This book presents optimal design and best placement of power system stabilizers in multi-machine power system. Power system oscillation damping remains as one of the major concerns for secure and reliable operation of large power systems. When power systems are operating under stringent conditions, the inception of poorly damped low-frequency inter-area oscillations may lead to system-wide breakups or considerably reduce the power transfers over critical corridors. To provide fast damping for the system and thus, to improve dynamic performance, a supplementary control signal in the...

This book presents coordinated design of PSS and FACTS damping controllers in multi-machine power system. When power systems are operating under stringent conditions, the inception of poorly damped low-frequency inter-area oscillations may lead to system-wide breakups or considerably reduce the power transfers over critical corridors. Request of PSSs have become the first measure to increase the system damping. However, during some operating conditions, PSS may not produce enough damping, particularly to inter-area modes. Recently, FACTS technology is emerging as an interesting approach to...