scholarly journals Electric power management in a microgrid analyzing photovoltaic arrays and a turbine-generator system

Author(s):  
Raúl Alberto López-Meraz ◽  
Luis Hernández-Callejo ◽  
Luis Omar Jamed Boza ◽  
Jorge Arturo Del Ángel Ramos ◽  
Juan José Marín Hernández ◽  
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One of the priority objectives of microgrids is to achieve energy self-sufficiency, generally resorting to distributed generation sources and backup systems; however, they are usually connected to conventional electrical networks that ensure supply to the loads. Addressing this problem, this work presents a proposal (managing elements) to minimize the dependence of power from the external electrical system in the months of greatest demand and thus guarantee the supply of the other months. The proposed methodology compares two statistical techniques: central composition design with 20 simulated experimental replicas and regression with 28. In both cases, the monthly average purchased power is analyzed as a primary response and its standard deviation as a secondary. The study variables are seven photovoltaic arrays and the feed characteristics of the turbine-generator storage of the microgrid of the Center for Development of Renewable Energies (CEDER), belonging to the Center for Energy Research, Environmental and Technological (CIEMAT). The results, with high predictive quality supported by indexes of approach to the real values of solar radiation and the operation of the turbine-generator binomial, provide regions where CEDER has the possibility of increasing the capacities of solar systems and/or modifying the geometry of the mini-hydraulics supply according to your specific conditions.

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanrenthung Odyuo ◽  
Dipu Sarkar ◽  
Lilika Sumi

Abstract The development and planning of optimal network reconfiguration strategies for electrical networks is greatly improved with proper application of graph theory techniques. This paper investigates the application of Kruskal's maximal spanning tree algorithm in finding the optimal radial networks for different loading scenarios from an interconnected meshed electrical network integrated with distributed generation (DG). The work is done with an objective to assess the prowess of Kruskal's algorithm to compute, obtain or derive an optimal radial network (optimal maximal spanning tree) that gives improved voltage stability and highest loss minimization from among all the possible radial networks obtainable from the DG-integrated mesh network for different time-varying loading scenarios. The proposed technique has been demonstrated on a multiple test systems considering time-varying load levels to investigate the performance and effectiveness of the suggested method. For interconnected electrical networks with the presence of distributed generation, it was found that application of Kruskal's algorithm quickly computes optimal radial configurations that gives the least amount of power losses and better voltage stability even under varying load conditions. Article Highlights Investigated network reconfiguration strategies for electrical networks with the presence of Distributed Generation for time-varying loading conditions. Investigated the application of graph theory techniques in electrical networks for developing and planning reconfiguration strategies. Applied Kruskal’s maximal spanning tree algorithm to obtain the optimal radial electrical networks for different loading scenarios from DG-integrated meshed electrical network.


2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 406-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. J. Zachariah ◽  
John W. Finch ◽  
Mohammad Farsi

Author(s):  
Indranil Barman ◽  
Donald R. Flugrad

Abstract An improved speed control method is proposed for a turbine-generator system. Whereas the present method employs a steam valve to control the flow of steam according to the desired output, the proposed system uses an epicyclic gear train to provide fine control of the speed, while coarse control is still maintained through the steam valve. The systematic design of such a gear train is the objective of this project. Two configurations are considered as suitable candidates. After the transmissions are analyzed to obtain the speed and torque relations, the dynamic equations of motion and control equations for the systems are derived for simulation purposes. The simulations are then conducted for various load cases and parameter values to determine a suitable design for application in the power industry. The final configuration allows constant generator output speeds to be reliably maintained in the face of significant load disturbances.


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