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Electric Grid Stability and Control (264)
Problem: Understand power grid stability issues including key factors affecting stability and options improving stability
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Interaction Mechanisms through Controls and Measurements
PNNL Solution:
- Develop good understanding of local and regional grid instability
- Establish algorithms that provide mitigation guidance
- Determine improved methods to assess grid problems and specify response actions to minimize grid system disruptions
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Power system stability analysis; application of control theory; power system modeling; voltage stability assessment; power system simulation; application of synchronous machine theory; design and evaluation of excitation and power system stabilizer; modeling and analysis of turbine and governor; software development.
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Contact: John Hauer
