NERC Published Lessons Learned April 2017
NERC Lessons Learned One Lessons Learned (LL) was published in April 2017 LL20170401 Dispatched Reduction in Generation Output Causes Frequency Deviation
Dispatch Causes Frequency Deviation - Details Inadequate data definition resulted in transfer of incomplete data to security-constrained economic dispatch unit commitment software This resulted in undesirable unit commitment outputs from the BA’s dispatch software SOs attempted to intervene, however, some dispatch instructions could not be blocked or overridden There was a large reduction in generation output that caused the BA’s ACE and system frequency to deviate for almost 20 minutes
Dispatch Causes Frequency Deviation
Dispatch Causes Frequency Deviation
Dispatch Causes Frequency Deviation – Corrective Actions Resolve the data transfer design that led to the data inconsistency in the unit commitment software Improve existing automated controls to block dispatches that exceed certain criteria Improve SO manual intervention capabilities Entity developed additional manual controls for SOs and support personnel until software and automation improvements can be implemented SOs involved in the event developed lessons learned training for SOs and support personnel
Dispatch Causes Frequency Deviation – Lessons Automated & manual controls for dispatch software should be reviewed, tested, and SOs trained in its use periodically under various conditions SO and/or GOPs should be able to intervene to override automated dispatch signals BAs should review ramp rates of fast-ramping resources and determine the ramping that can be absorbed at steady state SOs & support staff should have guidance & training on troubleshooting security-constrained economic dispatch software issues
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