Synchrophasor-Driven Machine Learning Application for Enhanced Power System Stability Monitoring: A Comprehensive Review

International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
© 2024 by SSRG - IJEEE Journal
Volume 11 Issue 5
Year of Publication : 2024
Authors : Kunal Samad, Arunkumar Patil, Katkar Siddhant Satyapal, Santosh Diggikar
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Kunal Samad, Arunkumar Patil, Katkar Siddhant Satyapal, Santosh Diggikar, "Synchrophasor-Driven Machine Learning Application for Enhanced Power System Stability Monitoring: A Comprehensive Review," SSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 5, pp. 242-260, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V11I5P122

Abstract:

The continuous increase in complexity and nature of loads in a power system has given rise to unknown inevitable risks hidden from the Power System Operator (PSOs). All the electric equipment in a power grid are assets to a utility whose ultimate goal is to prevent severe damage to these significant electrical components caused by disturbances within a power system. Several utilities are transitioning towards an intelligent grid. Advanced communication technology and the revolution in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have helped PSOs to accurately determine the state of any dynamic power system, providing an observable and comprehensible power grid. First, the paper explores the concept and significance of big data by highlighting some unique characteristics of synchrophasor measurement generated at every interval in conjunction with traditional data. Then, there are challenges in data acquisition and processing techniques while handling these raw data. Also, the methodology and standards are considered for verifying the reliability of synchrophasor data before any online and offline power system study. Secondly, the paper emphasizes the importance of stability analysis for identifying vulnerable points within the network prone to voltage collapse. It will also discuss advancements in simulation studies and control strategies followed by operators to identify critical contingencies and implement corrective measures, enhancing the overall security of a power system using wide-area monitoring systems. Subsequently, the paper focuses on WAMS Enabled Machine Learning Approaches for Power System Stability. This segment comprehensively covers transient and voltage stability assessments, showcasing the innovative intersection of machine learning techniques with WAMS technology. The discussion sheds light on various applications of machine learning in the realm of power system stability.

Keywords:

Synchrophasor technology, Wide Area Monitoring System (WAMS), Phasor Measurement Unit (PMUs), Synchrophasor technology, Big data, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Power System Analysis, Transient Stability Analysis and Voltage Stability Analysis.

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