Review of Series Compensation Douglas Bowman P E

Review of Series Compensation Douglas Bowman, P. E. Research, Development, and Special Studies Date: May 20 -21, 2014

Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Series Compensation Types Subsynchronous Interactions (SSI) - Terms Fundamentals of SSI and Series Compensation Forms of SSI and Series Compensation Tools for Assessment of SSI in Series Compensated Networks SSI Mitigation Measures SSI Protection Measures Protective Relay Considerations for Series Compensated Networks Protective Relay Solutions for Series Compensated Networks Project Planning for Implementation Design Studies Concluding Remarks 2

Series Compensation 1. Increases power transfer capability 2. Improves transient performance 3. Improves reactive power balance 4. Improves Voltage Stability 5. Improves power flow balance on adjacent lines 6. Deferral of major transmission investments 7. Preservation of existing rights of way Benefits of Series Compensation 3

Series Compensation Since transmission lines are mostly inductive, adding series capacitance decreases its total reactance Reducing XL increases PR Compensation Level K is defined as the percent of XLoffset by the series capacitor Example: For XL = 1 ohm, 30% compensation produces XL - XC =. 7 ohm Increases Power Transfer Capability 4

Series Compensation If A 1 > A 2, the generator will return to stability Series compensation increases the system stability limits by reducing the system reactance between machines as this directly increases the synchronizing torque that can be interchanged between them Improves Transient Performance Following Disturbances 5

Series Compensation Transmission Line Reactive Power Losses : Qlosses=I 2 Xline Reactive Power Balance For A 300 Mile 500 k. V Line Series Capacitor Reactive Power Output: Qoutput=I 2 Xcapacitor As a transfer across the line increases, Qoutput partially offset Qlosses Improves Reactive Power Balance and Self-Regulation 6

Series Compensation Increasing compensation levels K provides greater Qoutput capability Effect of Increasing Compensation Levels Maximum power transfer capability of the line is increased Generator reactive power is made available for voltage control Improves Voltage Stability 7

Series Compensation Types • • Continuous current rating according to the line Overvoltage protection • • Zinc Oxide Varistor (MOV) • Conducts when voltage level across capacitor reaches protection level Fast Protective Device (FPD) • For example, an air gap conducts when energy absorbed by MOV exceeds rated values. Bypass Breaker Damping Reactor Fixed Series Compensation (FSC) 8

Series Compensation Types • Two Modules • • • FSC as previously described Capacitor with thyristor controlled, air cooled reactor to modulate line impedance FACTS Device • • Offers Dynamic Power Flow Control Reactance can be modulated to effectively mitigate SSI • Blocked Mode removes reactor from circuit • By-Passed Mode removes capacitor from circuit • Controlled Mode varies total reactance Thyristor Controlled Series Compensation(TCSC) 9

Subsynchronous Interactions (SSI) - Terms • Subsynchronous Interaction – A general term describing the condition where two or more parts of the power system exchange energy at one or more frequencies below the fundamental frequency (60 hz). • Subsynchronous Oscillation - An SSO is a condition where the electric network exchanges significant energy with a turbine generator at one or more of the natural frequencies of the combined system below the synchronous frequency of the system following a disturbance from equilibrium. • SSI can lead to SSOs that must be damped before outage or damage to network equipment occurs • Subsynchronous Resonance (SSR) – A type of SSI where the electric power system, most often a series compensated transmission line, exchanges energy with a turbogenerator at one or more natural frequencies below the fundamental 60 hz frequency (three types of SSR) 10

Fundamentals of SSI and Series Compensation • • • A power system’s natural electrical frequencies are a function of its inductance and capacitance. When new capacitance is added, new natural electrical frequencies result and the system natural frequency approaches the fundamental frequency fo A generator’s shaft may also have multiple natural frequencies of oscillation • Four natural frequencies or torsional modes for the system shown 11

Forms of SSI * * Interaction with series compensation does not occur during SSTI 12

SSI and Series Compensation • SSR – TI (Torsional Interaction) • • • When a small disturbance occurs, simultaneous excitation of all natural frequencies (modes) of oscillation occurs in both the electrical system and the generator If the electrical and mechanical natural frequencies are close to one another, sustained or growing rotor oscillations can occur resulting in possible torsional fatigue damage to the turbine generator shaft. This is classic SSR-TI. SSR – TA (Torsional Amplification) • • When a large disturbance occurs, the subsynchronous transient current frequency may be close to the generator natural torsional frequency Can lead to prolonged generator shaft oscillations with high amplitude causing increased stress and accelerated loss of life. 13

SSI and Series Compensation • IGE (Induction Generator Effect) • • Purely electrical resonance effect Combined generator and electric power system results in a negative effective rotor resistance at a natural frequency below 60 hz If the negative rotor resistance is greater than the apparent stator plus network resistance, self –excited, subsynchronous current and electromagnetic torque can result SSCI – (Control Interaction) ERCOT 2009 Event • • Event between wind generators and series compensated transmission line 2 pu overvoltage damaged rotor side protection circuits Wind farm became radially connected through series capacitor 1. 5 seconds before capacitor was bypassed Resonance between Capacitor and Wind Turbine Converter/Control Only Type 3 and Type 4 Turbines Can Be Affected See report for ERCOT’s SSI study process for new wind generation 14

Mohave SSR-TI Incident (1970) • Mohave generator: 1, 580 MW coal-fired in NV. • Gradually growing vibration that eventually fractured a shaft section. • First investigations incorrectly determined cause. After 2 nd failure in 1971 cause was identified as Subsynchronous Resonance. • An electrical resonance at 30. 5 Hz excited a mechanical resonance at 30. 1 Hz. • Problem was solved by reducing compensation and installing a torsional relay. D. Baker, G. Boukarim, “Subsynchronous Resonance Studies and Mitigation Methods for Series Capacitor Applications, ” IEEE 2005. D. Walker, D. Hodges, “Results of Subsynchronous Resonance Test At Mohave, ” IEEE 1975.

Tools for Assessment of SSI in Series Compensated Networks • Frequency Scan Screening • • • Eigenvalue Analysis • • System model linearized, small pertubations examined Identifies torsional mode damping characteristics Used to study SSR-TI and SSCI problems Damping Torque Analysis • • Calculates apparent impedance from generator from 0 to 60 hz Can identify potential IGE, SSR-TI, SSR-TA, and SSCI problems EMT type software used for analysis Examines electrical torque response to small change in generator speed to determine damping characteristic Practical for evaluating SSR-TI Time Domain Analysis • • EMT type software used for analysis Most useful in studying SSR-TA problems 16

SSI Mitigation Measures (SSI Prevention) • Network Based Preventative Measures to Reduce a Known Risk of SSI • • Operational Procedure • Alter the network configuration or generation dispatch • Bypass the Capacitor or reduce its compensation level Passive Filter Damping for series resonance network condition • Shunt or Series • Shunt and Series FACTS Active Shunt Filter Damping • STATCOM or SVC FACTS Active Series Filter Damping • Thyristor Controlled Series Compensation (TCSC) • Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) 17

SSI Mitigation Measures (SSI Prevention) • Generator Based Preventative Measures to Reduce a Known Risk of SSI • • Passive Filter Damping Active Filter Damping (FACTS devices such as TCR or STATCOM) Supplemental Excitation Control Damping Wind Turbine Control Damping • Type 3 and 4 turbines use VSC as basis for control • Newer controls since 2009 mitigate SSI 18

SSI Protection Measures (SSI Detected) • • • Series Capacitor Bypass Newer relays developed for SSCI since 2009 Generator Relays Relay Signal Input Comments Torsional Motion (Stress) Relay Shaft Speed Developed and applied in the late 1970 s. Speed is processed by band-pass filters to calculate conditions at particular sub-synchronous frequencies of interest. Torsional Stress Relays (TSR) have been applied at several generator units and are still available. Newer torsional motion relays are micro-processor based. Appears to be the most widely applied measure to protect genertors from the potential of SSI due to proximity of HVDC or series compensated lines. S. California Edison patent Terminal voltage Micro-processor relay that uses exclusive time domain analysis on wave parameters of successive half cycles. More research is recommended as to the application of this 1986 patent, performance information, and current status. ABB Research Ltd. patent Generator Terminal voltage Micro-processor based relay developed in the 2011 timeframe. ERLPhase Power Technologies Generator Terminal voltage and currents Micro-processor based relay is used to perform frequency spectrum analysis on the inputs to compare sub-synchronous frequency components with fundamental component. Relay Application Innovation Armature current Micro-processor based relay. Developed in late 2009 and applied in 2010 by AEPSC at two locations as backup generator protection. Summary of Generator Based SSI Relays 19

Protective Relay Considerations for Series Compensated Networks • • • Voltage and current inversion due to nearby fault Measured Impedance of Distance Protection when series compensation switched in and out Subsynchronous Transient Signal Impacts on apparent impedance Adjacent Line Impacts Unbalanced Line and Mutual Impedance Impacts Automatic Reclosing for Series Compensated Transmission Lines • • Series Capacitor Switching Three Phase Automatic Reclosing Single Phase Automatic Reclosing Spurious Bypass Operation 20

Protective Relay Solutions for Series Compensated Networks • Advanced Relays for Series Compensation Application • • Protection Schemes • • • Line Current Differential Protection Directional Comparison Protection • Permissive Overreach Scheme • Underreaching Direct Trip and Direct Transfer Trip Scheme Protection Design and Performance Verification • • Memory Polarization Special Series Compensation Logic Sequence Component Impedance for Directional Discrimination EMT simulation of various system conditions recommended for the chosen protection scheme See report for various case studies 21

Project Planning and Implementation • Location of Series Compensation – affects effectiveness, voltage profile, protections settings, future configuration, operation and maintenance Mid-Line Installation • • • Modularity of Series Compensation for staged development Design for Future Network Modifications Operations and Maintenance Considerations • • • Line Ends Installation FSC - majority of equipment used is already likely found in the system TCSC – redundant power electronic modules allows replacement of faulty modules Operations and Reliability • Remote control functionality 22

Design Studies • • Steady State and Short Circuit analysis Transient Stability Analysis • Harmonics and Subsynchronous Frequency Scans to identify possible resonance issues Short-Term Transient Voltage and Switching Studies (EMTP type) to determine • • • Maximum energy on varistors Maximum transient voltage and current on capacitors TRV on circuit breakers Required size of MOV and damping circuit components Small Signal Analysis to determine impact of series capacitor on current modes of oscillation 23

Concluding Remarks • • • Series Compensation used worldwide since 1950 s Series Compensation is a tried and true technology that continues to grow in popularity as an effective means of resolving a number of network issues The risk of SSI is relatively low; however, the consequences of an SSI event can be significant. The risk and consequences must factor into series compensation design including controls and protection. The SSI phenomenon is well understood and effective mitigations measures are available Series Compensation should be included in the planners’ toolbox and considered as an available option. 24