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title: Quasi-Static Simulation
description: A sequence of power flow analysis.
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### Definition in an IEEE Standard

Source: <d-cite key="ieee2014std1547"></d-cite> p77

> Quasi-static simulation refers to a sequence of steady-state power flow conducted at a time step of no less than 1 second but that can use a time step of up to one hour. Discrete controls, such as capacitor switch controllers, transformer tap changers, automatic switches, and relays may change their state from one step to the next. However, there is no numerical integration of differential equations between time steps. A simple quasi-static simulator can be implemented with existing power flow or short-circuit programs under supervisory control. Open-source quasi-static simulators are also available.

### Definition in a Presentation

Source: <d-cite key="reno2017qsts"></d-cite>

> QSTS (Quasi-Static Time Series) solves a series of sequential steady-state power-flow solutions where the converged state of each iteration is used as the beginning state of the next. This caprtures time-varying parameters such as load, and the time-dependent states in the system such as regulator tap positions.

### Definition in a Book

Source: <d-cite key="milano2010power"></d-cite> p213

> In some applications, the variations of the inputs are relatively slow with respect to transient dynamics. A relevant example is the study of the effect of long term voltage stability phenomena, such as the daily load ramp or voltage collapse. In this case load powers are modelled as time dependent controllable parameters $\eta(t)$. Since load variations take from tens of minutes to some hours, any transient dynamic can be considered steady-state. The resulting system equations are obtained by imposing $\dot{x} = 0$ in (8.12):
>
> $0= f(x, y, \eta(t))$
>
> $0= g(x, y, \eta(t))$
>
> which is generally referred to as quasi-static or quasi-steady-state model.
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electricity, improving equity in the affordability of electricity, and improving equity in the resilience of power systems. We then set out a roadmap to
address ongoing research challenges in energy equity.},
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@article{ieee2014std1547,
abbr = {Industry},
author = {IEEE},
journal = {IEEE Std 1547.7-2013},
title = {IEEE Guide for Conducting Distribution Impact Studies for Distributed Resource Interconnection},
year = {2014},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-137},
doi = {10.1109/IEEESTD.2014.6748837},
dimensions = {true},
abstract = {IEEE Std 1547.7™ is part of the IEEE 1547™ series of standards. Whereas IEEE Std 1547™-2003 provides mandatory requirements
for the interconnection of distributed resources (DR) with electric power systems (EPS), this guide does not presume the interconnection
is IEEE 1547™ compliant. Further, this guide does not interpret IEEE Std 1547™ or other standards in the IEEE 1547™ series, and this guide
does not provide additional requirements or recommended practices related to the other IEEE 1547™ documents. However, DR interconnection
may contribute to resultant conditions that could exceed what was normally planned for and built into the distribution system. This guide
provides alternative approaches and good practices for engineering studies of the potential impacts of a DR or aggregate DR interconnected
to the electric power distribution system. This guide describes criteria, scope, and extent for those engineering studies. Study scope and
extent are described as functions of identifiable characteristics of the DR, the EPS, and the interconnection. The intent includes promoting
impact study consistency while helping identify only those studies that should be performed based on technically transparent criteria for the
DR interconnection.},
}

@inproceedings{reno2017qsts,
abbr = {Article},
author = {Reno, Matthew J. and Deboever, Jeremiah and Mather, Barry},
booktitle = {2017 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting},
title = {Motivation and requirements for quasi-static time series (QSTS) for distribution system analysis},
year = {2017},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-5},
doi = {10.1109/PESGM.2017.8274703},
dimensions = {true},
bibtex_show = {true},
abstract = {Distribution system analysis with ever increasing numbers of distributed energy resources (DER) requires quasistatic time-series
(QSTS) analysis to capture the time-varying and time-dependent aspects of the system. Previous literature has demonstrated the benefits of QSTS,
but there is limited information available for the requirements and standards for performing QSTS simulations. This paper provides a novel
analysis of the QSTS requirements for the input data timeresolution, the simulation time-step resolution, and the length of the simulation.
Detailed simulations quantify the specific errors introduced by not performing yearlong high-resolution QSTS simulations.},
}

@book{milano2010power,
title = {Power System Modelling and Scripting},
isbn = {9783642136696},
issn = {1860-4676},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-13669-6},
doi = {10.1007/978-3-642-13669-6},
journal = {Power Systems},
publisher = {Springer Berlin Heidelberg},
author = {Milano, Federico},
year = {2010},
bibtex_show = {true},
abstract = {Power system modelling and scripting is a quite general and ambitious title. Of course, to embrace all existing aspects of power
system modelling would lead to an encyclopedia and would be likely an impossible task. Thus, the book focuses on a subset of power system models
based on the following assumptions: (i) devices are modelled as a set of nonlinear differential algebraic equations, (ii) all alternate-current
devices are operating in three-phase balanced fundamental frequency, and (iii) the time frame of the dynamics of interest ranges from tenths to
tens of seconds. These assumptions basically restrict the analysis to transient stability phenomena and generator controls. The modelling step
is not self-sufficient. Mathematical models have to be translated into computer programming code in order to be analyzed, understood and
“experienced”. It is an object of the book to provide a general framework for a power system analysis software tool and hints for filling up
this framework with versatile programming code. This book is for all students and researchers that are looking for a quick reference on power
system models or need some guidelines for starting the challenging adventure of writing their own code.},
}
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