scholarly journals BIBC Matrix Modification for Network Topology Changes: Reconfiguration Problem Implementation

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 2738
Author(s):  
Ayşe Aybike Şeker ◽  
Tuba Gözel ◽  
Mehmet Hakan Hocaoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Network Topology ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Load Flow ◽  
Normal Operation ◽  
Algorithm Efficiency ◽  
Matrix Modification ◽  
Network Losses

The topology of a distribution network can be represented by a bus injection to branch current (BIBC) matrix. It has been introduced and used for load flow analysis of distribution networks. In this paper, a method for BIBC matrix modification is developed to use in applications which require a topology change representation. Proposed method that reflects the changes in configuration in the system BIBC matrix is implemented in distribution network reconfiguration problem. With providing potential solutions for network operational and planning requirements such as necessitate changes in configurations to transfer the loads to a different substation, ease the loading of equipment, conduct planned maintenance and reduce network losses during the normal operation with renewables, storage and other uprising technologies, reconfiguration may also be useful for emergencies, accidents, attacks and weather-related disasters. The BIBC modification process provides the knowledge of possible switches to open and the direction of power flow without any need to further radiality or continuity check. The proposed method needs only initial network topology information that makes it suitable to apply on any distribution network and to use with any search method or heuristic/meta-heuristic optimization algorithm. Efficiency of the method is investigated on systems with voltage dependent and time varying loads.

scholarly journals Examination of the Chance Constrained Optimal WT Penetration Level in Distorted Distribution Network with Wind Speed and Load Uncertainties

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 7311-7320
Author(s):  
I. C. Barutcu
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Load Flow ◽  
Chance Constraint ◽  
Harmonic Load

Harmonic penetration can be problematic by the growing interconnection of Wind Turbines (WTs) in distribution networks. Since the active power outputs of WTs and loads in the distribution system have uncertainties, the optimal WT penetration level problem can be considered to have a stochastic nature. In this study, this problem is taken into account in the stochastic optimization method with the consideration of uncertainties in wind speed and distribution network load profile. Chance constraint programming is taken into account in the determination of optimal WT penetration levels by applying the Genetic Algorithm (GA) along with Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS). The harmonic power flow analysis based on the decoupled harmonic load flow approach is employed in the distorted distribution network. Chance constraints are considered for the harmonic issues such as the Total Harmonic Distortion of Voltage (VTHD), Individual Harmonic Distortion of Voltage (VIHDh), and Root Mean Square of Voltage (VRMS).

scholarly journals Enhancement of Voltage Profile by Optimal Placement of Distributed Generators with UPFC in Distribution Networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 2733-2738 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Transmission Lines ◽  
Network Reliability ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Load Flow ◽  
Optimal Placement ◽  
Voltage Profile ◽  
Load Flow Analysis ◽  
Distributed Generators

The Distributed generation and fast operating power electronic devices are attracting more attention due to their effective solution for improvement in the voltage profile, to meet the increasing power consumption, reduction in the power loss, enhancement in the power transfer capacity of the transmission lines, reducing the overloading of the entire network. The optimal placement of DG and FACTs devices plays key role in improvement of the network reliability and voltage stability. In this paper exhaustive load flow analysis is carried out for optimal placement of DG and UPFC. The proposed method is tested on 40 bus distribution network. The obtained results are satisfactory in terms of improvement in the overall performance of the distribution network.

scholarly journals Loss Minimization in Distribution Network using Wind Power Plant Reactive Power Support

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aeishwarya Baviskar ◽  
Kaushik Das ◽  
Anca Daniela Hansen ◽  
Panos Menegatos
Keyword(s):  
Wind Power ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Voltage Profile ◽  
Network Losses ◽  
Optimization Methodology

<div>The increased penetration of wind power plants (WPPs) in distribution networks challenges the distribution system operators (DSOs) to improve and optimize networks’ operation. A higher amount of local power production translates to more losses in the network. This paper proposes a deterministic optimization methodology to minimize the losses in distribution networks with WPPs, by exploiting WPPs’ capability to control reactive power in coordination with the on-load tap changers from the MV/HV transformer, avoiding the need for network reinforcements. The principal objective is to optimize the reactive power flow in the network. Measurements from a real distribution network with a large share of controllable WPPs under varying wind and load conditions are used for the study. The benefits and the challenges of the optimization methodology are assessed and discussed with respect to active power losses, voltage profile and reactive power. The results show that with reactive power support from WPPs, network losses are reduced by 4.2 %. Higher loss reductions (up to 19 %) can be achieved through a coordinated action between the WPPs and TSO. Furthermore, it is shown that the distribution network can act as an asset to the transmission network for reactive power support, via actively controlling WPP’s reactive power.</div>

scholarly journals Loss Minimization in Distribution Network using Wind Power Plant Reactive Power Support

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aeishwarya Baviskar ◽  
Kaushik Das ◽  
Anca Daniela Hansen ◽  
Panos Menegatos
Keyword(s):  
Wind Power ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Voltage Profile ◽  
Network Losses ◽  
Optimization Methodology

<div>The increased penetration of wind power plants (WPPs) in distribution networks challenges the distribution system operators (DSOs) to improve and optimize networks’ operation. A higher amount of local power production translates to more losses in the network. This paper proposes a deterministic optimization methodology to minimize the losses in distribution networks with WPPs, by exploiting WPPs’ capability to control reactive power in coordination with the on-load tap changers from the MV/HV transformer, avoiding the need for network reinforcements. The principal objective is to optimize the reactive power flow in the network. Measurements from a real distribution network with a large share of controllable WPPs under varying wind and load conditions are used for the study. The benefits and the challenges of the optimization methodology are assessed and discussed with respect to active power losses, voltage profile and reactive power. The results show that with reactive power support from WPPs, network losses are reduced by 4.2 %. Higher loss reductions (up to 19 %) can be achieved through a coordinated action between the WPPs and TSO. Furthermore, it is shown that the distribution network can act as an asset to the transmission network for reactive power support, via actively controlling WPP’s reactive power.</div>

scholarly journals Optimal Placement of Capacitor to Enhance the Efficiency of the Distribution Network

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 2877-2881 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Power ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Load Flow ◽  
Optimal Placement ◽  
Load Flow Analysis ◽  
Network Operation ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Shunt Capacitor

In this paper optimal placement of capacitor is carried out by using exhaustive load flow analysis for minimization of the power loss at different loading conditions. The shunt capacitor mainly used for reactive power compensation to maintain the good p.f in the network to improve the overall performance of the distribution networks. The obtained results are satisfactory interms of improvement in the efficiency of the distribution network operation.

scholarly journals Laplacian Matrix-Based Power Flow Formulation for LVDC Grids with Radial and Meshed Configurations

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 1866
Author(s):  
Zahid Javid ◽  
Ulas Karaagac ◽  
Ilhan Kocar ◽  
Ka Wing Chan
Keyword(s):  
Fixed Point ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Mathematical Formulation ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Load Flow ◽  
Banach Fixed Point Theorem ◽  
Loading Conditions ◽  
Flow Equations ◽  
Uniqueness Of The Solution

There is an increasing interest in low voltage direct current (LVDC) distribution grids due to advancements in power electronics enabling efficient and economical electrical networks in the DC paradigm. Power flow equations in LVDC grids are non-linear and non-convex due to the presence of constant power nodes. Depending on the implementation, power flow equations may lead to more than one solution and unrealistic solutions; therefore, the uniqueness of the solution should not be taken for granted. This paper proposes a new power flow solver based on a graph theory for LVDC grids having radial or meshed configurations. The solver provides a unique solution. Two test feeders composed of 33 nodes and 69 nodes are considered to validate the effectiveness of the proposed method. The proposed method is compared with a fixed-point methodology called direct load flow (DLF) having a mathematical formulation equivalent to a backward forward sweep (BFS) class of solvers in the case of radial distribution networks but that can handle meshed networks more easily thanks to the use of connectivity matrices. In addition, the convergence and uniqueness of the solution is demonstrated using a Banach fixed-point theorem. The performance of the proposed method is tested for different loading conditions. The results show that the proposed method is robust and has fast convergence characteristics even with high loading conditions. All simulations are carried out in MATLAB 2020b software.

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