Abstract
This paper presents a dynamic model of the equivalent Great Britain (GB) 36-zone power system, which can be used for reliable and realistic assessment of emerging load frequency control mechanisms. Flexible architecture of the presented dynamic test system permits a broad range of security of supply and small-signal stability studies for design of future power grids. It can be particularly useful for academic research, but also for undertaking feasibility studies in power industries. The proposed dynamic test system, which is obtained through network reduction of the original full-scale GB transmission power system developed by National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO) Company, provides detailed information about the GB power system. In this regard, the required data and modelling approaches to develop the 36-zone system are provided in detail. The presented dynamic test system represents the system topology, impedance characteristics and electromechanical oscillations of the original GB power system however, it is not an exact equivalent of the master GB system. Illustrative dynamic models of the key system components, including synchronous generators, automatic voltage regulators, power system stabilizers, hydro and steam turbines models along with speed governing systems are presented. Dynamic behavior of 36-zone test system in response to infeed loss contingencies is investigated. Particularly, the impact of changes in the system inertia on the system electromechanical modes is examined using the modal analysis approach. In this context, the mode shape concept is employed to determine dominant generators and contribution of different zones in the low frequency oscillations. Moreover, time-domain simulations are undertaken to validate the modal analysis results. Additionally, the condition of different zones from the viewpoint of frequency nadir and maximum rate of change of frequency for various contingencies and extreme cases are examined.
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