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    Why, when and how to perform IndustrialPower System dynamic studies

    The unfortunate destiny of many expensive Industrial Power Systems (IPS) study reports is to

    become worthless desk products while multiple binders of computer printouts collect archive

    dust. While studies of electrical power system dynamical behaviour under heavy motor start-

    up, fault conditions and re-acceleration have been carried out for many years, there is still

    confusion as to why, when and how such studies are of real value in project design.

    The purpose of this article is to discuss electrical, computer-based power system dynamic

    studies in relation to actual project needs. A case study is presented of a large offshore oil

    platform, providing an example of practical application. Dynamic simulations are compared

    with measurements made at site of direct-on-line starting of large induction motors. As thedynamic behaviour of the IPS may by far exceed the complexity of the industrial process

    which it supplies, it is vital that project management (often mechanical or chemical engineers)

    early are made aware of this complexity.

    The IPS design processApplication of computer-based dynamic studies in IPS requires close attention to two

    important aspects. Firstly, the project phases ranging from the early feasibility studies to the

    operation stage of the facility must be understood. Fig. 1 shows a simplified electrical project

    lifecycle. The tendency in todays fast track projects is to jump straight from a conceptual

    study to procurement of long lead items such as the main power station and other largepackages. It is then difficult to fit in the necessary dynamical analysis to ensure that the power

    system will work properly under all operating modes. By the time the complete data to carry

    out such studies are available, all the large packages are already on order and any delayed

    changes to the Single Line Diagram (SLD) or large equipment becomes very costly.

    Secondly, the electrical power system design process itself must be recognized. The design of

    an IPS is a repetitive process obviously dependent on the type of project and facility.

    Nevertheless, there are some common denominators. In order to arrive at a firm SLD and

    facilities for power system operation and control, Fig. 2 shows a typical design process. This

    article will not give detailed descriptions of the elements in this diagram, but merely point out

    the iterative nature of the process and discuss how to incorporate the dynamic analysis. Theterm dynamic here implies a broader context than just the time simulations on a system

    model utilizing a set of first order differential equations, load flow algorithms and applicable

    numerical methods. Voltage dynamics involves balancing the available fault level and

    equipment withstand capability against sufficient short circuit capacity to start up large loads

    without excessive voltage variations. The process of developing the conceptual SLD is

    iteration between short circuit and voltage dip calculations. These usually do not require

    numerical time simulations and can easily be carried out manually. The selection of voltage

    levels also involves equipment considerations such as availability, size, cost, standardization,

    etc.

    In the conceptual phase there is rarely sufficient data and time to conduct detailed dynamicalsimulations. However, simplified voltage dip calculations for motor starting and other

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    dynamic conditions are vital to avoid surprises in the subsequent project phases. Frequency

    variations on the other hand, cannot be predicted unless a full dynamic time simulation is

    carried out. Still, it is possible to assess the system step loads and include these in the power

    station and generator prime mover specifications and requests for bid. If the concept involves

    parallel operation of dissimilar power stations, such as diesel engines, gas or steam turbines,possibly with long power lines in between, there is a need for an early dynamical analysis

    assessing system stability. The big question is whether major dynamical analysis can be done

    while bidding is ongoing. This requires cooperation and supply of technical data from

    multiple equipment vendors. Moreover, the power system analyst requires long and specific

    experience from other projects with similar type of generators, prime movers and associated

    controls.

    The pre-engineering phase normally includes a full dynamic study with the objective of

    verifying earlier studies and identifying all long lead equipmentparameters and control

    system requirements before issuing of purchase orders. For example, an early conceptual

    maximum voltage dip calculation for motor starting, would now be superseded by a fulldynamic simulation assessing the entire starting time at given load torque. This verifies motor

    and generator thermal capacity requirements (including excitation system) prior to buying.

    In detail engineering, the dynamic analysis must be updated, this time with the objective of

    setting the relay and control systems parameters. In modern plants, Power Management and

    relay protection schemes are highly integrated. Microprocessor controlled multifunction

    relays become increasingly complex, and include many of those functions that used to be part

    of the Power Management Process Stations. A sound dynamical analysis capturing all of the

    relevant normal, special and failure operating modes is extremely important when setting the

    power management and protection relays. Relevant disturbances to be dynamically studied

    and their counterparts in relay and control systems engineering are shown in Table I.

    Photo 1 - Oseberg C platform

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    Table I System disturbancesDisturbance Relay and control systems engineering counterpart

    Loss of generation or distribution systemsections with subsequent load shedding

    or load transfer

    Design and setting of electrical load shedding or loadtransfer systems which can be based on circuit breaker

    trip/status signals, under-frequency, rate of frequency

    change (df/dt), electrical power balance, generator prime

    mover temperature or combinations of such initiators

    AVR / excitation system faults leading to

    maximum or loss of excitation output for

    one generator

    Coordination of generator field failure protection, setting of

    bus coupler protection schemes and AVR supervision

    systems

    Prime mover governor faults Coordination of generator over-current and frequency

    protection, setting of bus coupler protection schemes and

    power management load sharing supervision

    Multiple levels of Process or EmergencyShut Down, which will impose large

    load rejection on the power station or

    feeding transformers with on-load tap

    changers

    Coordination of over-frequency and over-voltageprotection as well as engineering of process and emergency

    shut down schemes

    Temporary voltage disturbances and

    subsequent re-acceleration of motors

    Design and setting of motor re-acceleration systems

    Transition from normal to back-up oremergency power supply with

    subsequent re-acceleration

    Setting of consumer restart schemes

    Short Circuits Coordination of short circuit, under-voltage and frequencyprotection

    Figure 1 Electrical project lifecycle

    Feasibility

    Study

    Conceptual

    Study

    Pre-

    engineering

    Detail

    Engineering

    ProcurementManu-

    facturing

    Follow-on

    Engineering

    Construction

    (Installation)

    Completion

    Commissioning

    (Liven up)

    Operation

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    Case StudyThe case study comprises a large offshore oil & gas platform. For this existing facility a large

    process extension was planned. The platform gas injection capacity had become a bottleneck

    in the oil production. Various process options to increase the gas injection capacity were

    considered. The electrically most extensive case was to install one new 9.0 MW compressor

    package and to upgrade the two existing ones from 6.8 MW to 9 MW. The compressors areall driven by induction motors with DOL (Direct-On-Line) start.

    Platform Electrical Power System

    The platform electrical power system is outlined in Fig. 3. Main generation consists of two 30

    MVA generators at 13.8 kV. . Large induction motors for gas injection, recompression and oil

    export are fed from the main 13.8 kV switchboard while medium size motors for seawater lift,

    air compressors, etc. are fed from the dedicated 6.0 kV emergency switchboard. Three 1.75

    MVA emergency generators (not shown) are connected to the 6.0 kV switchboard. Variable

    speed drives for drilling are fed from 660 V switchboards, while platform process auxiliary

    motors are fed from 440 V switchboards.

    Figure 2 Typical Industrial Power System Design Process

    Plant Layout

    Production Capacity

    Operating Modes

    Electrical Codes

    LOAD AND SUPPLYPLANNING

    SELECTING

    SYSTEM NETWORK

    HARMONICS

    SYSTEM EARTHING

    SHORT CIRCUIT AND

    DYNAMIC ANALYSIS

    SELECTING

    VOLTAGE LEVELS

    POWER FACTOR

    CORRECTION RELAY PROTECTION

    AND SELECTIVITY

    Specification and Procurement

    SURGE PROTECTION

    Initial conditions

    OPERATION AND CONTROL

    IPS must be:Safe

    Simple

    Maintainable

    Flexible

    ReliableEconomical

    Verifyable

    Plant Layout

    Production Capacity

    Operating Modes

    Electrical Codes

    LOAD AND SUPPLYPLANNING

    SELECTING

    SYSTEM NETWORK

    HARMONICS

    SYSTEM EARTHING

    SHORT CIRCUIT AND

    DYNAMIC ANALYSIS

    SELECTING

    VOLTAGE LEVELS

    POWER FACTOR

    CORRECTION RELAY PROTECTION

    AND SELECTIVITY

    Specification and Procurement

    SURGE PROTECTION

    Initial conditions

    OPERATION AND CONTROL

    IPS must be:Safe

    Simple

    Maintainable

    Flexible

    ReliableEconomical

    Verifyable

    Plant Layout

    Production Capacity

    Operating Modes

    Electrical Codes

    LOAD AND SUPPLYPLANNING

    SELECTING

    SYSTEM NETWORK

    HARMONICS

    SYSTEM EARTHING

    SHORT CIRCUIT AND

    DYNAMIC ANALYSIS

    SELECTING

    VOLTAGE LEVELS

    POWER FACTOR

    CORRECTION RELAY PROTECTION

    AND SELECTIVITY

    Specification and Procurement

    SURGE PROTECTION

    Initial conditions

    OPERATION AND CONTROL

    IPS must be:Safe

    Simple

    Maintainable

    Flexible

    ReliableEconomical

    Verifyable

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    The main power station consists of Cooper Rolls gas turbines, 24 MW, 4940 rpm with

    Woodward governor and Siemens generator, 30 MVA, 1800 rpm, 60 Hz, AVR is Siemens

    RG3 15.

    New 9 MW Direct-On-Line started induction motorsThe new compressor full load operation was with 65 BAR suction pressure and 8.2 MW

    power requirement at 1786 rpm while start duty was with 32 BAR suction pressure. The new

    (and existing) compressors are electrically driven by DOL started induction motors. Two

    alternative electric motor manufactures were considered during the study. In both cases

    motors with 9.0 MW (shaft) power rating, max. starting current of 4.2 p.u. and synchronous

    speed of 1790 rpm were applied.

    Challenges

    The new installation represented a number of challenges. Some of these were:

    1. High utilization of the main power stationThe platform electrical load is quite variable due to changing requirements in drilling as

    well as process. Peak load with one new 9.0 MW compressor and upgrading the two

    existing ones from 6.8 to 9.0 MW was estimated to 46 MW. Gas turbines commonly used

    on offshore petrochemical plants generally have a variable output due to variation in

    ambient temperature, humidity, fuel quality as well as maintenance and overhaul intervals.

    This means that available output from the 24 MW rated engines can vary with several

    MWs both ways. However, deterioration of the engines usually implies that available

    power is lower than the rated values.

    The gas turbine control system applies an exhaust temperature dependent override of the

    speed governor. Depending on the setting of this control function and the associated

    allowed engine thermal stress, frequency drop will result if the engines are overloaded.

    2. Running compressors are sensitive to power frequency variations

    Practical experience on the platform had shown that the running injection compressors

    driven by induction motors were sensitive to power frequency variations. Excursions rates

    exceeding 1 Hz/s represented a risk for the compressors to go into a surging mode with

    subsequent Process Shut Down (PSD). The system frequency excursions during start of

    one 9.0 MW compressor motor were therefore much more stringently defined by the gas

    process itself than the electrical statutory regulations applicable to the facility. The

    Norwegian electrical code permits minus 10 % transient frequency variations (6 Hz on a

    60 Hz system) with no requirements for rate of change.

    3. Generator field winding and excitation system thermal capacity constraints

    The high inertia of the combined 9.0 MW induction motor and compressor unit caused

    start-up times of about 14 sec. This required further investigations into the thermal

    capacity of the generator field winding. This is a common bottleneck for start-up of large

    motors with high inertia loads on local generators. The generators have IEC 60034 class F

    field winding insulation.

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    Figure 3 - Platform electrical power system - Single Line Diagram

    Measurements at site and associated calculations

    In order to establish the best possible basis for the computer analysis, on-site measurements

    were carried out on start-up and stopping of one 6.8 MW induction motor while an identical

    motor was already running. In addition, measurements were made on the two main generators

    with approximately 9 MW of initial load during the tests/measurements according to table II.

    Voltages and currents (instantaneous phase values) were measured according to table III.

    Based on these measured values, system frequency and active power for the generators and

    the two induction motors were calculated.

    Table II Test DescriptionTest no. Description Operating condition

    1 Stop of one motor from

    running condition- Two generators running (2x31 MVA)

    - Load (prior to stop of motor): 23 MW

    2 Start-up of one motor - Two generators running (2x31 MVA)

    - Load (prior to start-up of motor): 18 MW

    3 Stop of one motor from

    running condition- Two generators running (2x31 MVA)

    - Load (prior to stop of motor): 23 MW

    4 Start-up of one motor - Two generators running (2x31 MVA)

    - Load (prior to start-up of motor): 18 MW

    GT/G A30 MVA

    GT/G B30 MVA

    Oil exp. 3.0 MWGas recomp. 6.0 MWGas injection: 6.8 MW

    13.8 kV

    6 kV

    New 9 MW gasinjection motor

    0.66 kV

    0.44 kV

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    Table III Tests ArrangementTest Measured Phase

    no quantity A B C

    1

    Bus voltageCurrent, generator A

    Current, generator B

    Current, motor A

    Current, motor B

    xx

    -

    x

    -

    xx

    -

    x

    -

    xx

    -

    x

    -

    2

    Bus voltage

    Current, generator ACurrent, generator B

    Current, motor A

    Current, motor B

    x

    x

    -

    x

    -

    x

    x

    -

    x

    -

    x

    x

    -

    x

    -

    3

    Bus voltage

    Current, generator A

    Current, generator B

    Current, motor ACurrent, motor B

    x

    x

    x

    xx

    x

    x

    -

    x-

    x

    -

    -

    --

    4

    Bus voltage

    Current, generator A

    Current, generator B

    Current, motor A

    Current, motor B

    x

    x

    x

    x

    x

    x

    x

    -

    x

    -

    x

    -

    -

    -

    -

    For voltage and current measurements, existing voltage and current

    transformers in the 13.8 kV switchboard were used.

    A transient recorder Hioki 8826, equipped with a 12 bit A/D

    converter, 10 channels, was used.

    The sampling frequency for the measurements was 10 kHz.

    Calculations based on measurements

    The system frequency is calculated on the basis of the voltage measurements from phase A.

    The approach is based on finding the distance (in time, t) between two adjacent zero

    crossings of the voltage signal (half-period) and calculating the frequency, f, as:

    tf

    =

    21 (1)

    The three phase active power (instantaneous value) was calculated based on recorded

    instantaneous values of phase voltages (ua, ub, uc) and corresponding phase currents (ia, ib, ic),

    according to:

    ccbbaamomel iuiuiup ++=, (2)

    Equation (2) requires three pairs of corresponding phase voltages and currents. However, due

    to a limited number of input channels on the transient recorder, not all tests contained thenecessary number of pairs of voltages and currents (see Table III). Where only two phase

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    currents were measured, the third was derived from one of the two measured currents by

    shifting it 120 (+ or -).

    Where only one current was measured, the second and third were derived from the one

    measured by shifting them 120 and 240 respectively.

    It is reasonable to believe that the error introduced by this approach is relatively small, except

    for the initial part of the transient period.

    Measurements - comments and assessments

    The largest negative voltage deviation measured during motor start-up (test 4) was 9.5 %.

    The largest positive voltage deviation (over-swing) was measured during test 2 at +4.3%. This

    over-swing may be explained by the characteristics of the generator AVR and its brushless

    excitation.

    The largest frequency drop was measured during motor start-up in test 2 at -1.4% (see Fig. 8).

    The largest frequency increase was measured during motor stop in tests 1 and 3 at +0.8%.

    The maximum value of the breakdown power for the starting motor was calculated to be 12.6

    MW (test 2).

    The calculated values for active power are very high and show large oscillations during the

    first 2 seconds of the motor start-up period (see Fig. 8). It is assumed that these results are not

    physical in nature, but rather are due to one or several of the following factors:

    Asymmetrical inrush current for the induction machine (DC component). Reduced accuracy of the current transformers at high currents. Non-symmetric three-phase system during the starting period. Aliasing effect (transient recorder/sampling frequency). Electromagnetic noise Non simultaneous closing of breaker poles(marginal effect) Bouncing of breaker poles (marginal effects)

    Therefore, approximately the first 2 seconds of active electric power for motors and

    generators during the starting period are to be neglected when assessing power variations

    during motor start-up.

    The deviation band, observed on the time plots for the generator active power output is also

    attributed to these factors.

    System modeling on computer

    A system model was established on the EDSA software, a suite of programs developed by

    EDSA Micro Corporation in San Diego, covering all main electrical system calculation and

    simulation disciplines. The load flow and dynamical simulation modules were applied for the

    case study.

    The main generators were represented by a 5th order d-q axis model as shown in Figure 4. The

    two main generators, although with similar rating and rotor construction, had different

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    impedances and time constants. This was expected to cause power oscillations between the

    generators during motor start-up.

    To assess frequency variations during start-up of the new compressor motors, it was crucial to

    know the gas turbine and associated control system model. This is shown in Figure 5,

    covering the principal dynamics of the system. The speed control operates in isochronousmode by application of load sensor and paralleling lines. Moreover, fuel control, valve

    positioner and gas turbine dynamics are represented. The frequency excursions during motor

    start-up at high initial load were sensitive to the modelling of the gas turbine temperature

    control system. In Figure 5 the output from the temperature control system enters the low

    value select block in the speed controls governing the fuel actuator reference. If the

    temperature reaches pre-set limit levels, the speed governor fuel actuator reference is

    overridden by the temperature controls. As the study progressed, a number of simulations

    were carried out with different settings of the temperature control loop investigating the

    impact on system frequency excursions during motor start-up.

    The generator excitation system is of the alternator uncontrolled rectifier type. It comprisesan S5 type programmable controller, redundant incoming feeders along with two separate

    automatic control systems. (One duty and one stand-by). The S5 has a built-in rotor thermal

    protection with inverse time current characteristic. If this protection is activated, it will alter

    the AVR feedback signal to limit the rotor current to nominal value. The shortest protection

    response time is 10 seconds at 1.4 times nominal rotor current. Motor starting simulations

    determined the excitation voltage and associated average field current during the start-up time

    of 14 seconds. The excitation system simulation results could thus be compared to the field

    winding thermal protection characteristics. The thermal utilization by starting the new 9.0

    MW motor was found to be marginally within the protection limits. This was acceptable,

    considering that this protection was set conservatively and could be adjusted at site in

    cooperation with the manufacturer, if required. The excitation system model is shown in

    Figure 6. This model is relatively simple, as limited information was available to develop

    more sophisticated representation. Still, the principal effects of AVR, feedback and saturation

    are included.

    Induction motors are represented as shown in Figure 7. Induction motor parameters were

    estimated for the required model on the basis of speed-torque and speed-current

    characteristics.

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    Figure 4 - Synchronous machine model

    Figure 5 - Gas Turbine Prime Mover and associatedControls

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    Figure 6 - Excitation System model

    Figure 7 - Induction motor model

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    Comparison between simulated and measured results

    Figures 8, 9 and 10 show simulated and measured 13.8 kV bus frequency, generator active

    electrical power and 13.8 kV bus voltage, respectively.

    Figure 8 - Generator Frequency during start-up of 6.8 MW induction motor

    MeasuredMeasuredMeasuredMeasured

    Calculated

    60.4

    [Hz]

    59.8

    59.6

    60.8

    Measured: +0.25 Hz

    Simulated: +0.25 Hz

    Measured: -0.8 Hz

    Simulated: -0.7 Hz

    MeasuredMeasuredMeasuredMeasured

    Calculated

    60.4

    [Hz]

    59.8

    59.6

    60.8

    Measured: +0.25 Hz

    Simulated: +0.25 Hz

    Measured: -0.8 Hz

    Simulated: -0.7 Hz

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    :

    Figure 9 - Generator Electrical Power during start-up of 6.8 MW induction motor

    Figure 10 - Main 13.8 kV bus L-L r.m.s. voltage during start-up of 6.8 MW induction motor

    MeasuredMeasuredMeasuredMeasured

    Simulated

    9.2 MW

    10

    5.0

    15

    MW

    Measured: 15.3 MW

    Simulated: 15.6 MW

    11 MW

    MeasuredMeasuredMeasuredMeasured

    Simulated

    9.2 MW

    10

    5.0

    15

    MW

    Measured: 15.3 MW

    Simulated: 15.6 MW

    11 MW

    MeasuredMeasured

    CalculatedCalculated

    Bus Voltage (13.8 kV)Bus Voltage (13.8 kV)

    : -9.0: -9.0 %

    Measured Simulated

    14

    13

    12

    kVL-L

    11

    0 642 Sec.

    Measured: + 5.0 %Simulated: +5.4 %

    Measured: -9.5 %Simulated: -9.0 %

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    Looking first at the frequency envelope during start-up of the 6.8 MW induction motor in

    figure 8, the following can be observed:

    The shape of the measured frequency envelope is quite similar to the simulatedenvelope. The breakdown torque of the starting motor is seen to cause a relativelysharp dip in frequency 3.5 seconds after start.

    The measured frequency rate of change (df/dt) is slightly higher than simulated rate ofchange, both during the initial drop and the subsequent rise after the motor exceeds

    breakdown torque speed. This can be attributed to several factors, but is likely to be

    partially caused by somewhat higher inertia in the GT/G train model as compared to

    the actual equipment inertia. The same effect causes the simulated frequency drop to

    deviate 0.1 Hz from the measured value.

    Next, from the generator electrical power results, figure 9, the following is observed:

    The simulation of initial and steady state power after start (although prior to fullyloading the compressor itself) are identical to the measured values

    The measurements show a clear active power oscillation between the two maingenerators. Although the large active power amplitudes during the first two seconds of

    the start-up period are largely influenced by factors listed under Measurements -

    comments and assessments,the oscillations can in principal be attributed to the fact

    that the electrical generators have different impedances. The difference is partly

    related to the arrangement of the damper windings and direct axis subtransient

    reactance (saturated) is 14.55 % and 10.8 % for generator A and B respectively.

    Transient reactance (saturated) has a smaller difference between the generators, 20.2and 19.5 % for A and B respectively. Synchronous reactance (saturated) is 230 and

    150 % for generator A and B respectively. This oscillation is also reproduced in the

    simulations, but the magnitude of the simulated oscillation is much smaller. The

    simulated electrical power at breakdown torque speed of the starting motor, however,

    matches the measurement

    Finally, from the voltage results, figure 10, the following is observed:

    The simulated initial voltage dip matches the measured results indicating thatapplied motor and generator reactances in the model are close to actual values.

    These values are not significantly influenced by the AVR model itself, since bothmain generator transient field time-constants are 6.0 sec. Fast excitation voltage

    response will therefore only marginally compensate the initial voltage dip as the

    excitation current response is largely determined by the generator design.

    The following part of the voltage envelope indicates higher gain in the simulationmodel as compared to actual equipment data. The simulation gives a voltage

    overshoot just after the initial dip, which is not present in the measurements.

    The simulated voltage overshoot at the end of the start-up period matches themeasurements. This phenomenon is related to the induction motor breakdown torque

    speed where the motor current changes from close to standstill starting level to load

    current within 200 300 ms.

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    Start analysis for new 9.0 MW induction motor

    Starting analysis for the new 9.0 MW motor was carried out based on the developed model

    for the platform electrical power system and subsequent validation by comparison between

    measurements and simulations. Data from technical proposals from the pertinent compressor

    motor manufacturers were used in the motor start-up simulations. Data common to all motoralternatives were:

    Rated shaft power: 9.0 MW Rated voltage: 13.8 kV Rated frequency: 60 Hz Max p.u. starting current: 4.2 (including tolerances) Construction: 4 pole, (1800 rpm synchronous speed at 60 Hz) Ex classification: Eex p Temp. group: T3 Cooling method: Seawater

    Results were evaluated against platform electrical system requirements as well as motor

    technical constraints. Simulation results from one of the study cases are shown in figures 11

    to 14. Based on the dynamical simulations carried out, it was possible to pinpoint the

    bottlenecks within electrical and control systems, analyse them and finally permit go-ahead

    for purchase and installation of the 9.0 MW motor.

    Chart 2 - Frequency

    50

    52

    54

    56

    58

    61

    Hertz

    Time in Seconds

    0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

    Figure 11 Simulated generator frequency during start of 9.0 MW motor

    60,24 Hz

    59,62 Hz59,59 Hz

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    Chart 3 - Voltage

    0,80

    0,88

    0,96

    1,04

    1,12

    1,20

    PerUn

    it

    Time in Seconds

    0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

    Figure 12 - Simulated main 13.8 kV bus voltage during start of 9.0 MW motor

    Chart 4 - Electric Power

    0

    5

    10

    16

    21

    26

    MWatts

    Time in Seconds

    0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

    Figure 13 Simulated generator electrical power during start of 9.0 MW motor

    Chart 6 - Excitation Voltage

    -0,7

    0,9

    2,5

    4,0

    5,6

    7,2

    PerUnit

    Time in Seconds

    0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

    Figure 14 Simulated generator excitation voltage during start of 9.0 MW motor

    1,10 pu

    24,72 MW

    20,61 MW

    3,76 pu

    0,85 pu

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    Conclusion

    Electrical power system dynamical behaviour can be assessed using different methods, eachrequiring different levels of input data detail. The purpose of the IPS dynamical assessment is

    partly to find the correct size and parameters for the electrical equipment and partly to assist

    the design engineer in selecting control systems and relay protection settings. In the design

    process of an IPS it is imperative to recognise that each different project phase imposes

    distinct requirements to electrical dynamics assessment. The full numerical simulation of

    transient stability and dynamical behaviour with associated models of electrical power

    components and their control systems represent a highly valuable design tool. Such studies

    must, however, be carried out with great care as the risk of producing mistakes or useless

    paper products is high. High level of academic training, high-quality simulation software,

    correct assessment of operation modes, competent grasp of the interface between the power

    system and the industrial process are all necessary in order to arrive at trustworthy results.The case study presented in this article, shows simulation results close enough to

    measurements to have real practical application value. Although this article refers mostly to

    IPS in petrochemical plants, the principles discussed are generally useful for most types of

    industry.

    References[1] Unitech Power Systems, Overall System Design, Industrial Power System Design

    Course as if operation really mattered, December 1999.