Research on adaptive optimal control strategy of virtual synchronous generator inertia and damping parameters

Abstract As the ratio of newly installed power generation utilizing power electronic converters increases, it results in a decrease in the overall inertia and damping of the power system, as well as the decrease in its ability to resist interference. Aiming to address this issue, the authors propose an adaptive optimal control approach for the parameter in the virtual synchronous generator (VSG). This strategy considers the power angle curve and analyzes the principles of inertia and damping within the oscillation period and its range of values. By coordinating the values of parameters, it achieves the optimization of these parameters. At the same time, in order to take into account the demand for fast regulation response under normal operation control conditions and the demand for synchronization support under disturbance fault conditions, a multi‐mode switching control strategy including virtual synchronization control and conventional PQ control is further proposed. Based on MATLAB/Simulink software, the strategies mentioned above have been proven through simulation. The findings testify the proposed method can significantly enhance the regulation response characteristics of the VSG by optimizing its parameters. Additionally, it enables smooth switching of the control mode independently, based on the specific requirements of different control scenarios. This approach fully leverages the virtual synchronous support and fast regulation characteristics of the power electronic converter, and has practical engineering value.