Unit-II: Different Stability Limits

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Unit-II

Different Stability Limits:


As an introduction, we need to know about power state stability. It is really the
capability of the system to return to its steady state condition after subjected to certain
disturbances. We can now consider a synchronous generator to understand the power system
stability. The generator is in synchronism with the other system connected to it. The bus
connected to it and the generator will have same phase sequence, voltage and the frequency. So,
we can say that the power system stability here is the capability of the power system to come
back to its steady condition without affecting synchronism when subjected to any disturbances.
This system stability is classified into – Transient Stability, Dynamic Stability and Steady State
Stability.

Transient Stability: Study of power system which are subjected to sudden major
disturbances.
Dynamic Stability: Study of power system which are subjected to small continuous
disturbances.

It is the study which implies small and gradual variations or changes in the working
state of the system. The purpose is to determine the higher limit of loading in the
machine before going to lose the synchronism. The load is increased slowly.

The highest power which can be transferred to the receiving end of the system
without affecting the synchronism is termed as Steady State Stability limit.
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The swing equation is given by

M(d2δ/dt2)=Pm-Pe

Pm → Mechanical power Pe → Electrical power


δ → Load angle H → Inertia constant ωs → Synchronous speed

Consider the above system which is operating on steady state power transfer of P e0=Pm
Assume the power is increased by a small amount say Δ Pe. As a result, the rotor angle becomes

from δ0
This is to maintain the steady state stability limit
 A system can never be operated higher than its steady state stability limit but
it can operate beyond the transient stability limit.
 By reducing the X (reactance) or by raising the |E| or by increasing the |V|,
the improvement of steady state stability limit of the system is possible.
 Two systems to improve the stability limit are quick excitation voltage and
higher excitation voltage.
 To reduce the X in the transmission line which is having high reactance, we
can employ parallel line.

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