Synchronized Measurements Processing Methodology as a Tool for Monitoring Power System Oscillations

Abstract

Monitoring, protection and control of the electrical power system require the design and implementation of specific applications that are based on analytical methods for the processing of synchronized measurements. Therefore, it is necessary to select the adequate type of mathematical analysis that best suits the requirements of a particular application. This paper describes analytical methods used for the processing of synchronized measured electrical quantities for detection and analysis of the variety of oscillations. The oscillatory phenomena of active power and frequency as a case study of one disturbance in the power system are analyzed. The results of processing the actual synchronized measurements for that case study are presented afterwards. Different data processing methods (spectral analysis methods) are compared, and finally, a recommendation for appropriate methods for processing synchronized measurements in application for recognition, processing and alarming of oscillations of active power is given.