{"title":"Operational benefits from optimal volt/VAr scheduling in the South-East Australian transmission network","authors":"E. Bauer, R. Eichler, M. Lyons","doi":"10.1109/PICA.1995.515169","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PICA.1995.515169","url":null,"abstract":"The Victorian power system supplies the Australian Federal state of Victoria (population: 4.5 million; capital city: Melbourne) with electricity. Over the last three years, an extensive EMS computer system has been installed at the System Control Centre in Melbourne. It includes, amongst other functions, a complete set of optimal power flow (OPF) applications. This paper reports on the results gained during the first year of daily application of the optimal volt/VAr scheduling (VVS) function and ends with an outlook on planned future extensions.","PeriodicalId":294493,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Power Industry Computer Applications Conference","volume":"321 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123162597","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}
G. Pires de Azevedo, C. Sieckenius de Souza, B. Feijó
{"title":"Enhancing the human-computer interface of power system applications","authors":"G. Pires de Azevedo, C. Sieckenius de Souza, B. Feijó","doi":"10.1109/PICA.1995.515173","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PICA.1995.515173","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examines a topic of increasing importance: the interpretation of the massive amount of data available to power system engineers. The solutions currently adopted in the presentation of data in graphical interfaces are discussed. It is demonstrated that the representations of electric diagrams can be considerably enhanced through the adequate exploitation of resources available in full-graphics screens and the use of basic concepts from human-factors research. Enhanced representations of electric diagrams are proposed and tested. The objective is to let the user \"see\" the behavior of the system, allowing for better interpretation of program data and results and improving user's productivity.","PeriodicalId":294493,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Power Industry Computer Applications Conference","volume":"107 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121508323","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":"Analysis of high impedance faults using fractal techniques","authors":"Alexander Mamishev, B. Russell, C. Benner","doi":"10.1109/PICA.1995.515270","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PICA.1995.515270","url":null,"abstract":"Phase currents and voltages in a power distribution system change with a certain degree of chaos when high impedance faults (HIFs) occur. This paper describes application of the concepts of fractal geometry to analyze chaotic properties of high impedance faults. Root-mean-square rather that instantaneous values of currents are used for characterization of temporal system behavior; this results in relatively short time-series available for analysis. An algorithm is presented for pattern recognition and detection of HIFs; it is based on techniques suited for analysis of relatively small data sets. Examples are given to illustrate the ability of this approach to discriminate between faults and other transients in a power system.","PeriodicalId":294493,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Power Industry Computer Applications Conference","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115565466","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":"Secondary voltage control: analysis, solutions and simulation results for the Spanish transmission system","authors":"J. Sancha, J.L. Fernandez, A. Cortés, J. Abarca","doi":"10.1109/PICA.1995.515161","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PICA.1995.515161","url":null,"abstract":"Secondary voltage control was introduced in some European countries as a means to improve voltage security and operation. It is a closed loop system dedicated to keep the voltage of some load buses called pilot buses constant. In this paper, a new approach covering all the main aspects of secondary voltage control; pilot buses and control generators selection, the control law and the decentralization problem, is presented. This approach has been applied to the Spanish power system. Some of the results obtained are also presented.","PeriodicalId":294493,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Power Industry Computer Applications Conference","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115588534","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":"Mixed-integer programming applied to short-term planning of a hydro-thermal system","authors":"O. Nilsson, D. Sjelvgren","doi":"10.1109/PICA.1995.515179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PICA.1995.515179","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, a mixed-integer hydroelectric power model for short-term generation planning is presented, The advantage of this model is that the schedules only include points with good efficiency. The planning problem is decomposed into a subproblem for each hydroelectric power plant. In order to obtain smooth schedules, the model includes start-up costs for hydro aggregates. The main mathematical methods used in this work are Lagrange relaxation, dynamic programming and network programming. The model is illustrated by a numerical example from a part of the Swedish power system.","PeriodicalId":294493,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Power Industry Computer Applications Conference","volume":"76 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126219939","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":"Low-order black-box models for control system design in large power systems","authors":"I. Kamwa, G. Trudel, L. Gérin-Lajoie","doi":"10.1109/PICA.1995.515183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PICA.1995.515183","url":null,"abstract":"The paper studies two multi-input multi-output (MIMO) procedures for the identification of low-order state-space models of power systems, by probing the network in open loop with low-energy pulses or random signals. Although such data may result from actual measurements, the development assumes simulated responses from a transient stability program, hence benefiting from the existing large base of stability models. While pulse data is processed using the eigensystem realization algorithm, the analysis of random responses is done by means of subspace identification methods. On a prototype Hydro-Quebec power system, including SVCs, DC lines, series compensation, and more than 1100 buses, it is verified that the two approaches are equivalent only when strict requirements are imposed on the pulse length and magnitude. The 10th-order equivalent models derived by random-signal probing allow for effective tuning of decentralized power system stabilizers (PSSs) able to damp both local and very slow inter-area modes.","PeriodicalId":294493,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Power Industry Computer Applications Conference","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125878070","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":"Two applications of parallel processing in power system computation","authors":"C. Lemaître, B. Thomas","doi":"10.1109/PICA.1995.515166","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PICA.1995.515166","url":null,"abstract":"This paper discusses performance improvements achieved in two power system software modules through the use of parallel processing techniques. The first software module, EVARISTE outputs a voltage stability indicator for various power system situations. This module was designed for extended real-time use and is therefore required to give guaranteed response times. The second module, MEXICO, assesses power system reliability and operating costs by simulating a large number of contingencies for generation and transmission equipment. This module, used for power system planning purposes, uses a Monte-Carlo method to build the various power system states, and makes heavy demands on CPU time for running simulations. Like many power system computation packages, both software modules are well-suited to coarse-grain parallel processing. The first module was parallelized on a machine capable of integrating up to thirty-two processors. The distributed-memory machine and the second on a shared-memory machine. In this paper, the authors start by a description of the n process used in these two cases, then go on to give details on the performance levels achieved, discussing aspects of programming, parameter selection (number of situations processed, number of processors), and machine characteristics (limitations due to interprocessor communications network, for instance).","PeriodicalId":294493,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Power Industry Computer Applications Conference","volume":"73 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127337318","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":"Design of suboptimal H/spl infin/ excitation controllers","authors":"S.S. Ahmed, L. Chen, A. Petroianu","doi":"10.1109/PICA.1995.515184","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PICA.1995.515184","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a method to design suboptimal robust excitation controllers based on H/spl infin/ control theory. The suboptimal controller results from additional constraints that are imposed on the standard optimal H/spl infin/ solution. Global stability constraints are incorporated into the H/spl infin/ algorithm to ensure stability of the interconnected power system under decentralized control. Furthermore, a Lyapunov-based index is used to evaluate the robustness properties of the closed loop. In order to obtain a reduced order controller, the method of balanced truncation is used. The suboptimal H/spl infin/ controllers are output feedback controllers. These controllers posses superior robustness as compared to conventional PSS and optimal H/spl infin/ controllers.","PeriodicalId":294493,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Power Industry Computer Applications Conference","volume":"65 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133793724","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":"Modelling of tap-changer transformers in an energy management system","authors":"K. Imhof, F. Oesch, I. Nordanlycke","doi":"10.1109/PICA.1995.515210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PICA.1995.515210","url":null,"abstract":"Tap-changer transformers are used in a power system to influence the voltage profile as well as the distribution of power flow. The coupling of the two transformers, the main transformer and the tap transformer, establishes a complex power system element. The correct modelling of this device has turned out to be critical for the accurate estimation and calculation of the power system state. This paper introduces an improved model which simulates the behaviour at the different tap positions and loading conditions. The paper focuses on the positive sequence system of a regulated connected group consisting of a 3-winding main transformer and a 2-winding tap-changer transformer. Model verification against test reports and experiences gained from using the new model in an EMS are documented.","PeriodicalId":294493,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Power Industry Computer Applications Conference","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131217742","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 algorithm for the allocation of distribution system demand and energy losses","authors":"C. Macqueen, M. Irving","doi":"10.1109/PICA.1995.515189","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PICA.1995.515189","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a new approach to the evaluation of loss adjustment factors for distribution systems. Such factors are required for 'use of system' and wheeling calculations and reflect the amount by which purchases of energy at entry points to the system must exceed consumption at the point of use to account for the losses which occur in between. Renewed interest in cost-reflective methods of charging for losses has resulted from the deregulation of the electricity supply industry in many parts of the world. An algorithm is described which combines the use of graph theory with readily available load flow results, to assign the losses in each line or transformer within the system to the consumers supplied by it. The resulting allocation is shown to account for the voltage level, location and consumption pattern of the consumer in a way which is economically efficient. A variety of strategies for apportioning losses between multiple consumers at a given location can be implemented. The algorithm is suitable for allocating both demand and energy losses. Results on a full size distribution network are presented, and are compared with traditional published loss adjustment factors.","PeriodicalId":294493,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Power Industry Computer Applications Conference","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115777557","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}