Journal of Power Electronics

The Korean Institute of Power Electronics (전력전자학회)
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Real-time grid parameter estimation with grid-forming converters for robust synchronous power control

  • Shanshan Zhao (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University) ;
  • Seung‑Ki Sul (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University)
  • Received : 2023.04.15
  • Accepted : 2023.09.13
  • Published : 2024.01.20
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Abstract

The control system design of grid-forming (GFM) converters requires prior knowledge of grid parameters such as grid impedance, grid equivalent electromagnetic force (EMF), and short-circuit ratio (SCR), which are normally time-variant and preferably estimated in real time. However, existing estimation methods are either unable to estimate multiple parameters simultaneously or involve complex calculation algorithms for nonintrusive estimations. To address this issue, this study proposes a real-time grid parameter estimation method for GFM converters. Without introducing disturbances into the system, multiple parameters can be simultaneously estimated during the transient state with a simple algorithm, while the effects of the virtual impedance of the GFM converter and the output filter are both considered. In addition, a parameter estimation-based adaptive synchronous power control (SPC) is proposed, which exhibits improved dynamic performance and enhanced robustness of the GFM converter under various grid conditions. The validity of the proposed method is verified by simulation and hardware-in-loop-simulation (HILS) results.

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Acknowledgement

This study was supported by the BK21 FOUR program of the Education and Research Program for Future ICT Pioneers, Seoul National University in 2023.

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