Analytical formulation of small signal stability analysis of power systems with nonlinear load models

It is now recognized that both load dynamics and generating unit dynamics contribute significantly to the limitation of loadability of power systems. In this paper, we take a static nonlinear load representation and different combinations of machine and exciter dynamic models to develop a comprehensive linearized model to study small signal stability. In particular we monitor the Hopf bifurcation instability and through participation factor analysis we identify the relevant state variables.