Modules · Modeling studies · Module 031
PRC-019-2 Control, Capability and Protection Coordination Study
Coordination of voltage regulating controls, limit functions, equipment capability and protection settings for each inverter-based plant.
About this module
What this module covers.
NERC PRC-019-2 requires Generator Owners and Transmission Owners of synchronous condensers to verify coordination of generating unit facility or synchronous condenser voltage regulating controls, limit functions, equipment capabilities and protection system settings.
This module performs the technical studies that develop your PRC-019-2 compliance evidence for each inverter-based resource (IBR) plant and coordinates the work, so that each plant's voltage regulation controls, limit functions and equipment capability are coordinated.
Module: 031
Kind: Modeling studies
Governing body: NERC
Applies to: Operating plants
Typical time: Two to three weeks, all in, including your review
Dashboard capabilities
- Automated Compliance Workflow for PRC-019-2
Support services
What GridStrong does inside this module.
- Gather all site-specific key data and documentation related to IBR plant manufacturer capability curves, test data, or other information; control system settings; protection system settings; etc.
- Perform a detailed coordination analysis assessment comparing the protection system settings with the generator's operating limits (capability) and control system limits to ensure proper coordination. Ensure that:
- Protection trips are expected to only occur outside normal operating capabilities
- Voltage regulation limits are within the protection system limits and IBR plant capabilities
- Overcurrent, volts per hertz (V/Hz), and capacitor overvoltage protections are properly coordinated
- Review results and document the study, key findings, and evidence of coordination within the IBR plant.
Final deliverables
- PRC-019-2 Report.
What we need from you
- Main power transformer damage curves and any other pertinent equipment voltage and frequency ratings
- Real and reactive power (PQ) capability of the inverters or turbines at site operating temperature
- Capacitor bank short-time overvoltage capability
- The following maximized protection settings of the IBR plant:
- All overcurrent protection parameters and locations
- V-Hz protection(s)
Assumptions and considerations
How the scope is bounded.
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Every module runs on the same record.
Run this module on one site.
Tell us the plant and the deadline. An engineer confirms the inputs, the schedule and what the Dashboard needs from you.