Q:   What if I’m still having convergence issues even after calibrating my network model?

A:   It is important to note that there are some scenarios for which a phasor domain solution cannot be obtained.  One such example would be a 3LG POI fault where an grid-following IBR model loses its reference quantity.

 

Another example would be where the MVA rating of the installed grid-following IBR plant at a location in the System approaches or exceeds the short circuit MVA capability of the System at that location without the IBR plant.  In this case, the grid-following IBR model would also be the primary influence on its own terminal voltage, which leads to an unstable solution.

 

It may be necessary to supplement phasor-domain studies with time-domain studies (such as electromagnetic transient studies) that can account for the detailed time-domain response for certain faults.