Abstract:Excitation system of generator plays a significant role in the static and dynamic stability of power system. How to choose the right PID model according to the excitation mode of excitation system,and considering the blindness and economy of control model selection based on excitation system modes,the PID control models series with excitation system are compared from the current self - shunt excitation system and exciter excitation system. The influence of selecting first - order lead - lag and second - order lead - lag on excitation system is studied,and its simulation results show the self - shunt excitation system selecting first - order lead - lag can fully meet the requirements of excitation system,and exciter excitation system selects second - order lead - lag model,which gives a reference to control equipment selection for generator excitation system.