scholarly journals A Weighted Sum of Multi-Objective Function based Reliability Analysis with the Integration of Distributed Generation

New trends in power system include the placement of the distributed generators (DGs) to overcome the drawbacks of the conventional power system, it can be connected near to the load points. Hence, the placement of DG is an important factor to be considered for the analysis due to its positive as well as negative impacts. An improved analytical approach for enhancing the reliability of the power system has been developed in this paper. By integrating DG of selected penetration level at all nodes of the test system, a set of reliability indices are evaluated based on interruption, improvement indices and blended as the multi-objective functions. Combinations of LVDI and PLRI with reliability improvement index are calculated by selecting the blended indices. Hence, enhanced system reliability is achieved. The analysis is carried out under the MATLAB platform on the standard RTBS bus distribution system

Author(s):  
Zuhaila Mat Yasin ◽  
Izni Nadhirah Sam’ón ◽  
Norziana Aminudin ◽  
Nur Ashida Salim ◽  
Hasmaini Mohamad

<p>Monitoring fault current is very important in power system protection. Therefore, the impact of installing Distributed Generation (DG) on the fault current is investigated in this paper. Three types of fault currents which are single line-to-ground, double line-to-ground and three phase fault are analyzed at various fault locations. The optimal location of DG was identified heuristically using power system simulation program for planning, design and analysis of distribution system (PSS/Adept). The simulation was conducted by observing the power losses of the test system by installing DG at each load buses. Bus with minimum power loss was chosen as the optimal location of DG. In order to study the impact of DG to the fault current, various locations and sizes of DG were also selected. The simulations were conducted on IEEE 33-bus distribution test system and IEEE 69-bus distribution test system. The results showed that the impact of DG to the fault current is significant especially when fault occurs at busses near to DG location.</p>


2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 399-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelrahman Ahmed Akila ◽  
Ahmed Helal ◽  
Hussein Eldesouki

Abstract Distribution systems are traditionally designed as radial passive systems fed from a single source. Protection coordination of such systems has been easily established assuming the system radiality. Insertion of distributed generators (DGs) into distribution systems makes the distribution system to be more active which causes redistribution of fault currents magnitudes and directions. This causes negative impacts on the original protection system coordination, since the distribution system losses its radiality and passiveness. Recently protection coordination in the presence of distributed generation has been paid a great attention. Researchers proposed various solutions to solve the protection coordination problem caused by adding DG into the distribution network. In this paper, the proposed solutions for the protection coordination problem considering the DG insertion will be illustrated, classified, and criticized.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (16) ◽  
pp. 7442
Author(s):  
Paulo S. Zanin ◽  
Lina Paola Garcés Negrete ◽  
Gelson A. A. Brigatto ◽  
Jesús M. López-Lezama

Renewable generation has been addressed in several aspects but it still represents a new paradigm for the expansion of the electricity supply. This paper aims to propose a new model for the sizing and siting problem of distributed generation (DG), based on renewable sources and considering three main aspects: technical, from the distribution utility viewpoint; economical, from the DG owner’s viewpoint, and environmental, from a sustainability perspective. A multi-objective Genetic Algorithm and the Maximin metric are implemented to obtain optimal Pareto sets; also, three decision criteria, considering the concept of preference, are applied to select a final solution from Pareto sets. Case-studies are carried out in medium voltage systems: the 69-bus distribution test system, known from literature, and a 918-bus Brazilian distribution system. Diversity of alternatives in the obtained Pareto sets testify algorithm effectiveness in searching for solutions to the distributed generation sizing and siting problem, in order to ensure power loss reductions, investment return, and environmental benefits. The proposed methodology contributes to the discussions and perspectives among electricity utilities, DG owners, society, and regulators regarding planning and decision making tools.


Author(s):  
K. RAJU ◽  
P. Mercy hepciba rani ◽  
J. Prashanthi

Reliability is the most important factor of distribution system and this system should be operated economically with low customer loads interruption. This is because that the distribution system gives supply to customers from transmission system. There are some power quality issues due to the failures of components in distribution system. Researchers are going on to assess the reliability of the power system. In the power system, reliability evaluation is an important aspect in complete electric distribution system planning and operation. Due to the extreme scale of problem, it is not possible to conduct reliability on complete power system, it is performed independently. Hence, In this paper, the reliability of distribution system is evaluated by using an analytical method is described and is applied to the IEEE RBTS BUS-6. Development of reliability model of distribution system using Electrical Transient Analyzer Program (ETAP) software is developed. And the Distributed Generation is introduced for the improvement of reliability. Reliability indices are such as System Average Interruption Frequency Indices (SAIFI), System Average Interruption Duration Indices (SAIDI), Customer Average Interruption Frequency Indices (CAIFI), Customer Average Interruption Duration Indices (CAIDI), Energy Not Supplied (ENS), Average Service Availability Indices (ASAI), etc. The performance of reliability of the system is shown by these indices


Author(s):  
Subramanya Sarma S ◽  
V. Madhusudhan ◽  
V. Ganesh

<p>Reliability worth assessment is a primary concern in planning and designing of electrical distribution systems those operate in an economic manner with minimal interruption of electric supply to customer loads. Renewable energy sources (RES) based Distributed Generation (DG) units can be forecasted to penetrate in distribution networks due to advancement in their technology. The assessment of reliability worth of DG enhanced distribution networks is a relatively new research area. This paper proposes a methodology that can be used to analyze the reliability of active distribution systems (DG enhanced distribution system) and can be applied in preliminary planning studies to compute the reliability indices and statistics. The reliability assessment in this work is carried out with analytical approach applied on a test system and simulated results validate that installation of distributed generators can improve the distribution system reliability considerably.</p>


Author(s):  
Cho Cho Myint ◽  
Ohn Zin Lin ◽  
Soe Soe Ei Aung

In Myanmar, as the main power generation is hydro power generation. the utility cannot supply sufficient power to customers during the dry season. Besides interruptions occur frequently due to aging system and lack of prospered protection. Therefore, reliability is an urgent issue in Myanmar. As a result of unbalance between generation and load, the distribution system is getting poor voltage profile, instability and high power losses in high load condition. According to network characteristics, the failure of a component always leads to consequence interruption in a radial distribution system.  Therefore, it is a must consideration to mitigate these challenges to enhance the system reliability. There are many techniques to solve the reliability problems such as reclosers, switching devices (manual and automated switches), system reconfiguration, feeder re-conducting and integration of distributed generation (DG). In this paper, system reliability assessment is evaluated in detail with the integration of the distributed generation such as PV-Diesel Hybrid System. The location of DG is chosen according to the expected energy not supply (EENS) and the voltage drop in proposed system. Next, the optimal sizing of DG is chosen depends on the penetration level of generator. Reliability indices can be evaluated depending on the failure rate(λ), repair time(r) and annual outage time(U) in Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP) software. The case study of this thesis is carried out in 33/11 kV network which is connected Kyatminton Substation, Kyaukse, Middle Myanmar.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 1198-1205
Author(s):  
J.N. Nweke ◽  
A.G. Gusau ◽  
L.M. Isah

A stable and reliable electric power supply system is a pre-requisite for the technological and economic growth of any nation. Nigeria's power supply has been experiencing incessant power interruptions caused by a failure in the distribution system. This paper developed a system planning approach as part of the key mitigation strategies for improved reliability and protection of the distribution network. The developed algorithm is tested using 33kV feeder supplying electricity to Kaura-Namoda, Zamfara State,  Nigeria. A customer-based reliability index was used as a tool to evaluate the reliability assessment of the feeder test system. The result showed that alternative 3 gives better results in terms of improvement of the system average interruption duration index (SAIDI), which in turn gives the minimum interrupted energy. Also, it is found that a greater number of sectionalizing switches do not give better results. It is very important to place the sectionalizing switches at a strategic location. If it is located at such points that will facilitate to sectionalize the faulty sections faster and to make the supply available to the unfaulty part of the network. Hence the utility company should apply this mitigation algorithm for system reliability improvement, depending on their needs and requirements. Thus, utilities can optimize network performance and better serve customers by adopting mitigation strategies in addressing trouble-prone areas to achieve a stable and reliable supply Keywords: distribution system; reliability; reliability indices; system performance evaluation; protection system; mitigation algorithms and sectionalizing switches 


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