Distribution Grid Stability—Influence of Inertia Moment of Synchronous Machines

Abstract

This paper shows the influence of grid frequency oscillations on synchronous machines coupled to masses with large moments of inertia and solves the maximum permissible value of a moment of inertia on the shaft of a synchronous machine in respect to the oscillation of grid frequency. Grid frequency variation causes a load angle to swing on the synchronous machines connected to the grid. This effect is particularly significant in microgrids. This article does not consider the effects of other components of the system, such as the effects of frequency, voltage, and power regulators.

Keywords

• angle swinging
• grid frequency oscillations
• electromechanical system
• inertial masses
• microgrids