An innovative method to develop power system equivalents with focus on inter-area oscillations and primary control representation

An innovative method to develop power system equivalents is presented in this paper. The purpose is the representation of system inertia, inter-area oscillations and primary control of large interconnected power systems by means of publicly available information. The approach to reach this target is based on a systematically developed load-flow model and the representation of system dynamics by means of standard dynamic models for generation units, their appropriate control and loads. The initial parameters of the standard dynamic models are tuned with regard to frequency measurements and published power system characteristics. The developed method allows general analysis of extensive influences on the dynamic behavior of a particular power system. Conceivable applications of the developed method are proposed for further system analysis. Finally an employment of the method is shown for the Continental Europe synchronous area (CESA).