Integration of distributed energy resources into low voltage grid: A market-based multiperiod optimization model

This paper develops a multiperiod optimization model for an interconnected micro grid with hierarchical control that participates in wholesale energy market to maximize its benefit (i.e. revenues-costs). In addition to the operational constraints of distributed energy resources (DER) including both inter-temporal and non-inter-temporal types, the adequacy and steady-state security constraints of micro grid and its power losses are incorporated in the optimization model. In the presented model, DER are integrated into low voltage grid considering both technical and economical aspects. This integration as a micro grid can participate in wholesale energy market as an entity with dual role including producer and consumer based on the direction of exchanged power. The developed model is evaluated by testing on a micro grid considering different cases and the results are analyzed.     

Coordinated control for voltage regulationof distribution network voltage regulationby distributed energy storage systems

With more and more distributed photovoltaic (PV) plants access to the distribution system, whose structure is changing and becoming an active network. The traditional methods of voltage regulation may hardly adapt to this new situation. To address this problem, this paper presents a coordinated control method of distributed energy storage systems (DESSs) for voltage regulation in a distribution network. The influence of the voltage caused by the PV plant is analyzed in a simple distribution feeder at first. The voltage regulation areas corresponding to DESSs are divided by calculating and comparing the voltage sensitivity matrix. Then, a coordinated voltage control strategy is proposed for the DESSs. Finally, the simulation results of the IEEE 33-bus radial distribution network verify the effectiveness of the proposed coordinated control method.     

Energy requirement for distributed energy resources with battery energy storage for voltage support in three-phase distribution lines

Integration of distributed energy resources (DER) into distribution systems is a new concept for improving system capacity and stability, feeder voltage, and supply quality and reliability. This paper has addressed voltage support in distribution systems by energy injection from a battery storage distributed energy system. An operation strategy for an inverter interface battery energy storage DER has been developed for maximum improvement in feeder voltage with minimum energy injection from the DER. A control strategy has been proposed for inverter based battery storage DER to regulate network voltage effectively, through operating the DER to generate real (P) and reactive (Q) power with Q priority. The implementation of the inverter interface DER with battery energy storage will save fuel cost of DER but be of much higher capital cost than using a rotary generator. The proposed technique has been evaluated by simulation on a three-phase distribution system with time varying loads. Test results indicate that DER operating with Q priority offers the best solution for maximum voltage improvement. The results also confirm that DER injecting P and Q at the ratio of maximum voltage sensitivity of line presents better solution for power loss reduction than the solution offered by the DER operating with Q priority.     

Coordinated control for voltage regulation of distribution network voltage regulation by distributed energy storage systems

With more and more distributed photovoltaic (PV) plants access to the distribution system, whose structure is changing and becoming an active network. The traditional methods of voltage regulation may hardly adapt to this new situation. To address this problem, this paper presents a coordinated control method of distributed energy storage systems (DESSs) for voltage regulation in a distribution network. The influence of the voltage caused by the PV plant is analyzed in a simple distribution feeder at first. The voltage regulation areas corresponding to DESSs are divided by calculating and comparing the voltage sensitivity matrix. Then, a coordinated voltage control strategy is proposed for the DESSs. Finally, the simulation results of the IEEE 33-bus radial distribution network verify the effectiveness of the proposed coordinated control method.     

Coordinated control for voltage regulation of distribution network voltage regulation by distributed energy storage systems

With more and more distributed photovoltaic (PV) plants access to the distribution system, whose structure is changing and becoming an active network. The traditional methods of voltage regulation may hardly adapt to this new situation. To address this problem, this paper presents a coordinated control method of distributed energy storage systems (DESSs) for voltage regulation in a distribution network. The influence of the voltage caused by the PV plant is analyzed in a simple distribution feeder at first. The voltage regulation areas corresponding to DESSs are divided by calculating and comparing the voltage sensitivity matrix. Then, a coordinated voltage control strategy is proposed for the DESSs. Finally, the simulation results of the IEEE 33-bus radial distribution network verify the effectiveness of the proposed coordinated control method.     

From microgrids to aggregators of distributed energy resources. The microgrid controller and distributed energy management systems

Microgrids are a collection of distributed energy resources (DER) within a specific boundary, with a control system for their management and operations at the point of interconnection with the distribution utility. As microgrid concepts evolve, they are being applied to aggregations of DER outside boundaries with appropriate controls for operation with transmission and distribution utilities and participation in markets. This article marks this evolution and points towards the common functionalities of microgrid controllers and distributed energy management systems for integration of DER into transmission and distribution operations and markets.     

直流分布式电源系统的建模研究

如今直流分布式电源系统(Distributed Power System，Dps)正以其冗余度高、控制灵活等优点而被广泛地应用于通信、航空航天、计算机等各个领域。但是由于系统内部各个单元模块自身、以及模块之间相互影响的复杂性，使得国内目前直流分布式电源系统的研究与国外相比存在较大的差距。本文就DC DPS内部各个模块自身、DC DPS的建模方法、稳定性分析作一总结。     

Multi-agent system for energy resource scheduling of integrated microgrids in a distributed system

This paper proposes a multi-agent system for energy resource scheduling of an islanded power system with distributed resources, which consists of integrated microgrids and lumped loads. Distributed intelligent multi-agent technology is applied to make the power system more reliable, efficient and capable of exploiting and integrating alternative sources of energy. The algorithm behind the proposed energy resource scheduling has three stages. The first stage is to schedule each microgrid individually to satisfy its internal demand. The next stage involves finding the best possible bids for exporting power to the network and compete in a whole sale energy market. The final stage is to reschedule each microgrid individually to satisfy the total demand, which is the addition of internal demand and the demand from the results of the whole sale energy market simulation. The simulation results of a power system with distributed resources comprising three microgrids and five lumped loads show that the proposed multi-agent system allows efficient management of micro-sources with minimum operational cost. The case studies demonstrate that the system is successfully monitored, controlled and operated by means of the developed multi-agent system.     

Voltage regulation in distribution networks in the presence of distributed generation: A voltage set-point reconfiguration approach

In this paper a control strategy based on predictive control ideas is proposed for reconfiguring on-line the on-load tap changer (OLTC) voltage set-point in electrical medium voltage (MV) power grids in the presence of distributed generation (DG). The idea is that an active management of the set-point can be effective for maintaining relevant system variables within prescribed operative constraints in response to unexpected adverse conditions, e.g. changing loads or generation failures. The voltage set-point reconfiguration problem is formulated as a constrained optimization problem by imposing that the voltages at certain nodes have, compatibly with all prescribed constraints and changed conditions, minimal deviations from their nominal values. Simulation results show that the proposed approach ensures, under certain conditions, feasible evolutions to the overall network whenever critical events occur.     

Valuing distributed energy resources: Combined heat and power and the modern grid

In this paper we examine how decision makers can more precisely assess the costs of disruptive weather events and the value of resilient distributed energy systems such as combined heat and power (CHP). CHP makes up a small percentage of the energy infrastructure in the United States despite its substantial efficiency and resilience benefits. In part this is because the resilience value of CHP is not fully accounted for in energy infrastructure project cost screenings. To capture this benefit in investment decisions, we propose a framework for a metric called the Distributed Energy Resource Resiliency Value (DERRV) and discuss how such a metric might be applied to CHP.     

Optimal location and sizing of real power DG units to improve the voltage stability in the distribution system using ABC algorithm united with chaos

The introduction of a Distributed Generation (DG) unit in the distribution system improves the voltage profile and reduces the system losses. Optimal placement and sizing of DG units play a major role in reducing system losses and in improving voltage profile and voltage stability. This paper presents in determination of optimal location and sizing of DG units using multi objective performance index (MOPI) for enhancing the voltage stability of the radial distribution system. The different technical issues are combined using weighting coefficients and solved under various operating constraints using a Chaotic Artificial Bee Colony (CABC) algorithm. In this paper, real power DG units and constant power load model and other voltage dependent load models such as industrial, residential, and commercial are considered. The effectiveness of the proposed algorithm is validated by testing it on a 38-node and 69-node radial distribution system.     

Influence of electric power distribution system design on harmonic propagation

The impact of the design parameters of electric power distribution systems on the propagation of harmonic distortion is investigated. This conceptual study is based on simulations on a generalized distribution system model, and leads to an increased insight in the mechanisms of the generation and propagation of voltage distortion. Moreover, analytical expressions are presented that predict the impact of changing design parameters on voltage distortion.     

Active management of renewable energy sources for maximizing power production

The continuous increasing penetration of Distributed Generation systems (DGs) into Distribution Networks (DNs) puts in evidence the necessity to develop innovative control strategies capable to maximize DGs active power production. This paper focuses the attention upon this problem, developing an innovative decentralized voltage control approach aimed to allow DGs active power production maximization and to avoid DGs disconnection due to voltage limit infringements as much as possible. In particular, the work presents a local reactive/active power management control strategy based on Neural Networks (NNs), able to regulate voltage profiles at buses where DGs are connected, taking into account their capability curve constraints. The Neural Network controller is based on the Levenberg–Marquardt algorithm incorporated in the back-propagation learning algorithm used to train the NN. Simulations run on a real Medium Voltage (MV) Italian radial DN have been carried out to validate the proposed approach. The results prove the advantages that the flexibility of the proposed control strategy can have on voltage control performances, generation hosting capacity of the network and energy losses reduction.     

Economic analysis of unit commitment with distributed energy resources

Classic unit commitment (UC) is an important and exciting task of distributing generated power among the committed units subject to several constraints over a scheduled time horizon to obtain the minimum generation cost. Large integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) in modern power system makes generation planning more complex. This paper presents the individual and collective impact of three distributed energy resources (DERs), namely, wind power generator as a renewable energy source, plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and emergency demand response program (EDRP) on unit commitment. In this paper, an inconsistent nature of wind speed and wind power is characterized by the Weibull probability distribution function considering overestimation and underestimation cost model of the stochastic wind power. The extensive economic analysis of UC with DERs is carried out to attain the least total cost of the entire system. To obtain the optimum solution, Teaching–learning based optimization (TLBO) algorithm is employed to solve the unit commitment problem considering IEEE standard 10 unit test system in this study. It is found that the combined effect of wind power generator, plug-in electric vehicles and emergency demand response program on UC significantly lessen the total cost of the system.     

Optimal voltage control in distribution network in the presence of DGs

Nowadays, integration of new devices like Distributed Generation, small energy storage and smart meter, to distribution networks introduced new challenges that require more sophisticated control strategies. This paper proposes a new technique called Optimal Coordinated Voltage Control (OCVC) to solve a multi-objective optimization problem with the objective to minimize the voltage error at pilot buses, the reactive power deviation and the voltage error at the generators. OCVC uses Pareto optimization to find the optimal values of voltage of the generators and OLTC. It proposes an optimal participation of reactive power of all devices available in the network.OCVC is compared with the classical method of Coordinated Voltage Control and is tested on the IEEE 13 and 34 Node test feeders with unbalanced load. Some disturbances are investigated and the results show the effectiveness of the proposed technique.     

高压电力计量系统故障分析与建模

提出了高压电力计量系统网络故障模型.首先,通过对不同负荷下计量系统电路参数的分析,得出网络阻抗与电流互感器一次侧短路之间的密切关系.其次,设计辅助电路用于检测阻抗的变化,从而导出故障检测模型.最后进行了仿真研究,以证明模型对故障检测的有效性.     

DCS在火电厂电气系统中的应用及其存在问题的探讨

结合分散控制系统（DCS）在云浮发电厂电气系统中的应用,介绍了电气纳入DCS监控的方式、范围等,提出了在DCS中实现电气监控中存在的问题及建议.     

新能源分布式发电系统储能电池综述

风、光等新能源分布式发电受天气和气候的影响出现间隙性和随机性等使得发电的不稳定缺点正成为阻碍其深度发展的重要障碍。储能技术的发展和应用,打破了风电、光伏发电等的接入和消纳瓶颈问题。介绍了应用于储能系统的主要化学储能电池:铅酸电池、液流电池、钠硫电池和锂电池的技术发展、组成结构和储能原理,详细对比了各种电池的性能及特点,特别对能量密度、功率密度和功率等级进行介绍,这是储能系统电池元件选择的关键,最后对储能电池的应用和发展作了展望。     

The minimization of voltage sag effect for specially connected transformers with a sensitive load and distributed generation systems

This paper improves the voltage sag for a distributed generation (DG) system with three-phase to two-phase connected transformers. The proposed connection system is compared with the systems designed by Scott and Le Blanc. A particle swarm optimization method with nonlinear time-varying evolution (PSO-NTVE) is used to determine the design values. This analysis considers sensitive loads and the coordination of over-current relays. The model uses a node admittance matrix for voltage sag calculation, in order to calculate the severity of system sag after single or two-phase faults. The analytical equations are useful in the mathematical optimal planning method. The PSO-NTVE is then used to derive suitable transformer impedances and relay time multiplier parameter values. The search for a global optimal solution for the voltage sag problems involves tests on the Scott and Le Blanc connected transformer power systems, in order to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method. Finally, the results show that the severity of the voltage sag is reduced by tuning the transformer impedances and relay settings.     

电池储能系统可靠性建模及其对配电系统可靠性的影响

储能系统的可靠性和运行策略对接入电力系统的可靠性有着重要影响,基于此背景,在分析并网储能系统物理结构的基础上,运用状态空间法建立电池储能系统的可靠性模型,并获得其等效可靠性参数。采用可靠性评估软件RAMSES,对电池储能系统在配电系统中的不同配置方案进行可靠性评估。对电池储能系统工作在充电和放电模式下接入配电系统的可靠性进行综合分析,结论表明储能系统对配电系统可靠性的影响与接入区域负载率、接入母线可靠性等因素有关。在最优配置下,储能系统能较大提高配电系统可靠性。