Estimating Dynamic Load Parameters from Ambient PMU Measurements

In this paper, a novel method to estimate dynamic load parameters via ambient PMU measurements is proposed. Unlike conventional parameter identification methods, the proposed algorithm does not require the existence of large disturbance to power systems, and is able to provide up-to-date dynamic load parameters consistently and continuously. The accuracy and robustness of the method are demonstrated through numerical simulations.Comment: The paper has been accepted by IEEE PES general meeting 201

PMU-Based Estimation of Dynamic State Jacobian Matrix

In this paper, a hybrid measurement- and model-based method is proposed which can estimate the dynamic state Jacobian matrix in near real-time. The proposed method is computationally efficient and robust to the variation of network topology. A numerical example is given to show that the proposed method is able to provide good estimation for the dynamic state Jacobian matrix and is superior to the model-based method under undetectable network topology change. The proposed method may also help identify big discrepancy in the assumed network model.Comment: IEEE International Conference on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS) 201

Data-Driven Diagnostics of Mechanism and Source of Sustained Oscillations

Sustained oscillations observed in power systems can damage equipment, degrade the power quality and increase the risks of cascading blackouts. There are several mechanisms that can give rise to oscillations, each requiring different countermeasure to suppress or eliminate the oscillation. This work develops mathematical framework for analysis of sustained oscillations and identifies statistical signatures of each mechanism, based on which a novel oscillation diagnosis method is developed via real-time processing of phasor measurement units (PMUs) data. Case studies show that the proposed method can accurately identify the exact mechanism for sustained oscillation, and meanwhile provide insightful information to locate the oscillation sources.Comment: The paper has been accepted by IEEE Transactions on Power System