J. Lujano-Rojas, J. A. Domínguez-Navarro, J. Yusta, G. Osório, M. Lotfi, C. João P. S.
{"title":"Massive Integration of Wind Power at Distribution Level Supported by Battery Energy Storage Systems","authors":"J. Lujano-Rojas, J. A. Domínguez-Navarro, J. Yusta, G. Osório, M. Lotfi, C. João P. S.","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2019.8810509","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2019.8810509","url":null,"abstract":"Integration of renewable generation in distribution systems aims to reduce consumption of energy from conventional sources such as coal and oil in order to minimize the negative impacts of the human ecological footprint. Massive incorporation of renewables can produce reverse power flow at distribution substations, which is against the operating philosophy and design of energy systems. To deal with this problem, the installation of a battery energy storage system (BESS) is proposed in this work. Incorporation of BESS at distribution substations can manage the excess of renewable power generation flowing in reverse, adding flexibility to the power system and allowing increased distributed generation capacity to be installed. Optimal sizing of vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) is carried out by using golden section search algorithm considering capital costs as well as operating and maintenance costs over the project lifetime. The effectiveness of the proposed technique is evaluated through the analysis of a case study. A significant reduction of both reverse flow and the power to be supplied by the substation has been observed.","PeriodicalId":187144,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130639330","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":"Day-ahead electricity market price forecasting using artificial neural network with spearman data correlation","authors":"J. Nascimento, T. Pinto, Z. Vale","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2019.8810618","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2019.8810618","url":null,"abstract":"Electricity markets are complex environments with very dynamic characteristics. The large-scale penetration of renewable energy sources has brought an increased uncertainty to generation, which is consequently, reflected in electricity market prices. In this way, novel advanced forecasting methods that are able to predict electricity market prices taking into account the new variables that influence prices variation are required. This paper proposes a new model for day-ahead electricity market prices forecasting based on the application of an artificial neural network. The main novelty of this paper relates to the pre-processing phase, in which the relevant data referring to the different variables that have a direct influence on market prices such as generation, temperature, consumption, among others, is analysed. The association between these variables is performed using spearman correlation, from which results the identification of which data has a larger influence on the market prices variation. This pre-analysis is then used to adapt the training process of the artificial neural network, leading to improved forecasting results, by using the most relevant data in an appropriate way.","PeriodicalId":187144,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech","volume":"98 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127096025","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":"New Planning for the 500kV Vietnamese Grid with High Penetration of Renewable Energy Sources","authors":"M. Q. Duong, H. Nguyen, T. Le, M. Mussetta","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2019.8810879","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2019.8810879","url":null,"abstract":"Renewable energy has been strongly developing in recent years and it is now a significant part of the Vietnamese power system. The grid needs to have planning and expanding solutions to maximize the exploitation of benefits of renewable energy as well as to ensure stable operation of the power system. This paper examines the optimal cost of investment and operation of the Vietnamese transmission system based on the techno-economic model taking into account a high penetration of wind and solar power in the future. The simulated 500kV system includes 80 buses for calculating operation and investment costs of the system and providing the optimal solution. The result of the optimization shows the total power of renewable energy installed at each bus; the load flow on each line satisfy constraints such as energy balance, transmission limitation and system reserve. The research results are reference materials for future planning of the Vietnamese power system with an increasingly growing penetration of renewable energy sources.","PeriodicalId":187144,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech","volume":"63 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126751624","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}
M. Knittel, Nils Namockel, Maximilian Schneider, R. Puffer
{"title":"Reactive Power Loop Flows in Transmission Grids","authors":"M. Knittel, Nils Namockel, Maximilian Schneider, R. Puffer","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2019.8810444","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2019.8810444","url":null,"abstract":"As conventional power plants are decommissioned, an efficient dispatch of reactive power compensators is required to maintain transmission grid voltages within their limits. To evaluate the efficiency, a detailed analysis of reactive power flows among compensators, branches and loads is required. Reactive power loop flows (RPLFs) between two compensators are often unnecessary and hence their detection and minimization increases the efficiency of the reactive power dispatch. This paper presents a new method to detect and reduce RPLFs. First, reactive flows are evaluated and classified into different categories using power flow decomposition (PFD). On the basis of detected RPLFs, sensitivities are used to determine new control settings for different compensation technologies. A significant share of RPLFs is detected and reduced for an exemplary application on a synthetic transmission grid model. Despite numerous corrective control adjustments, voltage profile and grid losses change only slightly, thus showing the effectiveness of the presented method.","PeriodicalId":187144,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127705613","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":"Iteratively-Coupled Co-simulation Framework for Unbalanced Transmission-Distribution System","authors":"Gayathri Krishnamoorthy, A. Dubey, P. Sen","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2019.8810625","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2019.8810625","url":null,"abstract":"The need for integrated transmission and distribution system analysis (T & D) has been recently identified by research and industry alike. This paper presents an integrated unbalanced T & D analysis framework using an iteratively coupled co-simulation approach. The unbalanced T & D systems are solved separately using dedicated solvers. An iterative approach is developed for T & D interface coupling and to ensure convergence of the boundary variables. To do so, analytical expressions governing the T & D interface are obtained and first-order convergent methods using Fixed-point iteration (FPI) is proposed to solve the system of nonlinear T & D interface equations. The proposed framework is tested using an integrated T & D system model comprised of 9-bus IEEE transmission test system integrated with a real-world 6000-bus distribution test system. It is demonstrated that the proposed framework can model the impacts of system unbalance and increased demand variability on integrated T & D systems and converges during stressed system conditions.","PeriodicalId":187144,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130466969","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":"A Method for Sizing Centralised Energy Storage Systems Using Standard Patterns","authors":"S. Karrari, Nicole Ludwig, V. Hagenmeyer, M. Noe","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2019.8810658","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2019.8810658","url":null,"abstract":"Low Voltage (LV) distribution networks with high penetration levels of photovoltaics have to tackle various challenges such as overvoltages, voltage fluctuations, reverse power flows, and non-coincident demand and local generation. Energy Storage Systems (ESS) can help to ease these issues, if sized properly. This paper proposes a two-step methodology for sizing centralised ESS in LV networks. In the first step, a reoccurring daily pattern is detected using symbolic aggregated approximation (SAX) from the data measured at a German grid. Afterwards, high- and low-frequency components of the power signal are separated using a low-pass filter and then used for sizing different types of ESS. The effect of data resolution on the sizing outcomes is also investigated. The performance of the method was investigated using the full data set. It is concluded that ESS with the characteristics derived using this methodology can effectively be used for peak shaving, power smoothing and load balancing.","PeriodicalId":187144,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129943351","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}
Ahmed Hadjsaid, V. Debusschere, M. Alvarez‐Herault, R. Caire
{"title":"Considering local photovoltaic production in planning studies for low voltage distribution grids","authors":"Ahmed Hadjsaid, V. Debusschere, M. Alvarez‐Herault, R. Caire","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2019.8810613","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2019.8810613","url":null,"abstract":"This work studies the impact of local PV production on the main indicators of planning studies in the context of low voltage grids. The two criteria that are assessed are the maximal power transmitted and its equivalent yearly duration. An analytical expression is put in place, considering the impact on the aggregation of the load consumption and the production at the point of coupling of a distribution grid. Steps are identified depending on the penetration rate of the PV production system in the grid and the sign of the peak power flowing through the MV/LV substation. Simulations validate the mathematical models as well as illustrate the identified three steps as a function of theoretically expressed PV penetration rates. It is shown that better considering PV penetration rate is useful for distribution system operators, as it underline the reduction of the peak power in the grid and consequently allow a lower line cross section.","PeriodicalId":187144,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127510077","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}
Dorian O. Sidea, L. Toma, Mihai Sănduleac, I. Picioroagă, V. Boicea
{"title":"Optimal BESS Scheduling Strategy in Microgrids Based on Genetic Algorithms","authors":"Dorian O. Sidea, L. Toma, Mihai Sănduleac, I. Picioroagă, V. Boicea","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2019.8810633","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2019.8810633","url":null,"abstract":"Microgrids represent a promising concept able to solve numerous problems of traditional power systems, such as reliability and environmental issues, through a multi-sources coordination, including renewable energy integration and storage devices. In order to overcome the challenges of variation in load and generation, microgrids need efficient operation and control. The paper proposes a scheduling framework for the microgrid operation considering renewable sources generation and battery energy storage system (BESS), using a modified genetic algorithm. For a better understanding of the microgrid operation, numerous generation and storage scenarios were investigated in this paper, in order to minimize the energy imbalance in the analyzed system.","PeriodicalId":187144,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127809241","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}
L. Bitencourt, B. Dias, T. Abud, B. Borba, M. Fortes, R. S. Maciel
{"title":"Electric Vehicles Charging Optimization Considering EVs and Load Uncertainties","authors":"L. Bitencourt, B. Dias, T. Abud, B. Borba, M. Fortes, R. S. Maciel","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2019.8810538","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2019.8810538","url":null,"abstract":"The increase in pollution caused by the use of fossil fuels has been encouraging governments to invest in Electric Vehicles (EVs). Although a massive increase in the number of EVs may impact the power system. This article aims to analyze the impact of EV charge on distribution networks, using uncoordinated and coordinated charge, in which a Real Time Pricing (RTP) is used for charging optimization, considering Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G). A Monte Carlo modeling is performed considering, besides the uncertainties related to the EVs, the uncertainties of the load and the uncertainty of the amount of EVs connected to the transformer. Results indicate that the uncoordinated charging can cause overloading of the transformers, whereas the coordinated charging, considering V2G, can reduce peaks and fill valleys, improving the load factor of the transformer. In addition, the Monte Carlo simulation satisfactorily deal with the effects of the uncertainties and initial considerations of the problem.","PeriodicalId":187144,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121153701","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}
E. O. Kontis, Angelos I. Nousdilis, G. Papagiannis, M. Syed, E. Guillo‐Sansano, G. Burt, T. Papadopoulos
{"title":"Power Hardware-in-the-Loop Setup for Developing, Analyzing and Testing Mode Identification Techniques and Dynamic Equivalent Models","authors":"E. O. Kontis, Angelos I. Nousdilis, G. Papagiannis, M. Syed, E. Guillo‐Sansano, G. Burt, T. Papadopoulos","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2019.8810772","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2019.8810772","url":null,"abstract":"During the last decades, a significant number of mode identification techniques and dynamic equivalent models have been proposed in the literature to analyze the dynamic properties of transmission grids and active distribution networks (ADNs). The majority of these methods are developed using the measurement-based approach, i.e., by exploiting dynamic responses acquired from phasor measurement units (PMUs). However, there is lack of a common framework in the literature for the performance evaluation of such methods under real field conditions. Aiming to address this gap, in this paper, a power hardware-in-the-loop setup is introduced to generate dynamic responses, suitable for the testing and validation of measurementbased mode identification techniques and dynamic equivalent models. The setup consists of a high voltage transmission grid, two medium voltage distribution grids as well as a low voltage ADN. Using this setup, several disturbances are emulated and the resulting dynamic responses are recorded using PMUs. The measurements are made available to other researchers through a public repository to act as benchmark responses for the evaluation of measurement-based methods.","PeriodicalId":187144,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech","volume":"90 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126246245","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}