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A VSG Transient Improvement Method from the Perspective of Equivalent Circuits

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Virtual Synchronous Generator (VSG) has become a prominent candidate to control grid-tied power electronic inverters for its ability to provide inertial support and improve power system frequency stability. However, under disturbances, VSG exhibits significant oscillations in its output frequency and power. Meanwhile, existing oscillation suppression methods rely on somewhat complex modeling and cumbersome parameter tuning. To address this issue, this paper proposes a straightforward approach to improving the transient performance of VSG based on the equivalent circuit model of the VSG active power loop. First, it is shown that the parameters in the VSG active power loop have a one-to-one correspondence with the elements of a RLC circuit. Based on the equivalent circuit model of VSG control, it is demonstrated that under the constraints of ROCOF and power–frequency droop limitation, oscillation suppression cannot be effectively achieved only by parameter tuning. Thus, an additional damping resistance branch is introduced into the VSG equivalent circuit model. The quantitative parameter design method of this damping branch is further introduced. Finally, high-power experiments demonstrate that the proposed method effectively suppresses power oscillations and enhances the transient performance of VSGs.

Source: Energies

DOI: 10.3390/en19061575

Authors: Mai Pan, Yingjie Tan, Haili Liu, Hao Bai, Guoqiang Huang, Yipeng Liu

Institution: China Southern Power Grid (China)

Language: English

Topic: Microgrid Control and Optimization

Subfield: Control and Systems Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137