R.E.P.

Power System Software and Training

DIgSILENT GmbH
Germany
August 2003

Program Training I
Day 1
Load Flow Fundamentals Load flow applications Models of the most important network elements - External network, generator - Load - Induction machine - Line, transformer Reactive power limits Tap changer control Area exchange flows Software Handling General handling - Data input - Data output - Graphical editor - Data base The PowerFactory data model - Projects - Grids - Libraries - Study cases - Types and elements Load flow analysis with Power Factory - Input dialog boxes - Documentation of results and input data - Visualisation of data and results in the single line diagram Exercises at Personal Workstations (I) Setting-up the model of a small power system Executing a load flow calculation Visualisation and documentation of results

Day 2
Short-Circuit Fundamentals Introduction to symmetrical components Overview about IEC 60909 and the complete superposition method Characteristic parameters of short circuit currents Models of the most important network elements - Generator - Motor - Line - Transformer Data Management and Modelling Data management Working with the data manager - Single line diagrams with multiple pages - System stages Modelling - Parameter characteristics - Line-routes and line-sections - Feeder definitions - Load scaling PSSE Conversion Exercises at Personal Workstations (II) Short-circuit analysis Multiple faults analysis Load flow with load curves Load flow with load scaling

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Day 3: Transient Stability

General Concepts The Multiple Time Scale Character of Power Systems Overview about Stability and EMT Simulations Applications Direct Methods for Stability Analysis: The One-Machine Problem

Handling of the PowerFactory Stability Function - Initialization - Event Definition - Result Visualization Example 1 Stability Analysis of a One Machine System Dynamic Power System Models Built-in Models: - Synchronous machine model - Induction machine model - Dynamic load model - Generator Controls - Difference between DIgSILENT models and IEEE models Exercises at Personal Workstations (III) - Performing Transient Stability Analysis - Visualization and Documentation of the Study Results - Applications - Critical Clearing Time Calculation

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Day 4: Generator Controls for Stability Analysis

Generator Controls Representation Characteristics of excitation systems Excitation Systems Models Prime Mover Stabilizers Standard Models Available DSL Modeling: Representing special controllers Introduction to the use Representation of typical generator controls Excitation Systems Turbine Governor Models Practical Exercises at Personal Workstations Modeling a non-standard Excitation System Testing the model Tuning the model parameters

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Day 5: Protective Devices in Stability Simulations and Oscillatory Stability

Protection System Devices relevant to Stability Analysis Frequency relays: - Under and over frequency - Absolute value and derivative relays Under Voltage Relays Using relays in Stability Simulations Systems prone to large frequency variations Practical Exercises at Personal Workstations Frequency Load Schedding applications Oscillatory Stability (Depending on time availability) Fundamental Concepts System State Matrix - Eigenvalues,Eigenvectors - Modal Analysis - Controllability and Observability - Participation factors Oscillatory Stability of a Multimachine system - Effect of excitation system - Power System Stabilizer - Load Damping - PSS location examination - Sensibilities to system operating conditions

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