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Parallel operation of a synchronous generator and a virtual synchronous generator under unbalanced loading condition in microgrids

  • Jia Liu
  • , Miura Yushi
  • , Toshifumi Ise
  • , Jin Yoshizawa
  • , Kenichi Watanabe
  • The University of Osaka
  • Panasonic Holdings Corporation

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

29 Scopus citations

Abstract

Parallel operation of a synchronous generator (SG) and an inverter-interfaced distributed generator (DG) is required in some islanded microgrids. However, dynamic performance of a small SG is usually poor, i.e. the rotor speed usually deviates largely during a loading transition, due to small inertia and slow governor response. Moreover, unbalanced SG current should be prevented to protect the SG, which makes this issue more challenging. In this paper, a control method for the inverter-interfaced DG based on virtual synchronous generator (VSG) concept is proposed, to improve the overall performance of parallel operation of SG and DG. Double decoupled synchronous reference frame (DDSRF) decomposition, SG negative-sequence current compensation, modified calculation methods for power and voltage, and transient virtual stator impedance are integrated into the proposed VSG control scheme, and tuning methods of main control parameters are discussed. It is demonstrated by simulation results that the proposed DG control method alleviates the SG rotor speed deviation and DG overcurrent during a loading transition, and eliminates the negative-sequence components of the SG output current.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE 8th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, IPEMC-ECCE Asia 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages3741-3748
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781509012107
DOIs
StatePublished - 13 Jul 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event8th IEEE International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, IPEMC-ECCE Asia 2016 - Hefei, China
Duration: 22 May 2016 → 26 May 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE 8th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, IPEMC-ECCE Asia 2016

Conference

Conference8th IEEE International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, IPEMC-ECCE Asia 2016
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHefei
Period22/05/16 → 26/05/16

Keywords

  • distributed power generation
  • synchronous generator
  • unbalanced loading
  • virtual synchronous generator

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