steady-state working group: resource modeling discussion wes woitt september 27 th , 2011
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Steady-State Working Group: Resource Modeling Discussion Wes Woitt September 27 th , 2011. Areas of Concern. This year resource data is being pulled from RARF submittals into SSWG base cases TSPs identified differences between historical models and RARF data in the following: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Steady-State Working Group:
Resource Modeling Discussion
Wes Woitt
September 27th, 2011
Areas of Concern
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This year resource data is being pulled from RARF submittals into SSWG base cases
TSPs identified differences between historical models and RARF data in the following:
•Reactive capability
•GSU data
•Generator impedances and machine ratings (DWG to cover)
Reactive Capability (Generator Reactive Limits)
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• Planning studies need to model realistic operational limits, not theoretical limits
• Qmax & Qmin values are very important for calculating system behavior
• Steady-state voltage studies• Voltage stability studies• Dynamic system studies
• Post-event analysis of major blackouts inevitably showed planning models with unrealistic reactive limits were contributors to false sense of security
Why do we care? Steady-State Voltage Stability Studies are affected
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• Larger QMAX values for generation in the Houston Area result in an optimistic voltage stability limit.
• Results in a larger voltage stability margin and lower voltage collapse point than actually exists.
• Indicates over 900 MW more of import capability into the Houston area.
Why do we care? Transient Voltage Recovery studies are affected
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CenterPoint Energy System dynamic bus voltages after a large disturbance
Historical QMAX and MBASE data Larger QMAX and MBASE data from July TP case
Results in 3824 MW of Under Voltage Load Shedding
Results in 0 MW of Under Voltage Load Shedding
Biennial Reactive Test Review
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Protocol 8.1.1.2.1.4(2)
The Generation Resource Entity shall conduct reactive capacity qualification tests to verify the maximum leading and lagging reactive capability of all Generation Resources required to provide VSS. Reactive capability tests are performed on initial qualification and at a minimum of once every two years.
• Overview of lagging test (leading is similar)
• From test to base case
• From test to RARF
• Examples of errors in translation
Overview of Lagging Test Data Sheet
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Test Data used in Planning
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SSWG Procedure Manual
How is Q Max Calculated?
• Qmax is the maximum net lagging MVAr observed at the low side of the generator step up transformer when the unit is operating at its maximum net dependable MW capability.
• Qmax is calculated from the lagging CURL value by subtracting any auxiliary MVAr loads and any Load Host MVAr (Self Serve) load served from the low side of the generator step up transformer.
• Numerical Example
- Lagging CURL = 85 MVAR
- Lagging test value = 80 MVAR (Gross)
- Auxiliary Load = 5 MVAR
- Qmax is 85 – 5 = 80 MVAR
Use the CURL value here if the test value is equal to or greater
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EXAMPLE: From Test Data to Planning Case
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MAX CURL 348 MVAR
AUX LOAD 37 MW->21.5 MVAR @ 0.87 PF
IN Planning CaseQMAX: 348-21.5= 326.5 MVAR
Planning Tab of RARF
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RARF Worksheet
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7.0 Reactive Capability
The Reactive Capability section requires the submittal of the manufacturer’s capability curve as well as the 9-point curve values in the RARF. This information will be used to validate test data and should be the best design information available – including all reactive limitations. ERCOT will continue to require bi-annual testing, and this data will be used operationally.
Example: Using Test Data to fill out RARF
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POINT 1 -> MW1 in RARFPOINT 6 -> MW4 in RARF
Point 1
Point 2
Point 3
Point 4
Point 5
Point 6
NET Gen Reactive= Gross- AUX Load
Questionable Test Data
Reactive Load???
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SAMPLE DATA
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NEW D CURVE DOES NOT SHOW 200 MVAR LIMIT SHOWN EARLIER
RARF data points do not match test or D curve
Example: Difference Between RARF &Test Data
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D CURVE
Generator Step-Up Transformer Data from RARF
• There are some discrepancies in GSU Tap and Automatic Voltage Control settings
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July ’11 Planning Case Using RARF data:
Data from latest DSB Case
Transformer TAB of RARF
Where To Get Additional Information ?
• RARF Asset Registration Guide
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• RARF Glossary
• Contact Wholesale Client Services
Conclusion
• Modeling realistic reactive limits on generators is critical to transmission planning studies
• The realistic limits come from the reactive tests
• RARF data needs to reflect reactive tests
• Generator Step-Up Transformer data needs to be input as fixed with the actual tap setting
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Questions
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