On Transient Stability Problems in DC Microgrids
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Abstract
Transient stability, i.e., the ability of power systems to maintain synchronism when subjected to a severe disturbance, has extensively been investigated in AC grids. This article reveals that similar transient stability problems (but with different features) also exist in DC microgrids, as caused by the violation of power-transfer limitations between DC generators and grids. Through rigorous theoretical analysis and experimental validation, this article advances the field by establishing a comprehensive analytical framework that derives the equilibrium points, power-absorption limitations, and stable conditions of proportional–integral (PI) power-controlled and droop-controlled DC generators. The methodology combines small-signal stability analysis with large-signal nonlinear analysis to characterize the system dynamics under different control strategies. Our key findings demonstrate that droop-controlled generators benefit from better transient stability due to their enlarged stable operating region and enhanced robustness against voltage disturbances, which is particularly valuable for improving the reliability of renewable energy integration in DC microgrids. The theoretical analysis is comprehensively verified through experimental results using a prototype DC microgrid test platform.
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Research context
OpenAlex topics: Microgrid Control and Optimization · Islanding Detection in Power Systems · Smart Grid Energy Management
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Affiliations
College of Automation and Electronic Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266061, China
School of Control Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
Funding
Jinan Municipal Government · Department of Science and Technology of Shandong Province · Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation
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