The Implementation of Smart Meters for Electric Grid Improvements and Reliable Power Flow Data on Electrical Power Distribution Network

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sindi Ndaba ◽  
Innocent E. Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Power Distribution ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Flow Data ◽  
Electric Grid ◽  
Smart Meters ◽  
Power Distribution Network

scholarly journals Optimization design of reconfiguration algorithm for high voltage power distribution network based on ant colony algorithm

Open Physics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1094-1106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Li ◽  
Yao Zhang ◽  
Muhammad Aqeel Ashraf
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Ant Colony Algorithm ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Network Reconstruction ◽  
Ant Colony ◽  
Power Distribution Network ◽  
Power Flow Calculation

Abstract Distribution network reconfiguration is a very complex and large-scale combinatorial optimization problem. In network reconfiguration, whether an effective solution can be obtained is a key issue. Aiming at the problems in network reconstruction by traditional algorithm, such as long time required, more times of power flow calculation and high network loss, a network optimization design algorithm based on improved ant colony algorithm for high voltage power distribution network is proposed. After analyzing the operating characteristics of the high voltage power distribution network, the network topology of the high voltage power distribution network is described by constructing a hierarchical variable-structure distribution network model. A mathematical model of distribution network reconstruction considering the opportunity constraint with the minimum network loss as the objective function is established. The power flow distribution is calculated by using the pre-push back-generation method combined with the hierarchical structure of the distribution network. The maximum and minimum ant colony algorithm is introduced to improve the pheromone updating method of the traditional ant colony algorithm, and the search range is expanded, so that the algorithm can jump out of the local optimization trap to realize the accurate solution of the power distribution network reconstruction model. The experimental results show that compared with the current network reconstruction algorithm, the proposed algorithm requires less time for convergence, less power flow calculation, and lower network loss.

Research on the Voltage Influence of Active Distribution Network with Distributed Generation Access

2014 ◽  
Vol 668-669 ◽  
pp. 749-752 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Yi Zhou ◽  
Ling Yun Wang ◽  
Wen Yue Liang ◽  
Li Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Power Distribution Network ◽  
Active Distribution Network ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Active Distribution Networks

Distributed generation (DG) has an important influence on the voltage of active distribution networks. A unidirectional power distribution network will be transformed into a bidirectional, multiple power supply distribution network after DGs access to the distribution network and the direction of power flow is also changed. Considering the traditional forward and backward substitution algorithm can only deal with the equilibrium node and PQ nodes, so the other types of DGs should be transformed into PQ nodes, then its impact on active distribution network can be analyzed via the forward and backward substitution algorithm. In this paper, the characteristics of active distribution networks are analyzed firstly and a novel approach is proposed to convert PI nodes into PQ nodes. Finally, a novel forward and backward substitution algorithm is adopted to calculate the power flow of the active distribution network with DGs. Extensive validation of IEEE 18 and 33 nodes distribution system indicates that this method is feasible. Numerical results show that when DG is accessed to the appropriate location with proper capacity, it has a significant capability to support the voltages level of distribution system.

Application of Dynamic Voltage Restorer for Power Quality Improvement in Low Voltage Electrical Power Distribution Network: An Overview

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 142-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Taiwo Ogunboyo ◽  
Remy Tiako ◽  
Innocent E. Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Power Quality ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Power Distribution Network ◽  
Dynamic Voltage Restorer ◽  
Voltage Restorer ◽  
Power Quality Improvement ◽  
Dynamic Voltage

Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) is a series connected power electronics based custom power device that is used to improve voltage disturbances in low voltage electrical power distribution network. Power quality requirement is one of the most important concerns for power system. The parts of the DVR is made up of voltage source inverter, injection/booster transformer, a harmonic filter, an energy storage device and a bypass switch. The DVR is used to inject three phase voltage in series and in synchronism with the network voltages in order to compensate voltage disturbances with a benefit of active /reactive power control. This paper presents a review of the researches on the dynamic voltage restorer application for power quality improvement in low voltage electrical power distribution networks. It describes power quality issues, principle of operation of DVR, basic components of DVR, DVRs control topologies in distribution network, DVR control strategies and compensation techniques.

Analysis and Control of the Closed-Loop Current Based on Power Flow Calculation in Distribution Network

2013 ◽  
Vol 373-375 ◽  
pp. 1353-1356
Author(s):  
Bao Li Gui ◽  
Jin Ling Lu ◽  
Qing Jie Zhou ◽  
Ren Min Gong
Keyword(s):  
Power Distribution ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Loop Current ◽  
Power Distribution Network ◽  
Power Flow Calculation ◽  
Steady State Current ◽  
Power Enterprise ◽  
And Control

With the development of our country electric power enterprise, closed-loop pour load operation has become increasingly frequent in power distribution network, the resulting circulation problems affect the safe operation of power grid. The calculation method of system is used by BX type solution fast decomposition method and it is very suitable for distribution integration, by the method we can calculate the steady state current and transient current of closed-loop. It also provide accurate current analysis and control. With analysis of examples, finally indicates that the method can offer good for dispatch staff for closed-loop operation decision support, and it has a certain guiding significance.

Research on Loss Allocation of Power Distribution Network Based on Power Flow Tracing

2012 ◽  
Vol 516-517 ◽  
pp. 1425-1428
Author(s):  
Li Ming Wei ◽  
Jun Lin
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Electricity Market ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Power Distribution Network ◽  
Loss Allocation ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Power Flow Tracing ◽  
New Challenges

The introduction of distributed generation will bring new challenges to the theory of power electricity market. The problem of loss allocation is one of them. In the paper three contents are introduced. Firstly, a loss allocation method is proposed for power distribution network with distributed generation. Secondly, the changes of loss allocation which introduction of distributed generation before and after brings about are analyzed and compared and relevant conclusions are obtained. Lastly, a typical mini-grid with a distributed generation is simulated. Simulation results prove the correctness and feasibility of the method.

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