State-feedback-based Low-Frequency Active Damping for VSC Operating in Weak-Grid Conditions

  • Federico Cecati
  • , Rongwu Zhu
  • , Marco Liserre
  • , Xiongfei Wang

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Abstract

Voltage source converters (VSCs) are nowadays widely integrated in the power grid, nevertheless they can induce low frequency stability problems under weak grid conditions. The interaction of PLL, dc-link voltage control, and ac voltage control generates a positive feedback which threatens the power system stability. The existing researches mainly focus on modeling strategies and stability analyses tools, however still few studies dealt with active damping in the low frequency range. In this paper, a nonlinear state space model of a VSC is presented and linearized around the operating point. From the model, a linear state feedback control law is designed and incorporated in the dc-link and ac voltage control in order to increase the system damping. Eigenvalue analysis is used to investigate the performance of the proposed controller. The simulation results based on a 2 MW grid connected wind generation unit, clearly show the effectiveness of the proposed solution. Experimental results with a 4 kW scaled-down setup validate the analytic and simulation results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECCE 2020 - IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages4762-4767
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728158266
DOIs
StatePublished - 11 Oct 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event12th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2020 - Virtual, Detroit, United States
Duration: 11 Oct 202015 Oct 2020

Publication series

NameECCE 2020 - IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition

Conference

Conference12th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Detroit
Period11/10/2015/10/20

Keywords

  • Active Damping
  • Low Frequency Stability
  • Voltage Source Converter

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