{"title":"Reflections about the Philosophy of Technology in the Emerging Smart Power Systems","authors":"P. Ribeiro, A. C. Z. Souza, B. Bonatto","doi":"10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.35","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.35","url":null,"abstract":"Researchers and Engineers devoted to power systems studies face nowadays challenges that may change the way customers and utilities interact. This is because the advent of smart grids and microgrids enables one to consider the possibility of a customer playing as a provider, depending on the system condition. This raises the concept of \"prosumers\", when an entity may become, depending on the operating condition, a generator or a source. This brings new concerns, since the operating and learning processes must be adapted to this new reality. At the same time, ethical aspects need also to be addressed. This chapter presents the operation of power systems of the future under a holistic point of view. For this sake, besides placing some theoretical concepts regarding basic philosophy, an example of ethical reflections of this new hopefully smart market is discussed.","PeriodicalId":104496,"journal":{"name":"2017 Ninth Annual IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GreenTech)","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121472581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adaline and Recursive Least Square Error Based Techniques for Submodule Voltage Monitoring for the Cascaded High Frequency AC Link System","authors":"N. Elsayad, O. Mohammed","doi":"10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.61","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.61","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents two techniques to monitor the voltage of the submodules of the cascaded high-frequency AC link (CHFAL) system. The first proposed technique is using the adaptive linear neuron (ADALINE) algorithm, and the second proposed technique is using the recursive least square error (RLSE) technique. Both of the two submodule voltage monitoring techniques need only one voltage sensor per phase to measure the output phase voltage. The proposed techniques eliminate the need for submodule voltage monitoring sensors and the associated communication links with the central controller, which makes the proposed techniques appealing to CHFACL systems with large number of submodules. The results are validated through Matlab/Simulink simulation software.","PeriodicalId":104496,"journal":{"name":"2017 Ninth Annual IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GreenTech)","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121754049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Coordinated Power Management for the Integration of Active Distribution Networks with High PV Penetration into the Medium Voltage Grid","authors":"H. Eldeeb, O. Mohammed","doi":"10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.43","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.43","url":null,"abstract":"The power injected from large scale active distribution networks (ADN) with intermittent resources to the grid should be coordinated to support grid stability. The paper proposes power management strategies to counter-balance power fluctuations from ADN with high penetration level of photovoltaic (PV) and to supply ancillary services to the host medium voltage (MV) grid. This is achieved through two stages: offline optimization stage and coordinated control stage. In the first stage, the pattern of the power injected from the ADN to the grid was determined. In the second stage, a coordinated power management strategy was developed to support ancillary services to the hosting grid. The operation of the system was thoroughly investigated by designing the control loops for steady state and transient conditions. The effectiveness of the proposed strategy was validated under different scenarios. The dynamics of the control loops were investigated using the PSCAD/EMTDC software package. The results showed the effectiveness of the coordinated control in supporting ancillary services to the host grid and limiting the power fluctuations at the grid side.","PeriodicalId":104496,"journal":{"name":"2017 Ninth Annual IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GreenTech)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131080292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Conversion and Validation of Distribution System Model from a QSTS-Based Tool to a Real-Time Dynamic Phasor Simulator","authors":"M. Chamana, K. Prabakar, B. Palmintier, M. Baggu","doi":"10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.38","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.38","url":null,"abstract":"A software process is developed to convert distribution network models from a quasi-static time-series tool (OpenDSS) to a real-time dynamic phasor simulator (ePHASORSIM). The description of this process in this paper would be helpful for researchers who intend to perform similar conversions. The converter could be utilized directly by users of real-time simulators who intend to perform software-in-the-loop or hardware-in-the-loop tests on large distribution test feeders for a range of use cases, including testing functions of advanced distribution management systems against a simulated distribution system. In the future, the developers intend to release the conversion tool as open source to enable use by others.","PeriodicalId":104496,"journal":{"name":"2017 Ninth Annual IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GreenTech)","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133676399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Time Domain Study of a Type-3 DFIG Wind Turbine's Dynamics: Q Drop Function Effect and Attraction vs Control Limits Analysis","authors":"S. Eisa, K. Wedeward, W. Stone","doi":"10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.57","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.57","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, a type-3 Doubly Fed Asynchronous/ Induction Generator (DFAG/DFIG) wind turbine is considered for a dynamical study. The main blocks of the model taken from the literature are described and translated into a system of differential equations. By proving the possibility of eliminating the algebraic constraint, we are provided with good numerical possibilities to study wind turbine's dynamics. The paper provides a time domain analysis to emphasize and analyze the effect of adding a Q Drop function to the reactive power control dynamics. Our results, supported by simulations, suggest the important impact of the Q Drop function on the integrators blocks. The paper also provides an investigation of the system's attraction limits versus the control limits proposed by General Electric and others. The results, supported by simulations, questions the current models' validity, at least the proposed control limits.","PeriodicalId":104496,"journal":{"name":"2017 Ninth Annual IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GreenTech)","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128600733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Decentralized Multi-Agent System for Protection and the Power Restoration Process in Microgrids","authors":"H. Habib, O. Mohammed","doi":"10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.58","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.58","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes a fault localization, isolation and restoration method for microgrids based on multiagent system (MAS) utilizing a communication network. The agents are located in the middle and the two ends of each section. The fault is detected through phase angle comparison of current signals at both sides of the distribution line and sends the trip signal to circuit breakers. This technique does not require voltage transformers or relays and does not transfer the data for long distances between agents to decrease the delay time for isolating the fault. We also performed power restoration process following fault clearance considering voltage, frequency and power flow constraints in the microgrid. Simulation studies were performed to validate the proposed protection scheme.","PeriodicalId":104496,"journal":{"name":"2017 Ninth Annual IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GreenTech)","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121872806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Developing Use Cases for the Evaluation of ADMS Applications to Accelerate Technology Adoption","authors":"Santosh Veda, Hongyu Wu, Maurice Martin, M. Baggu","doi":"10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.25","url":null,"abstract":"Grid modernization for distribution systems comprises the ability to effectively monitor and manage unplanned events while ensuring reliable operation. The integration of distributed energy resources and the proliferation of autonomous smart controllers such as microgrids and smart inverters in distribution networks challenges the status quo of distribution system operation. Advanced distribution management system (ADMS) technologies are being increasingly deployed to manage the complexities of operating distribution systems. The ability to evaluate the ADMS applications in specific utility environments and for future scenarios will accelerate wider adoption of the ADMS and will lower the risks and costs of their implementation. This paper addresses the first step: to identify and define the use cases for evaluating these applications. The applications that are selected for this discussion include volt-VAr optimization (VVO), fault location isolation and service restoration (FLISR), online power flow (OLPF) and distribution system state estimation (DSSE), and market participation. A technical description and general operational requirements for each of these applications is presented. The test scenarios that are most relevant to the utility challenges are also addressed.","PeriodicalId":104496,"journal":{"name":"2017 Ninth Annual IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GreenTech)","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134058784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Viola, M. Fajardo, J. Aller, F. Quizhpi, J. Restrepo, A. Ginart
{"title":"Back-to-Back Active Power Filter for Current Balancing in Two-Phase Systems","authors":"J. Viola, M. Fajardo, J. Aller, F. Quizhpi, J. Restrepo, A. Ginart","doi":"10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.26","url":null,"abstract":"The use of a second phase in household electric wiring is a requirement for feeding heavy loads in those countries using 100 ~ 127 Vrms as the standard voltage. One problem of this wiring is the unbalance between phase currents since single-and two-phase loads coexist. A back-to-back topology is proposed for an active power filter to add it the ability of active power compensation. The presented topology uses the same number of hardware components of others proposed topologies that just are able of reactive power compensation. The system is tested implementing a predictive direct current control when is connected to two different two-phase systems: those obtained by taking two phases of a three-phase system (120° between phases) and for two phases obtained from a split-phase transformer secondary (180° between phases).","PeriodicalId":104496,"journal":{"name":"2017 Ninth Annual IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GreenTech)","volume":"77 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129704302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Decentralized Power Agreement for Improved Frequency Response in Interconnected Power Systems","authors":"Muhammad Umer Qureshi, S. Grijalva","doi":"10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.62","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.62","url":null,"abstract":"Maintaining grid frequency close to the nominal value is one of the fundamental objectives of electric power operations. In this paper, we develop a decentralized control algorithm to improve the frequency response in case of sudden loss of generation in an interconnected grid. We propose a Cyber-Physical Architecture that requires minimal information exchange between control areas to reduce the frequency deviation from the nominal, in a distributed manner and also act on a much faster time scale as compared to traditional frequency regulation schemes. To achieve this, a decentralized Power Agreement protocol is proposed and analyzed. Finally simulations are performed to demonstrate the effectiveness of proposed protocol in improving both transient and steady state performance of the system.","PeriodicalId":104496,"journal":{"name":"2017 Ninth Annual IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GreenTech)","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124876041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prioritization of Locations for PMU Placement","authors":"Amamihe Onwuachumba, M. Musavi, P. Lerley","doi":"10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.33","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GREENTECH.2017.33","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a methodology for prioritizing bus locations of a power system for PMU placement. This is based on the identification of strategically important locations of power systems using eigenvalue analysis of the measurements of the system variables. The eigenvalue analysis was implemented using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and the methodology was tested on the IEEE 118-bus system. The methodology was validated by demonstrating the effectiveness of monitoring the identified strategically important locations of the IEEE 118-bus system in ensuring steady state system security.","PeriodicalId":104496,"journal":{"name":"2017 Ninth Annual IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GreenTech)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127770844","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}