A sparse minimal-order dynamic model of power networks based on dq0 signals

Today the dq0 reference frame is mainly used for modeling and control of traditional electric machines and small power sources. A current challenge is to merge various dq0-based models appearing in recent literature to obtain a complete model of a large power system. To this end, in this paper we propose a model describing the dynamics of large transmission networks based on dq0 quantities. The proposed model is based on a standard network topology, uses sparse system matrices, and is of minimal order. We also demonstrate how this model may be used to construct a small-signal description of a complete system that includes the transmission network, generators, and loads. Results are illustrated on the basis of a long transmission line, and using the 118-bus test case network. This paper is accompanied by a free software package.