A Steady-State Contingency Analysis of the SADC Regional Grid Using the N-1 Criterion

Southern Africa has experienced electric power deficits over the last decade. This has been due in part to the member countries＇ inadequate electrical power supply system, as well as load growth in areas which were not adequately planned for. This has induced the formation of organizations such as SADC （Southern African Development Community） and SAPP （Southern African Power Pool） that have the common goal of achieving development and economic growth in the region which comprises of 15 member countries. This paper presents results from a security analysis of the region＇s electric power supply system using a baseline level of performance. This was carried out by performing a steady-state contingency analysis on a SADC power network model subject to the N-1 criteria which expresses the ability of the power network to experience a contingency without causing an overload or failure in any other part of the network. Simulations were carried out using DigSilent.

Transmission network expansion planning with embedded constraints of short circuit currents and N-1 security

An approach of transmission network expan-sion planning with embedded constraints of short circuit currents and N-1 security is proposed in this paper.The problem brought on by the strong nonlinearity property of short circuit currents is solved with a linearization method based on the DC power flow.The model can be converted to a mixed-integer linear programming problem,realizing the optimization of planning model that considers the constraints of linearized short circuit currents and N-1 security.To compensate the error caused by the assump-tions of DC power flow,the compensation factor is pro-posed.With this factor,an iterative algorithm that can compensate the linearization error is then presented.The case study based on the IEEE 118-bus system shows that the proposed model and approach can be utilized to:opti-mize the construction strategy of transmission lines;ensure the N-1 security of the network;and effectively limit the short circuit currents of the system.

考虑经济性可靠性的输电网二层规划模型及混合算法

建立考虑经济性可靠性的输电网确定性二层线性规划模型,将可靠性问题以约束加入到经济性规划问题中,改变了传统输电网规划建模方式,实现规划方案在高可靠性条件下的经济性最优。模型上层规划目标采用线路建设成本最小,约束为待架线路数目约束;下层规划目标为切负荷最小,约束为常规运行约束,且严格满足N?1安全约束,实现最优规划方案的N?1安全运行要求。提出采用改进小生境遗传算法(improvednichegeneticalgorithm,INGA)和原始–对偶内点法(prime-dualinteriorpointmethod,PDIPM)相结合的混合算法,并对上述模型进行求解,利用小生境遗传算法处理上层规划的整数变量,进行全局寻优;对下层规划采用原始–对偶内点算法进行快速求解,提高算法速度和收敛性。18节点系统和46节点系统的结果表明该模型和算法是有效的。

Distribution management system framework based on security region for future low carbon distribution systems

In this paper,a new Distribution Management System(DMS)framework based on security region is proposed.First,the concept of Distribution System Security Region(DSSR)is introduced.DSSR is capable to describe the N-1 security boundary of the whole distribution network,including the secure output range of DGs.This new theoretic tool provides a chance for the implementation of real-time security analysis and active controls in DMS.Second,this paper proposes and describes five security states for distribution system.Third,an upgraded DMS enhanced with DSSR is proposed,which consists of advanced security functions such as preventive and predictive control of the trajectory of operating points.Finally,a practical case is presented to simulate the proposed DSSR-enhanced DMS,in which both the security region of network and the output range of DGs are calculated.Typical security functions are also demonstrated.In conclusion,the new DMS framework aims to help operate the system closed to its security boundary in order to improve the efficiency significantly within same security standard.This work is beneficial for future low carbon distribution systems with high penetration rate of DGs.

Total Quadrant Security Region for Active Distribution Network with High Penetration of Distributed Generation

The region-based method has been applied in transmission systems and traditional passive distribution systems without power sources. This paper proposes the model of total quadrant security region(TQSR) for active distribution networks(ADN) with high penetration of distributed generation(DG). Firstly, TQSR is defined as a closed set of all the N-1 secure operation points in the state space of ADN. Then, the TQSR is modeled considering the constraints of state space,normal operation and N-1 security criterion. Then, the characteristics of TQSR are observed and analyzed on the test systems with different DG penetrations. TQSR can be located in any quadrant of the state space. For different DG penetrations,the shape and security features of TQSR are also different. Finally, the region map is discovered, which summarizes the features of different types of distribution networks.

Reconfiguration in the Transmission System of the Slovak Republic

Topology changes （reconfigurations） in the transmission system are effective remedial actions to restore fulfilling N-I security principle. In the transmission system, Slovak Republic prepares several scenarios of possible reconfigurations, especially in the substation Varin and substation Lemesany. The paper describes reasons of reconfiguration necessity, preparation process, testing process, test results and comparison with expected results from simulation calculations. The conclusion summarizes advantages and disadvantages of the reconfiguration implementation in the transmission system, recommendations for real-time operation, including coordination with neighbouring transmission system operators and affected distribution system operators.

Dynamic-decision-based Real-time Dispatch for Reducing Constraint Violations

This paper proposes a dynamic-decision-based realtime dispatch method to coordinate the economic objective with multiple types of security dispatch objectives while reducing constraint violations in the process of adjusting the system operation point to the optimum.In each decision moment,the following tasks are executed in turn:①locally linearizing the system model at the current operation point with the online model identification by using measurements;②narrowing down the gaps between unsatisfied security requirements and their security thresholds in order of priority;③minimizing the generation cost;④minimizing the security indicators within their security thresholds.Compared with the existing real-time dispatch strategies,the proposed method can adjust the deviations caused by unpredictable power flow fluctuations,avoid dispatch bias caused by model parameter errors,and reduce the constraint violations in the dispatch decision process.The effectiveness of the proposed method is verified with the IEEE 39-bus system.

Exploiting Flexibility of Integrated Demand Response to Alleviate Power Flow Violation During Line Tripping Contingency

Multi-energy integrations provide great opportunities for economic and efficient resource utilization. In the meantime, power system operation requires enough flexible resources to deal with contingencies such as transmission line tripping. Besides economic benefits, this paper focuses on the security benefits that can be provided by multi-energy integrations. This paper first proposes an operation scheme to coordinate multiple energy production and local system consumption considering transmission networks. The integrated flexibility model, constructed by the feasible region of integrated demand response(IDR), is then formulated to aggregate and describe local flexibility. Combined with system security constraints, a multi-energy system operation model is formulated to schedule multiple energy production, transmission, and consumption. The effects of local system flexibility on alleviating power flow violations during N-1 line tripping contingencies are then analyzed through a multi-energy system case. The results show that local system flexibility can not only reduce the system operation costs, but also reduce the probability of power flow congestion or violations by approximately 68.8% during N-1 line tripping contingencies.

A diagnostic method for distribution networks based on power supply safety standards

In order to overcome the shortages of diagnostic method for distribution networks considering the reliability assessment,this paper proposed a method based on power supply safety standards.It profoundly analyzed the security standard of supply for urban power networks,and established quantitative indicators of load groups based on different fault conditions.Then a method suitable for diagnostic evaluation of urban distribution networks in China was given.In the method,“N-1”calibration analysis of the distribution network was conducted.Then the results are compared with quantitative indicators of load groups on different conditions deriving the diagnostic conclusions and the standard revision is discussed.The feasibility and accuracy of the method is finally verified in the case study.