Optimization of SVC settings to improve post-fault voltage recovery and angular stability

Abstract

In this study, controller parameters of static var compensators (SVCs) at planned locations are optimized to mitigate fault-induced delayed voltage recovery issues and improve angular stability of a multi-machine power system. The problem is formulated as a nonlinear optimization problem involving constraints on post-fault trajectories of voltages and frequencies. This paper proposes a mesh adaptive direct search based algorithm interfaced with a power system simulator for optimization of SVC controller parameters. The proposed method is tested on the NPCC 140-bus system to optimize controller parameters for three SVCs. Simulations on critical contingencies verify that post-fault transient voltages and generator speeds can both quickly recover and transient stability of the system is improved.

Keywords

• Static var compensator (SVC)
• Fault induced delayed voltage recover issue (FIDVR)
• Angular stability
• Mesh adaptive direct search (MADS) algorithm