Matthias A. Bucher, S. Delikaraoglou, K. Heussen, P. Pinson, G. Andersson
{"title":"On quantification of flexibility in power systems","authors":"Matthias A. Bucher, S. Delikaraoglou, K. Heussen, P. Pinson, G. Andersson","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2015.7232514","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2015.7232514","url":null,"abstract":"Large scale integration of fluctuating and non-dispatchable generation and variable transmission patterns induce high uncertainty in power system operation. In turn, transmission system operators (TSOs) need explicit information about available flexibility to maintain a desired reliability level at a reasonable cost. In this paper, locational flexibility is defined and a unified framework to compare it against forecast uncertainty is introduced. Both metrics are expressed in terms of ramping rate, power and energy and consider the network constraints. This framework is integrated into the operational practice of the TSO using a robust reserve procurement strategy which guarantees optimal system response in the worst-case realization of the uncertainty. The proposed procurement model is applied on an illustrative three-node system and a case study focuses on the available locational flexibility in a larger power system.","PeriodicalId":193448,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114273375","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}
Claudia Zanabria, F. Andrén, F. Leimgruber, R. Brundlinger, T. Strasser
{"title":"A low cost open source-based IEC 61850/61499 automation platform for distributed energy resources","authors":"Claudia Zanabria, F. Andrén, F. Leimgruber, R. Brundlinger, T. Strasser","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2015.7232623","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2015.7232623","url":null,"abstract":"The integration of distributed renewable energy resources into active power distribution grids (Smart Grids) is an important activity nowadays. Advanced but also standardized remote control functions for such renewable sources are necessary to allow a higher penetration degree of them in power distribution grids. These functions are defined by the power utility automation approach IEC 61850 but their implementation is not really covered by this important power system standard. IEC 61499 know from distributed automation is a feasible way to implement IEC 61850 functions but a low cost automation platform for research projects - especially master and PhD projects - which integrates both approaches is not really existing. This paper addresses this point and introduces an IEC 61850/ 61499 open source-based environment together with a low cost controller platform for upgrading off-the-shelf distributed energy resources in Smart Grid applications.","PeriodicalId":193448,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125314655","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}
T. Kovaltchouk, H. Ben Ahmed, B. Multon, J. Aubry, P. Venet
{"title":"An aging-aware life cycle cost comparison between supercapacitors and Li-ion batteries to smooth Direct Wave Energy Converter production","authors":"T. Kovaltchouk, H. Ben Ahmed, B. Multon, J. Aubry, P. Venet","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2015.7232248","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2015.7232248","url":null,"abstract":"This article compares the performance of two energy storage technologies, namely supercapacitors and Li-ion batteries, in the context of Direct Wave Energy Converters (DWEC). Both the sizing and management of an Energy Storage System (ESS) are described, and the SEAREV project has been used as an example. The main objective is to compare the two technologies on the basis of their life cycle cost. The ESS is necessary for grid integration due to the flicker constraint, which is not being satisfied without storage. The rule-based energy management approach introduced herein depends on the State of Energy of this ESS as well as the power produced by the DWEC. This management strategy has been optimized for each size in order to reduce aging speed while strictly respecting the flicker criterion. The final design is expected to minimize total system cost, i.e. the sum of investment cost and operating cost (losses and replacements). The aging models applied take into account temperature and cycling effect in order to estimate this replacement cost. Such an optimization routine is especially critical for offshore systems like Direct Wave Energy Converters, which require both cost reduction and high reliability.","PeriodicalId":193448,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122398014","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}
N. C. Koutsoukis, P. Georgilakis, N. Hatziargyriou
{"title":"Multi-stage power distribution planning to accommodate high wind generation capacity","authors":"N. C. Koutsoukis, P. Georgilakis, N. Hatziargyriou","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2015.7232754","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2015.7232754","url":null,"abstract":"The increasing integration of wind power and other distributed energy resources into modern power distribution systems has made the power distribution planning (PDP) a very interesting and challenging optimization problem. This paper proposes a long-term, multi-stage PDP method for the optimal reconductoring of feeders in order to efficiently meet the load growth demand and optimally accommodate a high wind generation capacity. The proposed PDP method considers various active network management (ANM) schemes and it is formulated as a mixed-integer quadratically constrained programming problem. Results on an 18-bus test system indicate that the proposed PDP method can efficiently accommodate high wind generation capacity with simultaneous reduction of the network investment and operational costs, highlighting the importance of ANM.","PeriodicalId":193448,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133578608","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":"Bad data detection and handling in distribution grid state estimation using artificial neural networks","authors":"M. Cramer, Philipp Goergens, A. Schnettler","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2015.7232655","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2015.7232655","url":null,"abstract":"This research project addresses the problem of erroneous measurements for distribution grid state estimation (DGSE) by using bad data detection. A method based on artificial neural networks is developed and tested in combination with DGSE. The necessary steps in order to create the neural networks are presented and training parameters are investigated. The method replaces identified measurement errors with new estimates. The developed method is validated by simulation on the basis of an electric distribution grid. It is shown that the bad data correction method detects and correctly identifies single and multiple erroneous measurement values. Furthermore, the ability of the developed method to handle different types of measurement errors and the impact on the quality of the state estimation result are examined. The method improves the quality of the DGSE result and reduces the state estimation's probability to diverge.","PeriodicalId":193448,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133285354","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}
Adrian Hauswirth, T. Summers, J. Warrington, J. Lygeros, A. Kettner, A. Brenzikofer
{"title":"A modular AC optimal power flow implementation for distribution grid planning","authors":"Adrian Hauswirth, T. Summers, J. Warrington, J. Lygeros, A. Kettner, A. Brenzikofer","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2015.7232675","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2015.7232675","url":null,"abstract":"We present a computational tool for solving semidefinite relaxations of multi-period AC optimal power flow (OPF) problems. Chordal conversion techniques are used to exploit problem sparsity. Three features set it apart from similar implementations: First, a new, concise real-valued model exploits the problem structure and avoids introducing redundant constraints. Second, a dynamic choice of constraint type improves computation time for grids with extensive radial subgraphs. Third, a modular software design enables the easy integration of additional models for photovoltaic inverters, optimal storage placement, etc. Benchmark results indicate that our computational improvements significantly enhance performance compared to a standard implementation. This holds in particular for large-scale networks and power grids with large radial subgraphs. Finally, a case study showcases the potential of our modular OPF software design.","PeriodicalId":193448,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131781416","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":"Improving offering strategies for wind farms enhanced with storage capability","authors":"Huajie Ding, Zechun Hu, Yonghua Song, P. Pinson","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2015.7232244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2015.7232244","url":null,"abstract":"Due to the flexible charging and discharging capability, energy storage system (ESS) is thought of as a promising complement to wind farms (WF) in participating into electricity markets. This paper proposes a reserve-based real-time operation strategy of ESS to make arbitrage and to alleviate the wind power deviation from day-ahead contracts. Taking into account the operation strategy as well as two-price balancing market rules, a day-ahead bidding strategy of WF-ESS system is put forward and formulated. A modified gradient descent algorithm is described to solve the formulations. In the case studies, the computational efficiency of the algorithm is validated firstly. Moreover, a number of scenarios with/without considering the temporal dependence of wind power forecast error are designed and employed to compare the proposed strategy with other common ones in terms of profit.","PeriodicalId":193448,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132239090","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}
X. Zou, Mingyang Li, Wei Wang, Yuguang Niu, Ji-zhen Liu
{"title":"Dispatch of wind-thermal power system containing heat storage units with fast ramping capabilities","authors":"X. Zou, Mingyang Li, Wei Wang, Yuguang Niu, Ji-zhen Liu","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2015.7232374","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2015.7232374","url":null,"abstract":"Wind energy is beneficial both economically and environmentally, while its utilization levels are still far from satisfactory and has plenty of room to be improved. One way to achieve this is to make use of the heat storage in some of the thermal generators to obtain fast ramping capabilities, so that they can catch up with the fluctuating and intermittent wind energy. Output characteristics of such thermal units are distinguished from conventional ones in that their ramping rates are dynamic and with memory, thus new models of system dispatch need to be established. In this paper, we present a mixed integer linear formulation with decisions of thermal unit heat usage for the dispatch of wind-thermal power systems containing heat storage units, and network security constraints of power balance and transmission limits are considered. Numerical tests are performed for a 3-bus system and the IEEE 30-bus system by using CPLEX, and results show that additional ramping capabilities from heat storage units lead to substantial improvements in wind power utilization.","PeriodicalId":193448,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133865272","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":"Warm-commissioning tool of the data chain of digital measurement systems","authors":"E. Aprilia, Thanh Le, F. Campfens","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2015.7232340","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2015.7232340","url":null,"abstract":"As power system analysis relies more and more on digital measurement systems, the need of having the correct data stream has become very crucial. Without the insight on the quality of the data, it is very difficult to use the data in different applications -as one might infer wrong information out of the data. A tool has been developed in Alliander with the goal to assert that all links of the data chain are aligned properly using initial data of new data points. With this tool, early detected errors can be resolved at relatively low costs. This tool assesses the data points against electrical engineering formulas, such as the Kirchhoff's Law, to determine the plausibility of the data and the possible source(s) of the errors. The tool has been implemented in Alliander to commission more than 20 new measurement systems.","PeriodicalId":193448,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech","volume":"77 ","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114002524","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":"Improvement of methods for long-term transmission systems expansion in current conditions","authors":"P. Drachev, V. Trufanov","doi":"10.1109/PTC.2015.7232704","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2015.7232704","url":null,"abstract":"Currently, Russian power sector has switched to the market model for controlling electric power industry functioning and development. Due to a need to consider numerous specific features characteristic of the market-based industry, modern criteria for designing electric networks should obviously differ from the criteria of “planned economy” approach. The paper considers new method for long-term transmission expansion problem (TEP) based on solving number of optimization subproblems with a system of mathematical models. The models allow taking into account set of technical and economical factors. The proposed method is practically applied to the problem of Russian Unified National Energy Grid (UNEG) expansion.","PeriodicalId":193448,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech","volume":"148 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117076851","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}