Microsoft Word - 44-3101_s_ETASR_V9_N5_pp4824-4829 Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research Vol. 9, No. 5, 2019, 4824-4829 4824 www.etasr.com Eisa Osman et al.: Application of FVSI, Lmn and CPF Techniques for Proper Positioning of FACTS … Application of FVSI, Lmn and CPF Techniques for Proper Positioning of FACTS Devices and SCIG Wind Turbine Integrated to a Distributed Network for Voltage Stability Enhancement Shaheer Hashim Eisa Osman Department of Electrical Engineering, Pan African University, Institute for Basic Sciences Technology and Innovation, Nairobi, Kenya shaheerkapo2017@gmail.com George K. Irungu Department of Electrical Engineering, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya girungu@jkuat.ac.ke David K. Murage Department of Electrical Engineering, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya davidkinyua76@gmail.com Abstract—Induction power generators are the most popular wind energy conversion systems (WECS) because they do not require synchronization units. However, they usually draw a huge quantity of reactive power during disturbances. Hence, incorporating wind power into power networks may cause voltage instability. This paper presents the usage of STATCOM and SSSC FACTS devices for voltage stability enhancement of a distribution network with a squirrel cage induction generator (SCIG) wind power turbine. The continuation power flow (CPF) approach is utilized as a tool to determine the most suitable position of SCIG in the system. Also, voltage stability indices (FVSI and Lmn) are employed to estimate the stability margin of the system by figuring the weakest transmission lines and buses in order to locate the appropriate position where the FACTS devices should be installed. A comparison of the suitability of the FACTS devices to restore system stability was evaluated under 3- phase fault conditions. The results illustrated that STATCOM behaves better than SSSC when the system is restoring from a fault. Simulations and voltage stability assessment were carried out on the IEEE 14 bus test scheme using the PSAT simulation software package. Keywords-squirrel cage induction generator (SCIG); voltage stability analysis; continuation power flow (CPF); voltage stability indices (VSI); STATCOM; SSSC FACTS devices; PSAT I. INTRODUCTION The integration of wind energy conversion systems (WECS) in electrical power systems can help boosting voltage stability. WECS perform a major role in regulating the electric power flow and enhance the system voltage profiles [1]. Recently, there has been an increase in the use of WECS because the cost of generating electricity using this technology is cheaper compared to other technologies [2]. Currently, several scientific studies have been done on incorporating a squirrel cage induction generator (SCIG) wind power turbine into an electric power system during normal operation and emergencies [3]. By relying on both the wind turbine and operational features of the distribution system, the incorporation of wind power generators can have negative or positive effects on the system’s stability and electric power losses [1, 4]. Therefore, it will be necessary to analyze the influence of the considered SCIG wind power systems with the other electric power system elements. The SCIG was among the first induction generators to be used in wind farms. This generator can also be used in systems with high penetration of wind energy because of features like simple rotor framework and minimal maintenance costs [5]. Operators had experienced many challenges in incorporating wind energy conversion systems in power systems because induction generators always absorb huge amounts of reactive power from the system during normal operation and during disturbances leading to the problem of voltage collapse [5]. Voltage collapse occurs when a significant portion of the system has very low voltage profiles that can lead to an incomplete or overall blackout of the system [6]. In order to alleviate the negative impacts of high-level penetration of the wind power conversion system, various means can be used such as the instalment of FACTS devices which have already been considered as one of the most effective solutions to overcome the voltage stability problem [7]. FACTS devices refer to flexible alternating current transmission systems which can be able to inject or consume reactive power into/from the system [8]. Several researchers have examined the utilization of SCIG wind turbines for various functions corresponding to enhancing voltage profiles and reducing electrical power losses [1] as well as increasing the loadability of the system [7]. The computational continuation power flow technique has been utilized on an IEEE 30 bus test system to find the best position in the wind energy conversion system that will result in system’s stability enhancement [9] and to get an appropriate position of STATCOM as indicated in [10]. Various studies have been carried out using numerous voltage stability indices (VSI) such as fast voltage stability index (FVSI), line stability index (Lmn) for several purposes such as determining the Corresponding author: Shaheer Hashim Eisa Osman Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research Vol. 9, No. 5, 2019, 4824-4829 4825 www.etasr.com Eisa Osman et al.: Application of FVSI, Lmn and CPF Techniques for Proper Positioning of FACTS … proper placement of SVC and STATCOM [11], identifying the weakest buses and lines in order to set up FACT devices [12]. The main contributions of the current paper are: (a) The CPF approach is presented to examine the influence of SCIG wind turbine on various regions of the IEEE 14 bus test system for system voltage stability analysis, (b) The FVSI along with Lmn indices are presented for the suitable positioning of STATCOM and SSSC FACTS devices for voltage stability improvement. II. WIND ENERGY PLACEMENT A. Squirrel Cage Induction Generator (SCIG) The SCIG model is driven by a constant speed wind turbine. It is also known as a short-circuit induction generator that could be coupled straight to the electric grid. The configuration and the mathematical equations of the dynamic SCIG wind turbine type are based on the induction motor equivalent circuit [4, 13], that could be expressed in a synchronously rotating real-imaginary frame (r-m) linked with the system reference point angle. Therefore, the maximum power output obtained by the wind power turbine can be expressed mathematically as [13]: � = � � ��� ��Λ�� (1) where ρ is the air density, S is the swept area by the wind turbine, V is wind speed, Cp defines the performance coefficient, Λ is the ratio of tip speed of the turbine blade, and β is the pitch angle. At lower wind speed levels, the performance coefficient relies simply on the ratio of tip speed rather than the pitch angle that would be equal to zero. This coefficient corresponds to the aerodynamic output of the wind turbine providing the highest power output. B. Continuation Power Flow Method (CPF) This particular technique is utilized to measure the maximum loadability point (lambda) of the system. Essentially in CPF technique there are two phases. The first phase, known as the predictor step, is responsible for forecasting the next value of lambda (λ) in the case where it shifts from the base condition point. The second step attempts to correct the value which has been forecasted in the initial phase [14]. The purpose of the CPF method is to keep track of the solutions as the loading parameter λ varies. This parameter is termed a loading point or (factor) which is utilized to the system MW distance from a primary operating point to the voltage collapse point where the voltages will become critical. The parameter modifies load powers as in [1]. III. VOLTAGE STABILITY INDICES There a number of strategies used to assess the system voltage stability which is obtained by the application of indices such as the FVSI index and Lmn index that are capable of identifying the critical lines and corresponding weak buses by measuring the reactive power and voltage of the transmission lines in which the system stability may have been violated [15]. The basic mathematical formulas for FVSI and Lmn employ the general two-bus electric power line model presented in [10]. A. Fast Voltage Stability Index (FVSI) The principle behind this index can be illustrated from (2). The more the FVSI is close to 1 in that particular transmission line, the more the system will tend to lose stability. ���� = � ��� � �� �� ��� ≤ 1 (2) where Zij is the impedance of the transmission line between bus i and bus j, Xij is the reactance between bus i and bus j, Qj is the reactive power that flows to bus j, Vi is the sending-end voltage. B. Line Voltage Stability Index (Lmn) This index is derived by [20]. Upon examination of (3), it can be noted that if the index is≤ 1, the system becomes stable otherwise it’s unstable. ��� = � ��� �� �� � � �� �!"#� ≤ 1 (3) where θ is the line angle and δ is the difference between a sending-end angle and receiving-end angle. IV. FACTS DEVICES OVERVIEW The operation of an alternating current power transmission line is generally limited by the constraints of the electrical power parameters. FACT devices are a novel technology that applies power electronics for controlling voltage, impedance, phase angle, current, active and reactive power during normal and contingency events in order to improve the system controllability, stability and hence increase the power transfer capabilities of the system transmission line. FACTS devices may either be connected in series or shunt. Their behaviors depend on the proper position across the transmission lines and buses. In a two-bus transmission line, the active power and the current flowing through the transmission line can be controlled as stated in [8, 16]. A. Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) STATCOM is a voltage source converter (VSC) that is connected in parallel to the bus for the purpose of providing dynamic reactive power and thus regulating the system voltage. Both STATCOM and synchronous condenser have the same functionality. They can deliver or consume the reactive power for the system. The basic STATCOM topology can be found in [17]. STATCOM is shunt-connected and therefore functions to control the voltage at the connecting bus with respect to the reference by adjusting the voltage and angle of the internal voltage source. When E=V, the reactive current output is zero. When E>V, the current will flow to the converter from the AC system, absorbing reactive power, whereas when E