The effects of excitation control systems on parallel operation of DG with the main grid

S. Kazemi, M. Parniani, Mohammad Rasouli

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Abstract

This paper presents actual cases of steady reactive power oscillation of distributed generations (DGs) during parallel operation with the main grid. The cause of the problem was found to be the adverse effects of excitation system voltage regulation. It is shown, through preliminary investigation and detailed simulation studies, that how the excitation control system can be modified to overcome this problem. On-site test results verify the analysis results and effectiveness of the remedial actions. Finally, general practical recommendations are offered for excitation control of synchronous generator-based DG, such that it performs properly, both in grid connected and in islanding conditions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)438-447
Number of pages10
JournalInternational Journal of Power and Energy Systems
Volume28
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 17 2008

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Applied Mathematics

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