Transient Behavior Analysis of Microgrids in Grid-Connected and Islanded Modes: A Comparative Study of LVRT and HVRT Capabilities

Autor: Abrar Shahriar Pramanik, Saeed Sepasi
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Clean Technologies, Vol 5, Iss 4, Pp 1287-1303 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2571-8797
DOI: 10.3390/cleantechnol5040065
Popis: Microgrids, with integrated PV systems and nonlinear loads, have grown significantly in popularity in recent years, making the evaluation of their transient behaviors in grid-connected and islanded operations paramount. This study examines a microgrid’s low-voltage ride-through (LVRT) and high-voltage ride-through (HVRT) capabilities in these operational scenarios. The microgrid’s behavior was analyzed using both electromagnetic transient (EMT) and RMS simulation methods. Two operational modes, grid-connected and islanded, were considered. A three-phase diesel generator acted as a reference machine in islanded mode. Findings highlighted distinct behaviors in the two operational modes. The EMT simulation revealed in-depth characteristics of electrical parameters, showing high-frequency oscillations more precisely than the RMS simulation. Additionally, the transient recovery times were longer in islanded mode compared to grid-connected mode. The EMT simulation offers a more detailed portrayal of transient behaviors than the RMS simulation, especially in capturing high-frequency disturbances. However, its completion time becomes significantly extended with longer simulation durations. Microgrids showcase distinct transient behaviors in grid-connected versus islanded modes, especially in LVRT and HVRT scenarios. These findings are critical for the design and operation of modern microgrids.
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