When a power system is subjected to a disturbance, the power flow changes, leading to deviations in the synchronous generator rotor angles. The rotor angle deviations propagate as electromechanical waves (EMWs) throughout the power system. These waves became observable since the development of synchrophasor measurement instruments. The speed of EMW propagation is hundreds of miles per second, much less than the electromagnetic wave propagation speed, which is the speed of light. Recently, with the development of renewable energy resources and a growth in using HVDC and FACTS devices, these waves are propagating slower, and their impacts are more considerable and complicated. The protection system needs a control system that can take suitable action based on local measurements to overcome the results of power system faults. Therefore, the dynamic behavior of power systems should be properly observed. The EMW propagation in the literature was studied using assumptions such as constant voltage throughout the entire power system and zero resistances and equal series reactances for the transmission lines. Although these assumptions help simplify the power system study model, the model cannot capture the entire power system's dynamic behaviors, since these assumptions are unrealistic. This research will develop an accurate model for EMW propagation when the system is facing a disturbance using a continuum model. The model includes a novel inertia distribution. It also investigates the impacts of voltage changes in the power system on EMW behaviors and when these impacts are negligible. Furthermore, the impacts of the internal reactances of synchronous generators and the resistances of transmission lines on EMW propagation are explored. / Doctor of Philosophy / Power systems, essential for electricity supply, undergo disturbances causing changes in power flow and synchronous generator behavior. These disturbances create electromechanical waves (EMWs) that influence system dynamics. Recent advancements, including renewable energy integration and new technologies, alter EMW behavior, posing challenges for control and protection systems. Existing studies simplify models, limiting their accuracy. This research aims to develop a realistic EMW propagation model considering factors like novel inertia distribution, voltage changes, and internal generator properties. This work addresses the evolving power landscape, enhancing our understanding of power system dynamics for improved control and reliability.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:VTETD/oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/117327 |
| Date | 09 January 2024 |
| Creators | Yarahmadi, Somayeh |
| Contributors | Electrical Engineering, Mili, Lamine M., von Spakovsky, Michael R., Centeno, Virgilio A., Liu, Chen-Ching, Boker, Almuatazbellah M. |
| Publisher | Virginia Tech |
| Source Sets | Virginia Tech Theses and Dissertation |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | ETD, application/pdf |
| Rights | In Copyright, http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
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