An advanced method for eliminating impacts from frequency deviations in power system signal processing

• Published in: Electric power systems research Vol. 67; no. 3; pp. 177 - 184
• Main Authors: Jiang, H.L, Tang, X.J, Dong, Z.Y, Saha, T.K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.12.2003
• Subjects: Fourier algorithm; Frequency deviation; Power system; Signal processing; Power system; Signal processing; Fourier algorithm; Frequency deviation
• ISSN: 0378-7796; 1873-2046
• DOI: 10.1016/S0378-7796(03)00111-1

Frequency deviation is a common problem for power system signal processing. Many power system measurements are carried out in a fixed sampling rate assuming the system operates in its nominal frequency (50 or 60 Hz). However, the actual frequency may deviate from the normal value from time to time due to various reasons such as disturbances and subsequent system transients. Measurement of signals based on a fixed sampling rate may introduce errors under such situations. In order to achieve high precision signal measurement appropriate algorithms need to be employed to reduce the impact from frequency deviation in the power system data acquisition process. This paper proposes an advanced algorithm to enhance Fourier transform for power system signal processing. The algorithm is able to effectively correct frequency deviation under fixed sampling rate. Accurate measurement of power system signals is essential for the secure and reliable operation of power systems. The algorithm is readily applicable to such occasions where signal processing is affected by frequency deviation. Both mathematical proof and numerical simulation are given in this paper to illustrate robustness and effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.