An Improved Synchronization Stability Method of Virtual Synchronous Generators Based on Frequency Feedforward on Reactive Power Control Loop

Abstract

The synchronization stability of the virtual synchronous generator (VSG) under grid fault is an important issue for maintaining stable operation in the power system. Existing work has pointed out a low-pass filter (LPF) with a sufficiently low cutoff frequency in the reactive power control loop (RPCL) can improve the transient stability. Yet, the underlying mechanism was unknown. Moreover, as a key index of VSG and precondition of synchronization stability, the frequency response is rarely studied. In this article, based on the linearized model for qualitative analysis, combined with the nonlinear model for quantitative analysis, the underlying mechanism of improving synchronization stability using an LPF in the RPCL is revealed. Furthermore, to avoid increasing the system order and solve the conflict between transient stability and frequency response, an improved synchronization stability method is proposed by feedforwarding the frequency difference between the VSG and grid to the RPCL. The frequency response is also acquired based on the combined linearized and nonlinear model, which shows that the frequency feedforward method can further enhance the frequency stability. How to design the coefficient of the frequency feedforward path with different inertia requirements is also presented. Finally, this method is verified by experimental results.