Models and Methods for Urban Power Distribution Network Planning

The models, methods and their application experiences of a practical GIS(geographic information system)-based computer decision-making support system of urban power distribution network planning with seven subsystems,termed CNP,are described.In each subsystem there is at least one or one set of practical mathematical methobs.Some new models and mathematical methods have been introduced.In the development of CNP the idea of cognitive system engineering has been insisted on,which claims that human and computer intelligence should be combined together to solve the complex engineering problems cooperatively.Practical applications have shown that not only the optimal plan can be automatically reached with many complicated factors considered, but also the computation,analysis and graphic drawing burden can be released considerably.

Research on Grid Planning of Dual Power Distribution Network Based on Parallel Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm

A distribution network plays an extremely important role in the safe and efficient operation of a power grid.As the core part of a power grid’s operation,a distribution network will have a significant impact on the safety and reliability of residential electricity consumption.it is necessary to actively plan and modify the distribution network’s structure in the power grid,improve the quality of the distribution network,and optimize the planning of the distribution network,so that the network can be fully utilized to meet the needs of electricity consumption.In this paper,a distribution network grid planning algorithm based on the reliability of electricity consumption was completed using ant colony algorithm.For the distribution network structure planning of dual power sources,the parallel ant colony algorithm was used to prove that the premise of parallelism is the interactive process of ant colonies,and the dual power distribution network structure model is established based on the principle of the lowest cost.The artificial ants in the algorithm were compared with real ants in nature,and the basic steps and working principle of the ant colony optimization algorithm was studied with the help of the travelling salesman problem(TSP).Then,the limitations of the ant colony algorithm were analyzed,and an improvement strategy was proposed by using python for digital simulation.The results demonstrated the reliability of model-building and algorithm improvement.

Minimum Load-curtailment in Transmission Network Planning Considering Integrated Wind Farms

提出应用鲁棒线性优化理论来研究电网规划中含多个风电场的最小切负荷量计算问题,为含多个风电场的系统安全性研究提供了一条新的思路。根据Seng-Cheol Kang提出的鲁棒线性优化理论,建立电网规划中考虑风电场影响的最小切负荷量模型。该模型以出力上下限和出力期望值来描述风电场的出力,最终转化为一确定性的线性规划问题并进行求解。在计及或不计及发电机调整的情况下,该模型均能够给出最安全的切负荷方案,除此以外还能给出更多介于最可靠与最经济之间的切负荷方案,实现灵活决策;在计及发电机出力可调的情况下,该模型能够给出相应的发电机出力方案;该模型能够初步给出各种切负荷方案下电网规划方案的可靠程度。基于修正的Garver’s 6节点系统和修正的巴西南部46节点系统算例测试结果验证了该方法的有效性。

Modeling Simulation Technology Research for Distribution Network Planning

This paper proposes to use the power system simulation software CYME to plan, model and simulate for an actual distribution network for improving the reliability and efficiency, enhancing the efficiency and capacity, simulating the abnormal condition of distribution network, and presenting operation program of safe, reliable and having simulation record statements. The modeling simulation results show that the software module has lots of advantages including high accuracy, ideal reliability, powerful practicality in simulation and analysis of distribution network, it only need to create once model, the model can sufficiently satisfy multifarious types of simulation analysis required for the distribution network planning.

Optimal Reactive Power Compensation of Distribution Network to Prevent Reactive Power Reverse

The capacitive reactive power reversal in the urban distribution grid is increasingly prominent at the period of light load in the last years.In severe cases,it will endanger the security and stability of power grid.This paper presents an optimal reactive power compensation method of distribution network to prevent reactive power reverse.Firstly,an integrated reactive power planning(RPP)model with power factor constraints is established.Capacitors and reactors are considered to be installed in the distribution system at the same time.The objective function is the cost minimization of compensation and real power loss with transformers and lines during the planning period.Nodal power factor limits and reactor capacity constraints are new constraints.Then,power factor sensitivity with respect to reactive power is derived.An improved genetic algorithm by power factor sensitivity is used to solve the model.The optimal locations and sizes of reactors and capacitors can avoid reactive power reversal and power factor exceeding the limit.Finally,the effectiveness of the model and algorithm is proven by a typical high-voltage distribution network.

A Least-squares-based Iterative Method with Better Convergence for PF/OPF in Integrated Transmission and Distribution Networks

The limitations of the conventional master-slavesplitting(MSS)method,which is commonly applied to power flow and optimal power flow in integrated transmission and distribution(I-T&D)networks,are first analyzed.Considering that the MSS method suffers from a slow convergence rate or even divergence under some circumstances,a least-squares-based iterative(LSI)method is proposed.Compared with the MSS method,the LSI method modifies the iterative variables in each iteration by solving a least-squares problem with the information in previous iterations.A practical implementation and a parameter tuning strategy for the LSI method are discussed.Furthermore,a LSI-PF method is proposed to solve I-T&D power flow and a LSIheterogeneous decomposition(LSI-HGD)method is proposed to solve optimal power flow.Numerical experiments demonstrate that the proposed LSI-PF and LSI-HGD methods can achieve the same accuracy as the benchmark methods.Meanwhile,these LSI methods,with appropriate settings,significantly enhance the convergence and efficiency of conventional methods.Also,in some cases,where conventional methods diverge,these LSI methods can still converge.

Reducing the Short Circuit Levels in Kuwait Transmission Network

This paper describes the study analysis performed to evaluate the available and potential solutions to control the highly increasing short circuit （SC） levels in Kuwait power system. The real Kuwait High Voltage （HV） network was simulated to examine different measures at both 275 kV and 132 kV stations. The simulation results show that the short circuit currents exceed the permissible levels （40 kA in the 132 kV network and 63 kA in the 275 kV network） in some specific points. The examined measures include the a study on changing the neutral point policy, changing some lines from alternating current （AC） to direct current （DC）, dividing specific bus bars in some generating stations and applying current limiters. The paper also presents a new plan for the transmission network in order to manage the expected increase in short circuit levels in the future.

Distributed continuation power flow method for integrated transmission and active distribution network

As the integration of distributed generations(DGs)transforms the traditional distribution network into the active distribution network,voltage stability assessments(VSA)of transmission grid and distribution grid are not suitable to be studied separately.This paper presents a distributed continuation power flow method for VSA of global transmission and distribution grid.Two different parameterization schemes are adopted to guarantee the coherence of load growth in transmission and distribution grids.In the correction step,the boundary bus voltage,load parameter and equivalent power are communicated between the transmission and distribution control centers to realize the distributed computation of load margin.The optimal multiplier technique is used to improve the convergence of the proposed method.The three-phase unbalanced characteristic of distribution networks and the reactive capability limits of DGs are considered.Simulation results on two integrated transmission and distribution test systems show that the proposed method is effective.

Collaborative Planning of Distributed Wind Power Generation and Distribution Network with Large-scale Heat Pumps

With the advancement of clean heating projects and the integration of large-scale distributed heat pumps into rural distribution networks in northern China,power grid companies face tremendous pressure to invest in power grid upgrades,which bring opportunities for renewable power generation integration.The combination of heating by distributed renewable energy with the flexible operation of heat pumps is a feasible alternative for dealing with grid reinforcement challenges resulting from heating electrification.In this paper,a mathematical model of the collaborative planning of distributed wind power generation(DWPG)and distribution network with large-scale heat pumps is developed.In this model,the operational flexibility of the heat pump load is fully considered and the requirements of a comfortable indoor temperature are met.By applying this model,the goals of not only increasing the profit of DWPG but also reducing the cost of the power grid upgrade can be achieved.

Research and application of wireless sensor network technology in power transmission and distribution system

Power is an important part of the energy industry,relating to national economy and people’s livelihood,and it is of great significance to ensure the security and stability in operation of power transmission and distribution system.Based on Wireless Sensor Network technology(WSN)and combined with the monitoring and operating requirements of power transmission and distribution system,this paper puts forward an application system for monitoring,inspection,security,and interactive service of layered power transmission and distribution system.Furthermore,this paper demonstrates the system verification projects in Wuxi,Jiangsu Province and Lianxiangyuan Community in Beijing,which have been widely used nationwide.

A Scenario-Based Robust Transmission Network Expansion Planning Method for Consideration of Wind Power Uncertainties

This paper uses a novel scenario generation method for tackling the uncertainties of wind power in the transmission network expansion planning(TNEP)problem.A heuristic moment matching(HMM)method is first applied to generate the typical scenarios for capturing the stochastic features of wind power,including expectation,standard deviation,skewness,kurtosis,and correlation of multiple wind farms.Then,based on the typical scenarios,a robust TNEP problem is presented and formulated.The solution of the problem is robust against all the scenarios that represent the stochastic features of wind power.Three test systems are used to verify the HMM method and is compared against Taguchi’s Orthogonal Array(OA)method.The simulation results show that the HMM method has better performance than the OA method in terms of the trade-off between robustness and economy.Additionally,the main factors influencing the planning scheme are studied,including the number of scenarios,wind farm capacity,and penalty factors,which provide a reference for system operators choosing parameters.

An Optimal Expansion Planning of Electric Distribution Network Incorporating Health Index and Non-network Solutions

The health status of distribution equipment and networks is not considered directly in existing distribution network planning methods.In order to effectively consider the health status and deal with the risk associated with load and renewable generation uncertainties,this paper presents a new optimal expansion planning approach for distribution network(EPADN)incorporating equipment’s health index(HI)and non-network solutions(NNSs).HI and relevant risk are used to help develop the optimal equipment replacement strategy and temporary NNSs are considered as promising options for handling the uncertainties of load growth,reliability requirements of power supply and output of distributed energy resources(DERs)at a lower cost than network alternatives.An EPADN model using network solutions(NSs)and NNSs is proposed.The planning objectives of the proposed model are safety,reliability,economy,and‘greenness’that are also the meaning of distribution network HI.A method integrating an improved niche genetic algorithm(INGA)and a spanning tree algorithm(STA)is fitted to solve the model presented here for real sized networks with a manageable computational cost.Simulation results of an actual 22-node distribution network in China,illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.

Operational Risk Assessment for Integrated Transmission and Distribution Networks

To satisfy the requirements of accurate operationalrisk assessment of integrated transmission and distribution networks (I-T&D), an integrated operational risk assessment (IORA) algorithm is proposed. Specific cases demonstrate thatan I-ORA is necessary because it provides accurate handlingof the coupling between transmission and distribution networks,accurate analysis of power supply mode (PSM) changes ofimportant users and helps to improve security and stability ofpower grid operations. Two key technical requirements in theI-ORA algorithm are realized, i.e., integrated topology analysisand integrated power flow calculation. Under a certain contingency, integrated topology analysis is used to assess the risksof substation power cuts, network split and PSM changes ofimportant users, while the integrated power flow calculation,based on the self-adaptive Levenburg-Marquard method andNewton method, can be implemented to assess risks of heavyload/overload and voltage deviation. In addition, the graphicsprocessing unit is used to parallelly process some computationintensive steps. Numerical experiments show that the proposedI-ORA algorithm can realize accurate assessment for the entireI-T&D. In addition, the efficiency and convergence are satisfying,indicating the proposed I-ORA algorithm can significantly benefitreal practice in the coordination operation of I-T&D in the future.

基于PSASP和Power Factory的分解协调式输配一体化潮流计算

大量分布式电源的并网改变了配电网单向潮流特性,输电网和配电网之间的耦合更加紧密,电力系统呈现出主配网一体化的特点。文章提出了基于分解协调的主配一体化潮流计算方法,分别采用PSASP和Power Factory进行输电网和配电网的计算,设计了主网和配网潮流的边界协调方程,并采用Jacobian-Free Newton-GMRES(m)方法进行求解。测试结果表明,文章所提方法收敛性较好,计算精度高。

Optimal Feeder Routing in Urban Distribution Networks Planning with Layout Constraints and Losses

We address the problem of optimally re-routing the feeders of urban distribution network in Milano,Italy,which presents some peculiarities and significant design challenges.Milano has two separate medium-voltage(MV)distribution networks,previously operated by two different utilities,which grew up independently and incoordinately.This results in a system layout which is inefficient,redundant,and difficult to manage due to different operating procedures.The current utility UNARETI,which is in charge of the overall distribution system,aims at optimally integrating the two MV distribution networks and moving to a new specific layout that offers advantages from the perspectives of reliability and flexibility.We present a mixed-integer programming(MIP)approach for the design of a new network configuration satisfying the so-called 2-step ladder layout required by the planner.The model accounts for the main electrical constraints such as power flow equations,thermal limits of high-voltage(HV)/MV substation transformers,line thermal limits,and the maximum number of customers per feeder.Real power losses are taken into account via a quadratic formulation and a piecewise linear approximation.Computational tests on a small-scale system and on a part of the Milano distribution network are reported.

高比例新能源接入的主动配电网规划综述

新能源以分布式电源的形式接入配电网,给系统带来了不可控性、随机性和波动性问题。借助现代电力电子、信息通信及自动控制等技术,灵活可控的主动配电网成为发展趋势,其中主动配电网规划是近年来研究的热点之一。综合国内外在这一领域的研究成果,对主动配电网规划相关研究内容及其方法进行总结、分析及展望。对主动配电网基本结构进行了描述,介绍了配电网组成元素的特点;根据其控制变量的不同,对主动配电网规划模型进行了归类,总结了模型中的优化目标;针对常用模型求解算法及其优缺点进行分析、总结;通过对关键性问题的讨论,分析了未来主动配电网的发展趋势。

基于网源协同多阶段投资规划的配电网过网费机制设计

针对分布式电源就地消纳会造成电网企业输配电成本流失,且现行输配电价制定机制尚不能真实反映“余电上网”模式下分布式电源对配电网的实际使用情况,提出一种基于网源协同多阶段投资规划的配电网过网费机制设计。首先,根据负荷增长情况,以投资年份、投资容量为决策变量,将分布式电源规划周期分为若干阶段,在此基础上利用所提过网费模型分别求出各阶段对应的过网费。其中,源网协同多阶段规划模型的建立以分布式电源投资主体效益最大及配电网网损和电压波动最小为目标,过网费计算模型则依据分布式发电市场化交易的输配电资产占用情况、电压等级和电气距离等关键影响要素,构建了含基础费用、阻塞附加费用和交叉补贴费用的分布式电源过网费。仿真结果表明,所提出的与分布式电源投资规划相结合的过网费机制能够保证投资主体的效益和配电网的资产回收,并能在一定程度上提高分布式电源的渗透率和消纳率。

考虑风光出力不确定性及相关性的配电网规划方法

新能源在电力系统中的渗透率日益提高,大大增加了电网中的不确定因素,对配电网的规划运行和控制提出了更高的要求。配电网规划是电力系统安全稳定运行的重要基石,传统配电网规划中各参数都已确定,缺乏对不确定因素的适应性。因此,提出一种基于概率潮流的配电网规划方法,首先对配电网中的不确定因素定量建模,建立源荷出力模型,其次将风速、太阳辐射与用电负荷之间的相关性用秩相关系数矩阵表征,建立计及相关性的半不变量概率潮流计算方法,最后构建以规划成本最小为目标函数,以潮流平衡、馈线容量、节点电压、网架辐射型结构为约束条件的配电网规划模型,并通过改进惯性参数与引入变异操作对粒子群算法进行改进,利用改进后的算法求解规划模型。以33节点系统为例进行仿真,结果验证了该方法能够有效降低网损,减少网络规划费用。

电力通信网络敏感信息传输路由安全优化设计

优化电力通信网络敏感信息传输节点选取过程,可避免链路拥挤,高消耗的传输能量导致簇首分布不合理的问题。因此,为了提高敏感信息传输安全性和网络覆盖率,设计电力通信网络敏感信息传输路由安全优化方案。结合PageRank算法迭代更新连接节点,构建路由连接函数,综合考虑节点负荷容量和等级选取节点。构建路由安全优化协议整体框架,依据链路ETX值改善电力通信网络中能量损耗。计算目标节点分布概率密度,设计路由优化数据分发机制,实现敏感信息传输路由安全优化。由实验结果可知,所设计方法簇1、2、3、4的簇首中心坐标分别为(-1,2)、(1,1.8)、(0.95,-2.2)、(-1,-2),与实际簇首所在中心一致;最高网络覆盖率为96%,有效提高了网络连接安全性。

交通网-电网耦合框架下制氢加氢站选址定容

制氢加氢站(HPRS)的合理规划对氢燃料电池车的发展具有重要意义,为此提出交通网-电网耦合框架下的HPRS规划方法,实现大规模分布式新能源并网电力系统下的HPRS选址定容。首先,基于城市路网阻抗信息模型对氢燃料车的出行进行模拟,得到交通网层面上加氢负荷时空分布。然后,以建设运营成本、交通网加氢负荷覆盖率与电力网络运行稳定性为约束,构建多目标综合评价选址定容模型,通过改进粒子群算法对HPRS的选址和设备容量进行求解。在33节点电网和25节点交通网上进行算例分析,结果表明所提出方法有效降低了HPRS在接入电网后引起的电网损耗与电压偏差,同时提升新能源自消纳率,提高了HPRS的交通网服务质量并减少了建设运营成本。