To realize the on-line quick analysis of the steady-state stability margin for the weak section of a power grid, a method of dividing the important generator groups according to the impact of the system equivalent impedance on the static stability limits of the section is presented. By using the dynamic information provided by the Wide Area Measurement System (WAMS), the center of inertia (COI) of the section of the two sides system is determined. Then the steady-state stability limits of the transmission section and the static stability margin can be calculated. The algorithm is verified by taking the out-play cross-section of West Inner Mongolia as an example, the results show that the static stability power limit and the steady-state stability margin of the section can be obtained accurately according to the presented algorithm. This algorithm can provide an effective analytical method for the online static stability security analysis of a power system.
