scholarly journals Methodology for Analysis of Electric Distribution Network Criticality Due to Direct Lightning Discharges

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raphael Pablo de Souza Barradas ◽  
Gabriel Vianna Soares Rocha ◽  
João Rodrigo Silva Muniz ◽  
Ubiratan Holanda Bezerra ◽  
Marcus Vinícius Alves Nunes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Simulation Studies ◽  
Distribution Grid ◽  
Performance Function ◽  
Electric Distribution Network ◽  
Lightning Discharges ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Electric Distribution ◽  
Distribution Grids ◽  
Direct Discharge

Direct lightning discharges in overhead distribution networks invariably cause serious insulation damage, frequently leading to the electric system’s partial or total shutdown. Installing lightning arresters can be very effective, and it is commonly used to minimize this problem; however, considering that typically, electric distribution grids exhibit a very large number of electrical nodes, the massive use of lightning arresters may not be economically viable. In this way, this article proposes a methodology for allocating lightning arresters that can significantly reduce the number of lightning arresters installed, but at the same time maintaining an adequate protection level for the distribution grid. The proposed methodology, named Direct Discharge Crossing (DDC), analyzes the network criticality based on two main factors, which are the overvoltage magnitudes and the number of flashovers provoked by lightning discharges, and defines a feeder lightning performance function that is used to indicate the recommended location for lightning arresters’ installation. The simulation studies are accomplished using the IEEE 34 bus distribution grid and ATP software to demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed solution, which is confirmed by the results presented.

scholarly journals Incorporating microgrids coupling with utilization of flexible switching to enhance self-healing ability of electric distribution systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Mousavizadeh ◽  
Arman Alahyari ◽  
Seyed Reza Movahhed Ghodsinya ◽  
Mahmoud-Reza Haghifam
Keyword(s):  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Benders Decomposition ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Simulation Studies ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Electric Distribution ◽  
Novel Model

AbstractElectric distribution networks have to deal with issues caused by natural disasters. These problems possess unique characteristics, and their severity can make load restoration methods impotent. One solution that can help in alleviating the aftermath is the use of microgrids (MGs). Employing the cumulative capacity of the generation resources through MG coupling facilitates the self-healing capability and leads to better-coordinated energy management during the restoration period, while the switching capability of the system should also be considered. In this paper, to form and schedule dynamic MGs in distribution systems, a novel model based on mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) is proposed. This approach employs graph-related theories to formulate the optimal formation of the networked MGs and management of their proper participation in the load recovery process. In addition, the Benders decomposition technique is applied to alleviate computability issues of the optimization problem. The validity and applicability of the proposed model are evaluated by several simulation studies.

scholarly journals A Two-Step State Estimation Algorithm for Hybrid AC-DC Distribution Grids

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 1967
Author(s):  
Gaurav Kumar Roy ◽  
Marco Pau ◽  
Ferdinanda Ponci ◽  
Antonello Monti
Keyword(s):  
State Estimation ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Estimation Algorithm ◽  
The State ◽  
Second Step ◽  
Distribution Grid ◽  
Dc Distribution ◽  
Attractive Option ◽  
Distribution Grids

Direct Current (DC) grids are considered an attractive option for integrating high shares of renewable energy sources in the electrical distribution grid. Hence, in the future, Alternating Current (AC) and DC systems could be interconnected to form hybrid AC-DC distribution grids. This paper presents a two-step state estimation formulation for the monitoring of hybrid AC-DC grids. In the first step, state estimation is executed independently for the AC and DC areas of the distribution system. The second step refines the estimation results by exchanging boundary quantities at the AC-DC converters. To this purpose, the modulation index and phase angle control of the AC-DC converters are integrated into the second step of the proposed state estimation formulation. This allows providing additional inputs to the state estimation algorithm, which eventually leads to improve the accuracy of the state estimation results. Simulations on a sample AC-DC distribution grid are performed to highlight the benefits resulting from the integration of these converter control parameters for the estimation of both the AC and DC grid quantities.

scholarly journals Improving PV Resilience by Dynamic Reconfiguration in Distribution Grids: Problem Complexity and Computation Requirements

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 830
Author(s):  
Filipe F. C. Silva ◽  
Pedro M. S. Carvalho ◽  
Luís A. F. M. Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Dynamic Reconfiguration ◽  
Scheduling Problem ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Distribution Grid ◽  
Medium Voltage ◽  
Classical Computing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Distribution Grids

The dissemination of low-carbon technologies, such as urban photovoltaic distributed generation, imposes new challenges to the operation of distribution grids. Distributed generation may introduce significant net-load asymmetries between feeders in the course of the day, resulting in higher losses. The dynamic reconfiguration of the grid could mitigate daily losses and be used to minimize or defer the need for network reinforcement. Yet, dynamic reconfiguration has to be carried out in near real-time in order to make use of the most updated load and generation forecast, this way maximizing operational benefits. Given the need to quickly find and update reconfiguration decisions, the computational complexity of the underlying optimal scheduling problem is studied in this paper. The problem is formulated and the impact of sub-optimal solutions is illustrated using a real medium-voltage distribution grid operated under a heavy generation scenario. The complexity of the scheduling problem is discussed to conclude that its optimal solution is infeasible in practical terms if relying upon classical computing. Quantum computing is finally proposed as a way to handle this kind of problem in the future.

scholarly journals Progresses in Analytical Design of Distribution Grids and Energy Storage

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 4270
Author(s):  
Gianpiero Colangelo ◽  
Gianluigi Spirto ◽  
Marco Milanese ◽  
Arturo de Risi
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Distribution Grid ◽  
Mathematical Methods ◽  
Power Generators ◽  
Bidirectional Power Flow ◽  
Distribution Grids

In the last years, a change in the power generation paradigm has been promoted by the increasing use of renewable energy sources combined with the need to reduce CO2 emissions. Small and distributed power generators are preferred to the classical centralized and sizeable ones. Accordingly, this fact led to a new way to think and design distributions grids. One of the challenges is to handle bidirectional power flow at the distribution substations transformer from and to the national transportation grid. The aim of this paper is to review and analyze the different mathematical methods to design the architecture of a distribution grid and the state of the art of the technologies used to produce and eventually store or convert, in different energy carriers, electricity produced by renewable energy sources, coping with the aleatory of these sources.

A New Approach to Reconfiguration of Electric Distribution Networks

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majid. S. M. Al-Hafidh ◽  
Omar Sh. Al-Yozbaky ◽  
Azhear. S. Al-Fahadi
Keyword(s):  
Distribution Networks ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Electric Distribution

scholarly journals To study the voltage stability limits of distributed generation using induction machine in distribution networks

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-53
Author(s):  
Chuong Trong Trinh ◽  
Anh Viet Truong ◽  
Tu Phan Vu
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Voltage Stability ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Induction Machine ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Distribution Grid ◽  
Asynchronous Machine ◽  
Asynchronous Machines

There are now a lot of distributed generation (DG) using asynchronous machines are connected to power distribution grid. These machines do not usually generate reactive power, even consume reactive power, so they generally affect the voltage stability of whole power grid, and can cause instability in itself it is no longer balanced by the torque to work. In this paper, we investigate the voltage stability problem of the asynchronous machine of wind turbines used in power distribution networks. From the static model of the asynchronous machine, this paper will apply the pragmatic criteria to analysis the voltage stability of the asynchronous machine based on the results of the power flow in power distribution network.

scholarly journals Coordinated Market Clearing for Combined Thermal and Electric Distribution Grid Operation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Troitzsch ◽  
Kai Zhang ◽  
Tobias Massier ◽  
Thomas Hamacher
Keyword(s):  
District Heating ◽  
Test Case ◽  
Distribution Grid ◽  
Electric Grid ◽  
Market Clearing ◽  
Alternating Direction ◽  
Locational Marginal Price ◽  
Flexible Loads ◽  
Electric Distribution ◽  
Grid Operation

To economically dispatch distributed energy resources (DERs) while addressing operational concerns of the electric grid, distribution locational marginal price (DLMP)-based market frameworks have been formulated for the electric distribution grid. This paper proposes to extend this methodology to thermal grids, i.e. district heating or cooling systems, and presents a market-clearing mechanism based on the alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM) for coordinating between thermal grid, electric grid and DER operation. The ability of the proposed mechanism to achieve the market equilibrium for a combined thermal and electric grid is demonstrated for a test case with 22 flexible loads (FLs).

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