generation (DG) sources, storage devices, and group of loads in various classes. MG provides reliable and secure energy supply to the critical loads of communities while operating either in on-grid or off-grid mode. In this study, a coordinated power management control strategy for a typical low voltage (LV) MG network with integration of solar Photovoltaic (PV) and storage facility has been developed and analysed in Matlab-Simu-link software environment at various modes (on-grid, off-grid, and on-grid to off-grid transition) of MG operation. Solar PV and battery power inverters are considered as grid-support grid-forming (GsGfm) Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) with the implementation of modified droop and virtual output impedance control strategies. Proposed control strategy supports coordinated control operation between PV units and battery storage, equal power sharing among the DG sources, and smooth MG mode transition with regulation of voltage and frequency level in MG network. In addition, voltage and current THD level were analysed and verified as per the standard of AS4777.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 52225704 and Grant U23B20120.
文摘With the integration of large-scale renewable energy sources(RESs),the line commutated converter(LCC)based high-voltage direct-current(HVDC)inverter side suffers from degraded grid strength and escalating commutation failure(CF)risks.In comparison with the widely used grid-following(GFL)RESs,grid-forming(GFM)RESs exhibit the favorable characteristics of voltage sources.Therefore,the hybrid operation of GFL-/GFM-RESs holds great potential in voltage support and may help CF suppression.This paper first analyzes the impacts of RESs on the first and subsequent CFs,respectively.It reveals that GFM-RESs alleviate the deterioration of grid voltage induced by GFL-RESs,thereby suppressing the first CF.However,current fault ride-through controls of RESs cannot fulfill the reactive power dynamic demand during the CF recovery process and rarely help mitigate subsequent CFs.Moreover,the limited overcurrent capability of GFM-RES hinders its ability to ride through CF.Based on the mechanism analysis,a CF suppression strategy based on the hybrid GFL/GFM operation is proposed.The proposed strategy optimized the controls of RESs to fulfill reactive power dynamics and offer voltage support during the CF process.Case studies are undertaken on the studied system and the CIGRE benchmark,respectively.The simulation results confirm the effectiveness of the proposed strategy for suppressing CF.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(U24B6008,U22B6008)State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Co.,Ltd.Science,and Technology Project(B311DS240015).
文摘In the future power-electronics-dominated power systems,grid-forming(GFM)converters have been regarded as important devices to actively establish frequency and voltage,so as to provide essential grid support.However,due to their voltage source behavior and emulated swing dynamics,GFM converters may encounter low-frequency oscillations(LFOs)when connected to strong grids,which belongs to the self-stability problem of GFM converters.Moreover,GFM converters will also interact with grid-following(GFL)converters and thus impact the mid-frequency oscillations(MFOs)induced by phase-locked loops(PLLs).It has been preliminarily shown in the literature that GFM converters can help stabilize the PLL-induced MFOs,but currently,there is a lack of systematic design methods to coordinate the self-stability and stabilizing ability of GFM converters.This paper addresses this gap by revisiting the impedance model of a typical GFM converter and briefly analyze the oscillations caused by converters.Based on our analysis,we propose a frequency-partitioned synthesis design framework to enable dynamic virtual impedance(DVI)in GFM converters,aiming to enhance their self-stability and stabilizing ability simultaneously.Particularly,a self-stabilizing module is designed to ensure robust device-level damping,with control parameters auto-tuned using H∞methods.In parallel,a stabilizing module is introduced to stabilize GFL converters and enhance the system-level stability,which utilizes a perceive-and-optimize tuning strategy.Simulation results validate the effectiveness of the proposed synthesis DVI framework.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 52277184 and Grant 52277183.
文摘The transient synchronization stability of grid-forming converters(GFMCs)is significantly challenged under grid voltage sags.Continuous efforts have been devoted to analyzing the GFMC transient stability,with limited attention paid to the impacts of control loop dynamics.However,the complex control dynamics,especially the interactions between the active/reactive power control loops and the current saturation process(CSP),are crucial for accurately describing the transient behavior and evaluating the stability.Thus,in this study,a new large-signal GFMC model is established,considering the reactive power control(RPC)with different kinds of controllers and the CSP simultaneously.It is revealed that GFMC does not switch to the current-limited mode immediately,and the dynamics of RPC further affect the transient behavior before the current limiting significantly.Hence,the complex control dynamics can alter the mode switching point of current saturation,thereby increasing the risk of loss of synchronization(LOS).Based on the above findings,comprehensive comparisons of typical RPC controllers are presented to facilitate practical engineering applications.A unified stability enhancement method is proposed for solving the problem of LOS.Finally,experiments validate the correctness of the analysis and the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52477195,No.U25B20204,No.52437009).
文摘Virtor(VSG)technology is widely investigated and applied for dual synchronous generatoubly-fed induction generators(DFIGs)to provide virtual inertia.However,under grid faults,the conventional VSG-based DFIG faces challenges of transient overcurrent and instability.The critical limitation for grid-forming DFIGs to withstand serious grid faults is the rotor-side converter(RSC)’s inability to quickly generate proper rotor voltage to counteract transient electromotive force(EMF),which results in transient overcurrent and damage to the RSC.To fill this gap,this study introduces a novel low-voltage ride-through(LVRT)control strategy for the grid-forming DFIG under symmetrical grid fault conditions.To mitigate transient overcurrent,the core mechanism is to regulate the rotor flux linkage to align with the stator flux linkage in an optimal proportion.Under the proposed control strategy,both post-fault rotor current and required rotor voltage are constrained within operational limits.Moreover,fluctuations in electromagnetic torque are efficiently suppressed during grid disturbances.Consequently,the dynamic stability and power support capacity of the DFIG system remain intact throughout the transient process.Finally,simulation studies and experimental results are provided to verify the feasibility of the proposed approach.
基金supported in part by Northeast Branch of State Grid Corporation of China(52992624000W).
文摘Grid-forming(GFM)control is a key technique for power systems with high penetration of converter-interfaced generation.However,its application to photovoltaic(PV)systems faces challenges related to DC voltage transient stability.This paper investigates a common countermeasure involving a PI-based DC voltage controller for GFM-PV systems,revealing that their small-signal stability is sensitive to parameter tuning.The study develops a generalized DC voltage-dominated 2nd-order GFM model and successfully conducts complex torque analysis,showing that this approach can be effectively extended to other dynamics governed by DC voltage-dominated GFM systems.Subsequently,the paper establishes a stability criterion for GFM-PV systems and proposes a parameter tuning method for DC voltage controllers that incorporates damping margin considerations.The performance of the tuned single-machine-infinite-bus GFM-PV system is validated on the RT-LAB real-time simulation platform under scenarios involving solar irradiance fluctuations and grid frequency disturbances.The proposed method proves effective in ensuring the stability of the GFM-PV system,with robust theoretical support.
文摘This paper proposes an enhanced grid-forming(GFM)control scheme for modular multilevel converter-based high-voltage direct current(MMC-HVDC)systems interfacing offshore wind farms.The proposed strategy adopts an improved DC voltage synchronization approach,which not only provides instantaneous active and reactive power support,but also achieves enhanced DC-link voltage regulation.To validate its control performance,PSCAD/EMTDC simulations are conducted using the actual parameters of the Borwin6 MMC-HVDC project.Simulation results demonstrate the scheme’s effectiveness in delivering instantaneous grid support and maintaining system stability under various challenging conditions,including phase angle jumps,frequency variations,voltage dips,short-circuit ratio(SCR)changes and AC grid faults.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB4202304)。
文摘Grid-following voltage source converter(GFLVSC)and grid-forming voltage source converter(GFM-VSC)have different dynamic characteristics for active power-frequency and reactive power-voltage supports of the power grid.This paper aims to clarify and recognize the difference between gridfollowing(GFL)and grid-forming(GFM)frequency-voltage support more intuitively and clearly.Firstly,the phasor model considering circuit constraints is established based on the port circuit equations of the converter.It is revealed that the voltage and active power linearly correspond to the horizontal and vertical axes in the phasor space referenced to the grid voltage phasor.Secondly,based on topological homology,GFL and GFM controls are transformed and mapped into different trajectories.The topological similarity of the characteristic curves for GFL and GFM controls is the essential cause of their uniformity.Based on the above model,it is indicated that GFL-VSC and GFM-VSC possess uniformity with regard to active power response,type of coupling,and phasor trajectory.They differ in synchronization,power coupling mechanisms,dynamics,and active power-voltage operation domain in the quasi-steady state.Case studies are undertaken on GFL-VSC and GFM-VSC integrated into a four-machine two-area system.Simulation results verify that the dynamic uniformity and difference of GFL-VSC and GFM-VSC are intuitively and comprehensively revealed.
基金supported by the Research Project of China Southern Power Grid Co.,Ltd.(No.030400KK52220008(GDKJXM20220327))。
文摘This study analyzes the stability and reactive characteristics of the hybrid offshore wind farm that includes gridforming(GFM)and grid-following(GFL)wind turbines(WTs)integrated with a diode rectifier unit(DRU)based high-voltage direct current(HVDC)system.The determination method for the proportion of GFM WTs is proposed while considering system stability and optimal offshore reactive power constraints.First,the small-signal stability is studied based on the developed linear model,and crucial factors that affect the stability are captured by eigenvalue analysis.The reactive power-frequency compensation control of GFM WTs is then proposed to improve the reactive power and frequency dynamics.Second,the relationship between offshore reactive power imbalance and the effectiveness of GFM capability is analyzed.Offshore reactive power optimization methods are next proposed to diminish offshore reactive load.These methods include the optimal design for the reactive capacity of the AC filter and the reactive power compensation control of GFL WTs.Third,in terms of stability and optimal offshore reactive power constraints,the principle and calculation method for determining the proportion of GFM WTs are proposed,and the critical proportion of GFM WTs is determined over the full active power range.Finally,case studies using a detailed model are conducted by timedomain simulations in PSCAD/EMTDC.The simulations verify the theoretical analysis results and the effectiveness of the proposed determination method for the proportion of GFM WTs and reactive power optimization methods.
基金supported by King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang,Thailand(No.2567-02-01-065)。
文摘In modern microgrids(MGs)with high penetration of distributed energy resources(DERs),system reconfiguration occurs more frequently and becomes a significant issue.Fixedparameter controllers may not handle these tasks effectively,as they lack the ability to adapt to the dynamic conditions in such environments.This paper proposes an intelligence-driven gridforming(GFM)converter control method for islanding MGs us ing a robustness-guided neural network(RNN).To enhance the adaptability of the proposed method,traditional proportional-in tegral controllers in the GFM primary control loops are entire ly replaced by the RNN.The RNN is trained by a robustnessguided strategy to replicate their robust behaviors.All the train ing stages are purely data-driven methods,which means that no system parameters are required for the controller design.Conse quently,the proposed method is an intelligence-driven modelless GFM converter control.Compared with traditional meth ods,the simulation results in all testing scenarios show the clear benefits of the proposed method.The proposed method reduces overshoots by more than 71.24%,which keeps all damping ra tios within the stable region and provides faster stabilization.In comparison to traditional methods,at the highest probability,the proposed method improves damping by over 14.7%and re duces the rates of change of frequency and voltage by over 59.97%.Additionally,the proposed method effectively suppress es the interactions between state variables caused by inverterbased resources,with frequencies ranging from 1.0 Hz to 1.422 Hz.Consequently,these frequencies contribute less than 19.79%to the observed transient responses.
