Investigation & Modelling of Fast Frequency Phenomena (“F2P”)

Apr 2018

Electricity Transmission

Reference: NIA_NGSO0007

Status: Live

Start Date: Apr 2018

End Date: Apr 2019

Funding Licencee(s): National Grid Electricity System Operator and National Grid Electricity Transmission

Contact: Dr Martin Bradley

Funding Mechanism Network Innovation Allowance

Research Area: None

Core Technology(ies):

Estimated Expenditure: £340,000.00

Introduction:

Objectives: The aim of the F2P project is to accurately observe and consequently predict frequency fluctuations at an operational level across the GB power system. The following objectives are being targeted:

Gather PMU data for GB power system incidents of interest;
Develop a visualisation approach for overlaying such gathered data on the GB power system;
Explore the variation of frequency phenomena with power system location and characteristics;
Explore and evaluate whether existing power system modelling software can comprehensively explain the observed phenomena. Make recommendations as appropriate for any improvements to National Grid’s data, models or processes.
Implement a range of models in the OPAL-RT software (RT-LAB 11 + ePHASORSIM), from simple test models up to the full GB system.
Demonstrate simulation of actual incidents in the OPAL-RT software, validating results at the PMU level.