High penetration of solar energy can result in voltage rise in midday,while growth in residential air conditioning is the main contributor of overloading and voltage drop issues during peak demand time.This paper prov...High penetration of solar energy can result in voltage rise in midday,while growth in residential air conditioning is the main contributor of overloading and voltage drop issues during peak demand time.This paper provides a hierarchical control scheme to coordinate multiple groups of aggregated thermostatically controlled loads to regulate network loading and voltage in a distribution network.Considering the limited number of messages that can be exchanged in a realistic communication environment,an event-triggered distributed control strategy is proposed in this paper.Through intermittent on and off toggling of air conditioners,the required active power adjustment is shared among participating aggregators to solve the issue.A case study is conducted and simulation results are presented to demonstrate the performance of the proposed control scheme.展开更多
Due to the advantages such as low line cost,low transmission loss,and high power supply reliability,DC distribution networks have become the main development trend for future distribution networks.In this paper,a typi...Due to the advantages such as low line cost,low transmission loss,and high power supply reliability,DC distribution networks have become the main development trend for future distribution networks.In this paper,a typical DC distribution network with multiple voltage levels is considered as a research object.It is proposed that the interface converters between DC buses with different voltage levels be implemented through the series-parallel combination of full-bridge LLC resonant converters.To realize the decentralized self-discipline control of DC voltage under various working conditions,different slack buses are prepared according to the voltage ranges of the DC buses,and the voltage regulation modes of the DC distribution network are divided into main voltage regulation mode,backup voltage regulation mode,and off-grid voltage droop regulation mode.By introducing a voltage coefficient related to DC voltage deviation as a basis for mode switching,the voltage fluctuations caused by slow switching between control modes in the method of traditional voltage margin control is reduced,facilitating fast and smooth switching between different voltage regulation modes.Finally,a simulation model for DC distribution networks is constructed utilizing MATLAB/Simulink.Simulation results verify the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed voltage regulation modes and switching methods for DC distribution networks.Finally,an experimental platform is also constructed to verify the feasibility of the mode switching method proposed in this paper.展开更多
Scalable coordination of photovoltaic(PV)inverters,considering the uncertainty in PV and load in distribution networks(DNs),is challenging due to the lack of real-time communications.Decentralized PV inverter setpoint...Scalable coordination of photovoltaic(PV)inverters,considering the uncertainty in PV and load in distribution networks(DNs),is challenging due to the lack of real-time communications.Decentralized PV inverter setpoints can be achieved to address this issue by capitalizing on the abundance of data from smart utility meters and the scalable architecture of artificial neural networks(ANNs).To this end,we first use an offline,centralized data-driven conservative convex approximation of chance-constrained optimal power flow(CVaR-OPF)in which conditional value-at-risk(CVaR)is used to compute reactive power setpoints of PV inverter,taking into account PV and load uncertainties in DNs.Following that,an artificial neural network(ANN)controller is trained for each PV inverter to emulate the optimal behavior of the centralized control setpoints of PV inverter in a decentralized fashion.Additionally,the voltage regulation performance of the developed ANN controllers is compared with other decentralized designs(local controllers)developed using model-based learning(regressionbased controller),optimization(affine feedback controller),and case-based learning(mapping)approaches.Numerical tests using real-world feeders corroborate the effectiveness of ANN controllers in voltage regulation and loss minimization.展开更多
As massive distributed energy resources(DERs)are integrated into distribution networks(DNs)and the distribution automation facilities are widely deployed,the DNs are evolving to active distribution networks(ADNs).This...As massive distributed energy resources(DERs)are integrated into distribution networks(DNs)and the distribution automation facilities are widely deployed,the DNs are evolving to active distribution networks(ADNs).This paper introduces the architecture and main function modules of an integrated distribution management system(IDMS)and its applica-tions in China.This system consists of three subsystems,including the real-time operation and control system(OCS),outage management system(OMS),and operator training simulator(OTS).The OCS has a hierarchical architecture with three levels,including the local controller for DER clusters,the optimization of DNs incorporated with multi-clusters,and the coordina-tion operation of integrated transmission&distribution(T&D)networks.The OMS is developed based on the geographical information system(GIS)and coordinated with OCS.While in the OTS,both the ADN and its host transmission network(TN)are simulated to make the simulation results more credible.The main functions of the three subsystems and their interaction data flows are described and some typical application scenarios are also presented.展开更多
This paper is concerned with the robustness analysis and distributed output feedback control of a networked system with uncertain time-varying communication delays.This system consists of a collection of linear time-i...This paper is concerned with the robustness analysis and distributed output feedback control of a networked system with uncertain time-varying communication delays.This system consists of a collection of linear time-invariant subsystems that are spatially interconnected via an arbitrary directed network.Using a dissipation inequality that incorporates dynamic hard lQCs(integral quadratic constraints)for the delay uncertainties,we derive some sufficient robustness conditions in the form of coupled linear matrix inequalities,in which the couplld parts reflect the interconnection structure of the system.We then provide a procedure to construct a distributed controller to ensure the robust stability of the closed-loop system and to achieve a prescribed lzgain performance.The effectiveness of the proposed approach is demonstrated by some numerical examples.展开更多
Conventional control systems used for regulated power supplies,including the proportional integral and derivation(PID)controller,have some serious disadvantages.The PID controller has a delayed feedback associated wit...Conventional control systems used for regulated power supplies,including the proportional integral and derivation(PID)controller,have some serious disadvantages.The PID controller has a delayed feedback associated with the control action and requires a lot of mathematical derivations.This paper presents a novel controlling system based on the artificial neural network(ANN),which can be used to regulate the output voltage of the DC power supply.Using MATLABTM,the designed control system was tested and analyzed with two types of back-propagation algorithms.This paper presents the results of the simulation that includes sum-squared error(SSE)and mean-squared error(MSE),and gives a detailed comparison of these values for the two algorithms.Hardware verification of the new system,using RS232 interface and Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0,was implemented,showing very good consistency with the simulation results.The proposed control system,compared to PID and other conventional controllers,requires less mathematical derivation in design and it is easier to implement.展开更多
分布式光伏的大量接入会引起接入点出现过电压问题,对逆变器的功率进行控制可以达到调节电压的目的,为此,在深入研究有功功率抑制(active power curtailment,APC)调压方法和Q(U)与Q(P)等调压方法的基础上,提出了一种协调控制区域内各逆...分布式光伏的大量接入会引起接入点出现过电压问题,对逆变器的功率进行控制可以达到调节电压的目的,为此,在深入研究有功功率抑制(active power curtailment,APC)调压方法和Q(U)与Q(P)等调压方法的基础上,提出了一种协调控制区域内各逆变器输出功率的电压调节方法。该方法将APC与无功功率控制的方法相结合,考虑到各分布式光伏电源之间的协调,采用集中控制的思想,建立典型的约束优化数学模型,使用复合形算法优化求解各逆变器的有功和无功功率指令值,以此保证线路上各节点的电压在规定范围内。最后建立典型的低压配电网模型,对比现有Q(U)和Q(P)控制策略,验证了该方法的优越性。展开更多
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 71331001,71401017funding from mid-career researcher development scheme,the Faculty of Engineering&Information Technologies,The University of Sydneyin part by the 2015 Science and Technology Project of China Southern Power Grid under Grant WYKJ00000027.
文摘High penetration of solar energy can result in voltage rise in midday,while growth in residential air conditioning is the main contributor of overloading and voltage drop issues during peak demand time.This paper provides a hierarchical control scheme to coordinate multiple groups of aggregated thermostatically controlled loads to regulate network loading and voltage in a distribution network.Considering the limited number of messages that can be exchanged in a realistic communication environment,an event-triggered distributed control strategy is proposed in this paper.Through intermittent on and off toggling of air conditioners,the required active power adjustment is shared among participating aggregators to solve the issue.A case study is conducted and simulation results are presented to demonstrate the performance of the proposed control scheme.
基金supported by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2019JBM057)。
文摘Due to the advantages such as low line cost,low transmission loss,and high power supply reliability,DC distribution networks have become the main development trend for future distribution networks.In this paper,a typical DC distribution network with multiple voltage levels is considered as a research object.It is proposed that the interface converters between DC buses with different voltage levels be implemented through the series-parallel combination of full-bridge LLC resonant converters.To realize the decentralized self-discipline control of DC voltage under various working conditions,different slack buses are prepared according to the voltage ranges of the DC buses,and the voltage regulation modes of the DC distribution network are divided into main voltage regulation mode,backup voltage regulation mode,and off-grid voltage droop regulation mode.By introducing a voltage coefficient related to DC voltage deviation as a basis for mode switching,the voltage fluctuations caused by slow switching between control modes in the method of traditional voltage margin control is reduced,facilitating fast and smooth switching between different voltage regulation modes.Finally,a simulation model for DC distribution networks is constructed utilizing MATLAB/Simulink.Simulation results verify the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed voltage regulation modes and switching methods for DC distribution networks.Finally,an experimental platform is also constructed to verify the feasibility of the mode switching method proposed in this paper.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation(No.ECCS-1847125,No.2115427)。
文摘Scalable coordination of photovoltaic(PV)inverters,considering the uncertainty in PV and load in distribution networks(DNs),is challenging due to the lack of real-time communications.Decentralized PV inverter setpoints can be achieved to address this issue by capitalizing on the abundance of data from smart utility meters and the scalable architecture of artificial neural networks(ANNs).To this end,we first use an offline,centralized data-driven conservative convex approximation of chance-constrained optimal power flow(CVaR-OPF)in which conditional value-at-risk(CVaR)is used to compute reactive power setpoints of PV inverter,taking into account PV and load uncertainties in DNs.Following that,an artificial neural network(ANN)controller is trained for each PV inverter to emulate the optimal behavior of the centralized control setpoints of PV inverter in a decentralized fashion.Additionally,the voltage regulation performance of the developed ANN controllers is compared with other decentralized designs(local controllers)developed using model-based learning(regressionbased controller),optimization(affine feedback controller),and case-based learning(mapping)approaches.Numerical tests using real-world feeders corroborate the effectiveness of ANN controllers in voltage regulation and loss minimization.
基金the National Science Foundation of China(No.U2066601 and No.51725703).
文摘As massive distributed energy resources(DERs)are integrated into distribution networks(DNs)and the distribution automation facilities are widely deployed,the DNs are evolving to active distribution networks(ADNs).This paper introduces the architecture and main function modules of an integrated distribution management system(IDMS)and its applica-tions in China.This system consists of three subsystems,including the real-time operation and control system(OCS),outage management system(OMS),and operator training simulator(OTS).The OCS has a hierarchical architecture with three levels,including the local controller for DER clusters,the optimization of DNs incorporated with multi-clusters,and the coordina-tion operation of integrated transmission&distribution(T&D)networks.The OMS is developed based on the geographical information system(GIS)and coordinated with OCS.While in the OTS,both the ADN and its host transmission network(TN)are simulated to make the simulation results more credible.The main functions of the three subsystems and their interaction data flows are described and some typical application scenarios are also presented.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61573209,61733008).
文摘This paper is concerned with the robustness analysis and distributed output feedback control of a networked system with uncertain time-varying communication delays.This system consists of a collection of linear time-invariant subsystems that are spatially interconnected via an arbitrary directed network.Using a dissipation inequality that incorporates dynamic hard lQCs(integral quadratic constraints)for the delay uncertainties,we derive some sufficient robustness conditions in the form of coupled linear matrix inequalities,in which the couplld parts reflect the interconnection structure of the system.We then provide a procedure to construct a distributed controller to ensure the robust stability of the closed-loop system and to achieve a prescribed lzgain performance.The effectiveness of the proposed approach is demonstrated by some numerical examples.
文摘Conventional control systems used for regulated power supplies,including the proportional integral and derivation(PID)controller,have some serious disadvantages.The PID controller has a delayed feedback associated with the control action and requires a lot of mathematical derivations.This paper presents a novel controlling system based on the artificial neural network(ANN),which can be used to regulate the output voltage of the DC power supply.Using MATLABTM,the designed control system was tested and analyzed with two types of back-propagation algorithms.This paper presents the results of the simulation that includes sum-squared error(SSE)and mean-squared error(MSE),and gives a detailed comparison of these values for the two algorithms.Hardware verification of the new system,using RS232 interface and Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0,was implemented,showing very good consistency with the simulation results.The proposed control system,compared to PID and other conventional controllers,requires less mathematical derivation in design and it is easier to implement.
文摘分布式光伏的大量接入会引起接入点出现过电压问题,对逆变器的功率进行控制可以达到调节电压的目的,为此,在深入研究有功功率抑制(active power curtailment,APC)调压方法和Q(U)与Q(P)等调压方法的基础上,提出了一种协调控制区域内各逆变器输出功率的电压调节方法。该方法将APC与无功功率控制的方法相结合,考虑到各分布式光伏电源之间的协调,采用集中控制的思想,建立典型的约束优化数学模型,使用复合形算法优化求解各逆变器的有功和无功功率指令值,以此保证线路上各节点的电压在规定范围内。最后建立典型的低压配电网模型,对比现有Q(U)和Q(P)控制策略,验证了该方法的优越性。