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Synopsis.The maximum load on a proposed transmission graphically. (2) By means of a circle diagram the system is tested
system must be within the steady-state power limit of the system for for stability with the maximum proposed load on the system.
stability of operation. Two methods of calculating steady state sta All formulas from published references necessary for the calcula
bility are given in detail and illustrated by examples. (1 ) The given tions are included and all calculations are given in full so that
transmission system is replaced by a simple equivalent system, then similar studies can readily be made by an engineer who has not
the steady-state power limit of this equivalent system is determined previously made a study of the subject of stability.
EQUIVALENT LINE Fig. 1 gives the real and imaginary parts of these
Dr. E . A. Kennelly has shown that a line with dis
2
correcting factors. For convenience the real and
tributed constants can be replaced by either an equiva imaginary parts of cosh / ZY are also given.
lent or line in which the constants are lumped. The Power at a Point Within the Equivalent . The
line consists of a line with a shunt at each end and 7T-line viewed from either end is an exact equivalent
the line of a line with a shunt at the center. The of the line with distributed constants but the current
nominal is formed by placing the total impedance, Z, and voltage at any point in the architrave of the do
of the actual line in the line or architrave of the and not correspond to current and voltage on the actual
one-half the admittance, Y, in each shunt or pillar. line. Let the 7r-line in Fig. 2 be the equivalent
The nominal is formed by placing one-half the total of the line A with distributed constants. Although
5 the current at d is the same as the current at B, the
current at has no counterpart in the actual line. The
power at d is the same as the power at B, but the power
0 ~" at is the power at d plus the power lost in shunt Z . 4
impedance, connected by a line with a shunt at the Zb = r + j = the impedance of the equivalent line.
motor end this system can be replaced for all points in Zi = ri + j xi = the actual generator impedance.
front of the shunt by a system unchanged up to the = ri+ j Xi = the equivalent generator impe
shunt, but having a new motor whose impedance is dance formed by taking the shunts at the generator end
the impedance of the motor and shunt in parallel of the line in parallel with the generator impedance.
Z = r + j x = the actual motor impedance.
Z $ 2 2 2
L + Z,
2
formed by taking the shunts at the motor end of the
2
of the equivalent motor. The proof is given in Ap E A = terminal voltage at the generator end of the
pendix (6). line.
EQUIVALENT SYSTEM AND VOLTAGE REGULATORS
If a system consists of a synchronous generator and ;
A
2
EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT METHOD
lent motor.
Graphical Solution. When the actual system has Calculate a' = 0, + 2 (0 - 0 ') 2 2
been replaced by the equivalent simple system, the Since there are no shunts in the equivalent or ficti
maximum power which can be transmitted may be tious system the same current will flow in all parts of
obtained graphically. the circuit. Taking current as standard phase, lay
Let Fig. 3A represent the simple equivalent system, off
where Q = I ( ' + j x ')+I (r + j x)+I (rV + ; x ')
2 2 x
= ZI
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to any convenient scale. Fig. . The value of this When X = O, which is the case for a motor and
scale will be determined when the construction has been generator on the same bus,
completed and the position of point 0 determined.
There are two conditions which determined the max =
g (3)
position of point 0.
1. a' = 6t + 2 ( 0 2 - 0 ') 2
When Xi' = X = 0, which is the case for infinite
2
values and E .
2
APPLICATION OF THE FICTITIOUS OR EQUIVALENT
Consider the case of the regulated line: To satisfy SYSTEM TO STEADY STATE STABILITY PROBLEMS
the first condition join and Q and at drawn R 1. Effect of Capacitarne in the Line. If resistance is
making an angle, (90 -a') with PQ. With R, the neglected and generator and motor of equal impedances
intersection of R with the perpendicular bisector of are assumed, equation (2) may be used to calculate
P Q, as a center and R as radius describe arc Q.
maximum power over the line with and without
If point 0 lies on this arc, the first condition will be
capacitance. Without capacitance, Xi will be the
satisfied. To satisfy the second condition, find a series
actual generator impedance. Capacitance in the line
of points whose distances from A and are in the ratio
EA/EB and draw a curve through them. will lie on
the intersection of this curve with the arc Q.
The scale of the vector diagram is determined, for
= . All voltage drops are now given in terms
of . is known, therefore all voltage drops are
known and the current can be calculated. The power
factor angle, 0, can be measured.
Maximum Power at = . / . cos .
The impedances, voltages and currents may be
expressed in ohms, volts and amperes respectively or
in per cent, as is most convenient.
Algebraic SolutionResstame Neglected. When re
sistance is neglected and equal voltages are maintained
at the ends of the line a simple formula can be derived 0 v
20 40 60 80 100 120
PER CENT IMPEDANCE OF GENERATOR
for the power delivered. AND TRANSFORMER ON 100,000
Kv-a. BASE
If
FIG. 5MAXIMUM SYNCHRONOUS LOAD DELIVERED OVER 2 2 0 -
= the equivalent generator reactance. Kv., 6 0 CYCLE, TRANSMISSION LINES OF VARIOUS LENGTHS
= the equivalent motor reactance. When resistance is neglected. Synchronous generators and motors
X = the equivalent line reactance. assumed to have equal synchronous impedances. (Transformer impedance
included in generator impedance)
VA = = magnitude of line terminal voltages,
E A and .
will reduce X, since X is multiplied by the correcting
factor which is less than unity, but it will increase X / ,
(ir for when the negative reactances of the shunts of the
equivalent -line are combined in parallel with the
( 4 ) , +
( * ' , +
4 ) ( ' , +
4 - ) positive reactances of the machines, the equivalent
reactances are greater than the actual machine react
When is in volts to neutral, and reactances are in ances. The effect of capacitance will be to increase or
ohms, power will be in watts per phase. If voltages and decrease the maximum power depending upon whether
reactances are in per cent, power will be in per cent the change in X or in X / has the greater influence.
( 2 0 % = 0.20).
When = 100 per cent and the motor and generator CURVES FOR ESTIMATING MAXIMUM POWER
have the same impedance {X = X ) equation (1) x 2 f
The curves in Fig. 5 were calculated for 60 cycles and
becomes various lengths of line, assuming reactance of 0.813
X mhos per mile and capacity susceptance of 5.22 IO -6
2. Reactor Across the Generator Terminals. If a When Vi and V are in volts to neutral and is in
2
reactor is placed across the generator terminals the ohms, power will be in watts per phase. If voltages and
effect is opposite to the effect produced by the capacity impedances are in per cent, power will be in per cent
shunt. The reactor reduces the equivalent generator (20 per cent = 0.20).
impedance so that more power can be transmitted over When Vi and V are bus voltages, the total impe
2
the system. It must be remembered that the excitation dance between the buses and 0 the total impedance
on the generator is increased by the use of a reactor, but angle, Pmax will be the maximum power that can be
when full field is not being used on the generator, a exchanged between the buses.
reactor increases the power that can be transmitted by
the same amount that a generator of the same rating EN
ji
WW
(34.5+j 194.6) Ohms
would do. Since reactors are cheaper than generators,
a reactor of the size that would put full excitation on the
generator can be used to advantage to increase the
stability of the system.
3.' Power Limits of a Long Line.
a. Limit of the line alone. FIG. 6EQUIVALENT * OF THE TRANSMISSION LINE ALONE
b. Limit of the line and transformers.
Z =(89.6+j232.1)Ohms
c. Limit of the line transformers and generator. ;
6
4
d. Limit of the system with various kinds of load. IG"
1. Synchronous motors.
2. Lights and synchronous motors. 2 S
I
then the maximum power will be obtained for the speci nous generator and synchronous motor respectively,
fied conditions. the total impedance between them and 0 the total
Given: impedance angle, P max will be the synchronizing power
A three phase, 60 cycle, 250 mile line. between the two machines.
Line constants: r = 0.151 ohms per mile Fig. 6 gives the equivalent of the line alone. Fig. 9
= 0.813 ohms per mile gives the equivalent of the line and transformers.
y = 5.22 micro-mhos per mile The maximum power which can be transmitted over
Leakance = 0. the line alone and over the line with transformers may
Step-up transformers: 270,000 kv-a. total be obtained by subtracting the power lost in the receiver
2 per cent resistance shunt from the total power which can be exchanged
12 per cent reactance between the buses.
13,200220,000 volts. (a) The limit of the line alone = 187,000 kw.
Step-down transformers: 240,000 kv-a. total, (b) The limit of the line with transformers =
2 per cent resistance 158,500 kv.
12 per cent reactance
210,000-13,200 volts i- j 179.2 Ohms
A
Bd
Ei /
- 66 -E
V
livered to the load, will be the power at minus the Z 2 = motor impedance on 100,000 kv-a. base = 50 per
power lost in Z . Fig. 12 gives the equivalent circuit
4
cent
with the impedances in per cent on a 100,000 kv-a. Z Z4
= impedance of equivalent motor
2
Z =(9.9+j58.0)7.
6
E-WW<-WW TOWWW-E 2
Zi (0.04+J51.1)'/. A . Z ; .07+j57.8)Z
s(0
FIG. 12EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT OF LINE, TRANSFORMERS, FIG. 14EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT FOR SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR
LOAD
GENERATOR AND MOTOR
Impedances are in per cent on a lOO.OOO-kv-a. base. 100 per cent
voltage - 200 kv.
0 ' = impedance angle of equivalent motor = 89.9 deg.
2
The voltages~and impedances in per cent from Fig. a' = e + 2 (0 - 0/) = 86.7 deg.
t 2
Making the graphical construction as described Maximum power that can be delivered to the load
above, Fig. 13 is obtained. From Fig. 13 = 106,000 kw.
BP
Since = 100 per cent Voltage, I = > / tt
1.845
= 1.685 = 168.5 per cent current.
1.095
o:
2 = impedance of actual motor = 50 per cent examples of types (3) and (4), will eventually be com
2 Z pletely represented by equivalent circuits.
= ~7~, = impedance of equivalent motor CIRCLE DIAGRAM METHOD
L2 - 4
The test for stability by this method is to assume a
= (9.8 + j 56.1) per cent slight increase in load and to determine if by a drop in
Zt = total impedance of equivalent circuit = (19.74 receiver voltage this new load can be carried with the
+ j 165.2) per cent excitations corresponding to the original load.
= 83.2 deg. = total impedance angle, When a system is operating at normal voltage ana
' = + 2(02 - 0 ') = 83.2deg. + 2 ( 9 0 - 80.1deg.)
2
load is added there is an increase in current at the
= 103.0 deg. receiver end and a drop in voltage. The power given
The graphical construction is given in Fig. 16. to the additional load comes from the change in phase
Since = 100 per cent displacement between the sending and receiving end
I = 138.5 per cent and power factor at equipment. Due to the drop in voltage at the load, the
= 0.90 lead original load does not require the same power it required
Power at = 1 X 1.385 X 0.90 = 1.248 at normal voltage if it is the average station load.
= 124,800 kw. The kw. and kv-a. taken by the original load changes
Power lost in the line shunt Z = 180 kw.
A
with voltage. If voltage slightly less than normal is
Maximum power that can be delivered to the load assumed at the receiver end and the kw. and kv-a.
= 124,600 kw. corresponding to the original load at this voltage plus
a small load increment can be transmitted over the line
with the given generator excitation, the system is
stable, for the small increment is the contribution to
the additional load made by the change in phase dis
placement of the system. For the limit of stability this
increment approaches zero.
The method of obtaining the general circuit constants
of a transmission system, and the construction of the
power circle diagram from these constants has been
described by Mr. R. D. Evans and Mr. H. K. Sels in a
paper before the Institute.
4
sinh y/ZY
3. Lights, induction motors, synchronous motors = = = ( + j ) = 34.52 + j 194.6
2
power required by the load remains practically con = ( - 0.0104 + j 1.248) IO" 3
stant and the power factor becomes less lagging. A (ai, a , i and obtained from Fig. 1.)
2 2
lightly loaded synchronous motor has the same charac The circuit constants of the line and the step-up and
teristics. The induction motor load therefore, may be step-down transformers, neglecting magnetizing cur
replaced by an approximately equivalent synchronous rents are calculated from Item (g) of the Evans
motor. and Sels paper. To include magnetizing current
6
A method of treating the synchronous condenser in Item (j) should be used instead of (g).
the equivalent circuit is given in Appendix E. A - A + CZ = 0.8431 + j0.0279
0 8
circuit method available at present. An example of Z and Z are the transformer impedances at the
a r
type (4) is solved by the circle diagram method. See sending and receiving ends respectively.
example (3) following. It is hoped that systems more 4. Power Limitation of Transmission Systems, TRANSACTIONS
complicated than the one considered here as well as of the A . I . E . E . , Vol. 4 3 , 1 9 2 4 , page 3 3 .
372 CLARKE: STEADY-STATE STABILITY I N TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS Journal . I. . E .
It is of interest to note that these constants can beAt this point kw /kv = 3.95, and kw = 3.95 (200) r r
2
r
2
obtained from the equivalent including the line and = 158,000 kw.
transformer or the equivalent can be obtained from c. The power limit of the generator, line and trans
these constants. See Appendix F. formers is obtained from the dotted curve at the point
The circuit constants including the generator as wellwhere the tangent to the solid circle is vertical. At this
as the line and transformers are point kw /kv = 3.53, and kw = 3.54 (200) = r r
2
r
2
gram for the line and transformers. A series of circles gives the generator excitation voltage from the solid
with the ratio of the excitation voltage of the generator circle passing through A as 242 kv. at normal receiver
to the receiver voltage having various values will be voltage. Point A ' corresponds to 98 per cent receiver
drawn for the line, transformers and generator. voltage and A " to 102 per cent receiver voltage. The
The problems already solved by means of the equiva corresponding generator excitation voltage in each case
lent circuit will now be solved by the circle diagram. is just about 242 kv. which indicates that 106,000 kw.
b. The power limit of the line and transformers at is very near the limit of stability.
the specified voltages is obtained from the dotted circle 2. Given: Resistance load of 30,000 kw., and the
at the point where the tangent to the circle is vertical. synchronous motor of example 1.
*Equation ( 2 8 ) . I . E . E . TRANSACTIONS, Vol. 43, page 36. The power delivered to a resistance load varies as the
fCircle Diagrams for Transmission Systems, R. D . Evans square of the voltage. The power delivered to a shaft
and H . K. Sels, Electric Journal, December 1921. load is practically independent of voltage. Points
April 1926 CLARKE: STEADY-STATE STABILITY IN TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS 373
B, B' and B" on the circle diagram give the generator Pr = 132,600 kw. ] active and reactive power
excitation voltages corresponding to receiver voltages I of the original load at 98 per
of 100 per cent, 98 per cent and 102 per cent respectively Qr = 57,270 kv-a. J cent receiver voltage and
for a load of 120,000 kw., and points , C" and C" the constant excitations.
corresponding values for a load of 130,000 kw. The Pr+Qr
system is stable at 120,000 kw. but unstable at 130,000 =3.45+ 1.49, determines location of point D'
E 2
kw. r
3. Given: Total load of 180,000 kw. of which one- /Er = 1.41, obtained from solid circle passing
third is resistance load, one-third induction motor load through D'.
and one-third synchronous motor load, The induction Ei = 276 kv., excitation voltage of generator at
motors have an average power factor of 0.7 lag at nor thesendingend.
mal voltage. The synchronous motors have 100 per cent Since E the calculated generator excitation voltage,
u
synchronous impedance, are 75 per cent loaded and are at 98 per cent receiver-voltage is less than Ei at 100
operated at unity power factor. A 100,000 kv-a. per cent receiver voltage for the same receiver load, the
synchronous condenser is placed at the load. The system is stable. These calculations do not indicate
generators at the receiver end of the line, having total the load whih can be added with stability maintained.
capacity of 100,000 kv-a. and synchronous impedance They merely indicate that the system is stable under the
of 100 per cent, supply 45,000 kw. to the load and part assumed load conditions.
of the reactive kv-a. needed for voltage regulation. Is In the examples which have been considered a single
the system stable? generating station supplies power over one circuit to a
single receiving station. In more complicated systems
1 where it may be necessary to cut and try, the circle
\ diagram can be used to advantage for the various parts
I \ of the system.
1 0 5 ACKNOWLEDGMENT
:|orKv ,/KV;
\ LA
X * A'
The idea of combining the shunts at the ends of the
\ line with the synchronous apparatus is due to Mr.
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LEADII
1
2
or Kv-a
3
/ / /
/
/ indebtedness to Messrs. H. H. Dewey and R. E.
Doherty for their encouragement and suggestions which
0
4 / / 1
1 have broadened the scope of this study, and to Mr.
Nickle for his suggestions in the development of certain
FIG. 17CIRCLE DIAGRAM FOR THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
phases of the subject.
100 Per Cent Receiver Voltage PURER IRON PRODUCED
Er 200 kv. = 100 per cent receiver voltage. ELECTRICALLY
Pr 135,000 kw. = total power over the line.
Pig iron is now the basic form from which all types
Pr kw r
of iron and steel are made but it may become obsolete
= 3.375, determines location of and the direct manufacture of malleable iron and steel
kv 2
2
r
from ore may follow the invention of a special electric
point D on dotted circle, Fig. 17. furnace of commercial size that has been built in the
great Hagfors, Stockholm, Sweden, ironworks where
Qr_
1.28 read at point D, Fig. 17. iron ore and coal mixed and fused have been made to
E 2