The radical changes that are currently occurring in the nature of power systems means that in the future it may no longer be possible to guarantee security of supply using offline security assessment and planning. The increased uncertainty, particularly the reduction and variation in system inertia that will be faced in the future must be overcome through the use of adaptive online solutions for ensuring system security. The introduction of synchronised measurement technology means that the wide area real time measurements that are necessary to implement these online actions are now available.The objective of the research presented in this thesis was to create methods for predicting the post-disturbance frequency behaviour of a power system with the intent of contributing to the development of real time adaptive corrective control for future power systems. Such a prediction method would generate an online prediction based on wide area measurements of frequency and active power that are recorded within the period of approximately one second after a disturbance to the active power balance of the system. Predictions would allow frequency control to respond more quickly and efficiently as it would no longer be necessary to wait for the system frequency behaviour to violate pre-determined thresholds.The research presented in this thesis includes the creation of an online method for the simultaneous detection of the time at which a disturbance occurred in a power system, or area of a power system, and the estimation of the inertia of that system, or area. An existing prediction method based on approximate models has been redesigned to eliminate its dependence on offline information. Furthermore, the thesis presents the novel application of pattern classification theory to frequency prediction and a five class example of pattern classification is implemented.

In this study, an innovative solution is examined for transmission problems and frequency control for wind Turbines. Power electronics and the gear boxes are the parts which are responsible of a significant amount of failures and they are increasing the operation and maintenance cost of wind turbines. Continuously transmission (CVT) systems are investigated as an alternative for conventional gear box technologies for wind turbines in terms of frequency control and power production efficiency. Even though, it has being used in the car industry and is proven to be efficient, there are very limited amount of studies on the CVT implementation on wind turbines. Therefore, this study has also an assertion on being a useful mechanical analyse on that topic. After observing several different types of possibly suitable CVT systems for wind turbines; a blade element momentum code is written in order to calculate the torque, rotational speed and power production values of a wind turbine by using aerodynamic blade properties. Following to this, a dynamic model is created by using the values founded by the help of the blade element momentum theory code, for the wind turbine drive train both including and excluding the CVT system. Comparison of these two dynamic models is done, and possible advantages and disadvantages of using CVT systems for wind turbines are highlighted. The wind speed values, which are simulated according to measured wind speed data, are used in order to create the dynamic models, and Matlab is chosen as the software environment for modelling and calculation processes. Promising results are taken out of the simulations for both in terms of energy efficiency and frequency control. The wind turbine model, which is using the CVT system, is observed to have slightly higher energy production and more importantly, no need for power electronics for frequency control. As an outcome of this study, it is possible to say that the CVT system is a candidate of being a research topic for future developments of the wind turbine technology.

[pt] Cada dia a operação dos sistemas elétricos de energia é mais complexo. Mantiver um correto fornecimento da energia de forma empírica é uma tarefa difícil e pouco confiável, este trabalho se realizou para ajudar a atender com maior confiabilidade este fornecimento de energia. Neste trabalho apresentam-se modelagens de fluxo de carga para obter diferentes pontos de operação. Modelou-se a regulação própria da carga e o controle carga-frequência das unidades geradoras, incluindo regulação primária e secundária. As modelagens são estendidas para a avaliação da estabilidade de tensão, inclusive considerando-se a influência da frequência. A avaliação foi feita em pontos de operação antes e após a atuação do controle carga-frequência. Em cada caso, as variações de carga ou geração das barras em análise (infinitesimais) são absorvidas pelos geradores de diferentes formas: de acordo com os fatores de proporcionalidade na regulação secundária, com as energias de regulação na regulação primária ou com a proporcionalidade das gerações das barras swing no despacho proporcional. De acordo com o apresentado neste trabalho obtêm-se pontos de operação em regime permanente, nestes pontos de operação foi onde se realizo o cálculo da estabilidade de tensão para todas as barras do sistema. Os sistemas testados tiveram 6 e 39 barras. / [en] Each day the operation of electric power system is more complex. Maintain a correct supply of energy empirically is difficult and unreliable task, this work was realized to comply with more reliably this power supply. This dissertation presents the modeling of power flow to get different steady state. The load response to frequency deviation, the primary and the secondary frequency control were models. The models are extended to the evaluation of voltage stability, even considering the frequency influence. The evaluation is done in the state before and after the response of load-frequency control. In each case, the generators units absorb the variation (infinitesimal) in the load or in the generation (bus in analysis) in different ways: according to the proportionality factor in the secondary control, the speed regulations in the primary control or the proportionality of the swing bus generation in the proportional dispatch. According to the presented in this dissertation was obtained a state in permanent regime, in this state was evaluated the voltage stability in all bus of the system. The tested system had 6 and 39 bus.

[pt] O aumento da penetração de fontes de energia intermitentes é uma realidade dentro da matriz energética brasileira. A utilização em larga escala de energia renovável diminui a flexibilidade operativa com a redução da inércia equivalente sincronizada no sistema, podendo colocar em risco a segurança e a qualidade do suprimento de energia dos sistemas elétricos de potência com a diminuição da capacidade de regulação de frequência. Com expectativas de crescimento acentuado, surgem os dispositivos de armazenamento de energia (Energy Storage Devices – ESD) como uma alternativa viável para contornar essas dificuldades, principalmente quando se trata de um sistema de potência isolado. Nesta dissertação, avalia-se o comportamento dinâmico do sistema elétrico do estado de Roraima, através de uma metodologia desenvolvida para quantificar a penetração de energia renovável intermitente em sistemas isolados. Avalia-se também como a utilização de dispositivos de armazenamento de energia podem contribuir para o controle de frequência, observando as vantagens que tais dispositivos podem acarretar nesse sistema. A construção do Mapa de Decisão pode auxiliar as análises tanto na etapa de planejamento como na fase de programação e operação dos sistemas. Nas simulações realizadas foi possível constatar que a utilização de ESD pode promover um aumento significativo na penetração de usinas renováveis intermitentes, como eólica e solar fotovoltaica, em sistemas de potência isolados / [en] The increase in the penetration of intermittent energy sources is a reality within the Brazilian energy matrix. The large-scale use of renewable energy decreases the operational flexibility with the reduction of the equivalent inertia synchronized in the system, which can endanger the safety and quality of the energy supply of electric power systems with the reduction of the frequency regulation capacity. With expectations of sharp growth, energy storage devices (ESD) appear as a feasible alternative to overcome these difficulties, particularly when it comes to an isolated power network. In this dissertation, the dynamic assessment of the electrical system of the state of Roraima is evaluated, using a methodology developed to quantify the penetration of intermittent renewable energy in isolated systems. It is also evaluated how the use of energy storage devices can contribute to frequency control, observing the advantages that such devices can bring to this system. The construction of the Decision Map can assist the analyses during the planning, programming and operation phases. In the simulations carried out, it was possible to verify that the use of ESD can promote a significant increase in the penetration of intermittent renewable plants, such as wind and solar photovoltaic, in isolated power systems.

[pt] Os sistemas elétricos de grande porte estiveram sempre fortemente associados à utilização de máquinas síncronas para a geração de energia e atendimento às cargas, tendo como outros benefícios, a possibilidade de prover o controle dinâmico do perfil de tensão da rede e a regulação da frequência elétrica. Em relação ao controle da frequência, as máquinas síncronas agregam resposta inercial, ou seja, convertem em energia elétrica parte da energia cinética armazenada em seus rotores, e vice-versa, sempre que caracterizado um desequilíbrio entre carga e geração. Este comportamento determina as taxas iniciais de variação da frequência elétrica (RoCoF – Rate of Change of Frequency), as quais podem ser definidas principalmente por dois fatores: a magnitude do desbalanço de potência ativa e a inércia global do sistema, sendo esse último dependente do número de geradores sincronizados e da inércia de cada gerador. O crescimento cada vez maior na matriz de energia elétrica de usinas eólicas e solares fotovoltaicas, que usualmente conectam-se à rede por meio de conversores eletrônicos e, portanto, não agregam resposta inercial ao sistema, trará impactos na regulação da frequência e nos valores de RoCoF. Nesse cenário, o principal objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar uma análise quantitativa da evolução das taxas de variação da frequência no SIN durante perdas de grandes blocos de geração. Os valores de RoCoF são analisados tanto do ponto de vista global, através da frequência no centro de inércia do sistema, quanto do ponto de vista regional, a partir de barras que representam as regiões do SIN. / [en] Large electrical systems have always been strongly associated with the use of synchronous machines for power generation and load service, with other benefits, possibility of providing dynamic control of the system voltage profile and frequency regulation. Regarding frequency control, synchronous machines aggregate inertial response, i.e., convert part of the kinetic energy stored in their rotors into electrical energy (and vice-versa), whenever there is an imbalance between load and generation. This behavior determines the initial Rate of Change of Frequency (RoCoF), determined mainly by two factors: a magnitude of the active power unbalance and the global inertia of the system, that is dependent on the number of synchronized generators and the inertia of each generator. The increase of wind and solar photovoltaic plants in electrical energy matrix, which are usually connected to the system through inverters and do not aggregate inertial response to the system, will impact on frequency regulation and RoCoF values. In this scenario, the main objective of this thesis is to present a quantitative analysis of the evolution of RoCoF in the Brazilian Electrical System during outages of large generation blocks. RoCoF values are analyzed from a global point of view, through the frequency at the center of inertia of the system, and from a local point of view, through buses that represent the Brazilian Electrical Subsystems.

With the transition towards renewable energy, and the deregulation of the electricity market, generation patterns and grid topology are changing. These changes increase the need for transfer capacity. One limiting factor, which sometimes leads to underutilization of the transmission grid, is interarea oscillations. These system-wide modes involve groups of generators oscillating relative to each other and are sometimes hard to control due to their scale and complexity. In this thesis we investigate how high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission can be used to attenuate interarea oscillations. The thesis has two main contributions. In the first contribution we show how the stability of two asynchronous grids can be improved by modulating the active power of a single interconnecting HVDC link. One concern with modulating HVDC active power is that the interaction between interarea modes of the two grids may have a negative impact on system stability. By studying the controllability Gramian, we show that it is always possible to improve the damping in both grids as long as the frequencies of their interarea modes are not too close. For simplified models, it is explicitly shown how the controllability, and therefore the achievable damping improvements, deteriorates as the frequency difference becomes small. The second contribution of the thesis is to show how coordinated control of two (or more) links can be used to avoid interaction between troublesome interarea modes. We investigate the performance of some multivariable control designs. In particular we look at input usage as well as robustness to measurement, communication, and actuator failures. Suitable controllers are thereby characterized. / Övergången till förnybar energi och avregleringen av elmarknaden leder till förändrade produktions-och överföringsmönster. Dessa förändringar medför behov av en ökad överföringskapacitet. En begränsande faktor, som kan leda till ett underutnyttjande av stamnätet, är interareapendlingar. Dessa systemövergripande pendlingar involverar grupper av generatorer som svänger i förhållande till varandra. Interareapendlingar är ibland svåra att styra på grund av deras skala och komplexitet. I denna avhandling undersöker vi hur förbindelser med högspänd likström, engleska high-voltage direct current (HVDC), kan användas för att dämpa interareapendlingar. Avhandlingen har två huvudbidrag. I det första bidraget visar vi hur stabiliteten hos två olika synkrona nät kan förbättras genom att modulera den aktiva effekten hos en enda HVDC-länk. Ett bekymmer med aktiv effektmodulering är att växelverkan mellan interareapendlingar hos de två näten kan ha en negativ inverkan på systemets stabilitet. Genom att studera styrbarhetsgramianen visar vi att det alltid är möjligt att förbättra dämpningen i båda näten så länge som frekvenserna hos deras interareapendlingar inte ligger för nära varandra. För förenklade modeller visas det uttryckligen hur styrbarheten och därmed de möjliga dämpningsförbättringarna, försämras då frekvensskillnaden blir liten. Avhandlings andra bidrag visar hur koordinerad styrning av två (eller fler) länkar kan användas för att undvika växelverkan mellan besvärliga interareapendlingar. Vi undersöker prestandan hos olika typer av flervariabla regulatorer. I synnerhet undersökers styrsignalsanvändning samt robusthet mot mät-, kommunikations- och aktuatorfel. Därigenom karakteriseras lämpliga regulatortyper. / <p>QC 20190308</p>

The number of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) is likely to increase in the near future and these vehicles will probably be connected to the electric grid most of the day time. PEVs are interesting options to provide a wide variety of services such as primary frequency control (PFC), because they are able to quickly control their active power using electronic power converters. However, to evaluate the impact of PEVs on PFC, one should either carry out complex and time consuming simulation involving a large number of PEVs or formulate and develop aggregate models which could efficiently reduce simulation complexity and time while maintaining accuracy. This thesis proposes aggregate models of PEVs for PFC. The final aggregate model has been developed gradually through the following steps. First of all, an aggregate model of PEVs for the PFC has been developed where various technical characteristics of PEVs such as operating modes (i.e., idle, disconnected, and charging) and PEV’s state of charge have been formulated and incorporated. Secondly, some technical characteristics of distribution networks have been added to the previous aggregate model of PEVs for the PFC. For this purpose, the power consumed in the network during PFC as well as the maximum allowed current of the lines and transformers have been taken into account. Thirdly, the frequency stability margins of power systems including PEVs have been evaluated and a strategy to design the frequency-droop controller of PEVs for PFC has been described. The controller designed guaranties similar stability margins, in the worst case scenario, to those of the system without PEVs. Finally, a method to evaluate the positive economic impact of PEVs participation in PFC has been proposed. / En el futuro cercano se espera un notable incremento en el número de vehículos eléctricos enchufables (PEVs), los cuales están conectados a la red eléctrica durante la mayor parte del día. Los PEVs constituyen una opción interesante a la hora de proporcionar una amplia variedad de servicios, tales como el control primario de frecuencia (PFC), dado que tienen la capacidad de controlar rápidamente el flujo de potencia activa a través de convertidores electrónicos de potencia. Sin embargo, para evaluar el impacto de los PEVs sobre el PFC se debe llevar a cabo una simulación computacionalmente compleja y con un largo tiempo de simulación en la que se considere un gran número de PEVs. Otra opción sería la formulación y desarrollo de modelos agregados, los cuales podrían reducer eficazmente la complejidad y tiempo de simulación manteniendo una alta precisión. Esta tesis propone modelos agregados de PEVs para PFC. El modelo agregado definitivo ha sido desarrollado de manera gradual a través de los siguientes pasos. En primer lugar, se ha desarrollado un modelo agregado de PEVs para PFC en el cual son incorporadas varias características técnicas de los PEVs, tales como los modos de operación (inactivo, desconectado y cargando), y la formulación del estado de carga de los PEVs. En segundo lugar, ciertas características técnicas de las redes de distribución han sido consideradas en el modelo agregado de PEVs para PFC previamente propuesto. Para este fin, la potencia consumida por la red durante el PFC, así como la corriente máxima permitida en las líneas y transformadores han sido consideradas. En tercer lugar, se han evaluado los márgenes de estabilidad en la frecuencia de los sistemas de potencia que incluyen PEVs y se ha descrito una estrategia para diseñar un control de frecuencia-droop de PEVs para PFC. El controlador diseñado garantiza márgenes de estabilidad similares, en el peor de los casos, a aquellos de un sistema sin PEVs. Finalmente, se ha propuesto un método para evaluar el impacto económico positivo de la participación de los PEVs en el PFC. / Inom en snar framtid förväntas antalet laddbara bilar (laddbilar) öka kraftig, vilka tidvis kommer att vara anslutna till elnätet. Då laddbilar snabbt kan styra och variera sin aktiva laddningseffekt med hjälp av kraftelektroniken i omriktaren kan dessa fordon erbjuda en rad systemtjänster, såsom primär frekvensregleringen. Att utvärdera hur laddbilarna kan påverka den primära frekvensreglering är utmanande då en stor mängd laddbilar måste beaktas vilket kräver komplexa och tidskrävande simuleringar. Ett effektivt sätt att minska komplexiteten men bibehålla noggrannheten är genom att utforma och använda aggregerade modeller. Syftet med denna avhandling är att ta fram aggregerade modeller för laddbilars påverkan på primär frekvensreglering. Modellen har gradvis utvecklats genom följande steg. I första steget har en aggregerad modell av hur laddbilar kan användas för primär frekvensreglering utvecklats där olika tekniska detaljer så som laddbilars tillstånd (d.v.s. inkopplade, urkopplade eller laddas) och laddningnivån beaktats. I andra steget har en modell av distributionsnätet integrerats i den aggregerade modellen. Här tas hänsyn till effektflöden i elnätet samt begränsningar i överföringskapacitet i transformatorer och ledningar i distributionsnätet. I ett tredje steg har frekvensstabiliteten i ett elnät med laddbilar utvärderats och en strategi för hur en frekvensregulator kan designas för att tillhandahålla primär frekvensreglering med hjälp av laddbilar har utvecklats. Designen garanterar samma stabilitetsmarginal för styrsystemet både med och utan laddbilar. Dessutom föreslås en metod för att utvärdera de ekonomiska effekterna av att använda laddbilar för primär frekvensreglering. / Het aantal elektrische voertuigen (EV’s) zal zeer waarschijnlijk toenemen in de nabije toekomst en deze voertuigen zullen vermoedelijk gedurende het grootste deel van de dag aan het elektriciteitsnetwerk aangesloten zijn. EV’s zijn interessante opties om een grote verscheidenheid van diensten te leveren, zoals bijvoorbeeld primaire frequentieregeling, omdat ze snel hun actieve vermogen kunnen aanpassen met behulp van elektronische vermogensomvormers. Echter, om de invloed van EV’s en primaire frequentieregeling te kunnen evalueren, moet men complexe en tijdrovende simulaties met een groot aantal EVs uitvoeren of verzamelmodellen formuleren en ontwikkelen die de complexiteit en duur van de simulaties kunnen reduceren zonder nauwkeurigheid te verliezen. Dit onderzoek presenteert verzamelmodellen voor EV’s en primaire frequentieregeling. Het uiteindelijke verzamelmodel is geleidelijk ontwikkeld door de volgende stappen te nemen. Ten eerste is een verzamelmodel voor EV’s en primaire frequentieregeling ontwikkeld waar verscheidene technische karakteristieken van EV’s, zoals bedieningsmodi (bijv. Inactief, losgekoppeld en ladend) en de actuele laadtoestand in zijn geformuleerd en geïntegreerd. Ten tweede zijn enkele technische karakteristieken van distributienetwerken toegevoegd aan het eerdere verzamelmodel van EV’s voor primaire frequentieregeling. Hiervoor zijn de vermogensconsumptie in het network gedurende primaire frequentieregeling en de maximaal toegestane stroomsterkte van de kabels meegerekend. Ten derde zijn de marges voor de frequentiestabiliteit van elektriciteitssystemen met EV’s geëvalueerd en is een strategie voor het ontwerpen van de frequentie-droop regeling van de EV’s voor primaire frequentieregeling beschreven. De ontworpen controller garandeert soortgelijke stabiliteitsmarges in het slechtste scenario, als voor het systeem zonder EV’s. Ten slotte is er een methode voorgesteld om de positieve economische invloed van EV-participatie in primaire frequentieregeling te evaluëren. / <p>“SETS Joint Doctorate Programme</p><p>The Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate in Sustainable Energy Technologies and Strategies (SETS), the SETS Joint Doctorate, is an international programme run by six institutions in cooperation:</p><p>• Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid, Spain</p><p>• Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands</p><p>• Florence School of Regulation, Florence, Italy</p><p>• Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA</p><p>• KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden</p><p>• University Paris-Sud 11, Paris, France</p><p>The Doctoral Degrees provided upon completion of the programme are issued by Comillas Pontifical University, Delft University of Technology, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology.</p><p>The Degree Certificates are giving reference to the joint programme. The doctoral candidates are jointly supervised, and must pass a joint examination procedure set up by the three institutions issuing the degrees.</p><p>This Thesis is a part of the examination for the doctoral degree.</p><p>The invested degrees are official in Spain, the Netherlands and Sweden respectively.</p><p>SETS Joint Doctorate was awarded the Erasmus Mundus excellence label by the European Commission in year 2010, and the European Commission’s Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency, EACEA, has supported the funding of this programme</p><p>The EACEA is not to be held responsible for contents of the Thesis.”  QC 20170412</p>

Des solutions innovantes doivent être développées pour envisager l’avenir des systèmes électriques face à un nombre grandissant de contraintes. En particulier, le stockage d’énergie est pressenti comme un soutien indispensable à l’essor massif dans les réseaux de distribution de sources de production exploitant les énergies renouvelables. Les présents travaux visent à apporter des éléments de réflexion sur cette option technique qui arrive à maturité et suscite l’intérêt. Dans un premier temps, des méthodes d’étude sont proposées pour cerner le potentiel et les opportunités du stockage distribué. Une grille de caractérisation des technologies est introduite et sa mise en œuvre souligne des performances intéressantes à des coûts qui, cependant, demeurent élevés. Pour rendre leur utilisation réaliste, la valeur de ces dispositifs pour les systèmes électriques est donc critique. Nous l’analysons en deux étapes : une classification de leurs services pour les différents acteurs en présence est définie avant d’aborder la mutualisation de fonctions, requise pour favoriser l’atteinte d’une rentabilité, via une approche originale. Cette démarche aboutit à l’identification de configurations porteuses qui méritent des études plus poussées. Pour ce faire, un modèle général de comportement des unités de stockage est développé dans un second temps. Interfacé à un logiciel de simulation dynamique des réseaux, il permet d’évaluer l’utilisation de telles installations pour diverses offres de services. Ces outils sont appliqués et validés expérimentalement sur la caractérisation d’une réserve impulsionnelle fournie par le stockage pour réduire les délestages dans les systèmes insulaires / Innovative solutions must be developed to make future power systems able to overcome a growing number of challenges. In particular, energy storage is thought to be the missing link that will help enable the massive integration of renewable sources in distribution grids. The present research work aims to investigate this new technical option, which has reached maturity and is currently attracting increasing attention. In the first part of the dissertation, general methods to assess the potential and opportunities of distributed energy storage are presented. A framework for characterizing storage technologies is defined and its use highlights interesting performances but high costs. That is why the benefits of such devices for power systems are crucial to their development. The study of this point is carried out in two phases: their applications for various stakeholders of liberalized power systems are first classified and precisely defined; the aggregation of some of these services to increase the profitability of energy storage is then contemplated using a new method. This approach leads to the identification of high-value configurations that deserve further exploration. To this end, a scalable, flexible model of distributed energy storage systems is proposed in the second part of the dissertation. Its implementation in a dynamic simulation software allows the study of advanced storage service packs in power systems. The possibilities offered by these tools are illustrated and experimentally validated on a case study: the provision of a fast frequency control reserve by distributed storage to reduce the use of automatic load-shedding in isolated power systems is analyzed

The properties of linear induction motor and areas of its application are analyzed; frequency converters and their control methods are discussed in this final work. Methods to realize a pulse width modulation are analyzed, scalar and vector control principles as well as perspectives of perfection of semiconductor commutating elements and control systems are discussed. The principle of operation of control systems applied in frequency converters is analyzed On the base of analysis mathematical and Simulink model of linear induction motor in α-β reference frame is developed, mathematical and Simulink models of frequency controlled linear induction drives are carried out. Two models of linear frequency controlled induction drive: scalar and vector control are investigated, transient characteristics of inverter output voltage, currents of linear motor, developed force and linear speed are analyzed and results of different control principles are compared.

This thesis introduces a new photovoltaic (PV) system architecture employing low voltage parallel-connected PV panels interfaced to a high voltage regulated DC bus of a three-phase grid-tied inverter. The concept provides several improvements over existing technologies in terms of cost, safety, reliability, and modularity. A novel resonant mode DC-DC boost converter topology is proposed to enable the PV modules to deliver power to the fixed DC bus. The topology offers high step-up capabilities and a nearly constant efficiency over a wide operating range. A reduced sensor maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controller is developed for the converter to maximize energy harvesting of the PV panels. The reduced sensor algorithm can be generally applied to the class of converters employing pulse frequency modulation control. A ZigBee wireless communication system is implemented to provide advanced control, monitoring and protection features. A testbench for a low cost 500 $W$ smart microconverter is designed and implemented, demonstrating the viability of the system architecture.