Power System Stability

The ability of a system to reach a normal or stable condition after being disturbed is called Stability

1.1 Types of Stability

 Steady State Stability

 Transient Stability
 Dynamic Stability

1.1.1 Steady State Stability

 It is the ability of a system to bring it to a stable condition after a small disturbance

 It is basically concerned with the effect of gradual variation of Load

1.1.2 Transient Stability

 It is the ability of a system to bring it to a stable condition after a large disturbance

 It is concerned with sudden and large changes in the network conditions
 Large disturbance can occurs due to sudden load changes, switching operation and faults with
the circuits isolation

1.1.3 Dynamic Stability

 It is an extension of Steady state Stability

 The dynamic stability is concerned with small disturbances lasting for a long time with the
inclusion of automatic control devices

1.2 Essential Factors in the Power System Stability

1.2.1 Mechanical Factors

Prime mover input Torque

Inertia of Prime mover and Generator
Inertia of Motor and Shaft Load
Shaft Load output Torque

1.22 Electrical Factors

Internal voltage of Synchronous Generator

Reactance of system including Generators, Transmission Lines and Loads
Internal voltage of Synchronous Motors