Alex Nassif, Ryan Rainville, Michael Quach, Trevor Tkach
{"title":"Deployment of a Distribution STATCOM to Mitigate Rapid Voltage Variations in a Rural Distribution Feeder supplying an Industrial Park","authors":"Alex Nassif, Ryan Rainville, Michael Quach, Trevor Tkach","doi":"10.1109/td43745.2022.9816933","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/td43745.2022.9816933","url":null,"abstract":"Flexible ac transmission systems (FACTS) have secured a market share in both transmission and distribution system operational improvements, going from concept to a viable tool in the past four decades. The STATCOM, nowadays being one of the most common shunt-connected FACTS, has matured in this timeframe and is now being employed by many distribution system operators. In this context, its typical application is the mitigation of rapid voltage changes, which are the main cause of voltage flicker. While the relatively low X/R characteristic of a distribution system is not conducive to maximizing the effectiveness of this device, distribution STATCOMs can still be very effective in meeting power quality standard requirements of most distribution systems if planned adequately. This paper presents a real case study deployment of a Distribution-STATCOM in a rural distribution feeder to mitigate rapid voltage changes caused by a nearby industrial park. The presented study demonstrates typical Distribution STATCOM response times are sufficiently fast to mitigate rapid variations, for both load varying and interharmonic caused flicker.","PeriodicalId":241987,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129408073","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":"Applications and Design of Composite Insulated Cross Arms","authors":"Usama Ahmed, Favad Janjua, Xinxin Zhang","doi":"10.1109/td43745.2022.9816999","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/td43745.2022.9816999","url":null,"abstract":"The use of composite insulated cross arms allows development of more efficient and high performing overhead transmission lines and can economically solve various issues of existing lines via retrofitting. This paper presents different applications of composite insulated cross arms for new build compact lines or upgrading of existing assets using case studies and recent projects. In addition, the requirements for electrical and mechanical design and testing of insulated cross arms are also summarized.","PeriodicalId":241987,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126894148","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":"Modeling Zero Impedance Lines in Power System Applications","authors":"V. Brandwajn, Dinesh Ranbhise, Luc Radu","doi":"10.1109/td43745.2022.9816938","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/td43745.2022.9816938","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a topological algorithm for determining observability of the zero-impedance line flows. It also determines whether the observable zero impedance line flow should be modeled as state variable or eliminated by contracting the line into a single node called super bus. Methodology to calculate flows on the contracted zero-impedance lines is also presented. Due to its general nature, the proposed approach is applicable to the state estimation, power flow and security analysis software. Several modeling features whose implementation has improved the reliability of the Energy Management System are described.","PeriodicalId":241987,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126709755","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":"Grid Extension via Designing a Hybrid Renewable Energy System - A Case Study in Nepal","authors":"Menuka Devkota, E. Naderi, S. Pazouki, A. Asrari","doi":"10.1109/td43745.2022.9816923","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/td43745.2022.9816923","url":null,"abstract":"This paper scrutinizes viability of a hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) encompassing wind turbine, photovoltaic (PV), and energy storage device for Kagbeni village in Nepal from both economic and technical points of view. From the economic standpoint, the Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewables (HOMER) is utilized aiming to 1) recognize the optimal size of required assets (i.e., PV module, wind turbine, and battery pack) to be integrated into the current system and 2) explore the optimal configuration of the designed HRES to increase the renewable fraction of the system. For the technical analysis, we used Electrical Transient Analyzer Program (ETAP) to practically model the proposed HRES to evaluate feasibility of the optimized HRES in operation modality (e.g., power flow and short circuit analysis). The outcomes of this work verify that the addition of PV and wind units to the Kagbeni's power grid can economically result in a more reliable microgrid enhancing social well-being of Kagbeni's residents.","PeriodicalId":241987,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129523759","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":"Benefits of Smart Inverters on a Distribution System with High Penetration PV Farms","authors":"Keith DSouza, M. Baran, Anirudhh Ravi","doi":"10.1109/td43745.2022.9816997","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/td43745.2022.9816997","url":null,"abstract":"The increasing deployment of large scale PV farms on distribution systems can cause many issues. Recently emerging “smart inverters” can mitigate some of these issues. Additionally, recent efforts towards standardizing the capabilities of these smart inverters will increase their adoption. This paper presents a case study to help assess the benefits of this novel technology under two different PV deployment scenarios. The case study illustrates the comprehensive simulations needed in order to determine the main benefits smart inverters can provide on an actual feeder with high PV penetration.","PeriodicalId":241987,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134189955","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":"Application of a Permanent Voltage Detection and Indication System (VDIS) for Reliable Personnel Safety and Monitoring of the Presence of Power in Switchgear Equipment; Experiences from the IEC Market for the U.S.","authors":"Gunter Kries, Vincent Cullen, Hamed Rezaei","doi":"10.1109/td43745.2022.9816951","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/td43745.2022.9816951","url":null,"abstract":"Ensuring personal safety and network availability are two major requirements that govern the daily work of network operators. A safe and reliable voltage-detection method, which can also be utilized to monitor power availability is therefore a key element and basic requirement for utilities to operate a safe and reliable network. Many of the existing solutions in the United States use temporary voltage-detection devices (such as hot sticks which are discussed below), but these do not allow for monitoring power availability. In addition, these approaches have several technical disadvantages that limit their use. This paper illustrates the challenges with the existing, temporary voltage-detection solutions and discusses advanced and economical voltage-detection systems for permanent and continuous voltage presence detection. It also explains the benefits and additional added value of using these systems in conjunction with cable accessories for switchgear equipment to improve safety, help monitoring power availability, and serve as a basic but fundamental component for deploying smart grids in distribution networks in a cost-effective way. This approach is already helping European utilities to take the first step toward automation and digitization of power grids by providing increased insight into the availability of power in the grid.","PeriodicalId":241987,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134211876","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}
Bernardo A. Cezarotto, Thar I. A. H. Mustafa, S. Cabral, H. Almaguer, L. Meyer, J. E. Cereja, Marcel V. T. Fischer, Clayton R. Dias
{"title":"The Adoption of Ferromagnetic Device for Signal Capturing of Radiometric Measurement Systems","authors":"Bernardo A. Cezarotto, Thar I. A. H. Mustafa, S. Cabral, H. Almaguer, L. Meyer, J. E. Cereja, Marcel V. T. Fischer, Clayton R. Dias","doi":"10.1109/td43745.2022.9816878","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/td43745.2022.9816878","url":null,"abstract":"The key role played by the circuit-breaker in power systems combined with the increasing importance of the constancy in the power delivery has made non-invasive techniques fundamental for evaluating circuit-breaker status, namely its breaking capacity by including any minor likelihood of arc reignition, which has shown as being far from feasible through power system modelling and computer simulation, due to the inherent complexity of the adjacent power circuits to be correctly modelled. Alternatively, radiometric techniques have experienced an increasing interest which reasons range from the non-invasive principles to the programmability in its execution. On the other hand, much is to be done before such techniques may be widely adopted, especially for the difficulties in properly capturing the correct triggering signal. Based on this scenario, this work presents a brief review of this relatively recent technique and points out items to which researchers should drive their efforts to overcome the related barriers to overcome.","PeriodicalId":241987,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130992221","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":"Rethinking the Concept of Extreme Contingency for Power Systems with High Wind and Solar Penetration","authors":"M. Borodulin","doi":"10.1109/td43745.2022.9816991","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/td43745.2022.9816991","url":null,"abstract":"Extreme contingency is among the central concepts of power system stability analysis and conveys the idea of a severe impact on the system. This paper discusses the intermittency of wind and solar energy sources as a factor that makes it necessary to rethink the concept of extreme contingency for systems with high wind and solar penetration. On the premise that contingency definitions should account for weather conditions, the paper proposes to reclassify some contingencies presently considered extreme as normal and introduces new contingency categories. The following contingencies need to be reclassified: the loss of all units of a wind/solar power plant; the loss of multiple units; and the loss of multiple plants. Contingency categories with variation of wind speed and solar irradiance and with multiple wind/solar plants disconnected pre-contingency are introduced. To explore the relevance of these categories, further analyses with adequate representation of wind/solar power plants are needed.","PeriodicalId":241987,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134001610","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":"Improved Gyrator-Capacitor Modeling of Magnetic Circuits with Inclusion of Magnetic Hysteresis","authors":"Mohammadali Hayerikhiyavi, A. Dimitrovski","doi":"10.1109/td43745.2022.9816976","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/td43745.2022.9816976","url":null,"abstract":"Gyrator-Capacitor (G-C) models of electromagnetic devices provide a robust and convenient approach for simulation of a combined power device that consists of magnetic and electric/electronic circuits. The G-C model seamlessly links magnetic and electric/electronic sides of the device in a power invariant fashion which is very convenient for integrated system analysis. This paper proposes an improved G-C model for a ferromagnetic circuit, which includes hysteresis besides the core saturation. The approach has been applied to model a Continuously Variable Series Reactor (CVSR) with electromagnetic coupling between two electric circuits, a control dc and a controlled ac circuit. Taking into account the ferromagnetic core nonlinearities, the CVSR behavior is investigated in terms of induced voltages across the windings and the corresponding magnetic flux densities.","PeriodicalId":241987,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133012044","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":"Faster Curing Ethylene-Silane Copolymer for Wire and Cable Applications","authors":"B. I. Chaudhary, Kurt Bolz, Peter Dreux","doi":"10.1109/td43745.2022.9816858","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/td43745.2022.9816858","url":null,"abstract":"A “faster curing” ethylene-silane copolymer has been designed as an alternative to existing ethylene-silane copolymers or silane grafted polyethylenes. Rapid crosslinking at ambient conditions has been demonstrated with the “faster curing” co-polymer. Even with its enhanced cure characteristics, the “faster curing” co-polymer still exhibits excellent processability during melt extrusion. For applications where blends with non-silane functionalized polymers are desirable (or required), dilution with up to 50% LLDPE has been demonstrated while maintaining acceptable cure rate and extent of crosslinking, and even greater dilution is possible. The “faster curing” copolymer also maintains superior shelf-life stability over Sioplas silane grafted polyethylene. The “faster curing” copolymer is also a suitable alternative to Monosil silane grafted polyethylene and can be provided for use in bulk in addition to traditional boxes and bags.","PeriodicalId":241987,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133282200","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}