{"title":"Current-only Directional Overcurrent Protection Using Postfault Current","authors":"Iman Kiaei, S. Lotfifard, M. Ghanaatian","doi":"10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662199","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662199","url":null,"abstract":"Directional overcurrent relays play an important role in protecting the transmission and distribution systems. Conventionally, voltage profile is utilized as a polarizing reference quantity for the directional protection. During the close-in-faults, the conventional relaying technique loses its voltage reference signal. Moreover, the implementation cost of the method increases in distribution systems as it requires installation of potential transformers. In this paper, a novel method for identification of fault direction is proposed that only requires postfault current signal and does not require voltage signal. According to the case study results, the proposed method can determine the direction of faults precisely even in the case of change in the prefault power flow direction.","PeriodicalId":424038,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC)","volume":"129 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132593458","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":"Investigation of Approaches for Incorporating Smart Meter Data in Load and PV Models in Medium Voltage Power System Studies","authors":"Sophia Abena Tijani, K. Butler-Purry","doi":"10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662172","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662172","url":null,"abstract":"The amount of data collected at the distribution level has grown exponentially due to the proliferation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). Increasing penetration of embedded generation sources, many of which are renewable sources, is also changing the dynamics of distribution systems. How do we utilize the vast amount of data available to better understand the changing dynamics of the distribution networks to improve grid reliability? This paper presents different approaches for incorporating smart meter data in load models for power flow studies using time series simulation in OpenDSS. The paper also investigates the impact of photovoltaic distributed generators on distribution voltage stability using simulations in OpenDSS.","PeriodicalId":424038,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC)","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127066084","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}
Ananth A. Jillepalli, Daniel Conte De Leon, I. A. Oyewumi, J. Alves-Foss, B. Johnson, Clinton L. Jeffery, Y. Chakhchoukh, M. Haney, Frederick T. Sheldon
{"title":"Formalizing an Automated, Adversary-aware Risk Assessment Process for Critical Infrastructure","authors":"Ananth A. Jillepalli, Daniel Conte De Leon, I. A. Oyewumi, J. Alves-Foss, B. Johnson, Clinton L. Jeffery, Y. Chakhchoukh, M. Haney, Frederick T. Sheldon","doi":"10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662167","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662167","url":null,"abstract":"Cyber-attack attempts against critical infrastructure have been increasing in recent years. In the event of a successful cyber-attack on critical infrastructure, the potential for wide-spread loss of access to a critical resource, like electricity, is high. Automated and adversary-aware risk assessment approaches may be useful in defending the nation’s critical infrastructure. In previous publications, one such approach, HESTIA, was presented. HESTIA stands for High-level, Extensible System for Training and Infrastructure risk Assessment, which is a semi-automatic, adversarial- and specification-based risk assessment system. HESTIA takes a system specification and subjects it to specifications of attack and hardening scenarios to generate a new specification, which can be used for risk assessment of the system. This paper formalizes a part of HESTIA process. We also discuss about HESTIA’s planned utilization.","PeriodicalId":424038,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC)","volume":"50 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116717986","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":"Contraction Region Analysis for Power Systems","authors":"Mutlu Yilmaz, F. Bayat","doi":"10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662183","url":null,"abstract":"This work is fully devoted to contraction theory-based analysis of stability. We discuss the contraction region and contraction metric that define for the power system model. The classical model of power system is contracting with respect to the proposed metric. The stability of nonlinear power system is proved by studying the properties of its Jacobian matrix. We demonstrate the necessary conditions for the existence of contraction for underlying the proposed power system model. The results of our simulations show that the contraction region exists. All eigenvalues of the Jacobian matrix are simulated to capture the behavior of a two-machine power system.","PeriodicalId":424038,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC)","volume":"222 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115530898","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":"Impact of Resistive Superconductive Fault Current Limiter’s Location and its Resistance Value on the Stability of Micro Grid System","authors":"M. Mousa, S. Abdelwahed, J. Kluss","doi":"10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662153","url":null,"abstract":"There is considerable research literature that discusses designs and properties of resistive Superconductive Fault Current Limiter in the field of power systems. However, only few consider applications of Superconductive Fault Current Limiter in Micro Grid Systems. This paper studies the impact of the Superconductive Fault Current Limiter’s resistance value and physical location in a Micro Grid System by simulating faulty conditions including three phase faults. The studies vary the number of Superconductive Fault Current Limiters and wind turbines. Simulation results prove that the location of the Superconductive Fault Current Limiter and its resistive value have different impacts on currents in the system during faulty conditions.","PeriodicalId":424038,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115547208","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}
Arash Abbaskhani-Davanloo, Mahraz Amini, M. S. Modarresi, Fatemehalsadat Jafarishiadeh
{"title":"Distribution System Reconfiguration for Loss Reduction Incorporating Load and Renewable Generation Uncertainties","authors":"Arash Abbaskhani-Davanloo, Mahraz Amini, M. S. Modarresi, Fatemehalsadat Jafarishiadeh","doi":"10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662154","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662154","url":null,"abstract":"A significant share of losses in power systems occurs in distribution network due to lower voltages and longer lines. On top of that, unbalanced operation causes additional losses in these networks. In recent years with the development of distributed generation connected to the distribution grid, the concern over frequency and intensity of unbalanced operation has risen. Reconfiguration of these distribution networks plays a significant role in power loss minimization and voltage quality enhancement. The uncertainty regarding grid-connected DG resources and net loads are among the critical factors that must be taken into account. To do so, in this paper a novel Fuzzy-based reconfiguration method is proposed to improve the hourly power loss in distribution systems incorporating load and renewable generation uncertainties. In addition, a modified Genetic Algorithm is employed in order to maintain the radial structure of the network and reduce the computation time of the proposed technique. To illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed method, a simulation based analysis is carried out on IEEE 33 bus distribution system.","PeriodicalId":424038,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127564472","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 Function-on-Function Linear Regression Approach for Short-Term Electric Load Forecasting","authors":"Hashir Moheed Kiani, Xiao-Jun Zeng","doi":"10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662147","url":null,"abstract":"As more and more renewable energy options have been added to the electrical grid, the need for a more efficient, robust and smarter grid has increased. The number of electric vehicles would also increase in the future which would result in a significant amount of strain on the electrical grid. Therefore, there is an increased need for advanced short term load forecasting techniques in order to maintain the quality of the current electrical grid and ensure that all the generation resources available are utilized efficiently. In this paper, a function-on-function linear regression approach has been used to forecast short term electrical load one day in advance. Functional approach is useful as it gives a complete demand curve which makes planning easier for a utility. The forecast was obtained by using a functional B-spline approximation of past values. The performance of this functional data technique has been assessed by using historical hourly load data from the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland (PJM) electricity market. The results were obtained for four different regions separately and then aggregated. The aggregated approach is more useful as compared to overall prediction as individual models can capture details unique to a particular region. The aggregated result was compared with the overall result of whole region and an ARIMA model.","PeriodicalId":424038,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC)","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122519344","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":"Study of Voltage-Dependent Harmonic Characteristics of Residential Appliances","authors":"Jinia Roy, B. Mather","doi":"10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662188","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662188","url":null,"abstract":"This paper focuses on the electrical characteristics of residential and domestic appliances and their effects to the power grid. With the ever-changing load landscape and the introduction of power electronics-based equipment and energy-efficient loads, it is increasingly important to have a thorough knowledge of their power quality and harmonic characteristics in addition to conventional load models. This is critical to the accurate load representations, particularly for the complete bottom-up load models, in voltage stability assessment, determining possible interactions at harmonic frequencies, the effect of the system impedance, as well as possible voltage sag and swell and unbalance conditions. For this study, the household appliances are grouped into five categories: lighting, power electronics, resistive, motor, and aggregated loads. The effect of the voltage variation on the load current characteristics is also studied. The results from laboratory experiments involving most of the commonly used domestic appliances are analyzed within a range of +10%/−5% of the nominal supply voltage and within a range of +/−3 Hz of the nominal supply frequency.","PeriodicalId":424038,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC)","volume":"357 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122727092","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. Overbye, Zeyu Mao, A. Birchfield, J. Weber, Matt Davis
{"title":"An Interactive, Stand-Alone and Multi-User Power System Simulator for the PMU Time Frame","authors":"T. Overbye, Zeyu Mao, A. Birchfield, J. Weber, Matt Davis","doi":"10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662182","url":null,"abstract":"This paper discusses the simulation of electric power systems on the phasor measurement unit (PMU) time frame in which the power system dynamics are solved with time steps on the order of an electrical cycle. The paper presents an environment in which flexible and extensible communication and interactive control action capabilities are included, including support for the C37.118.2 and DNP3 protocols. The paper describes the environment design, and includes examples of how it is being used both for stand-alone simulation and as part of a multi-user simulation environment.","PeriodicalId":424038,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC)","volume":"88 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114907343","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":"Quantifying the Effect of Air Conditioning Dynamics on Power System Transient Stability Limits","authors":"Benjamin P. Wiseman, Le Xie","doi":"10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662191","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662191","url":null,"abstract":"Dynamic load characteristics are becoming an increasingly important consideration for power systems with a large penetration of residential air conditioning. Residential air conditioner stalling in response to faults plays a large role in Fault-Induced Delayed Voltage Recovery events. To further study this connection, this work seeks to tie load parameter variations directly to changes in assessed transient stability limits. This connection is first considered at an area-wide level, before a bus-level locational sensitivity metric is introduced. Test results allow for validation of common assumptions about the effects of air conditioner motor stalling, as well as identification of which busses are most critical to the system response near a stability limit.","PeriodicalId":424038,"journal":{"name":"2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC)","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129469442","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}