ANDES Version 1.1.0 released highlighting renewable generation models.

September 01, 2020

2020

ANDES Version 1.1.0 released highlighting renewable generation models.

The most recent ANDES release v1.1.0 comes with renewable generation models, including solar PV, generic type 3 wind, and generic type 4 wind.

Models developed in ANDES are:

  • Converter control model REGCA1
  • Electrical control model REECA1
  • Plant control modelREPCA1
  • Drive-train models WTDTA1 (dual-mass model) and WTDS (single-mass model)
  • Aerodynamic model WTARA1
  • Pitch controller model WTPTA1
  • Torque (a.k.a. Pref) model WTTQA1

These models are in PSS/E’s naming convention.

The general combination of models are

  • One will use REGCA1, REECA1 and REPCA1 to simulate large-scale solar PV.
  • One will use REGCA1, REECA1 and REPCA1 to simulate type 4 wind model. The drive-train model can be added optionally.
  • One can use all the models to simulate type 3 wind model.

Reference: PowerWorld, “Transient Stability Overview: Renewable Energy Generation Modeling (Wind, Solar, Energy Storage, Distributed Photo Voltaic)”, Online: PowerWorld website.