Static Exciters (Obsolete)

 

Description

This component models a standard IEEE type exciter.  All input parameters are either entered in seconds (time constants) or per-unit (all other inputs).  The various external inputs and outputs are described below:

 

Inputs:

Outputs:

 

More:

Exciter Models

Static Exciter Transfer Functions

Load Compensation

PSCAD References [4] and [5]

Input Parameters

ConfigurationConfiguration

 

 Name for Identification

 

Text

 

Optional text parameter for identification of the component.

         

 Static Exciter Type

 

Choice

 

Select ST1A, ST2A, ST3A, ST4B, ST5B, ST6B or ST7B as described in Static Exciter Transfer Functions

 

 

 

 

 

Exciter Status => 0-Initialize;1-Normal

 

INTEGER

Variable

A variable name can be used.  This variable can come from Output Variables for Controller Initialization section of the Synchronous Machine input parameters

 

 

 

 

 

Output Internally Computed Initial Vref?

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No

 

 

 

 

 

Load Compensating Resistance (Rc)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter the load compensating resistance.  See Load Compensation for more details [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Load Compensating Reactance (Xc)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter the load compensating reactance.  See Load Compensation for more details [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Transducer Time Constant (Tr)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter the transducer time constant.  See Load Compensation for more details [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Is There a Stabilizer?

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No

 

ST1A: Forward Lead-Lag ParametersST1A: Forward Lead-Lag Parameters

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

 Stabilizer Input Signal?

 

Choice

 

Select On Regulator or On Exciter

 

 

 

 

 

Under Exc. Limit Input Signal?

 

Choice

 

Select None, Input, After Lim or Output

 

 

 

 

 

Over  Exc. Limit Input Signal?

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No

 

 

 

 

 

1st Lead Time Constant (TC)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the 1st lead time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

1st Lag Time Constant (TB)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the 1st lag time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

2nd Lead Time Constant (TC1)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the 2nd lead time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

2nd Lag Time Constant (TB1)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the 2nd lag time constant [s]

 

ST1A: Feedback & Regulator ParametersST1A: Feedback & Regulator Parameters

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

 Rate Feedback Gain (KF)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the rate feedback gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Rate Feedback Time Constant (TF)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the rate feedback time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Regulator Gain (KA)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the regulator gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Regulator Time Constant (TA)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the regulator time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Max Reg. Output (VAMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum regulator output [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Min Reg. Output  (VAMIN)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the minimum regulator output [pu]

 

ST1A: Field Circuit ConstantsST1A: Field Circuit Constants

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

 Exct. Output Current Limit Refer. (ILR)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the exciter output current limit reference [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Exct. Output Current Limit Gain (KLR)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the exciter output current limit gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum Field Voltage (VRMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum field voltage [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum Field Voltage (VRMIN)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the minimum field voltage [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Exciter Voltage Supply

 

Choice

 

Select Bus Fed or Independent

 

 

 

 

 

Field Current Commutating Imp. (KC)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the field current commutating impedance [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Under Excitation Limiter Input (VUEL)

 

REAL

Variable

Enter a value for the under excitation limiter input [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Over Excitation Limiter Input (VOEL)

 

REAL

Variable

Enter a value for the over excitation limiter input [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Upper Limit on Error Signal (VIMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the upper limit on the error signal [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Lower Limit on Error Signal (VIMIN)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the lower limit on the error signal [pu]

 

ST2A: Feedback & Regulator ParametersST2A: Feedback & Regulator Parameters

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

 Rate Feedback Gain (KF)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the rate feedback gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Rate Feedback Time Constant (TF)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the rate feedback time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Under Exc. Limit Input Signal?

 

Choice

 

Select None, Summation or HV Gate

 

 

 

 

 

Regulator Gain (KA)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the regulator gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Regulator Time Constant (TA)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the regulator time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Max Reg. Output  (VRMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum regulator output [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Min Reg. Output (VRMIN)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the minimum regulator output [pu]

 

ST2A: Exciter & Compounding ParametersST2A: Exciter & Compounding Parameters

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

Exciter Time Constant (TE)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the exciter time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Exct. Constant Related to Field (KE)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the exciter constant related to field [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Max Exciter Output Voltage (EFDMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum exciter output voltage [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Under Excitation Limiter Input (VUEL)

 

REAL

Variable

Enter a value for the under excitation limiter input [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Compounding Circuit Voltage Multiplier (KP)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the compounding circuit voltage multiplier [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Compounding Circuit Current. Multiplier (KI)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the compounding circuit current multiplier [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Rectifier Loading Factor (KC)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the rectifier loading factor [pu]

 

ST3A: Forward & Regulator ParametersST3A: Forward & Regulator Parameters

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

Under Exc. Limit Input Signal?

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No

 

 

 

 

 

Lead Time Constant (TC)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the lead time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Lag Time Constant (TB)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the lag time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Upper Limit on Error Signal (VIMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the upper limit on the error signal [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Lower Limit on Error Signal (VIMIN)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the lower limit on the error signal [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Regulator Gain (KA)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the regulator gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Regulator Time Constant (TA)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the regulator time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum Regulator Output (VRMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum regulator output [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum Regulator Output (VRMIN)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the minimum regulator output  [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Under Excitation Limiter Input (VUEL)

 

REAL

Variable

Enter a value for the under excitation limiter input [pu]

 

ST3A: Inner Loop Field RegulatorST3A: Inner Loop Field Regulator

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

 Field Inner Loop Time Constant (TM)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the field inner loop time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Field Inner Loop Gain Constant (KM)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the field inner loop gain constant [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Field Inner Loop Max Output (VMMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the field inner loop maximum output [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Field Inner Loop Min Output (VMMIN)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the field inner loop minimum output [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Field Inner Loop Feedback Gain (KG)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the field inner loop feedback gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Field Inner Loop Fdb Max (VGMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the field inner loop feedback maximum [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Max Exciter Output Voltage (EFDMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum exciter output voltage [pu]

 

ST3A: Compounding ParametersST3A: Compounding Parameters

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

 Mag of Compounding Circuit Voltage Multiplier (|KP|)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the magnitude of the compounding circuit voltage multiplier [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Angle of Compounding Circuit Voltage Multiplier (THETA_p)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the angle of compounding circuit voltage multiplier [deg]

 

 

 

 

 

Potential Source Reactance (XL)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the potential source reactance [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Compounding Circuit Current. Multiplier (KI)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the compounding circuit current multiplier [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Rectifier Loading Factor (KC)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the rectifier loading factor [pu]

 

ST4B: Regulator ConstantsST4B: Regulator Constants

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

Under Exc. Limit Input Signal?

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No

 

 

 

 

 

Over  Exc. Limit Input Signal?

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No

 

 

 

 

 

Regulator Proportional Gain (KPR)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the regulator proportional gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Regulator Integral Gain (KIR)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the regulator integral gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum Regulator Output (VRMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum regulator output [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum Regulator Output (VRMIN)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the minimum regulator output [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Regulator Time Constant (TA)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the regulator time constant [s]

 

ST4B: Inner Loop Field RegulatorST4B: Inner Loop Field Regulator

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

 Inner Loop Integral Gain  (KIM)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the inner loop integral gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Inner Loop Proportional Gain  (KPM)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the inner loop proportional gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Field Inner Loop Max output (VMMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the field inner loop maximum output [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Field Inner Loop Min output (VMMIN)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the field inner loop minimum output [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Field Inner Loop Feedback Gain (KG)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the field inner loop feedback gain [pu]

 

ST4B: Compounding ParametersST4B: Compounding Parameters

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

 Mag of Compounding Circuit Voltage Multiplier (|KP|)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the magnitude of the compounding circuit voltage multiplier [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Angle of Compounding Circuit Voltage Multiplier (THETA_p)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the angle of compounding circuit voltage multiplier [deg]

 

 

 

 

 

Potential Source Reactance (XL)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the potential source reactance [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Compounding Circuit Current. Multiplier (KI)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the compounding circuit current multiplier [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Rectifier Loading Factor (KC)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the rectifier loading factor [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Max Exc. Available Voltage (VBMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum exciter available voltage [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Under Excitation Limiter Input (VUEL)

 

REAL

Variable

Enter a value for the under excitation limiter input [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Over Excitation Limiter Input (VOEL)

 

REAL

Variable

Enter a value for the over excitation limiter input [pu]

 

ST5B: Forward Lead-Lag ParametersST5B: Forward Lead-Lag Parameters

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

Select Appropriate IEEE Std 421.5

 

Choice

 

Select 1992 addendum or 2005

 

 

 

 

 

Under Exc. Limit Input Signal?

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No

 

 

 

 

 

Over  Exc. Limit Input Signal?

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No

 

 

 

 

 

1st Lead Time Constant (TC1)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the 1st lead time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

1st Lag Time Constant (TB1)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the 1st lag time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

2nd Lead Time Constant (TC2)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the 2nd lead time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

2nd Lag Time Constant (TB2)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the 2nd lag time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Underexc: 1st Lead Time Constant (TUC1)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the underexcitation: 1st lead time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Underexc: 1st Lag Time Constant (TUB1)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the underexcitation: 1st lag time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Underexc: 2nd Lead Time Constant (TUC2)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the underexcitation: 2nd lead time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Underexc: 2nd Lag Time Constant (TUB2)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the underexcitation: 2nd lag time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Overexc: 1st Lead Time Constant (TOC1)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the overexcitation: 1st lead time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Overexc: 1st Lag Time Constant (TOB1)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the overexcitation: 1st lag time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Overexc: 2nd Lead Time Constant (TOC2)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the overexcitation: 2nd lead time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Overexc: 2nd Lag Time Constant (TOB2)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the overexcitation: 2nd lag time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Regulator Gain (KR)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the regulator gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Regulator Time Constant (T1)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the regulator time constant [s]

 

ST5B: Field Circuit ConstantsST5B: Field Circuit Constants

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

Maximum Field Voltage (VRMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum field voltage [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum Field Voltage (VRMIN)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the minimum field voltage [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Exciter Voltage Supply

 

Choice

 

Select Bus Fed or Independent

 

 

 

 

 

Field Current Commutating Imp. (KC)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the field current commutating impedance [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Under Excitation Limiter Input (VUEL)

 

REAL

Variable

Enter a value for the under excitation limiter input [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Over Excitation Limiter Input (VOEL)

 

REAL

Variable

Enter a value for the over excitation limiter input [pu]

 

ST6B: Regulator ConstantsST6B: Regulator Constants

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

Regulator Proportional Gain (KPA)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the regulator proportional gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Regulator Integral Gain (KIA)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the regulator integral gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Max. Regulator Output (VRMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum regulator output [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Min. Regulator Output (VRMIN)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the minimum regulator output [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Under Excitation Limit Input Signal?

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No

 

 

 

 

 

Under Excitation Limiter Input (VUEL)

 

REAL

Variable

Enter a value for the under excitation limiter input [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Over Excitation Limit Input Signal

 

Choice

 

Select No, or At 1st Summation Junction, or At 2nd Summation Junction

 

 

 

 

 

Over Excitation Limiter Input (VOEL)

 

REAL

Variable

Enter a value for the over excitation limiter input [pu]

 

ST6B: Inner Loop Field RegulatorST6B: Inner Loop Field Regulator

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

Field Inner Loop Max output (VRMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the field inner loop maximum output [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Field Inner Loop Min output (VRMIN)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the field inner loop minimum output [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Field Inner Loop Feedback Gain (KG)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the field inner loop feedback gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Field Inner Loop Time Constant (TG)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the field inner loop time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-control Gain Constant (KFF)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the pre-control gain constant [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Forward Gain Constant (KM)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the forward gain constant [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Current Limit Ref. (ILR)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the current limit reference [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Current Limit Adjustment (KCI)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the current limit adjustment [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Current Limit Gain (KLR)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the current limit gain [pu]

 

ST6B: Compounding ParametersST6B: Compounding Parameters

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

External Power for Rectifier? (VB)

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No

 

 

 

 

 

 Mag of Compounding Circuit Voltage Multiplier (|KP|)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the magnitude of the compounding circuit voltage multiplier [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Angle of Compounding Circuit Voltage Multiplier (THETA)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the angle of compounding circuit voltage multiplier [deg]

 

 

 

 

 

Potential Source Reactance (XL)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the potential source reactance [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Compounding Circuit Current Multiplier (KI)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the compounding circuit current multiplier [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Rectifier Loading Factor (KC)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the rectifier loading factor [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum Exciter Available Voltage (VBMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum exciter available voltage [pu]

 

ST7B: Regulator ConstantsST7B: Regulator Constants

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

Regulator Proportional Gain (KPA)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the regulator proportional gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Max. Voltage Output (VMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum voltage output [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Min. Voltage Output (VMIN)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the minimum voltage output [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Under Excitation Limit Input Signal?

 

Choice

 

Select No, or At 1st summation point, or At 1st HV gate, or At 3rd HV gate

 

 

 

 

 

Under Excitation Limiter Input (VUEL)

 

REAL

Variable

Enter a value for the under excitation limiter input [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Over Excitation Limit Input Signal (VOEL1)?

 

Choice

 

Select No, or At 1st Summation Junction, or At 1st LV gate

 

 

 

 

 

Over Excitation Limiter Input (VOEL1)

 

REAL

Variable

Enter a value for the over excitation limiter input [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Over Excitation Limit Input Signal (VOEL2)?

 

Choice

 

Select No, or At Third LV Gate

 

 

 

 

 

Over Excitation Limit Input Signal (VOEL2)?

 

REAL

Variable

Enter a value for the over excitation limiter input [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Lead Time Constant (TC)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the lead time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Lag Time Constant (TB)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the lag time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum Regulator Output (VRMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum regulator output [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum Regulator Output (VRMIN)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the minimum regulator output [pu]

 

ST7B: Other ParametersST7B: Other Parameters

NOTE:  See Static Exciter Transfer Functions for more details.

 

Exciter Lead Time Constant (TG)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the exciter lead time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Exciter Lag Time Constant (TF)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the exciter lag time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Low Band Gain (KL)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the low band gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

High Band Gain (KH)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the high band gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Feedback Gain (KIA)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the feedback gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Feedback Time Constant (TIA)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the feedback time constant [s]