Local Frequency-Based Estimation of the Rate of Change of Frequency of the Center of Inertia

Abstract

This letter proposes a novel technique for estimating the rate of change of frequency (RoCoF) of the center of inertia (CoI) in power systems. To offer a holistic picture of the system's frequency response, the proposed technique requires local frequency at the point of measurement, only. This enables the local estimation of active power deficit following a loss of generation (LoG) event, thus facilitating fast and effective remedial action. Extensive simulations conducted verify the effectiveness and applicability of the proposed technique.