scholarly journals Optimal Coordination and Penetration of Distributed Generation with Multi Shunt FACTS Compensators Using GA/Fuzzy Rules

10.5772/8877 ◽  
2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Belkacem Mahdad ◽  
Tarek Bouktir ◽  
Kamel Srairi
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Fuzzy Rules ◽  
Optimal Coordination

scholarly journals Optimal Coordination of Over-Current Relays in Microgrids Using Unsupervised Learning Techniques

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1241
Author(s):  
Sergio D. Saldarriaga-Zuluaga ◽  
Jesús M. López-Lezama ◽  
Nicolás Muñoz-Galeano
Keyword(s):  
Unsupervised Learning ◽  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Network Topology ◽  
International Electrotechnical Commission ◽  
Number Of Clusters ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Topology Changes ◽  
Network Topologies ◽  
Optimal Coordination ◽  
Operational Modes

Microgrids constitute complex systems that integrate distributed generation (DG) and feature different operational modes. The optimal coordination of directional over-current relays (DOCRs) in microgrids is a challenging task, especially if topology changes are taken into account. This paper proposes an adaptive protection approach that takes advantage of multiple setting groups that are available in commercial DOCRs to account for network topology changes in microgrids. Because the number of possible topologies is greater than the available setting groups, unsupervised learning techniques are explored to classify network topologies into a number of clusters that is equal to the number of setting groups. Subsequently, optimal settings are calculated for every topology cluster. Every setting is saved in the DOCRs as a different setting group that would be activated when a corresponding topology takes place. Several tests are performed on a benchmark IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) microgrid, evidencing the applicability of the proposed approach.

scholarly journals Hybrid Harmony Search Algorithm Applied to the Optimal Coordination of Overcurrent Relays in Distribution Networks with Distributed Generation

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (19) ◽  
pp. 9207
Author(s):  
Sergio D. Saldarriaga-Zuluaga ◽  
Jesús M. López-Lezama ◽  
Nicolás Muñoz-Galeano
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Search Algorithm ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Harmony Search ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Harmony Search Algorithm ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Coordination Problem ◽  
Overcurrent Relays ◽  
Optimal Coordination

In recent years, distributed generation (DG) has become more common in modern distribution networks (DNs). The presence of these small-scale generation units within a DN brings new challenges to protection engineers, since short-circuit currents tend to increase; additionally, as with microgrids, modern DNs may feature several operational modes depending on their topology and the availability of DG. This paper presents a methodology for the optimal coordination of overcurrent relays (OCRs) in modern DNs with a high presence of DG. Given the fact that protection coordination is a non-linear and non-convex optimization problem, a hybrid harmony search and simulated annealing (HS-SA) approach was implemented for its solution and compared against other techniques, such as conventional HS, genetic algorithm (GA), particle swarm optimization (PSO) and hybrid PSO-HS. Several tests were performed on a DN, considering different operative scenarios as a function of the DG available within the network. A comparison with other works reported in the specialized literature was carried out, evidencing the applicability and effectiveness of the HS-SA technique in solving the optimal OCR coordination problem in modern DNs.

scholarly journals Optimal Coordination of DOC Relays Incorporated into a Distributed Generation-Based Micro-grid Using a Meta-Heuristic MVO Algorithm

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 4115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelsalam ◽  
Diab
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Optimization Problem ◽  
Operating Time ◽  
Pso Algorithm ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
Optimal Coordination ◽  
Micro Grid ◽  
Bus Networks ◽  
Micro Grids ◽  
Better Than

Distributed, generation-based micro-grids are increasingly being used in the build-up of the modern power system. However, the protection of these micro-grids has many challenges. One of the important challenges is the coordination of directional overcurrent (DOC) relays. The optimization of the coordination of DOC relays is considered a nonlinear programming problem with pre-defined constrains. In this paper, the problem of the optimal coordination of DOC relays is solved using a multi-verse optimization (MVO) algorithm which is inspired from cosmology science. The proposed algorithm is tested by applying it to Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 3 bus and IEEE 9 bus networks. The performance of the proposed algorithm is compared with the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm when applied to both networks. All results show that the performance of the MVO algorithm is better than PSO in terms of its reduction of both the overall operating time (OT) of DOC relays and the computational burden of the computer solving the optimization problem.

scholarly journals Optimal Coordination of Overcurrent Relays in the Presence of Distributed Generation Using an Adaptive Method

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1590-1599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Mohammadi ◽  
Meysam Farrokhifar ◽  
Hossein Askarian Abyaneh ◽  
Ehsan Khoob
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Adaptive Method ◽  
Overcurrent Relays ◽  
Optimal Coordination
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