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Received December 11, 2014, accepted December 22, 2014, date of publication January 9, 2015, date of current version

January 16, 2015.


Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/ACCESS.2015.2389659

Synchrophasor Measurement Technology in


Power Systems: Panorama and State-of-the-Art
FARROKH AMINIFAR1 , (Member, IEEE), MAHMUD FOTUHI-FIRUZABAD2 , (Fellow, IEEE),
AMIR SAFDARIAN2 , (Student Member, IEEE), ALI DAVOUDI3 , (Member, IEEE), AND
MOHAMMAD SHAHIDEHPOUR4,5 , (Fellow, IEEE)
1 Schoolof Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 11365-4563, Iran
2 Centerof Excellence in Power System Control and Management, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology,
Tehran 14588-89694, Iran
3 Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USA
4 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
5 Renewable Energy Research Group, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22254, Saudi Arabia

Corresponding author: M. Shahidehpour (ms@iit.edu)

ABSTRACT Phasor measurement units (PMUs) are rapidly being deployed in electric power networks
across the globe. Wide-area measurement system (WAMS), which builds upon PMUs and fast
communication links, is consequently emerging as an advanced monitoring and control infrastructure. Rapid
adaptation of such devices and technologies has led the researchers to investigate multitude of challenges and
pursue opportunities in synchrophasor measurement technology, PMU structural design, PMU placement,
miscellaneous applications of PMU from local perspectives, and various WAMS functionalities from the
system perspective. Relevant research articles appeared in the IEEE and IET publications from 1983
through 2014 are rigorously surveyed in this paper to represent a panorama of research progress lines. This
bibliography will aid academic researchers and practicing engineers in adopting appropriate topics and will
stimulate utilities toward development and implementation of software packages.

INDEX TERMS Phasor measurement unit (PMU), synchrophasor measurement technology (SMT),
wide-area measurement system (WAMS).

I. INTRODUCTION 12- IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology


Considerable efforts have been devoted to the subjects 13- IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing
of synchrophasor measurement technology (SMT), phasor 14- Proceedings of the IEEE
measurement unit (PMU), wide-area measurement system 15- IEEE Power and Energy Magazine
(WAMS), and their applications to power systems. 16- IEEE Communications Magazine
The literature explored in this paper preparation includes 17- IEEE Signal Processing Magazine
publications from the following IEEE and IET journals and 18- IEEE Industry Application Magazine
standards in the period of 1983 through 2014: 19- IEEE Systems Journal
1- IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (formerly 20- IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Signal Processing
IEEE Transactions on Power Apparatus and Systems) 21- IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in
2- IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery Power Electronics
3- IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 22- IEEE Signal Processing Letter
4- IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 23- IEEE Computer Applications in Power
5- IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy 24- IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials
6- IEEE Transactions on Instrument and Measurement 25- IEEE Potentials
7- IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems 26- IEEE Security and Privacy
8- IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics 27- IEEE Intelligent Systems
9- IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 28- IEEE Standards
10- IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics 29- IET Science, Measurement, and Technology
11- IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications 30- IET Generation, Transmission, and Distribution

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32- Power Engineering Journal
The research issues elaborated in these publications are
classified into nine topics as follows:
1- SMT algorithms and PMU/WAMS structural issues
2- Generic introductions over SMT, PMU, and WAMS
3- PMU placement techniques
4- State estimation (SE) consisting of or based on
PMU data
5- Model validation, calibration, and extraction via PMU
data
6- Fault/event detection and location using PMU data
7- WAMS-based dynamic/stability monitoring and
prediction FIGURE 2. Distribution of papers with respect to the publication year.

8- WAMS-based control strategies


9- WAMS-based protection schemes
Combination of this opportunity with the phasor
Among those listed above, categories 5 to 9 mainly
measurement algorithms, which are based on the symmet-
correspond to the applications of PMU data from either local
rical component analysis and have already been developed
or wide-area perspectives. Fig. 1 shows the distribution of
for digital protection purposes, led to the emergence of
papers with respect to each aforementioned category. It can be
SMT. Subsequently, PMU was designed, manufactured, and
observed that the most research has been devoted to the PMU
successfully examined.
constructional issues, category 1, a prerequisite for the SMT
The accuracy of SMT has a direct bearing on the
evolutions and developments of WAMS applications. The
effectiveness of PMU applications and relevant functions.
next prolific research area belongs to dynamic/stability mon-
Accordingly, significant efforts have been dedicated to
itoring and prediction. This observation is justified given the
the development of efficient and precise measurement
PMU prominent capability in capturing real-time and high-
algorithms. Note as well that the majority of algorithms
resolution information in a continuous data-stream format.
were based on preliminary achievements of digital protection
relaying and were utilized by laboratory-scale or industrial
PMUs.
Algorithms for calculation of phasors and/or local system
frequency and rate of change of frequency are mainly
based on discrete Fourier transform (DFT) [1]–[5], Kalman
filtering method [6], [7], optimized observer-based filters [8],
coordinate transformation [9], modal Kalman filtering [10],
zero-crossing method [2], quadrature demodulation [2],
demodulation [11], direct-quadrature transformation [12],
Newton type algorithm [13], least-square filtering [14]–[17],
short-time Fourier transform [18], Prony’s estimation
method [3], [19], z-transform and median filtering [20],
neural networks [21], Newton type algorithm combined
FIGURE 1. Distribution of papers with respect to each category. with least squares [22], constrained maximum likelihood
estimation [17], enhanced phase-locked loop system [23],
Fig. 2 illustrates the distribution of papers versus the Blackman–Harris windowing technique [16], fast recursive
publication year. As shown, the chronological trend is highly Gauss-Newton adaptive filter [24], [25], and other various
increasing, which reveals the enthusiasm of research and types of digital filters [26]–[39]. Augmented versions of DFT
engineering community in developing and materializing consisting of smart DFT [40], [41], phasor-based DFT [42],
PMU and WAMS applications. and shifting window average method DFT [43], [44] were
The rest of this paper digests each aforementioned category developed with the purpose of accuracy improvement.
in a specific section and cites the relevant references. Sample value adjustment was another idea in promot-
ing the SMT accuracy grade [45]. Other algorithms
II. CATEGORY 1: SMT ALGORITHMS AND such as enhanced DFT [18], [46]–[48], adaptive dynamic
PMU/WAMS STRUCTURAL ISSUES phasor estimator [49], partial sum based [50], multistage
Along with the liberalization of global positioning least-square [50], modified empirical mode decomposition
system (GPS), the precise system-wide synchronized filtering [51], and least-square method joint with short time
measurements (≈1 µs) turned out to be feasible. Fourier transform [52] were proposed with the objective

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of diminishing the impact of decaying dc component. This observation, indeed, is mainly due to the phasor
Filtering out the subsynchronous frequency components from computation algorithms and necessitates quality assessment
the signals associated with series-compensated transmis- techniques [68], [95]–[106], compliance analysis [107],
sion lines is another effort conducted in this context [53]. calibration of synchronized phasor measure-
A full cycle data is a common requirement in most reviewed ments [108], [109], and field testing [110], [111]. The IEEE
algorithms, while phasor estimation based on phasorlets, standards C37.242 for synchronization, calibration, testing,
which are signal segments of a fraction of a cycle, was and installation of PMUs and C37.244 for phasor data con-
established as well [54], [55]. A recursive wavelet transform centrator (PDC) requirements have been recently published
was also developed which is capable of estimating the pha- to assist users to specify the performance and functional
sor parameters in a quarter cycle of an input signal [56]. requirements of typical PMUs and PDCs [112], [113].
As sinusoidal waveform distortions are the major difficulty Having experienced the effectiveness of synchrophasor
in the phasor estimation, a wavelet analysis could applications in strengthening the power system security,
first discriminate the discontinuities followed by an new intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) are being enabled
adaptive window algorithm to estimate the phasor to work as PMU devices [114]. Miscellaneous substation
quantities [57]. devices such as protection relays, digital fault recorders,
The accuracy of phasor measurement under dynamic PMU, etc. are being integrated by various vendors. Amongst,
conditions was improved by dynamic phasor estimates multipurpose platform (MPP) is a newly introduced elec-
based on least-square method [58]–[61], weighted least tronic equipment that combines the abilities of a power
square [62], Shanks’ method with autoregressive moving quality (PQ) analyzer, an event logger, a PMU, and an
average [63], DFT with Taylor derivatives [64], subspace inter-area oscillation identifier, all in one device [115]. The
based approach [65], enhanced Complex Kalman filter [66], closed source of commercial PMU devices is perceived as
consecutive DFT method [67], adaptive cascaded filters [68], an obstacle to emerging innovations in the synchrophasor
Taylor–Fourier transform [69], [70], interpolated dynamic development and application context. As an alternative, open
DFT-based estimator [71], and applying Taylor-LQG-Fourier platforms for the development of PMU technology specifi-
filters [72]. Additionally, a quasi-positive sequence DFT cally by university researchers have been proposed, amongst
algorithm was proposed as a single-phase measurement is OpenPMU [116].
system [73]. Inaccurate frequency calculation under electro- The stochastic assessment of PMU availability is a crucial
mechanical transient circumstances and particularly at load requirement due to the growing reliance on the WAMS
buses has also motivated development of a new method on the infrastructure within the operation and control of power
basis of simplified model of generators and loads and with the systems [117]–[122]. Besides, spoofing attacks on the GPS
objective of simulation studies [74]. Recently, a PMU simu- receiver of a PMU are a potential threat for the correct phase
lator package built on the MATLAB-SIMULINK platform has angle reporting of voltage or current measurements provided
been designed with education purposes [75]. This simulator by the PMU [123]–[125]. Such spoofing attacks can induce
yields a flexible environment for teaching phasor measure- serious malfunctions in control center applications, e.g. angu-
ment and frequency estimation algorithms and phenomena. lar stability monitoring, relying on the phase information
In addition to simulated signals, real-world measured from measurements provided by PMUs.
point-on-wave data can be fed into this package. Recent investigations on blackouts have revealed the indis-
Although the above mentioned measurement techniques pensable role of the malfunction of monitoring/control infras-
are mainly tailored for the transmission system conditions, tructures. In many occasions, the consequence of a severe
those suited for continuous monitoring of electrical quantities event could have been significantly reduced if the system
in distribution networks in terms of synchronized phasors operators had a relatively accurate situational awareness on
have also been developed [76]–[79]. Harmonic distortion and the stressed power grid. Hence, the power system reliabil-
the impact of switching loads on the frequency estimation ity assessment, which was previously being fulfilled with
were of particular concerns in these techniques [80]–[83]. the assumption of complete observability and controllabil-
Extension of synchrophasor algorithms to provide PMUs with ity, should be revised incorporating the SCADA or WAMS
the capability of accurately estimating harmonic phasors has networks deficiencies [126].
been recently carried out in order to proliferation of PMU Development of new applications to enhance the operation
applications in active distribution networks [84], [85]. of the electric grid based on high-reported rate PMU data
The IEEE standard C37.118 for synchrophasors was com- necessitates exploitation of high-bandwidth and networked
piled for many years and revised several times [86]–[93]. communication systems. For any particular transmission grid,
Since PMUs are subjected to inputs under transient con- a comprehensive analysis to simulate, design, and test the ade-
ditions [94], the last version of this standard has covered quacy of a communication and computation system is of an
such attributes. In spite of the compatibility of commer- extreme importance [127]–[129]. Advanced comprehensive
cial PMUs with the IEEE standard C37.118, laboratory sampling techniques can be adopted to minimize communi-
testing exposed noticeable disparities among the phasor cation bandwidth and delays while sending synchrophasors
estimates of PMUs associated with various manufacturers. [130].

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III. CATEGORY 2: GENERIC INTRODUCTIONS OVER Administration and Tennessee Valley Authority [153]. These
SMT, PMU, AND WAMS reports revealed the maturity of the elementary local and
Following the actualization of precise measurement devices, system-wide SMT applications [154]–[156].
the first requirement for realizing the WAMS was the time In contrast, more advanced functions of WAMS
synchronized sampling over an entire power system in realizing smart transmission grids are still in conceptual
order to simultaneously capture voltage and current phasor stages [157], [158]. These functions could be categorized into
quantities at specific instants of time [131]. Although most two different classes:
communication systems such as leased lines, microwave, • Some applications, although are theoretically well
or AM radio broadcast were envisaged as potential means developed, need widespread deployment of PMUs
for the wide-area sampling synchronization, their accuracy making the whole power network observable.
levels were deemed too coarse for the practical usage [132]. • Others are practically in the infancy period and are cur-
The application of multiplexed fiber optics for the sampling rently under investigation and research.
synchronization purpose also suffered from insufficient pre- For the sake of illustration, a complete WAMS based state
cision [132]. In contrast, exploiting satellite signals trans- measurement (which is going to serve instead of SE) belongs
mitted by GPS or its Russians counterpart GLONAS was to the first class and wide-area automatic control of power
considered as a feasible solution [133]. The precise satellite systems lies within the second one. Obviously, with the cur-
signals available all over the world also let PMUs furnish the rent high rate of PMU deployment, the first class applications
measured data with time tags denoting the exact time of the would actualize in the near future; while the practicality
corresponding measurement. of the second class depends on the further advancements
Having realized the wide-area sampling synchronization, in all power engineering, control strategies, communication
preliminary successes of prototyped implemented systems facilities, and the information technology discipline. In this
were reported [134], [135], and a broad spectrum of PMU and respect, there are some propositions consisting of a flexible
WAMS applications was gradually opened up [136]–[138]. integrated phasor system to offer transmission owners access
These judicious applications were recognized as effective to their phasor data [159], an IP-based decentralized and
helps in reducing the frequency and severity of catastrophic data centric information that can securely support the next
failures [139]. Moreover, the potential capabilities of PMU generation grid [160], an adaptive routing algorithm over
data in both local and system-wide perspectives were iden- packet switching networks to guarantee the quality of service
tified among various solutions to detect the initiation and for the essential measured data [161], a novel cyber-physical
propagation of severe disturbances and consequently to avert model through a cooperative information exchange between
brownouts or even blackouts [140]. This enthusiasm was the controllers embedded in the system and the network oper-
intensified by other basic facts consisting of (i) economic ator in future energy systems [162], and a set of strategies to
pressures on the electricity market and on the grid operators protect the anonymity of synchrophasor data against passive
to maximally utilize the high voltage equipments, (ii) rather traffic analysis attacks [163], [164]. The WAMS dependency
quick changes in the system operating conditions rendered by on high-performance communication systems and the impact
market-driven environments, and (iii) highlighted concerns of ICT architecture on WAMS reliability were speculated
for enhancing the physical security of power grids [141]. likewise in the existing literature [165]–[170].
To achieve the aforementioned potential benefits, advance- Due to the early high-cost PMU manufacturing process as
ments in other areas such as WAMS structural architecture well as its expensive installation costs in high voltage substa-
as well as control center hardware facilities and software tions, the wide-area frequency monitoring network (FNET)
packages were further focused to match with proven advance- was developed in 2003 as a low-cost and rapidly deployable
ments in SMT, PMU manufacturing, and communication alternative [171]. FNET’s building block is the frequency
facilities. In addition to technical design issues [142]–[144], disturbance recorder (FDR), which is readily installable at
these efforts comprised a process of business justification the 120-V distribution level. This infrastructure is mainly
of WAMS applications, a qualitative cost/benefit analysis to monitor the frequency of the network, and its potential
with a particular emphasis on the beneficiaries, and a is expectedly limited compared with the WAMS. Although
roadmap for WAMS implementations and its applications FNET showed various advantages [172] in North America,
development [145]. it is not broadly deployed in other countries. This obser-
To date, various publications have reported the evolution vation could be due to limited applications of FNET along
status of WAMS practical applications in different utilities with today’s lowered PMU manufacturing and installation
and countries. Among them are North America [146]–[149], expenses.
continental Europe [146], [147] Brazil [146], [147],
China [146], [147], [150], India [146], [147], Mexico [146], IV. CATEGORY 3: PMU PLACEMENT TECHNIQUES
Nordic countries [146], Russia [146], [147], Korea [151], Optimal PMU Placement (OPP) problem was focused in early
British Colombia Transmission Corporation and British years after confirmation of WAMS potentials [173]. This task
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consistent developments of WAMS infrastructures. Though which the communication infrastructure is mainly expanded
the OPP problem was justified in early stages by an empha- for the synchrophasors collection [209], [210]. In the
sis on the considerable expenses of vast PMU installations, technique proposed in [209], permanent and random
the overwhelming set of power system data associated with intermittent PMU outages are taken into account and the
a large number of PMUs thereafter highlighted the OPP steady-state availability of synchrophasor data at each bus
necessity more and more [141], [174]. meets a prescribed level.
The OPP is inherently an NP-complete problem with a Optimizing the number and location of PMUs and smart
solution space of 2N possible combinations for an N -bus elec- metering devices in future active distribution networks is
tric power system [175]. Therefore, the OPP problem is con- an urgently requested task [211]. Such a robust measure-
sidered as a combinatorial optimization problem and valuable ment infrastructure is essential for secure and optimal smart
research has been accomplished in this area since 1993 [173]. distribution grid control and operation.
Although the reported works could be categorized based on All of the aforementioned studies brought about a consider-
the optimization methods employed, they are reviewed in the able evolution of the OPP algorithms. However, it would take
following with the viewpoint of problem definition and inves- a rather long time for the deployment of all PMUs required
tigated technical aspects. A more comprehensive taxonomy of for the network basic/contingency-constrained observability.
PMU placement methodologies was presented in [176]. Hence, staging (phasing) the OPP in time was investigated
Traditionally, the basic constraint of monitoring as a pragmatic requirement [174], [212]–[215]. The multi-
infrastructures was the holistic network and elements observ- stage OPP was the name assigned to the envisaged problem.
ability. In this sense, majority of OPP algorithms have consid- In these studies, determination of PMU placement schemes
ered the network base case observability as the optimization with a given limited depth-of-unobservability associated with
constraint. These efforts comprise a dual search algorithm subsidiary stages was aimed. These techniques were further
along with simulated annealing [174], genetic algo- extended by giving a higher priority to key buses such as those
rithms (GA) [175], [177], the immunity GA [178], inte- required for transient and dynamic stability monitoring and
ger linear programming [179]–[181], weighted least squares buses with high connectivity [216].
algorithm [182], and recursive Tabu search method [183]. The OPP problem in either single- or multi-stage def-
Further researches argued that the OPP problem might inition has also been tackled in probabilistic manners
have multiple optimal solutions among which the one taking the probability of elements outages into
with maximum measurement redundancy is more account [120], [217]–[219]. More installation of PMU
desirable [184]–[187]. Such a solution, in essence, leads to a devices in a power network would assure higher levels
more precise SE and has higher robustness against element of system security and electricity reliability. Having con-
outages. Other efforts underlined the growing reliance of verted the reliability enhancement to monetary measures,
power system operation on the WAMS applications and the OPP problem can be analyzed within a cost/benefit
having a more reliable and robust WAMS infrastructure. framework [220].
These works addressed the OPP problem with a set of con- The monitoring of power system dynamics with
straints assuring the network complete observability at the a few PMUs was another perspective of the OPP
event of transmission line and/or PMU outages [184], [185], problem [221]–[224]. In this sense, dynamically coherent
[188]–[195]. Ensuring the network observability in both areas of a power system were determined. Thereafter, the
normal condition and controlled islanding mode was accom- sitting process of a given number of PMUs was performed
modated in the OPP problem as well [196]. Other sorts of with the objective of maximizing the information content of
technical constraints were also added to the OPP problem captured signals while minimizing their cross correlation.
with an intended specific functionality such as fault location As the notion of phasors does not correspond to dc trans-
observability [197], bad data detection in SE [198], [199] mission circuits, the OPP problem in hybrid ac/dc systems
parameter error identification [200], reducing the variances should be accordingly revised [225]. Another practical aspect
of the SE errors and increasing the local redundancy [201], regarding the limitation of PMU measurement channels is
enhancing topology error processing [202], defending against letting the optimization algorithm to place more than one
data injection attacks [164], generating the best esti- PMU in a given substation. This relaxation can be economi-
mate of the swing model [203], minimizing the error of cally desirable due to some common expenses of installing
SE [204]–[206], and optimizing a useful metric which two or more PMU devices in a same substation, such as
accounts for three important requirements in power system communication infrastructure procurement.
state estimation: convergence, observability, and performance
[207]. PMUs could also be strategically placed in power V. CATEGORY 4: STATE ESTIMATION (SE) CONSISTING
networks to offer the detection and identification of parameter OF OR BASED ON PMU DATA
error on a single-edge cutset (critical branch) or double-edge Power systems were traditionally monitored through the
cutsets (critical branch pairs) [208]. supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) infras-
Concurrent optimization of placement of PMUs and com- tructure and energy management system (EMS) installed at
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substations and power plants nourishes SCADA by their accuracy and bad data processing efficiency [254].
scalar data such as magnitude of voltage and current quan- Acceleration of a large-scale SE program as another
tities, active and reactive powers, present settings of tap vital challenge was considerably overcome by distributed
changing and phase shifting transformers, and breakers SE algorithms in which PMUs were considered to coordi-
status. These raw datasets are refined by SE for reducing their nate the SE solution of each subsystem [201], [255]–[257].
errors, compensating for unavailable values, and eliminating The impact of conventional measurement failures on the SE
bad data. The power system operators monitor and control performance was also comprehensively explored where the
the system with the help of SE programs embedded in EMSs. existence of even few PMUs was recognized very helpful in
SMT helps conventional SE engines in two ways: preserving the SE performance [258].
• Its measurements are precisely synchronized and can SCADA scans RTU every 2-5 seconds. Hence, the inclu-
significantly eliminate the effect of time skew error in sion of PMU data in the traditional SE, although is able
the SE solution. to improve its reliability and accuracy, does not alleviate
• Its direct measurement of state variables, i.e., phase the SCADA slow and quasi-stationary images over the sys-
angles in addition to magnitudes, brings a remarkable tem status. It is expected that future WAMSs with plenary
enhancement in SE convergence and accuracy. PMUs would directly measure all state variables and the
In the context of PMU data application in SE, the pre- conventional notion of SE may not exist anymore. These
liminary tasks are focused on the inclusion of PMU data programs with trivial computations will provide a dynamic
in the conventional SE program [226], [227]. Subsequently, view of the network under supervision. This assumption
various modified versions of the SE formulation were inves- was made in few works comprising the calculation of state
tigated to comprise the voltage and current phase angles in variable uncertainty in a PMU-based SE algorithm [259],
the estimation process of the system true state [228]–[242]. the SE-based line outage detection with only
Observability/criticality analyses and bad data processing PMU data [260], [261], SE of a system whose parameters
have also been revisited in the presence of PMU measure- are known to be within certain tolerance bounds [262], and
ments [243], [244]. In SE algorithms, each measurement comparing some various SE formulations [263].
has a specific weight, which is inversely proportional to the PMU devices might be synchronized with each other using
uncertainty associated with the measurement. Hence, further a precision time protocol (PTP), defined in the standard
research covered the computation of uncertainty associated IEEE 1588, particularly in substations where the series of
with two types of PMU measurements, designated as direct IEC 61850 standards have been introduced. The impact of
measurement of quantities at the PMU-bus and indirect mea- this synchronization solution on the measurements quality
surements of buses adjacent to the PMU-bus [245]. The other was examined by applying a SE procedure. It was shown
technical concern in adding the PMU data to the conven- that the accuracy of synchrophasor measurements meets
tional SE algorithms arises from dissimilar reporting rates of the values usually required for application in power
SCADA and WAMS [246]. To overcome, the buffer length of system SE [264].
PMU measurements should be optimally determined which Distribution class SE for application in smart distribution
can be also helpful in specifying the corresponding weights grids is a new research topic where the SE is customarily
in SE [247]. formulated in three-phase fashion tailored to the unbalanced
The underlying attribute of the reliability of SE process, operation of distribution systems. The wide deployment of
which is strongly dependent on the measurement redundancy, synchrophasor measurements throughout the feeders can
was also revised to account for the impact of PMU data [248]. bring about remarkable improvements in the distribution
Since in some PMUs it is observed that the voltage and current system SE performance [265]–[268]. With the waveform
phasors exhibit phase biases, which degrade the conventional recording capability of nowadays PMU devices (fault record-
SE performance, phasor-data-based SE algorithms were pro- ing functionality), the harmonic snapshot of power system
posed for phasor angle bias correction [249], [250]. turns out to be feasible. These harmonic data can thereafter
The above techniques necessitated the revision of SE nourish harmonic SE algorithm which was recently revised
software packages; while the revised ones were still nonlinear based on harmonic phasor data [269].
and cumbersome to tackle. Other alternatives to include the
additional PMU data in SE were developed in which the VI. CATEGORY 5: MODEL VALIDATION, CALIBRATION,
existing SE software was left in place with no modifica- AND EXTRACTION VIA PMU DATA
tion [251], [252]. In this method, the solution of SE with Along with the growing complexities of power systems,
traditional measurements is combined with PMU measure- rendered by the market-driven operation and integration of
ments in a post-processing linear estimator. Tracking SE intermittent energy resources, the simulation becomes the
to reconstruct coherent system states can be considerably only means to understand the behavior of such a huge system.
enhanced by accommodation of PMU data [253]. The power system operators and planners require realistic
Other research activities speculated the multi-area SE component and system models in simulations to take proper
problem where PMUs, scattered in various control areas decisions in operation processes and planning studies. By the
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revealed a noticeable difference between the simulation System-wide load modeling in the transmission and
results and real-world outcomes captured by PMUs [270]. sub-transmission levels is heading toward the application
Accordingly, one of the early-realized applications of PMU of WAMS synchronized data. The major reason for this
data was introduced as the improvement of the component tendency is the high resolution of PMU data with phase angle
and system dynamic and steady-state models for both on-line information.
and off-line analyses. Modelers intend to achieve more accurate models of com-
Following to observations on inaccuracy of the exist- ponents and the system, and they usually exploit complex and
ing models, considerable research activities were dedicated data-mining-based black box models. On the opposite side,
to the problem of model verification and correction based model users which are system operators and planners seek
on PMU data. These works used a large library of dis- transparent and interpretable models for decision making
turbance recordings to eliminate single event abnormali- processes and post-event studies. To this end, a compromised
ties and led to revisions of some hydro turbine-governor state of transparency versus accuracy of the models should be
models [270] and power plant/generator dynamic models sought [291].
and states [271]–[274]. Finding the erroneous components
in a complex and large-scale power system with thou- VII. CATEGORY 6: FAULT/EVENT DETECTION AND
sands of elements was renowned as a challenging endeavor LOCATION BY PMU DATA
and further WAMS-based simulation validation works were Electric power grids, in transmission and distribution levels,
conducted [275]. Additionally, PMU measurements were uti- are always prone to faults caused by a variety of situations
lized to validate models of fixed speed induction generator- such as equipment failures, accidents, adverse weather, etc.
based or converter-based wind farms during frequency In faulted power systems, either the system is at risk in which
transients [276], [277]. These efforts mainly focused on the the customers’ electricity service is interrupted or the system
validation of dynamic models of components because PMUs security is seriously threatened while its entire demands are
can record the synchrophasors during the dynamics, some- still being served. Accordingly, precise and fast detection and
thing which was not feasible before. Application of PMU location of network faults were historically perceived as a
measurements in the error identification of steady-state mod- crucial task in the system inspection, maintenance, and repair
els of other components, such as transmission lines, revealed processes. Note that application of phasor quantities in power
a significant enhancement too [278], [279]. system protection goes back several years earlier than the
In addition to the validation and correction of component PMU emergence; its review is therefore out of the scope of
models, some research efforts were devoted to the identi- this paper. Here, merely the efforts in which the application
fication of the power system equivalent model. The real- of PMU data has been explicitly declared are reviewed.
time PMU data were employed to build the equivalent model PMUs deployed at transmission line ends, in addition
of the power system for transient stability control through to positive, negative, or zero sequence phasors, compute
flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) devices [280]. three-phase values of bus voltage and line current as well.
A similar effort to develop an HVDC model for online Furthermore, the sampling clocks of various PMUs, located
stability monitoring of the integrated ac/dc systems has been several kilometers away, are precisely synchronized. These
carried out as well [281]. Estimating a reduced model to features of PMU outputs actualized an advanced fault
represent the inter-area dynamics of power systems was detection and location algorithm, which has an adaptive
also investigated by PMU measurements [282]–[284]. The inherent and an ample robustness against system noise
method elaborated in [282] was then generalized to incor- and measurement errors [292], [293]. Additionally, the
porate the effect of intermediate dynamic voltage control deviation in line parameters caused by simplified calcula-
equipments, such as static VAr compensator (SVC) and tion methods, ambient temperature, or aging phenomena,
synchronous condenser [285]. Recent research efforts in this was eliminated by an effective estimation technique
area were devoted to the PMU-based identification of grid based on the PMU accurate data available at both ends
impedance matrices, which are necessary for the monitoring of transmission lines [292], [293]. These efforts, which
and protection of modern power systems [286] and Thevenin were devised for the situation of having permanent faults,
equivalent parameters [287]. The developed methods made were next revised for arcing transient faults [294], [295].
the dynamic tracking of parameter changes a viable capa- Furthermore, the proposed algorithms in [292] and [293]
bility. In other works, online identification of parameters were further extended and tailored for three-terminal
associated with the power system equivalent was investi- and N-terminal (N≥3) transmission lines [296]–[298].
gated using the phase-plane trajectories of PMU measured Fault detection and location in multi-terminal transmis-
variables [288], or by the application of subspace system sion lines were focused by other research activities
identification techniques [289]. Tracking the system dynamic too [299]–[304]. Wide-area synchrophasor data collected
response to generator tripping events is another superior from many PMUs are materializing the system-wide fault
capability of synchrophasors in real-world practices [290]. diagnosis and location algorithms [305].
Power systems dynamic responses cannot be assertively The crucial task of fault detection and location was
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angles across the buses were modeled through a Markov proposed which can be promising due to its low cost and
random field [306]. It was also argued that when a power sys- practicality [315]. Phasor measurements could also be uti-
tem is under dynamic conditions, such as power oscillations, lized in order to unveil power-line outages which is extremely
the fault voltage and current cannot be expressed as standard vital not only to prevent cascaded events but even for routine
sinusoidal functions [307]. Hence, a fault location estimator monitoring and control tasks in smart power system control
was devised in which the voltage and current waveforms centers [316]–[320].
were considered as time-variant signals whose magnitude and Due to relatively large capacitance values in underground
frequency are changing against time. cables, the detection and location of their faults were deemed
Fault detection and location in parallel transmission lines, to be of technical difficulties compared to overhead trans-
as a common practical configuration, were known as a more mission lines. PMU measurements, including voltage and
complicated problem due to some phenomena such as mutual current phasors at a single end of a cable, were employed as
coupling effect, shunt capacitance, etc. Algorithms based on well in an efficient fault location algorithm [321]. Likewise,
PMU data demonstrated acceptable performances for paral- two-terminal multi-section compound transmission lines,
lel transmission lines in either transposed or untransposed which combine overhead lines with underground power
arrangements [308], [309]. Series compensation of trans- cables, suffer from effective protection solutions. These com-
mission lines has always been desired for some advantages pound transmission lines are usually adopted to achieve a
such as the increasing power transfer capability, control- compromise between construction cost and environmental
ling the network power flow, damping dynamic oscillations, concerns. PMU data proposes powerful algorithms to locate
etc. Since the voltage drop of a series device is unknown a fault; no matter the fault is on the overhead line or under-
during fault periods, the protection of series-compensated ground power cable [322].
transmission lines has been a challenging subject to date. A dominant portion of electricity interruptions is origi-
PMU measurements at both ends of transmission lines nated by the distribution system failures. Accurate locating
offered a great potential for detection and location of series- of faulted segments can significantly expedite the dispatch
compensated lines without requiring the voltage drop values of repair crews and restoration process. However, this task
based on the compensation device model [310]. Although is getting more difficult with modernization of distribution
transmission line parameters are required in some techniques, grids by growing penetration of distributed energy resources.
PMU data can be directly used for online estimation of Synchrophasor measurements, with superior resolution and
series-compensated line parameters and Thevenin’s equiva- accuracy attributes, offer a practical and effective solution to
lent of the system to ensure considering the actual operating this challenge [323].
conditions [311]. While a dynamic event can be initiated by a fault in the
Phasor estimation algorithms embedded in PMU devices transmission network, it may be caused by tripping a gener-
offer calculation of signal harmonic contents up to higher ator or switching a transmission line in or out. In addition to
orders. This information, along with the symmetrical com- the fault, the PMU data has demonstrated a salient potential
ponent data, was known very helpful in fault detection and for event detection and location. A method was devised for
location of transmission lines as well as in discrimination detection and location of generator trips based on generator
between permanent and transient faults [312]. This discrimi- rotor angle measurements obtained using PMU data [324].
nation can be used in blocking reclosing of transmission lines Unintentional islanding is among power system disturbances
when permanent faults occur. in which a part of the network becomes isolated from the
The majority of the aforementioned works used voltage rest. PMU phase angle measurements and frequency esti-
and current measurements at one or both ends of transmis- mations are of great values for timely detection of island-
sion lines. In another research, it was criticized that PMU ing events [325], [326]. Additionally, PMU data revealed
current inputs are usually fed through the protection cores prosperous outcomes in locating disturbance sources for
of current transformers; hence, the accuracy of PMU cur- low-frequency oscillations in a real-world application [327].
rent measurements might be inadequate for a precise fault Along with the quick proliferation of synchrophasor data
location. This work, assuming a given bus admittance matrix and recordings, advanced and intelligent techniques are being
at the time of fault, has developed a new fault detection proposed with the purpose of single/multiple events/faults
and location approach which uses only PMU voltage mea- early detection and clustering [328]–[330].
surements [313]. This approach is applicable in both trans-
posed and untransposed transmission lines and was then VIII. CATEGORY 7: WAMS-BASED DYNAMIC/STABILITY
extended for multi-terminal lines [314]. The existing algo- MONITORING AND PREDICTION
rithms, although achieve a high accuracy in locating faults, Today’s SCADA systems are neither fast enough to track
necessitate a broad deployment of PMUs which is not the dynamic events nor capable to monitor key stability indicators
case in many designed WAMS networks or at least in the such as phase angles. Besides, computation of phase angles
transition period toward a plenary WAMS infrastructure. with SE algorithms is a time consuming process and is
Therefore, a fault-location algorithm based on fewer voltage executed every several minutes. Since the advent of WAMS
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with real-time dynamic situational awareness has remarkably which can be simply executed from ambient measurement of
advanced the power system frequency/voltage stability mon- PMUs [327], [384].
itoring and prediction. Real-world evidences and laboratory- Determination of security regions requires computational
based platforms have, thus far, confirmed such expected efforts which grow dramatically with the number of critical
advancements [331]–[340]; nonetheless, undergoing research parameters to be evaluated. This difficulty could be tackled by
and development activities around the world would lead to advanced boundary search methods based on PMU informa-
forthcoming supplementary advancements and achievements. tion [385]. The generator coherency determination in an inter-
Primary research in this is focused on the application of area oscillation, which is based on the estimation of generator
PMU data in determining whether an evolving event will rotor angle and speed variables [386], [387], was suited for
eventually be stable or unstable. Most of the transient sta- online applications based on WAMS infrastructure [388].
bility assessment techniques, while simple in off-line appli- Additionally, voltage across an area of a network is a notion
cations, are too complicated for real-time uses. Decision to capture synchrophasor measurements at the border buses
trees, as a type of classifier that can be constructed off-line and is used to monitor area stress and whether line trips occur
from a training set of examples, were used to classify or not [389].
a transient swing as either stable or unstable on the Voltage instability, caused by either an unexpected raise
basis of real-time PMU data [341]–[343]. Moreover, in the load level or a loss of an important transmission line
similar efforts were conducted based on the largest or generator, has been concerned for many decades as the
windowed Lyapunov exponent index [344], [345], clustering origin of several collapses in many countries. The majority of
estimation integration along with a reduced-order model- techniques developed for voltage security monitoring (VSM)
ing [344], [346], decoupled PQ integration [347], artificial were usually computationally cumbersome for on-line appli-
neural networks (ANN) [348], fuzzy neural networks [349], cations. However, real-time PMU-data realized the on-line
ball-on-concave-surface mechanics system [288], support VSM techniques, which were mostly based on the artificial
vector machine classifier [350], [351], unscented intelligence methods such as fuzzy neural networks [390].
Kalman filter [351], and derivative of total angle separation It was also discovered that the voltage stability margins
index [277]. derived on the basis of a constant-power load may be pes-
Historically, power system operations have been chal- simistic for the systems with mixed load types including the
lenged by stability margins, and dynamic stability (security) voltage-sensitive loads. For such situations, the wide-area
assessment has been a vital function for operation centers. PMU data showed that voltage phasors contain enough infor-
Application of PMU data in this context was widely inves- mation to detect the voltage stability margin directly from
tigated and various practical experiences across the world their measurements [381], [391]–[396]. Further research
demonstrated its effectiveness and worth. Among pioneer activities were also dedicated to this area, including the
works was the use of a time-frequency-based approach application of Tellegen’s theorem to determine Thevenin’s
to classify the contingencies with respect to the loss of parameters [397], decision trees [342], [398], [399], algebraic
voltage or frequency stability [353]. Other research on the modeling of the system trajectory [400], [401], ANNs [402],
analysis, discrimination, interpretation, and visualization and a network decoupling transformation [403].
of wide-area PMU measurements suited for dynamic phe- One of essential tools for network security monitoring is
nomena was conducted through various methods including the N −1 contingency analysis. The associated results help
the numerical algorithm for subspace state space system system operators specify whether or not the power system
identification [354], recursive adaptive stochastic sub- will remain intact at the event of single-order contingencies.
space identification [355], Hilbert technique [356], energy In case of any probable violation, the operator needs to apply
function method [357], empirical mode decomposition a set of preventive actions such as generation re-dispatch.
approach [358], [359], hybrid DFT, finite-impulse response, Resulted by computational burden of repeated power flow
prototype algorithm, and least-square error methods [360], studies, contingency analysis is usually fulfilled through
decision trees [361]–[365], regression analysis [366], autore- linear-sensitivity distribution factors (DFs), such as injection
gressive moving average model [367], correlation and shift factors, power transfer distribution factors, and line out-
autocorrelation functions analysis [368], [369], correlation age distribution factors. Conventionally, DFs are computed by
and partitioning around medoid clustering [370], regular- model-based approaches and might not absolutely correspond
ized robust recursive least squares method [371], wavelet to the system real situations. Instead, wide-area PMU data
shrinkage analysis [359], adaptive sampling Prony analy- actualize near real-time computation of adaptive DFs [404].
sis [372], a model-based approach suited for unbalanced
power systems [373], and a characteristic ellipsoid tech- IX. CATEGORY 8: WAMS-BASED CONTROL STRATEGIES
nique [374]. As a crucial function, monitoring of inter-area Succeeding monitoring, trending, and prediction of tran-
oscillations through the real-time PMU data and estima- sient, dynamic, and voltage stability metrics, proper con-
tion of oscillation and damping characteristics were broadly trol and remedial actions are to be taken in time for
investigated as well [375]–[383]. Identification of domi- preserving the power system security and averting major
nant inter-area oscillation paths is another rigorous task supply interruptions. PMU measurements are instantaneous

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and have a high resolution; hence, they can be used to collapse [438]. This vital task was done by activation
take local/centralized corrective/preventive control actions of available reactive-power reserves [391], [439], freezing
for transient, dynamic, and voltage stability, as well as of tap changers [391], adjusting shunt power electronic
thermal constraints [405]–[407]. It is worth noting that the devices such as SVCs and active/hybrid filters [440], or
standard message format of PMU and PDC data, described integrating dynamic voltage restorers [441]. With the raising
in the IEEE standard C37.118, has a command type which interest to deploy PMU devices in the future distribution
can convey the control signals toward the PMU locations. networks, the volt/var control of feeders would be
This category has the least mature suite of applications and accordingly heightened [442].
presently very few WAMS-based control applications are in Another achievement in the field of WAMS-based control
use. Any malfunction of automated controls could produce is related to the virtual synchronous islanded operation of an
unintended consequences for grid operations. Prosperous isolated grid while it is not electrically connected to the main
deployments of these controls require rigorous control system network [443]–[446]. Since the island is held in synchronism,
engineering with approved robustness under a variety of its reconnection to the main system can be performed at any
operating conditions, controller tuning and testing, controller time with minimum transient effects and with no potential
self-diagnostics, etc. However, with the enduring research out-of-synchronism damages.
and development activities, the deployment of WAMS-based Following to any power system black or brownout, the
controls on a wider scale is anticipated in the near future. restoration strategies should be taken in use whose main
Comprehensive simulation platforms, such as secure oper- objective is to maximize the restored demand in the shortest
ation of sustainable power systems which offers real-time period of time. Three different stages of restoration efforts
simulations in closed-loop, are essentially requested for are conceived as black-start of generating units, network
hastening the validation process of wide-area applications reenergizing, and load restoration. SMT can be of a great
[408]. One practical challenge, which has been ignored in assistance in either of above stages by accelerating the pro-
majority of research activities, belongs to the signal latencies cesses, optimizing the paths, and limiting unsuccessful tries.
in the wide-area control. This attribute can degrade or even A sectionalizing method for the build-up strategy in power
deteriorate the performance of control systems and has to be system restoration is among effective solutions in which each
accounted for in studies and implementations. island is preserved fully observable by means of PMU mea-
For a long time, it was well perceived that quick mea- surements [447]. The amount of restorable load is essential
surements in the early stage of a disturbance would estimate in the proper design of the restoration process and sequences.
its behind transient energy, and a quick control action, e.g., This task can be promisingly conducted by the access to
generation dropping or switching, could counteract the dis- WAMS data [448]. It should be also noted that due to the
turbance and stabilize the system. Primary research revealed limited number of switching devices, the restorable load
that the transient energy could be quantified through PMU has a discrete nature and this feature should be necessarily
measurements for activating control actions [409], [410]. accounted for in the load restoration processes.
Applying wide-area PMU measurements to solve spe-
cial dynamic stability problems is very intricate. In the X. CATEGORY 9: WAMS-BASED PROTECTION SCHEMES
last decade, an extensive research body was dedicated to Recent operational challenges imposed on transmission net-
this context. Developing a decentralized/hierarchical control works, raised by the restructuring, the intermittent renewable
approach with significant advantages of reliability and flex- energy resources, series compensation, and highly loaded
ibility for inter-area oscillatory modes was among the pio- transmission systems, dictate an evolution in system and
neers [411]. Improving power system dynamic performance component protection wisdoms. The advent of SMT along
was also testified by means of WAMS-based controllers of with computer-based relaying proposed another dimension,
automatic voltage regulators (AVRs) [107], [412], power namely protection, to the field of WAMS-based applica-
system stabilizers (PSSs) [413], high-voltage DC (HVDC) tions. Special protection schemes (SPSs), remedial action
transmission lines [414]–[417] FACTS devices [418]–[424], schemes, and modern adaptive protection algorithms were
energy storage devices [413], [417], [423], [424], variable- proposed as direct consequences of integration of communi-
speed wind farms [425], or doubly-fed induction genera- cation and protection systems [449], [450]. PMU measure-
tor (DFIG) wind farms [426]. Some research efforts were ments led to the enhancement of dependability and secu-
dedicated for designing control systems compensating for the rity of the traditional protection methods, development of
communication limited bandwidth and latencies in feedback adaptive auto reclosing schemes [451], as well as protection
and command signals [415], [422], [427]–[435]. Wide-area schemes based on data-mining [452]. It was also argued that
power system damping controllers resilient to communication backup protection systems with only local measurements can
failures have also been researched and effectively accom- malfunction when the system is highly stressed, and wide-
plished [436], [437]. area PMU data can significantly promote their performances
In terms of voltage security control, the PMU data was [453]–[456]. Additionally, the real-time design and operation
utilized and revealed a great enhancement in steering the of system intentional islanding in the face of a potential
power system away from the critical points of the voltage cascade was realized with the help of PMU data [457]–[459].

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system reliability, distribution network operation and planning, and smart
grid issues.

FARROKH AMINIFAR (S’07–M’11) is currently an Assistant Professor ALI DAVOUDI (S’04–M’11) received the Ph.D. degree in electri-
with the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of cal and computer engineering from the University of Illinois at
Tehran, Tehran, Iran. He has been collaborating with the Robert W. Galvin Urbana—Champaign, USA, in 2010. He was with SolarBridge Technologies,
Center for Electricity Innovation, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Champaign, IL, USA, Texas Instruments Inc., Rochester, MN, USA, and
IL, USA, since 2009. His current research interests include wide-area Royal Philips Electronics, Rosemont, IL. He is currently an Assistant Pro-
measurement systems, reliability modeling and assessment, and smart-grid fessor with the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Texas,
technologies. He has served as the Guest Editor-in-Chief and an Editor of Arlington, TX, USA. He is an Associate Editor of the IEEE TRANSACTIONS
ON ENERGY CONVERSION, the IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS,
three Special Issues of the IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SMART GRID. He received
the IEEE Best Ph.D. Dissertation Award from the Iran Section for his and the IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION. His research
research on the probabilistic schemes for the placement of pharos measure- interests are in various aspects of modeling and control of power electronics
ment units. He was a recipient of the 2013 IEEE/Power System Operation and finite-inertia power systems.
Transactions Prize Paper Award.

MOHAMMAD SHAHIDEHPOUR (F’01) is currently the Bodine Chair


Professor and Director of the Robert W. Galvin Center for Electricity
Innovation with the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA.
He is a Research Professor with King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah,
Saudi Arabia, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China, and
MAHMUD FOTUHI-FIRUZABAD (F’14) received the B.S. degree from the Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. He was a recipient of
the Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, in 1986, the M.S. degree the Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest,
from Tehran University, Tehran, in 1989, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees Bucharest, Romania, in 2009. He is the IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, the
from the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, in 1993 and Chair of the IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference and the
1997, respectively, all in electrical engineering. He joined the Department Great Lakes Symposium on Smart Grid and the New Energy Economy in
of Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, in 2002, where 2012, and the Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SMART GRID.
he is currently a Professor and the President. He is a member of the Center He was also a recipient of the IEEE PES Outstanding Power Engineering
of Excellence in Power System Management and Control with the Sharif Educator Award in 2012.
University of Technology.

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