Abstract:
Apparatuses, method and systems featuring model predictive voltage and VAR controls with coordination with and optional optimization of autonomous reactive power control such as autonomous distributed energy resource and/or autonomous switched capacitor banks One embodiment includes an electronic control system structured to construct a linearized model of the power distribution system including a plurality of predetermined nodes, operate a model predictive controller to identify optimized control commands using an objective function defined over a plurality of future scenarios over a look ahead time horizon and a plurality of constraints, and transmit the identified control commands to control operation of at least the voltage regulators and the switched capacitor banks.
Abstract:
According to an embodiment of a power network device, the device includes a computer configured to estimate a plurality of parameters internal to a transformer, including estimating a turns ratio of the transformer. The computer performs the parameter estimation based on an equivalent circuit model of the transformer and current and voltage samples which correspond to current and voltage measurements taken at primary side and secondary side terminals of the transformer. The computer indicates when one or more of the estimated parameters deviates from a nominal value by more than a predetermined amount. The computer can be part of an intelligent electronic device configured to acquire analog or digital signals representing the primary side and secondary side current and voltage measurements, or located remotely from the intelligent electronic device e.g. in the control room or substation controller.
Abstract:
A highly accurate fault location method for series-compensated double-circuit transmission lines having series compensation devices and metal oxide varistors (SC&MOV) at first and second terminal ends is provided. Synchronized or unsynchronized current phasors and local voltage phasors are used as input to the fault location method. The voltages and currents at the fault point are formulated as a function of the unknown fault location. Boundary conditions for the particular IED-determined fault type are used to derive the fault location formulas.
Abstract:
The present application relates generally to Volt-VAR optimization for power distribution systems having advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). Distributed energy resources (DER) such as photovoltaic arrays are becoming prevalent in distribution systems. These DER systems inject power into the distribution system which can cause unfavorable changes, such as a rise in voltage across the feeder lines of the distribution system. Existing control proposals stiffer from a number of shortcomings, drawbacks and disadvantages. In some instances, traditional controllers for distribution systems with DER systems may require information related to the arrangement of the distribution system which is unknown and cannot be provided by the advanced metering infrastructure. There remains a significant need for the apparatuses, methods, systems and techniques disclosed herein.
Abstract:
Apparatuses, method and systems featuring model predictive voltage and VAR controls with coordination with and optional optimization of autonomous reactive power control such as autonomous distributed energy resource and/or autonomous switched capacitor banks One embodiment includes an electronic control system structured to construct a linearized model of the power distribution system including a plurality of predetermined nodes, operate a model predictive controller to identify optimized control commands using an objective function defined over a plurality of future scenarios over a look ahead time horizon and a plurality of constraints, and transmit the identified control commands to control operation of at least the voltage regulators and the switched capacitor banks.