Optimal Placement of Multi DG Units Including Different Load Models Using PSO

This paper proposes a multi-objective index-based approach to optimally determine the size and location of multi-distributed generators (DG) units in distribution system with different load models. It is shown that load models can significantly affect the optimal location and sizing of DG resources in distribution systems. The proposed multi-objective function to be optimized includes a short circuit level parameter to represent the protective device requirements. The proposed function also considers a wide range of technical issues such as active and reactive power losses of the system, the voltage profile, the line loading and the MVA intake by the grid. The optimization technique based on particle swarm optimization (PSO) is introduced. The analysis of continuation power flow to determine the effect of DG units on the most sensitive buses to voltage collapse is carried out. The proposed algorithm is tested using the 38-bus radial system and the IEEE 30-bus meshed system. The results show the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.

基于自调节下垂系数的DG逆变器控制

采用传统下垂控制的多个分布式发电单元在孤岛运行时,由于线路阻抗不一致或本地负荷不平衡,会使各分布发电单元输出有功功率不均分,进而产生系统环流。针对此问题,提出一种改进的自适应调节下垂系数控制策略。其策略是以任一台逆变器为基准,对其采用传统下垂控制,将其输出有功功率信息传送到其它逆变器,从而以两台逆变器输出有功功率的差值来自适应地调节自身的P-U下垂系数,最终达到输出有功功率一致,减小系统环流。对该策略分别在线路阻抗不一致情况下带本地负荷和不带本地负荷的逆变器并联系统中进行仿真和实验验证,仿真和实验结果验证了该策略的正确性和可行性。

Study of Improved Load Sharing Methodologies for Distributed Generation Units Connected in a Microgrid

In this paper,an improved load sharing strategy is proposed for distributed generation units(DGs)connected in a microgrid.Conventional frequency and voltage droop control result in unacceptable active and reactive power sharing.The proposed method formulates a suitable algorithm for load sharing in the islanded microgrid.The feeder power loss and the line impedance voltage drops are minimized so as to regulate the voltage at the point of common coupling(PCC)at its nominal value.The desired DG output voltages are calculated and a linear relationship is obtained between the shared active and reactive powers and the DG output voltages.A master DG controller sets the frequency which is followed by other DG units.The reference powers for the DG units are adjusted so as to maintain the rated PCC voltage.The proposed strategy is verified taking into account the DG ratings,unequal line impedance drops,feeder losses,change in system impedance and effect of DG local loads and formulates an improved power sharing strategy that also facilitates PCC voltage regulation under variable loading conditions.Simulation and experimental results are presented to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Decentralized Power Control Strategy in Microgrid for Smart Homes

In this paper, Nanogrid System and working is presented for the future sustainable power system. This system is for small scale for smart homes with decentralized power system. A Nanogrid is the combination of energy system such as using of sources such as solar cells, fuel cells, micro turbines, wind turbines, energy storage devices and AC, DC power systems and controllable loads. This grid may use single mode or island mode with soft switching. The Dynamic of power system capability increases reliability, in case if one system fails it switch to other system to continue proving electric power with losing quality. The energy storage system is used to maintain stability during transition between the operating modes is emphasized. The Simulink model is used to present the working of system.

Load curve smoothing strategy based on unified state model of different demand side resources

Renewable energy based distributed generation(DG) has the potential to reach high penetration levels in the residential region. However, its integration at the demand side will cause rapid power fluctuations of the tieline in the residential region. The traditional generators are generally difficult to manage rapid power fluctuations due to their insufficient efficiency requirements and low responding speed. With an effective control strategy, the demand side resources(DSRs) including DGs, electric vehicles and thermostatically-controlled loads at thedemand side, are able to serve as the energy storage system to smooth the load fluctuations. However, it is a challenge to properly model different types of DSRs. To solve this problem, a unified state model is first developed to describe the characteristics of different DSRs. Then a load curve smoothing strategy is proposed to offset the load fluctuations of the tie-line of the residential region, where a control matrix deduced from the unified state model is introduced to manage the power outputs of different DSRs,considering the response order and the comfort levels.Finally, a residential region with households is used to validate the load curve smoothing strategy based on the unified state model, and the results show that the power fluctuation rate of the tie-line is significantly decreased.Meanwhile, comparative study results are shown to demonstrate the advantages of the unified state model based load curve smoothing strategy.

Impact Assessment and Mitigation Techniques for High Penetration Levels of Renewable Energy Sources in Distribution Networks:Voltage-control Perspective

The integration of renewable distributed generation(RDG)into distribution networks is promising and increasing nowadays.However,high penetration levels of distributed generation(DG)are often limited as they may have an adverse effect on the operation of distribution networks.One of the operation challenges is the interaction between DG and voltage-control equipment,e.g.,an under-load tap changer(ULTC),which is basically designed to compensate for voltage changes caused by slow load variations.The integration of variable DGs leads to rapid voltage fluctuations,which can negatively affect the tap operation of ULTC.This paper investigates the impact of high penetration levels of RDG on the tap operation of ULTC in distribution networks through simulations.Various mitigation techniques that can alleviate this impact are also examined.Among these techniques,constant power-factor mode is regarded as the best trade-off between the simplicity and effectiveness of minimizing the number of tap operations.Simulations are performed on a Canadian benchmark rural distribution feeder using OpenDSS software.

A new technique for islanding operation of distribution network connected with mini hydro

An islanding operation of a distribution network is a topic of interest due to the significant penetration of distributed generation(DG) in a power system network. However, controlling the frequency of an islanded distribution system remains an unresolved issue, especially when the load exceeds the generation. This paper presents a new technique for a successful islanding operation of a distribution network connected with multiple mini hydro based DGs. The proposed technique is based on three main parts. The first part uses an islanding detection technique to detect the islanding event correctly. The second part consists of a power imbalance estimation module(PIEM), which determines the power imbalance between the generation and load demand. The third part consists of a load shedding controller, which receives the power imbalance value and performs load shedding according to load priority. The proposed technique is validated on an 11 k V existing Malaysia distribution network. The simulation results show that the proposed technique is effective in performing a successful islanding operation by shedding a significant number of loads.

Switchable Capacitor Bank Coordination and Dynamic Network Reconfiguration for Improving Operation of Distribution Network Integrated with Renewable Energy Resources

Point of common coupling(PCC)arrays are the most prominent and widely-used intermittent distributed generations(DGs).Due to the right-of-way,environmental,economical and other restrictions,the connection of these types of DGs to the preferred point of the distribution network is very difficult or impossible in some cases.Therefore,because of non-optimal locations,they may cause a voltage rise at the PCC.In this paper,a coordinated design of switchable capacitor banks(SCBs)with dynamic reconfiguration of the distribution network is proposed to avoid low-and high-voltage violations.The distribution network reconfiguration is implemented to mitigate the voltage rise at PCCs and capacitor banks(CBs)to solve the low-voltage problem.A novel method is presented for determining the optimal size of CBs.The proposed capacitor sizing method(CSM)effectively determines the optimal values of reactive power for the given nodes.The optimal locations of SCB are determined using particle swarm optimization algorithm.The 24-hour reactive power curve optimized by the proposed method plays a pivotal role in designing SCBs.The simulation results show that the implementation of the dynamic network reconfiguration and the placement of SCB is required to maintain a standard voltage profile for better employment of DG embedded distribution networks.