Optimal control scheme for multi-terminal high-voltage direct current system to improve robust grid frequency regulations

Abstract

This paper proposes an optimal control scheme for robust frequency regulation (FR) in power networks that utilize multi-terminal high-voltage direct current (MT-HVDC) systems to interconnect AC grids. The proposed scheme involves the development of a Linear Quadratic Gaussian (LQG) controller to minimize FR in each grid. A state space model of the MT-HVDC grids is derived to design the controller, considering the DC-link voltage and active power controls at the rectifier and inverter, respectively. Additionally, the model incorporates inertia emulation (IE) and droop controllers. Based on the derived state-space model, an LQG controller is designed to achieve optimal frequency control. The stability of the proposed scheme is analyzed through sensitivity and eigenvalue analysis, with a focus on the influence of grid parameters and control gains. Comparative case studies demonstrate that the proposed scheme outperforms conventional strategies in terms of improving the effectiveness and robustness of real-time FR in MT-HVDC grids. The proposed control scheme involves an LQG controller that considers various factors and demonstrates superior performance compared to conventional methods, as supported by comparative case studies.