Voltage Stability Analysis with High Distributed Generation (DG) Penetration

Voltage Stability Analysis with High Distributed Generation (DG) Penetration
Author: Rashid Al-Abri
Publisher:
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2012
Genre:
ISBN:

Interest in Distributed Generation (DG) in power system networks has been growing rapidly. This increase can be explained by factors such as environmental concerns, the restructuring of electricity businesses, and the development of technologies for small-scale power generation. DG units are typically connected so as to work in parallel with the utility grid; however, with the increased penetration level of these units and the advancements in unit's control techniques, there is a great possibility for these units to be operated in an autonomous mode known as a microgrid. Integrating DG units into distribution systems can have an impact on different practices such as voltage profile, power flow, power quality, stability, reliability, and protection. The impact of the DG units on stability problem can be further classified into three issues: voltage stability, angle stability, and frequency stability. As both angle and frequency stability are not often seen in distribution systems, voltage stability is considered to be the most significant in such systems. In fact, the distribution system in its typical design doesn't suffer from any stability problems, given that all its active and reactive supplies are guaranteed through the substation. However, the following facts alter this situation: - With the development of economy, load demands in distribution networks are sharply increasing. Hence, the distribution networks are operating more close to the voltage instability boundaries. - The integration of distributed generation in distribution system introduces possibility of encountering some active/reactive power mismatches resulting in some stability concerns at the distribution level. Motivated by these facts, the target of this thesis is to investigate, analyze and enhance the voltage stability of distribution systems with high penetration of distributed generation. This study is important for the utilities because it can be applied with Connection Impact Assessment (CIA). The study can be added as a complement assessment to study the impacts of the installation of DG units on voltage stability.

Embedded Generation

Embedded Generation
Author: Nicholas Jenkins
Publisher: IET
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2000-06-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0852967748

This book, intended for both students and practising engineers, addresses all the issues pertinent to the implementation of embedded generation.

Voltage Stability Problem in a Distribution System with Distributed Generator

Voltage Stability Problem in a Distribution System with Distributed Generator
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2008
Genre: Distributed generation of electric power
ISBN:

With difficulties in building new transmission lines and power plants, due to environmental and political issues, while electricity demand is continuously increasing, it is expected that, in the near future, more distributed generations will penetrate into power systems, especially into the distribution system. As several competitive advantages of an induction generator compared to a synchronous generator such as durability, low investment cost and etc., it is possible that many of very small power producers may connect this type of generators into the distribution system. However, as we know, rather than generate reactive power, the induction generator consumes it. Thus, impact of the induction generator on voltage stability should be carefully investigated. We focus on this aspect in this thesis. Both static and dynamic analyses were performed in this thesis. In static analysis, the degree of voltage instability based on PQVSI index is used as the main tool to assess how close the present operating condition to the voltage instability point. In addition to the static analysis, the dynamic voltage stability was conducted as well. The dynamic voltage characteristics were observed, which is eventually used to verify the results obtained from the static analysis. It provides clearer and more accurate figure of the actual dynamics of voltage instability process following a disturbance in the system, which in this case is a load change. The studies indicating an unhealthy impact of induction generators on the system's voltage stability are shown in this thesis, especially when the system is intended to serve large inductive loads. These phenomena lead to both unstable of the induction generator itself, and unstable of the entire distribution system through voltage instability. As a consequence, special treatment should be implemented in the case of utilizing induction generators in the distribution system. An example treatment in this study, which is disclosing the advantage of installing capacitor at the induction generator terminal in enhancing the utilization of the induction generator, had been presented.

Distributed Transmission-Distribution Coordinated Energy Management Based on Generalized Master-Slave Splitting Theory

Distributed Transmission-Distribution Coordinated Energy Management Based on Generalized Master-Slave Splitting Theory
Author: Zhengshuo Li
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2018-01-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811079714

To ensure the security and economy of future power system operation in the context of a high degree of renewable energy penetration, this thesis proposes a new distributed algorithm called generalized master-slave-splitting (G-MSS) theory and a new transmission-distribution coordinated energy management (TDCEM) method that is based on the G-MSS theory. The thesis studies the mathematical properties of the G-MSS theory in detail. Based on the G-MSS theory, a distributed TDCEM method – which involves distributed security analysis, distributed voltage stability analysis, distributed economic dispatch and distributed optimal power flow for an integrated transmission-distribution system – is then developed for the first time. The thesis demonstrates that the proposed TDCEM method significantly contributes to more reliable and optimal operation in power systems. The book will benefit researchers, scientists and engineers in the field of power system operation and optimization.

Distributed Generation

Distributed Generation
Author: Nicholas Jenkins
Publisher: IET
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2010-08-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0863419585

The economics and locations of sustainable energy sources have meant that many of these new generators are connected into distribution networks. It is recognized that the information flow and control of distribution networks is inadequate for these future low-carbon electricity supply systems. The future distribution network will change its operation from passive to active, and the distributed generators will be controlled to support the operation of the power system. In many countries this transformation of electricity supply is managed through energy markets and privately owned, regulated transmission and distribution systems. --

Handbook of Distributed Generation

Handbook of Distributed Generation
Author: Ramesh Bansal
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 813
Release: 2017-03-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319513435

This book features extensive coverage of all Distributed Energy Generation technologies, highlighting the technical, environmental and economic aspects of distributed resource integration, such as line loss reduction, protection, control, storage, power electronics, reliability improvement, and voltage profile optimization. It explains how electric power system planners, developers, operators, designers, regulators and policy makers can derive many benefits with increased penetration of distributed generation units into smart distribution networks. It further demonstrates how to best realize these benefits via skillful integration of distributed energy sources, based upon an understanding of the characteristics of loads and network configuration.

Robust Control for Grid Voltage Stability: High Penetration of Renewable Energy

Robust Control for Grid Voltage Stability: High Penetration of Renewable Energy
Author: Jahangir Hossain
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2014-07-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9812871160

This book makes the area of integration of renewable energy into the existing electricity grid accessible to engineers and researchers. This is a self-contained text which has models of power system devices and control theory necessary to understand and tune controllers in use currently. The new research in renewable energy integration is put into perspective by comparing the change in the system dynamics as compared to the traditional electricity grid. The emergence of the voltage stability problem is motivated by extensive examples. Various methods to mitigate this problem are discussed bringing out their merits clearly. As a solution to the voltage stability problem, the book covers the use of FACTS devices and basic control methods. An important contribution of this book is to introduce advanced control methods for voltage stability. It covers the application of output feedback methods with a special emphasis on how to bound modelling uncertainties and the use of robust control theory to design controllers for practical power systems. Special emphasis is given to designing controllers for FACTS devices to improve low-voltage ride-through capability of induction generators. As generally PV is connected in low voltage distribution area, this book also provides a systematic control design for the PV unit in distribution systems. The theory is amply illustrated with large IEEE Test systems with multiple generators and dynamic load. Controllers are designed using Matlab and tested using full system models in PSSE.

Integration of Distributed Generation in the Power System

Integration of Distributed Generation in the Power System
Author: Math H. J. Bollen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 526
Release: 2011-08-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 111802902X

The integration of new sources of energy like wind power, solar-power, small-scale generation, or combined heat and power in the power grid is something that impacts a lot of stakeholders: network companies (both distribution and transmission), the owners and operators of the DG units, other end-users of the power grid (including normal consumers like you and me) and not in the least policy makers and regulators. There is a lot of misunderstanding about the impact of DG on the power grid, with one side (including mainly some but certainly not all, network companies) claiming that the lights will go out soon, whereas the other side (including some DG operators and large parks of the general public) claiming that there is nothing to worry about and that it's all a conspiracy of the large production companies that want to protect their own interests and keep the electricity price high. The authors are of the strong opinion that this is NOT the way one should approach such an important subject as the integration of new, more environmentally friendly, sources of energy in the power grid. With this book the authors aim to bring some clarity to the debate allowing all stakeholders together to move to a solution. This book will introduce systematic and transparent methods for quantifying the impact of DG on the power grid.