Tilman Weckesser, H. Jóhannsson, J. Østergaard, T. Cutsem
{"title":"Sensitivity based assessment of transient voltage sags caused by rotor swings","authors":"Tilman Weckesser, H. Jóhannsson, J. Østergaard, T. Cutsem","doi":"10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038366","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038366","url":null,"abstract":"The paper introduces an approach to investigate voltage sags, which are caused by large generator rotor swings following a transient disturbance. Therefore, the method exploits sensitivities derived from the algebraic network equations. These provide information on the impact of a generator on the voltage magnitude at a load bus and the effect of load variation on the generator's power injection. It is shown that these sensitivities give valuable information to identify critical generator-load pairs and locations for applying preventive control measures.","PeriodicalId":155801,"journal":{"name":"2014 Power Systems Computation Conference","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125485986","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":"Dynamic simulations of combined transmission and distribution systems using parallel processing techniques","authors":"P. Aristidou, T. Cutsem","doi":"10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038478","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038478","url":null,"abstract":"Simulating a power system with both transmission and distribution networks modeled in detail is a huge computational challenge. In this paper, we propose a Schur-complement-based domain decomposition algorithm to provide accurate, detailed dynamic simulations of the combined system. The simulation procedure is accelerated with the use of parallel programming techniques, taking advantage of the parallelization opportunities inherent in domain decomposition algorithms. The proposed algorithm is general, portable and scalable on inexpensive, shared-memory, multi-core machines. A large-scale test system is used for its performance evaluation.","PeriodicalId":155801,"journal":{"name":"2014 Power Systems Computation Conference","volume":"89 5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132623109","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}
Li Shen, M. Barnes, J. Milanović, K. Bell, Manolis Belivanis
{"title":"Potential interactions between VSC HVDC and STATCOM","authors":"Li Shen, M. Barnes, J. Milanović, K. Bell, Manolis Belivanis","doi":"10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038319","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038319","url":null,"abstract":"This paper analyses the dynamic behaviour of a power system with both FACTS and VSC HVDC, in particular, possible potential interactions between a STATCOM and a VSC in a point-to-point HVDC link. The investigation considers different STATCOM locations and VSC control strategies. A generic linearized mathematic model is firstly developed, where a combined method involving relative gain array (RGA) and modal analysis is applied to identify the interactions within the plant model and the outer controllers. The interactions identified are further analysed by creating a set of scenarios integrating both the STATCOM and VSC HVDC into a dynamic equivalent realistic AC system. Results show a collaborative operation between the STATCOM and the closely located VSC with reasonably tuned controllers.","PeriodicalId":155801,"journal":{"name":"2014 Power Systems Computation Conference","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130833178","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":"Pricing flexible demand non-convexities in electricity markets","authors":"Yujian Ye, D. Papadaskalopoulos, G. Strbac","doi":"10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038429","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038429","url":null,"abstract":"Uniform marginal prices cannot generally support competitive equilibrium solutions in markets with non-convexities and yield schedules' inconsistency and surplus sub-optimality effects. Previous work has identified non-convexities associated with the generation side of electricity markets and proposed a generalized uplift approach to eliminate these effects. This paper examines the above issues from the perspective of the flexible demand (FD) side. FD non-convexities are identified, including its ability to forgo demand activities and minimum power levels, and resulting inconsistency and surplus sub-optimality effects are demonstrated through simple examples. Generalized uplift functions for FD participants are proposed, including quadratic pricing terms to limit their tendency to concentrate at the lowest-priced periods, and binary terms associated with their ability to forgo activities. Finally, a new rule is proposed for the equitable distribution of the total surplus loss among the market participants. These contributions are supported by case studies on a market with a day-ahead horizon and hourly resolution.","PeriodicalId":155801,"journal":{"name":"2014 Power Systems Computation Conference","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129106564","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":"Detection of power system transients disturbances in distributed generation systems using Hubert transform and signal decomposition","authors":"T. Sikorski, P. Kostyła","doi":"10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038368","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038368","url":null,"abstract":"An idea of empirical mode decomposition (EMD) with Hilbert Transform (HT) as well as cross-section of smoothed pseudo Wigner-Ville distribution (SPWVD) and instantaneous distortion index (IDIN) are investigated in point of detection of high frequency inrush power quality disturbances. Application and assessment of mentioned techniques are performed using disturbances recorded by wide area power quality monitoring system installed in the three substations connected to the same medium voltage line i.e. two substations of small hydro power plants (SHP) and one urban substation. Dynamic aspect of SHP integration with power systems are tracked using mentioned techniques in point of local and area mutual influence.","PeriodicalId":155801,"journal":{"name":"2014 Power Systems Computation Conference","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116764450","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":"An MPEC for electricity retail alternatives of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) aggregators","authors":"Ilan Momber, S. Wogrin, T. Gómez","doi":"10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038400","url":null,"abstract":"Coordinated charging schedules of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) by an aggregator agent may lead to increased system efficiency in allocating resources in generation, transmission and distribution. To achieve optimal charging schedules, many studies have assumed that the PEV aggregator can exercise full direct load control. This paper proposes a mathematical program with equilibrium constraints for the PEV aggregator's decision making in different electricity markets, using indirect load control by determining optimal retail prices for the PEV. This permits the final customers to decide on their charging schedule by decentralized profit optimization. These decisions respect a potential discomfort that may arise when PEV users have to deviate from their preferred charging schedule as well as include the option of using alternative sources of energy. In a small case study of 3 vehicle clusters and 6 time periods the model's functionality is highlighted. Results indicate that under reasonable competition on the retail market, the PEV aggregator's profitability depends on providing the right price signals to the final customers, such that the most efficient charging schedule response is achieved.","PeriodicalId":155801,"journal":{"name":"2014 Power Systems Computation Conference","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121133280","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":"Communications uncertainties in isolated multi-microgrid control systems","authors":"D. Rua, J. Lopes, J. Ruela","doi":"10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038499","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038499","url":null,"abstract":"Microgrids have been explored as active cells capable of providing enhanced control schemes towards a more secure, reliable and efficient operation of LV distribution networks or MV networks when aggregated in a multi-microgrid. These structures, within the smart grid concept, rely on a communications infrastructure that introduces uncertainty in the data exchange process. In this paper such uncertainty is evaluated considering a multi-microgrid operating in isolated mode.","PeriodicalId":155801,"journal":{"name":"2014 Power Systems Computation Conference","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124826136","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":"Equivalent networks for medium-term hydro-thermal scheduling with variable head cascaded reservoirs and transmission constraints","authors":"C. H. Fujisawa, L. Martins, A. Azevedo, S. Soares","doi":"10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038353","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038353","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper we investigate the use of equivalent networks to reduce variable and constraint spaces of medium-term hydro-thermal scheduling problems with variable head cascaded reservoirs and transmission constraints. We take advantage of the fact that in DC power flow formulations, which are suitable for these problems, the Ward equivalent yields exact equivalent networks as far as topology is concerned. Numerical tests based on modified versions of the IEEE 14-bus and IEEE RTS-96 networks with hydro plants from the Brazilian power system illustrate how the consideration of such constraints significantly influences optimal cascaded reservoir operation over the planning horizon. Additional analysis shows how medium-term hydro-thermal scheduling benefits from equivalent networks in providing optimal transmission-constrained dispatches with lower computational requirements.","PeriodicalId":155801,"journal":{"name":"2014 Power Systems Computation Conference","volume":"400 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123546692","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":"Optimal bidding of plug-in electric vehicles in a market-based control setup","authors":"Marina González Vayá, L. Rosello, G. Andersson","doi":"10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038108","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a market-based control approach to minimize the charging costs of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) without impacting their end-use. In the proposed framework, vehicles are modeled as agents actively placing bids to purchase electricity in the spot market. Their bids depend on status variables which represent the urgency to charge. To ensure scalability, the bids of large numbers of PEVs are aggregated. Then, they are cleared with the remaining market supply and demand bids. In this paper we focus on determining the optimal bidding strategies of individual PEVs, taking into account the uncertainty related to market bids and to driving behavior. For this purpose, we formulate a learning process based on Q-learning, where each vehicle adapts its bidding strategy over time according to the market outcomes. We perform simulations with historical market bid data, and realistic vehicle driving patterns from an agent-based transport simulation. Results show that the costs of charging can be significantly reduced compared with an uncontrolled charging approach. Moreover, we compare the results with those of a centralized aggregator-based approach, where an aggregator directly manages charging and purchases electricity on behalf of PEVs on the spot market. We show that the results of the decentralized market-based control approach are just slightly higher than those of the centralized approach.","PeriodicalId":155801,"journal":{"name":"2014 Power Systems Computation Conference","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123771385","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}
Y. Sasaki, Dai Seikoba, Jun Okihara, Kohei Kanaya, Y. Zoka, N. Yorino
{"title":"A robust supply and demand controller against uncertainties of renewable energy sources","authors":"Y. Sasaki, Dai Seikoba, Jun Okihara, Kohei Kanaya, Y. Zoka, N. Yorino","doi":"10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038416","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038416","url":null,"abstract":"The rapid growth in demand of electricity combined with renewable energy sources (RESs) are presenting serious challenges for the optimal network operation. The future perspective of the dramatic increase in RESs, such as wind and solar energy, may lead to severe problems related to the load dispatch. Other important aspect is the reduction of controllable resources yielding concerns about the reliability issues of such sources. This paper focuses on a new technique for mitigating the irregularity associated with renewable power generation. A new method is proposed for 24-hour and real-time generation schedule as an efficient solution for demand and supply management over the limited control resources of a power system. Load following capability will be considered as critically limited. The flexible operational outcome of the proposed approach satisfies the economical requirements and reliability against uncertainties of RESs.","PeriodicalId":155801,"journal":{"name":"2014 Power Systems Computation Conference","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115245576","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}