The Impact of Frame Transformations on Power System EMT Simulation

This article investigates the impact of frame transformations on the accuracy of numerical discretization in power system transient and stability studies. As analysed, frame transformations influence the convergence of the numerical discretization. Specifically, for an explicit discretization method (e.g., forward Euler method), the stability of the original system is best preserved in the frame where the system eigenvalue is closer to the origin of the complex plane, e.g., in the stationary frame for inductors and capacitors, and in the synchronous frame for dq-frame controllers of inverters. Simulation results are given to validate the theoretical analysis.