Abstract
The power systems in developing countries are usually stressed and
operated near their stability limits. Consequently, accurate sources of
oscillations and their controls can present a challenge. This paper
reports a comprehensive study of the oscillations in the Nigerian 48-bus
power system. The dominant modes, sensitive locations for faults, and
the most responsible generators were identified by modal analysis.
Uniquely, the potential for nonlinear modal interaction of these modes
was carefully investigated. The low-frequency modes identified are 1 Hz,
1.14 Hz, and 1.37 Hz, and they are associated mainly with the generators
at Kainji, Afam, and Delta power stations. The results indicate the
existence of inter-area phenomena and nonlinear modal interactions among
these modes. Also, the analysis revealed that the generator at the
Kainji power station is most affected by the nonlinear interactions.