The dissertation thesis deals with the design of the concept and implementation of models of electrical power system elements with regard to the potential of the use of computer programs – simulations. The solution of the thesis focuses on the compliance simulations of power-generating modules according to RfG (Requirements for Generators), as a document which setting out the requirements for the connection of power-generating facilities and also focuses on the issue of smart grids and MAS (Multi-Agent Systems) respectively. The framework of the thesis is thus defined by the area of requirements for power-generating modules according to legislative requirements (not only RfG, but also related standards incl. DSC (Distribution System Code), CSN EN 50438 and CSN EN 50549), requirements for agent functionalities and power-generating module abilities to operate in synchronous and island operation, including transitions between them, the process of synchronization (phasing) and communication between the individual elements of the power system.

The thesis is focused on a presentation of a model creating which is followed by the simulation of running real network with using the compensatory elements to minimize the incurred failures. This thesis is divided into two thematic parts – the first theoretical one deals with the basis structuring of short-circuit faults and more detailed study of ineffective ground connection. Particularly this part attends to the problematic of a network description with extinguishing suppression. Using the compensation minimizes the impact of the failure state. A short-term fixing of a resistor improves the function of the ground-fault protection and helps to detect the outgoing section damaged by the defect. Furthermore the thesis indicates simulation programs, compares them and chooses the most suitable one for the next practical part. This is focused on a simulation of a real network run, together with elements for an effective defect-reduction or easier detection of ground connection. As a simulation of a ground short-circuit is the model in the end of the thesis modified on a network with an effective grounded bundle. Testing of the model correctness and creating a record of a model using the real ground protection settings is also one part of this thesis.

In the opening part of this master´s thesis there is given concept, description, usage and advantages of micro hybrid grids in comparison to micro grids and there are evolution steps towards hybrid grid. There is also a mention about economics of operation of these grids. In the second part of this thesis there are descriptions of devices that are suitable for usage in micro hybrid grids with emphasis on generators and accumulation possibilities. In the next part of this thesis there is given an approach and description for modeling of various components of hybrid grids in PSCAD environment. In the next part of this thesis there are given simulation results that were conducted on created model. Especially power balance in 24 hour operation of the grid with method for determining suitable size of accumulation and installed capacity of photovoltaics. And next there are showed responses from change of power from photovoltaics, next there is a transition to islanded mode and last there is showed the behavior of converter when the limits of accumulation are reached. In the final part of this thesis there are conclusions, fulfillment of goals of this thesis and possibilities of further study.

This paper deals with possible ways of voltage regulation. Theoretical part includes a search of published methods and the available voltage regulators. Acquired theoretical knowledge has been applied in the development of mathematical models of two selected controllers applied to the testing network. The result of this work is a summary of the outcomes of dynamic simulations with two selected regulators at various locations in testing network. Comparing the results of dynamic simulation for two selected states was chosen the most appropriate regulator and its optimal location in testing network.

The main circuit equipment in an HVDC station must be rated for continuous operation as well as for stresses during ground faults and other short circuits. The component impedances are thus selected for proper operation during both continuous operation and short circuit events. Normally, Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) simulations are performed for the short circuit current ratings, which can leadto time consuming iterations for the optimization of impedance values. Hence, sufficiently correct and handy formulas are useful. For that reason, in this research work, firstly, a thorough literature study is done to gain a deep understanding of the modular multilevel converter (MMC) and its behaviour after aDC pole-to-pole short circuit fault. Two associated simulation models are designed in PSCAD/EMTDC simulation software. The focus of this thesis is on DC pole-topoleshort circuit in Symmetric Monopole HVDC VSC Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC). The desired analytical expression for the steady state fault current is determined byusing mesh analysis and also by applying KCL and it is verified by doing a set of simulations in PSCAD. A detailed sensitivity study has been done in the PSCAD simulation software to understand the influence of the AC converter reactor inductance and the DC smoothing reactor inductance on the steady state as well as peak fault current respectively. From the sensitivity study, the simulated values of peak factor have been obtained. By means of the ratio in between DC side inductance (L_DC) and AC side inductance (L_AC), and by performing a number of calculations, the desired expression for the peak factor is derived. As a result, the peak fault current can be calculated. The calculated value of the peak fault current from the derived formula is compared to the simulated value and validated. An over-estimation is considered for the rating of the equipment. Along with that, the analysis of the effect of impedances of equipment and systems are done and also verified, to better judge the accuracy of the result. In the result, it is found that, the error margin obtained from the derived analytical expression for the steady state value is within 2% of the PSCAD simulated value, which means the error can be safely ignored. Similarly, the value obtained from the derived formula for the peak fault current is within 4% over-estimation margin of the PSCAD simulated value, which is quite good in terms of cost estimation for the rating of the components.

In the search for green energy to combat climatechange, a shift from conventional energy sources such as coal,oil, and nuclear towards Renewable Energy Sources (RES) isneeded. This shift poses a threat to the stability of the powergrids as RES do not contribute with rotating mass in the system.A lack of rotating mass, or in other words inertia, jeopardizesthe ability of power systems to counteract large disturbances.Frequency Containment Reserves (FCR) units are responsiblefor controlling the frequency in power systems by regulatingthe balance between the generated and consumed power. If thefrequency deviates outside of the defined range from the nominalvalue, it can lead to system separation, blackouts, and systemequipment damage. The frequency deviations are faster in lowinertia systems, making it more difficult for FCR to keep thefrequency within accepted ranges. Hydro turbines are often usedas FCR units, but additional means of support could be neededfor low inertia systems. Viable support could be battery systems.This project investigates the change towards low inertia and thepossible implementation of a battery system as fast step-wisepower support with a frequency trigger. The investigation is donethrough case studies of simulated system models in Matlab andSimulink. / I jakten på grön energi för att bekämpa klimatförändringarna behövs en övergång från konventionella energikällor som kol, olja och kärnkraft mot förnyelsebara energikällor. Denna övergång utgör ett hot mot kraftnätens stabilitet då förnyelsebara energikällor inte bidrar med roterande massa. Brist på roterande massa eller med andra ord tröghet äventyrar kraftsystemens förmåga att motverka stora störningar. Frequency Containment Reserves (FCR) är system som aktivt arbetar med att styra frekvensen i kraftsystemet genom att reglera balansen mellan den producerade och konsumerade effekten. Om detta misslyckas och frekvensen avviker för mycket från den nominella frekvensen kan detta leda till systemseparation, strömavbrott eller skada hos systemkomponenter. I ett system med låg tröghet blir frekvensavvikelserna snabbare. Detta gör det svårare att använda sig av FCR för att hålla frekvensen inom accepterade intervall. Vattenkraftverk används ofta som FCR enheter, men för system med låg tröghet kan ytterliggare stöd behövas. Ett möjligt effektstöd kan vara batterisystem. Detta projekt undersöker förändringen till lägre tröghet i ett kraftsystem och möjlig implementering av ett batterisystem med ett snabbt stegsvar för effektstöd, vilket aktiveras vid en förbestämd frekvens. Undersökningen görs genom studier av specifika fall med en linjäriserad modell av ett kraftsystemet, lerade i Matlab och Simulink. / Kandidatexjobb i elektroteknik 2021, KTH, Stockholm

Η διπλωματική εργασία που ακολουθεί, παρουσιάζει τη μελέτη και μοντελοποιήση ενός αυτόνομου υβριδικού συστήματος. Το αυτόνομο σύστημα που εξετάζεται είναι ένα υβριδικό σύστημα ηλεκτροπαραγωγής που αποτελείται από ένα φωτοβολταϊκό πάρκο, μία ανεμογεννήτρια, μία μονάδα υδρογόνου και δύο γεννήτριες βιομάζας και φυσικού αερίου. Για την μοντελοποίηση του συστήματος χρησιμοποιείται το πρόγραμμα σχεδιάσης και προσομοίωσης ηλεκτρικών συστημάτων PSCAD. Στην εργασία αυτή το ενδιαφέρον εστιάζεται στη συμπεριφορά του συστήματος στη μόνιμη κατάσταση λειτουργίας και στη συμπεριφορά σε κάποια μεταβατικά φαινόμενα. Τα μεταβατικά φαινόμενα που εξετάζονται είναι τα εξής: - Βραχυκύκλωμα των τριών φάσεων ως προς γη στο ζυγό της σύγχρονης γεννήτριας φυσικού αερίου - Συμπεριφορά συστήματος σε απότομη αποσύνδεση της ανεμογεννήτριας - Συμπεριφορά συστήματος σε διακοπή παροχής ρεύματος στην μονάδα υδρογόνου από το Φ/Β πάρκο Στο Κεφάλαιο 1 γίνεται μία γενικότερη αναφορά στο Φ/Β σύστημα. Στο Κεφαλαιο 2 γίνεται μία γενικότερη αναφορά στην αιολική ενέργεια. Στο Κεφάλαιο 3 γίνεται μία γενικότερη αναφορά στο υδρογόνο. Στο Κεφάλαιο 4 γίνεται μία γενικότερη αναφορά στην βιομάζα. Στο Κεφάλαιο 5 γίνεται μία γενικότερη αναφορά στο φυσικό αέριο. Στο Κεφάλαιο 6 γίνεται μία γενικότερη αναφορά στις σύγχρονες μηχανές και στο μαθηματικό τους υπόβαθρο. Στο Κεφάλαιο 7 περιγράφεται η δομή και τα στοιχεία που αποτελούν το αυτόνομο υβριδικό δίκτυο ηλεκτροπαραγωγής στο περιβάλλον του προγράμμματος μοντελοποιήσης, του PSCAD και παρουσιάζονται τα μοντέλα που απαρτίζουν το συνολικό σύστημα. Στο Κεφάλαιο 8 εξετάζεται η συμπεριφορά του συστήματος στη μόνιμη κατάσταση λειτουργίας. Στο Κεφάλαιο 9 εξετάζεται η συμπεριφορά του συστήματος στα τρία μεταβατικά φαινόμενα που έχουν προαναφερθεί, στο βραχυκύκλωμα των τριών φάσεων ως προς γη στο ζυγό της σύγχρονης γεννήτριας φυσικού αερίου, στην απότομη αποσύνδεση της ανεμογεννήτριας και στην διακόπη παροχής ρεύματος στην μονάδα υδρογόνου. / The thesis that follows, presents the study and the modelling of an autonomous hybrid system. The autonomous system that is examined is an electricity generating hybrid system that constists of a photovoltaic system, a wind generator, a hydrogen unit, a biomass generator and a natural gas generator. For the modelling of the system a designing and simulation program is used known as PSCAD. The main course of the current subject is the behavior of the system in the permanent situation of operation and the behavior of it in certain transient states. The transient states that are examined are the following: - Short-circuit of the three phases as for the ground on the natural gas generator bus. - Behavior of system in abrupt detachment of wind generator. - Behavior of system in abrupt detachment of the hydrogen unit. In Chapter 1 follows a theoretical analysis of the PV system. In Chapter 2 follows a theoretical analysis of the wind generator. In Chapter 3 follows a theoretical analysis of the hydrogen unit. In Chapter 4 follows a theoretical analysis of the biomass. In Chapter 5 follows a theoretical analysis of the natural gas. In Chapter 6 follows a theoretical and mathematical analysis of the synchronous machines. In Chapter 7 we describe the structure and the elements that constitute the autonomous hybrid system of electric generation in the environment of PSCAD. Also, the models that compose the total system are shown. In Chapter 8 is examined the reaction of system in the permanent situation of operation. In Chapter 9 is examined the reaction of system in the three transient states that have been mentioned before.