Decentralised Lyapunov-based power system stabiliser

This paper describes a new structure for a stability-enhancing excitation controller designed using a nonlinear multimachine system model and Lyapunov´s direct method. The controller is shown to be robust, as the damping it introduces into the system is insensitive to changes in both the system topology/parameters and the pattern of network flows. Each individual controller contributes positively to the overall system damping with no undesirable interaction between controllers. These features should allow a decentralised approach to the design of the AVR+PSS. Such a design approach is compatible with the new competitive market structures and should result in savings on commissioning costs. Simulation results for a multi-machine power system confirmed that the controllers are effective in damping local and inter-area power swings