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Network Resistance as a Function of Frequency (Freq. Sweep)

11/26/2015 5:30 AM

Hi all,
I have been viewing a demo model wind-farm in one of the main power system analysis softwares.

Viewing the frequency sweep results I can see 'Z' which has a resonance point as expected at the PCC at a certain frequency (Utility+Wind-farm connected).I am also able to display the results in the form of R and X at the PCC.

When plotting R it has a similar shape to that of Z. I would of expected R to be be relatively linear with very little slope/fall (also allowing for the skin effect). As this is a demo model it might not be a realistic example but I have seen similar results in IEEE papers.

I have attached a snapshot, as can be seen resonance Z = R as angle of X is 0 degrees.

So, why does the network resistance 'R' measured at the PCC exhibit this characteristic as the frequency increases?

Perhaps I should be looking at how/what the software is exactly calculating.Any insight would be much appreciated.

Thanks

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Re: Network Resistance as a Function of Frequency (Freq. Sweep)

11/26/2015 8:12 AM

The second line is the derivative of the first line. Does that help?

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Re: Network Resistance as a Function of Frequency (Freq. Sweep)

11/26/2015 2:50 PM

It just looks like a parallel resonant circuit with some resistance (tank circuit) to me. Resonant frequency looks like about 1400 hz. Other than the Q of the circuit, I don't see how anything else can be deduced without more information.

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Re: Network Resistance as a Function of Frequency (Freq. Sweep)

11/27/2015 5:43 AM

Every Grid has resistance and inductance.

At power frequency, the load resistance is dominant, but the inductance of motors, generators and transformers is significant & many situations can be modelled with resistance & inductance.

There is also capacitance, in open power lines, buried cables and equipment. In small systems without solid insulated cables it can be ignored, but long power runs make it significant (particularly since generators are limited in their capacity to feed capacitance VA compared to inductance VA).

The frequency you have highlighted is where the impedance changes from inductive-resistive to capacitative-resistive. At resonance there is only resistance.

As has been pointed out, this is a characteristic of L-C-R parallel resonant circuits.

I suggest you check what parallel capacitance & inductance is in the model system & see if the resonant frequency matches the frequency - impedance plot.

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Re: Network Resistance as a Function of Frequency (Freq. Sweep)

11/30/2015 10:25 PM

It may have a low band pass filter somewhere in the circuit.

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