Electric power networks are being modified continuously, mainly due to changes

introduced in generation system and load dynamic behaviour. The increasing

stability standards applied by regulatory agencies, as well as the emerging use
of wind energy, distributed generation, energy storage systems, etc. poses a
challenge to power system designers. Today, many generators are equipped with
the PSS. But, due to the complexity of PSS, correct tuning of PSS becomes very
critical. The work focuses on the design and development of Controller for
combined action of PSS and AVR in a feedback loop power system. The
developed controller design technique and analysis presented in this work draws
the advantages from various mathematical modelling techniques. Further the
tested effectiveness of the controller for variation in Load, Torque, System
Parameters and Network Parameters addresses the inherent dynamic
characteristics of the Multi Machine System in Real Time Implementation. The
objective of designing PSS is to provide additional damping torque without
affecting the synchronizing torque at critical oscillation frequencies. The results
by the application of optimization algorithm towards the identification of suitable
controller for various operating conditions were studied. A set of optimal points
for various modelled systems are found and a comparative study on the
performance and the results of six different algorithms was outlined for both
Single Machine and Multi Machine System.