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Large-Signal Grid-Synchronization Stability Analysis of PLL-based VSCs Using Lyapunov's Direct Method

Systems and Control 2021-05-25 v1 Systems and Control

Abstract

Grid-synchronization stability (GSS) is an emerging stability issue of grid-tied voltage source converters (VSCs), which can be provoked by severe grid voltage sags. Although a qualitative understanding of the mechanism behind the loss of synchronization has been acquired in recent studies, an analytical method for quantitative assessment of GSS of grid-tied VSCs is still missing. To bridge this gap, a dedicated Lyapunov function is analytically proposed, and its corresponding stability criterion for GSS analysis of grid-tied VSCs is rigorously constructed. Both theoretical analysis and simulation result demonstrate that the proposed method can provide a credible GSS evaluation compared to the previous EAC/EF-based method. Therefore, it can be applied for fast GSS evaluation of the grid-tied VSCs as is exemplified in this paper, as well as an analytical tool for some GSS-related issues, e.g., GSS-oriented parameter design and stabilization control.

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@article{arxiv.2105.10957,
  title  = {Large-Signal Grid-Synchronization Stability Analysis of PLL-based VSCs Using Lyapunov's Direct Method},
  author = {Yu Zhang and Chen Zhang and Xu Cai},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2105.10957},
  year   = {2021}
}