scholarly journals System Performance of a Grid Integrated Distributed Generator using ETAP

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 2326-2333

Uneconomical augmentation of the grid framework has prompted the usage of electric power toward the end users and has been demonstrated to be practical and to a degree effective. With expanded criticalness on eco-accommodating innovations the utilization of sustainable power sources, for example, small scale hydro, wind, solar, biomass and biogas is being investigated. This paper introduces the potential effects of matrix associated photovoltaic (PV) array on electrical systems demonstrated using the Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP) software by validating the system performance parameters of the Deetyakhedi Feeder in Jhalawar district, Rajasthan under different loading conditions on Grid failure and the Sub-feeder disconnection case. This paper elaborates by underlining the significance of generating power from PV panels which exhibits and explains the development in solar technology. Effects of framework associated with solar PV Electricity on Power Systems are additionally discussed in this paper pursued by the authors' synopsis from the various writing's and discoveries with respect to the greatest suitable Solar PV infiltration that can be securely incorporated into existing systems by analyzing the System performance of the Grid Integrated Distributed Generator using ETAP Software. The conclusion covers the various Loading conditions at the Grid failure case and the Sub-Feeder disconnection case evaluating various conditions under which the system again regains its stability after specific time intervals.

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1744 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qais Alsafasfeh ◽  
Omar Saraereh ◽  
Imran Khan ◽  
Sunghwan Kim

As the unconstrained integration of distributed photovoltaic (PV) power into a power grid will cause changes in the power flow of the distribution network, voltage deviation, voltage fluctuation, and so on, system operators focus on how to determine and improve the integration capacity of PV power rationally. By giving full consideration to the static security index constraints and voltage fluctuation, this paper proposes a maximum integration capacity optimization model of the PV power, according to different power factors for the PV power. Moreover, the proposed research analyzes the large-scale PV grid access capacity, PV access point, and multi-PV power plant output, by probability density distribution, sensitivity analysis, standard deviation analysis, and over-limit probability analysis. Furthermore, this paper establishes accessible capacity maximization problems from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard node system and power system analysis theory for PV power sources with constraints of voltage fluctuations. A MATLAB R2017B simulator is used for the performance analysis and evaluation of the proposed work. Through the simulation of the IEEE 33-node system, the integration capacity range of the PV power is analyzed, and the maximum integration capacity of the PV power at each node is calculated, providing a rational decision-making scheme for the planning of integrating the distributed PV power into a small-scale power grid. The results indicate that the fluctuations and limit violation probabilities of the power system voltage and load flow increase with the addition of the PV capacity. Moreover, the power loss and PV penetration level are influenced by grid-connected spots, and the impact of PV on the load flow is directional.


2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (06) ◽  
pp. 1525-1545
Author(s):  
Praval Sharma ◽  
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Dr. Imran ◽  

The independent small-scale networks including sustainable power sources have been used in remote regions around the globe. Nonetheless, the irregularity of vitality sources may cause an enormous variance of the miniaturized scale framework recurrence. Because of consistently expanding vitality utilization, rising open familiarity with ecological assurance, and relentless advancement in power deregulation, distributed generation (DG) frameworks have pulled in expanded intrigue. Wind and photovoltaic (PV) power age are two of the most encouraging sustainable power source advancements. Fuel cell (FC) frameworks likewise show incredible potential in DG utilizations of things to come because of their quick innovation improvement and numerous benefits they have, for example, high effectiveness, zero or low outflow (of contamination gases), and adaptable measured structure. In proposition investigated work Integration of Distributed Generating Systems for Non-straight Loads will be proposed. A run-of-the-mill wind-PV-diesel reconciliation which comprises of diesel generator, PV framework, wind turbine generator (WTG), BESS, and burden, is utilized for the proposed models and controllers. We reenact and Integration Distributed Generating Systems for Non-straight Loads on the MATLAB/SIMULINK and portions of coordinated vitality frameworks are analyzed. The coordinated PV framework is normally controlled to work in the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) mode. The battery vitality stockpiling framework is worked inconsistent force charging or releasing mode. So as to give an incorporated vitality framework associated with lattice relying upon singular vitality necessities, the Integrated Energy Systems can be extra to a current vitality source to lessen petroleum product utilization or an independent for complete non-renewable energy source uprooting Through the broad joining of vitality foundations it is conceivable to upgrade the supportability, adaptability, steadiness, and productivity of the general vitality framework. The reproduction of incorporated vitality frameworks is done in MATLAB/SIMULINK. And all framework results will be done by Matlab reproduction is proposed for disconnected smaller scale matrices with sustainable sources. In the exhibited method, the pitch point controller is intended for wind turbine generator (WTG) framework to smooth breeze power yield. The proposed procedure is tried in a regular secluded incorporated small-scale network with both PV and wind turbine generators.


Author(s):  
Dr. A. S. Kannan, Et. al.

Arranging and enhancement of small-scale lattices in determined zone examined in this paper miniaturized scale framework is associated with and without grid to meet the load profiles, particular micro grid arrangements with age from sustainable power sources are developed. Better examinations are then conveyed utilizing HOMER vitality programming to decide cost of economy, measuring, and locating and framework designs. Micro grid is likewise associated with the network because of shortage of supported sustainable power sources. This paper shows a short differentiate among the assorted cost types of gear, control the board and launches for every one of the setups. The improvement result shows the most reduced expense per unit and it allots the positioning for every framework.


2018 ◽  
Vol 61 ◽  
pp. 00011
Author(s):  
Archishman Bose ◽  
Kiran Raj ◽  
Denitsa Kuzeva ◽  
Tommaso Mura ◽  
Jialei Xin ◽  
...  

Decentralized power generation, from renewables, is an attractive option for the future energy transition. Through a case study, the techno-economic feasibility to produce own power from distributed renewable to de-carbonize the operations of the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) was critically analysed. The case study was performed on one of the leading printing outfits of Sri Lanka. Solar photovoltaic (PV) and biomass gasification systems are the most cost-efficient and easy to operate technologies for grid-connected, small-scale power generation, at present, for the context. Grid integration has been found as a major challenge, in both technical and economic parameters of the project. The low capacity factor of solar PV and complexity of the supply chain for biomass power systems are critical to the respective technologies. A hybrid Solar PV-Biomass gasification power plant would have superior techno-economic performances with lower environmental impact than stand-alone systems. An equal share of the net power capacity between the technologies was obtained as the most suitable combination for the proposed hybrid power plant. A net carbon dioxide reduction of more than eighty percent of the operations of the SMEs is feasible. Socio-political factors also have a high impact on overall viability of such small-scale systems.


IJOSTHE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 23-28
Author(s):  
Manish Dhapani ◽  
Prof. Durgesh Vishwakarma

A microgrid is a restricted gathering of power sources and loads that typically work associated with and coordinated with the conventional wide region simultaneous network (macrogrid), as the quantity of DC-creating sustainable power sources is higher when contrasted with air conditioning producing sources, lesser converter units are required. This builds the general proficiency of DC microgrid. A DC small scale lattice framework is utilizing a force organize that empowers the presentation of a lot of sun oriented vitality utilizing circulated photovoltaic age units. This paper manages the plan and execution examination of a DC microgrid with battery-supercapacitor vitality stockpiling framework under factor supercapacitor working voltage. MATLAB 9.4 is utilizing to execute the model and investigation.


Author(s):  
Biswajit Ghosh

Energy is one of the central parameters required for human survival after food. “Knowledge is power” and renewable energy plays increasingly important role to run knowledge-based society for sustainable social and economic development. Out of these, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy system is a useful tool to run the knowledge based systems. Apart from research and development, PV systems need suitable human capital for its successful penetration into every nook and corner of the society. The main aim of the present paper is to address the quality and quantity of human capital need in future to bring the solar PV power in the world electric power budget. Analyses on the chronology of PV power systems indicated that PV would be equivalent to other conventional power sources by the year 2023. Proper implementation of PV power systems needs three levels of human capital and these are i. Skilled technicians ii. Experienced technologists and iii. Efficient executives. While the technicians would be involved in the installation, operation, maintenance and monitoring of solar PV systems, technologists need to provide the basis for the liberalization of PV systems and the executives need to develop its market, policy, planning and execution. Academic and research institutions need to develop these types of human capital to match with future demand of the PV power systems. Market and human capital are interdependent and the market for clean energy depends on issues like energy security, climate change, fossil fuel depletion, new and novel technologies and environmentally conscious consumers. The future PV market depends upon how powerful these forces are individually and collectively. Thus the PV communities need to build up human capital as well as newer market to generate demand for human resource for better dissemination of PV power.


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