scholarly journals Reliability Evaluation of Smart Microgrids Considering Cyber Failures and Disturbances under Various Cyber Network Topologies and Distributed Generation’s Scenarios

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 5695
Author(s):  
Mehrdad Aslani ◽  
Hamed Hashemi-Dezaki ◽  
Abbas Ketabi
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grids ◽  
Reliability Evaluation ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Test System ◽  
Efficient System ◽  
Control Center ◽  
Distributed Generations ◽  
Network Topologies ◽  
Physical Features ◽  
Microgrid Control

Smart microgrids (SMGs), as cyber–physical systems, are essential parts of smart grids. The SMGs’ cyber networks facilitate efficient system operation. However, cyber failures and interferences might adversely affect the SMGs. The available studies about SMGs have paid less attention to SMGs’ cyber–physical features compared to other subjects. Although a few current research works have studied the cyber impacts on SMGs’ reliability, there is a research gap about reliability evaluation simultaneously concerning all cyber failures and interferences under various cyber network topologies and renewable distributions scenarios. This article aims to fill such a gap by developing a new Monte Carlo simulation-based reliability assessment method considering cyber elements’ failures, data/information transmission errors, and routing errors under various cyber network topologies. Considering the microgrid control center (MGCC) faults in comparion to other failures and interferences is one of the major contributions of this study. The reliability evaluation of SMGs under various cyber network topologies, particularly based on an MGCC’s redundancy, highlights this research’s advantages. Moreover, studying the interactions of uncertainties for cyber systems and distributed generations (DGs) under various DG scenarios is another contribution. The proposed method is applied to a test system using actual historical data. The comparative test results illustrate the advantages of the proposed method.

Optimal fault location for power distribution systems with distributed generations using synchronized measurements

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Fan ◽  
Yuan Liao ◽  
Ning kang
Keyword(s):  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Fault Location ◽  
Test System ◽  
Power Distribution Systems ◽  
Distributed Generations ◽  
High Penetration ◽  
Maintenance Time ◽  
Phasor Measurements ◽  
Synchronized Measurements

AbstractAccurate fault location in distribution systems greatly shortens maintenance time and improves reliability. This paper presents novel methods to pinpoint fault location and identify possible bad measurements for enhanced accuracy. It is assumed that network parameters and topology of the distribution network are available. The methods are applicable to a single fault as well as simultaneous faults and are applicable to both balanced and unbalanced networks. The methods utilize synchronized voltage and current phasor measurements to locate the fault. The methods are validated by simulation studies using the modified IEEE 34-Node Test System. Case studies have demonstrated that the methods are suitable for distribution systems with high penetration of distributed generations.

Microphone High-Temperature Test System Development Based on PID Control

2014 ◽  
Vol 912-914 ◽  
pp. 1294-1298
Author(s):  
Li Yan Zhao
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
System Development ◽  
Test System ◽  
Lower Efficiency ◽  
Temperature Function ◽  
Control Center ◽  
Marketing Application ◽  
High Temperature Operation ◽  
Very High ◽  
Temperature Test

With PID as its control center, this system overcomes the uncontrol of temperature, lower efficiency, difficult operation and other drawbacks occurring in precious microphone high-temperature test system. Characterized by excellent adaptability, automatic heating and constant temperature function, and simple operation, the high-temperature test system can meet the special requirements during microphone high temperature operation, evaluate the phase, frequency response, background noise and other product indexes in a high temperature ambient, and possess a very high marketing application value.

scholarly journals A Lightweight Scheme to Authenticate and Secure the Communication in Smart Grids

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1508 ◽  
Author(s):  
Israa Aziz ◽  
Hai Jin ◽  
Ihsan Abdulqadder ◽  
Zaid Hussien ◽  
Zaid Abduljabbar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grids ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Power Grids ◽  
Control Center ◽  
Medium Voltage ◽  
Authentication Mechanism ◽  
Computational Overhead ◽  
Automation Equipment ◽  
Lightweight Authentication

Self-reconfiguration in electrical power grids is a significant tool for their planning and operation during both normal and abnormal conditions. The increasing in employment of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), as well as the rapid growth of the new communication technologies have increased the application of Feeder Automation (FA) in Distribution Networks (DNs). In a Smart Grid (SG), automation equipment, such as a Smart Breaker (SB), is used. Using either a wired or a wireless network or even a combination of both, communication between the Control Center (CC) and SBs can be made. Nowadays, wireless technology is widely used in the communication of DNs. This may cause several security vulnerabilities in the power system, such as remote attacks, with the goal of cutting off the electrical power provided to significant consumers. Therefore, to preserve the cybersecurity of the system, there is a need for a secure scheme. The available literature investments proposed a heavyweight level in security schemes, while the overhead was not considered. To overcome this drawback, this paper presents an efficient lightweight authentication mechanism with the necessary steps to ensure real-time automatic reconfiguration during a fault. As a first stage, authentication will be made between CC and SB, SB then sends the information about its status. To ensure the integrity of the authentication exchange, a hash function is used, while the symmetric algorithm is used to ensure privacy. The applicability of the suggested scheme has been proved by conducting security performance and analysis. The proposed scheme will be injected on ABB medium voltage breaker with the REF 542plus controller. Therefore, the probable benefit of the suggested scheme is the contribution to provide more flexibility for electrical utilities in terms of reducing the overall computational overhead and withstanding to various types of attacks, while also opening new prospects in FA of SGs.

Securing SDN-Enabled Smart Power Grids

2018 ◽  
pp. 79-98
Author(s):  
Uttam Ghosh ◽  
Pushpita Chatterjee ◽  
Sachin Shetty
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Performance Comparison ◽  
Power Grids ◽  
Smart Power ◽  
Control Center ◽  
Grid Networks ◽  
Result Show ◽  
Sdn Controller

Software-defined networking (SDN) provides flexibility in controlling, managing, and dynamically reconfiguring the distributed heterogeneous smart grid networks. Considerably less attention has been received to provide security in SDN-enabled smart grids. Centralized SDN controller protects smart grid networks against outside attacks only. Furthermore, centralized SDN controller suffers from a single point of compromise and failure which is detrimental to security and reliability. This chapter presents a framework with multiple SDN controllers and security controllers that provides a secure and robust smart grid architecture. The proposed framework deploys a local IDS to provide security in a substation. Whereas a global IDS is deployed to provide security in control center and overall smart grid network, it further verifies the consequences of control-commands issued by SDN controller and SCADA master. Performance comparison and simulation result show that the proposed framework is efficient as compared to existing security frameworks for SDN-enabled smart grids.

Securing SDN-Enabled Smart Power Grids

2022 ◽  
pp. 1028-1046
Author(s):  
Uttam Ghosh ◽  
Pushpita Chatterjee ◽  
Sachin Shetty
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Performance Comparison ◽  
Power Grids ◽  
Smart Power ◽  
Control Center ◽  
Grid Networks ◽  
Result Show ◽  
Sdn Controller

Software-defined networking (SDN) provides flexibility in controlling, managing, and dynamically reconfiguring the distributed heterogeneous smart grid networks. Considerably less attention has been received to provide security in SDN-enabled smart grids. Centralized SDN controller protects smart grid networks against outside attacks only. Furthermore, centralized SDN controller suffers from a single point of compromise and failure which is detrimental to security and reliability. This chapter presents a framework with multiple SDN controllers and security controllers that provides a secure and robust smart grid architecture. The proposed framework deploys a local IDS to provide security in a substation. Whereas a global IDS is deployed to provide security in control center and overall smart grid network, it further verifies the consequences of control-commands issued by SDN controller and SCADA master. Performance comparison and simulation result show that the proposed framework is efficient as compared to existing security frameworks for SDN-enabled smart grids.

Overall Reliability Evaluation of the IEEE Benchmark Test System Using the NH-2 Program

1997 ◽  
pp. 333-340
Author(s):  
J.M.S. Pinheiro ◽  
C.R.R. Dornellas ◽  
M.Th. Schilling ◽  
A.C.G. Melo ◽  
J.C.O. Mello
Keyword(s):  
Reliability Evaluation ◽  
Test System ◽  
Benchmark Test ◽  
Overall Reliability

scholarly journals Smart Sensors for Smart Grid Reliability

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 2187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Alonso ◽  
Hortensia Amaris ◽  
Daniel Alcala ◽  
Diana M. Florez R.
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Test System ◽  
Smart Sensors ◽  
Smart Sensor ◽  
Protection Scheme ◽  
Time Operation ◽  
Real Time Operation

Sensors for monitoring electrical parameters over an entire electricity network infrastructure play a fundamental role in protecting smart grids and improving the network’s energy efficiency. When a short circuit takes place in a smart grid it has to be sensed as soon as possible to reduce its fault duration along the network and to reduce damage to the electricity infrastructure as well as personal injuries. Existing protection devices, which are used to sense the fault, range from classic analog electro-mechanics relays to modern intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). However, both types of devices have fixed adjustment settings (offline stage) and do not provide any coordination among them under real-time operation. In this paper, a new smart sensor is developed that offers the capability to update its adjustment settings during real-time operation, in coordination with the rest of the smart sensors spread over the network. The proposed sensor and the coordinated protection scheme were tested in a standard smart grid (IEEE 34-bus test system) under different short circuit scenarios and renewable energy penetration. Results suggest that the short-circuit fault sensed by the smart sensor is improved up to 80% and up to 64% compared with analog electromechanics relays and IEDs, respectively.

Real-Time Smart Grids Control for Preventing Cascading Failures and Blackout using Neural Networks: Experimental Approach for N-1-1 Contingency

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 703-716 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sina Zarrabian ◽  
Rabie Belkacemi ◽  
Adeniyi A. Babalola
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Intelligent Systems ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Frequency Control ◽  
Test System ◽  
Selection Strategy ◽  
Control Approach ◽  
Contingency Condition

Abstract In this paper, a novel intelligent control is proposed based on Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) to mitigate cascading failure (CF) and prevent blackout in smart grid systems after N-1-1 contingency condition in real-time. The fundamental contribution of this research is to deploy the machine learning concept for preventing blackout at early stages of its occurrence and to make smart grids more resilient, reliable, and robust. The proposed method provides the best action selection strategy for adaptive adjustment of generators’ output power through frequency control. This method is able to relieve congestion of transmission lines and prevent consecutive transmission line outage after N-1-1 contingency condition. The proposed ANN-based control approach is tested on an experimental 100 kW test system developed by the authors to test intelligent systems. Additionally, the proposed approach is validated on the large-scale IEEE 118-bus power system by simulation studies. Experimental results show that the ANN approach is very promising and provides accurate and robust control by preventing blackout. The technique is compared to a heuristic multi-agent system (MAS) approach based on communication interchanges. The ANN approach showed more accurate and robust response than the MAS algorithm.

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