EE423

POWER SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

FINAL EXAMINATION
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EE 423
J.D. Law

Power Systems Analysis

Fall 2004

Final Examination
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The following machine parameters and ratings describe the machine analyzed in the first two
problems.
SNP = 200MVA;
VNP = 24kVA;
fP = 60Hz;
NP = 60poles;

three-phase nameplate apparent power rating

line-to-line namplate voltage rating

nameplate frequency
number of poles

J = 5:07  106kg m2 ;
Xd = 3:20

inertia of the rotor, shaft, exciter, and turbine

direct axis reactance

Xq = 2:736

quadrature axis reactance

PG0 = 100MW;

initial generated power

Q = 40MVAR

reactive power supplied

The machine described above is connected to a large power system through a line. The figure
below show the system.

jX Line

Vsys

Synchronous
Generator
Vsys = 1:0pu
XLine = 0:22pu
Sbase = SNP

jX sys

Xsys = 0:02pu
Vbase = VNP

EE 423
J.D. Law

Power Systems Analysis

Fall 2004

Final Examination
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1. (50 pts) Given the information above and that

k = 0 kW sec2 /rad2 ;

damping coefficient:

(a) determine the critical clearing angle for the above conditions following a threephase fault that clears while the breakers are open, and
(b) set the clearing time to three-quarters of the critical clearing time. What is the
maximum value of Q that the machine can consume and still remaining stable
following a three-phase faults that clears while the breakers are open?
2. (50 pts) Given the information above and that
k = 180:3 kW sec2 /rad2 ;

damping coefficient:

This value of k is larger than would usually be found in practice. I have choosen it
large, so that the damping effects are easier to observe.
(a) determine the critical clearing angle for the above conditions following a threephase fault that clears while the breakers are open using a Simulink or Excel plot
of delta versus time,
(b) set the clearing time to three-quarters of the critical clearing time. What is the
maximum value of Q that the machine can consume and still remaining stable
following a three-phase faults that clears while the breakers are open?