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Hernandez Alvidrez, Javier

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DOE OSTI2022

Grid-Forming and Grid-Following Inverter Comparison of Droop Response

With the increase in penetration of inverter-based resources (IBRs) in the electrical power system, the ability of these devices to provide grid support to the system has become a necessity. With standards previously developed for the interconnection requirements of grid-following inverters (GFLI) (most commonly photovoltaic inverters), it has been well documented how these inverters “should” respond to changes in voltage and frequency. However, with other IBRs such as grid-forming inverters (GFMIs) (used for energy storage systems, standalone systems, and as uninterruptable power supplies) these requirements are either: not yet documented, or require a more in deep analysis. With the increased interest in microgrids, GFMIs that can be paralleled onto a distribution system have become desired. With the proper control schemes, a GFMI can help maintain grid stability through fast response compared to rotating machines. This paper will present an experimental comparison of commercially available GFMI and GFLI ' responses to voltage and frequency deviation, as well as the GFMI operating as a standalone system and subjected to various changes in loads.

Grid Support, Inverter, Droop Control, Volt-VAR, F↗
DOE OSTI2022

Signal-Based Fast Tripping Protection Schemes for Electric Power Distribution System Resilience

This report is a summary of a 3-year LDRD project that developed novel methods to detect faults in the electric power grid dramatically faster than today’s protection systems. Accurately detecting and quickly removing electrical faults is imperative for power system resilience and national security to minimize impacts to defense critical infrastructure. The new protection schemes will improve grid stability during disturbances and allow additional integration of renewable energy technologies with low inertia and low fault currents. Signal-based fast tripping schemes were developed that use the physics of the grid and do not rely on communication to reduce cyber risks for safely removing faults.

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