{"title":"Clustering Time Series over Electrical Networks","authors":"D. Vankov, I. Zorin, David Pozo","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203491","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203491","url":null,"abstract":"The growing number of renewable energy sources in electrical networks introduces new uncertainties in the electrical network nodes. Reducing the size of electrical networks helps to understand their structure better as well as to plan capacity updates more effectively. The ways of reducing representation of an electrical networks is not a trivial task. In this paper, we consider different methods of clustering of nodal time series data renewable power networks. We propose a clustering method for spatial and temporal data size reduction with local renewable energy as a main driver. The proposed methods are applied to an illustrative 9-bus, 118-bus case studies, and the RE-Europe dataset network.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126940714","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}
Maria Maddalena Gambini, C. Orozco, A. Borghetti, F. Tossani
{"title":"Power Loss Reduction in the Energy Resource Scheduling of a Local Energy Community","authors":"Maria Maddalena Gambini, C. Orozco, A. Borghetti, F. Tossani","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203444","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203444","url":null,"abstract":"The paper focuses on the minimization of the energy procurement cost in the day-ahead optimization of the operation of a local energy community. The community is a set of prosumers, each of them equipped with local generation, energy storage systems and loads. The procedure is based on the classical second order cone programming (SOCP) formulation of the distribution optimal power flow and distinguishes between the power exchanged with the external grid and the power exchanges between the prosumers in order to prioritize the use of local energy resources. The performance of the proposed procedure is shown for various operating conditions of a distribution network in which direct transactions between prosumers connected to different feeders of the same substation are allowed.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"68 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130461576","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":"DC Voltage Level–Based Power Supply Prioritization in Multi–Inverter System: Marine Use Case","authors":"Timo M. R. Alho, H. Laaksonen","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203027","url":null,"abstract":"This paper introduces a multi–inverter system power supply prioritization method based on the system’s DC voltage level. The purpose of the functionality is to first utilize the more desirable power source in the inverters’ intermediate DC circuit to the fullest, before loading the less desirable one. This is done without any external controllers but rather utilizing existing inverter functionalities in a novel manner. First, the basic principle of the functionality is explained and then the operation is demonstrated in the marine environment by presenting monitoring data from a ship utilizing said function in 1.7 MW shaft generator system with 2.0 MW thruster connected to the intermediate DC circuit. The functionality enables to use the full benefits of the shaft generator as more fuel efficient power source, prior to the rest of the thruster’s required power is taken from ship’s auxiliary generators. This lowers the overall fuel consumption of the ship and helps to keep the ship’s AC grid stable as only the power the shaft generator is not able to provide for the thruster is taken from the AC grid.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127876682","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":"Congestion Management in LV Grids Using Static and Dynamic EV Smart Charging","authors":"Martijn Verhoog, N. Brinkel, T. Alskaif","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203191","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203191","url":null,"abstract":"In recent years, the adoption of electric vehicle has increased steadily, posing substantial problems in the low voltage grid. Among these problems are grid congestion and voltage instability. This study proposes a dynamic smart charging strategy based on a constant impedance load flow model, in which the optimal electric vehicle charging power is based on the available grid capacity. The dynamic charging profile is compared to a static charging profile and business as usual charging in a case study on a representative low voltage grid. Simulations are made with projections for electric vehicle charging, residential electricity demand and photovoltaic generation for 2018, 2030 and 2050. The results of the case study show that no grid congestion occurs in the 2018 scenario, and little in the 2030 scenario, meaning that the current grid infrastructure is well- suited for the electric vehicle charging demand and that the business as usual and static smart charging profiles result in an underutilization of the grid capacity. Grid congestion occurs substantially more frequently in the 2050 scenario, but the dynamic smart charging profile results in a greater utilization of the grid capacity compared to the alternatives.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"80 ","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"113995393","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":"Diagnosis of Open-Phase Faults and High Resistance Connections in Six-Phase PMSM Drives","authors":"P. Gonçalves, S. Cruz, A. Mendes","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203465","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203465","url":null,"abstract":"Although multiphase machines can operate with one or more disabled phases, the diagnosis of an open-phase fault (OPF) is important in order to reconfigure the control strategy. High resistance connection faults (HRCFs) are created by unsecured and damaged connections and if not detected early on can evolve to OPFs. In the case of six-phase machines, currently available diagnostic methods consider that secondary current components are zero in healthy operation. However, control over these current components is necessary to take advantage of the additional degrees of freedom in six-phase machines. Hence, this paper proposes a fault diagnosis method for both OPF and HRCFs for six-phase PMSM drives, which considers the operation of the machine with non-zero references for the secondary current components. The proposed method monitors the mean value of the reference current errors and the second order harmonic of the secondary currents in a synchronous reference frame. The included simulation results, obtained with Matlab/Simulink software, and experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed diagnostic method.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114371521","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}
Leonardo H. Macedo, G. Muñoz-Delgado, J. Contreras, R. Romero
{"title":"Optimal Service Restoration in Active Distribution Networks Considering Microgrid Formation and Voltage Control Devices","authors":"Leonardo H. Macedo, G. Muñoz-Delgado, J. Contreras, R. Romero","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203393","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203393","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a new mixed-integer linear programming model for the optimal restoration of active distribution networks during permanent fault events considering not only network reconfiguration but also the islanded operation of distributed generation, thereby giving rise to the formation of microgrids. To that end, the proposed approach accounts for both the black-start capacity of generators and the connection of multiple generators to the same microgrid. Moreover, voltage control devices such as on-load tap changers, voltage regulators, and capacitor banks are also considered in the formulation. The model is driven by the maximization of the restored load after single or multiple faults in the network using the minimum number of switching operations and modifications in the statuses of the voltage control devices. The proposed model is implemented in the mathematical modeling language AMPL and solved with the Gurobi solver. Tests are conducted using a 53-node distribution system considering different fault locations. Numerical results show the relevant effect of microgrid formation and voltage control in the restoration process. Simulations also prove the effective performance of the proposed approach in terms of computation time.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115170416","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":"Ultrafast restoration after nationwide blackout: concept, principles & example of application","authors":"Julius Bosch, J. M. Aniceto, Ken P. Brunner","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203071","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203071","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes a novel concept for ultrafast grid restoration after an entire, nationwide power grid blackout. This new approach allows Swiss Federal Railways to reduce power grid restoration time from about 5 hours to a few minutes in order to minimise the impact on railway costumers, i.e. train delays and cancellations. To achieve this reduction in time, the following three main areas need to be optimised. First, simplification of the restoration process so as to reduce the number of switching operations. Second, implementation of automation and intelligent functionalities in the centralised remote-control system. And third, optimisation of the power plants' tripping behaviour. Whenever it is not essential, the generators should not shut down after tripping in order that the generator can be rapidly re-synchronised to the power grid.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"48 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123163517","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":"Exploratory Visual Analytics for the European Single Intra-Day Coupled Electricity Market","authors":"Sumeyra Demir, K. Kok, N. Paterakis","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203043","url":null,"abstract":"European single intra-day coupled electricity market (SIDC) trading activity has increased substantially in recent years mainly as a consequence of the increasing penetration of renewable energy production and its subsequent impact on imbalance market prices. Nonetheless, more research is needed to understand this growing market. This paper presents exploratory visual analytics tools for tradable contracts of the SIDC. The main visualisations are created from order and trade books and intended to increase our domain knowledge of the SIDC by monitoring market trends, behaviours, depth, price consensus and liquidity. Furthermore, previous contracts of SIDC volumes and balancing prices are visualised to identify trading opportunities and risks. We expect that the presented visual analytics will be useful for both practitioners and researchers seeking quick and easily implementable tools for acquiring additional market insights and developing manual or automated trading strategies.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124784432","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":"Sizing Electric Battery Storage System for Prosumer Villas","authors":"C. Andresen, H. Sæle, M. Degefa","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203343","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203343","url":null,"abstract":"This paper studies the electricity consumption of 5 villas in the south of Norway and estimates the effect of utilizing batteries as a means to reduce peak load for each villa. High-resolution field data on the consumption pattern for the villas is presented. A simple battery model is utilized, and a parameter sensitivity study is performed varying the energy storage capacity and the charging/discharging power limits of the batteries. Considerable potential is found for reducing the peak load by the utilization of batteries. An appropriate balance between the energy storage capacity and the power capacity of the battery is found to be beneficial for optimization of the peak load reduction.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"649 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122959229","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 On-Load Tap Changers Coordinated Operation for Voltage Control in Low Voltage Grids with High Photovoltaic Penetration","authors":"A. Ciocia, G. Chicco, F. Spertino","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203231","url":null,"abstract":"The transformers that connect the Medium Voltage (MV) grid with the Low Voltage (LV) system are classically equipped with tap changers with tap positions variable only at no load. The evolution of the technologies and the increasing needs of controlling the voltage profile in the LV networks require better control capabilities. The use of MV/LV transformers with On Load Tap Changers (OLTCs) is increasing, to provide further control capabilities in LV grids with high penetration of distributed generation. In this paper, centralised voltage control is evaluated by simulating the operation of an OLTC installed inside the MV/LV transformer substation. The goal is to stabilise the voltage at the LV bus of the transformer. It is supposed that the OLTC does not communicate with other devices in the grid; thus, it does not know the voltage levels at the other nodes. At the same time, the distributed PV inverters control the voltage in their grid connection points without any information about the other nodes. The expected benefits of exploiting OLTCs in LV grids with high photovoltaic (PV) penetration are determined through indicators that assess the voltage deviations with energy flows, the global overvoltage or undervoltage persistence, and the overvoltage or undervoltage duration. The results show that the use of an OLTC can help the mitigation of voltage fluctuations, especially limiting the undervoltages. The effectiveness strongly depends on the control parameters, especially the maximum number of daily taps.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128909587","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}