Sunday, 22 February 2026

 

📘 Two Machine Stability – Numerical (Equivalent Swing Equation)

We reduce a two-machine system into equivalent single machine system using relative rotor angle method.


🔹 Problem Statement

Two generators connected through transmission line. Generator 1: H1 = 6 MJ/MVA Generator 2: H2 = 4 MJ/MVA Mechanical powers: Pm1 = 1 pu Pm2 = 0.8 pu Electrical power transfer between machines: Pe = Pmax sin(δ1 − δ2) Find: 1️⃣ Equivalent inertia constant 2️⃣ Equivalent swing equation

🔹 Step 1 – Calculate M for Each Machine

Formula: M = 2H / ωs Assume: f = 50 Hz ωs = 2Ï€f = 314 rad/sec Machine 1: M1 = 2×6 / 314 = 12 / 314 = 0.0382 Machine 2: M2 = 2×4 / 314 = 8 / 314 = 0.0255

🔹 Step 2 – Equivalent Inertia

Formula: 1 / M_eq = 1/M1 + 1/M2 = 1/0.0382 + 1/0.0255 = 26.18 + 39.21 = 65.39 So: M_eq = 1 / 65.39

M_eq ≈ 0.0153


🔹 Step 3 – Relative Angle

Define: δ = δ1 − δ2 Electrical power transfer: Pe = Pmax sin δ

🔹 Step 4 – Equivalent Swing Equation

Equivalent mechanical power difference: Pm = Pm1 − Pm2 = 1 − 0.8 = 0.2 pu So swing equation:

M_eq d²Î´/dt² = Pm − Pe

Substitute: 0.0153 d²Î´/dt² = 0.2 − Pmax sin δ

🔹 Interpretation

If: Pm > Pe → acceleration Pm < Pe → deceleration Stability depends on balance.

🎯 Key Learning

  • Two-machine system reduced to SMIB form
  • Use relative rotor angle
  • Equivalent inertia smaller than individual
  • Stability depends on power difference

Two Machine Stability = Relative Swing Stability

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