Cyber-Security Constrained Placement of FACTS Devices in Power Networks From a Novel Topological Perspective

Parastvand, Hossein; Bass, Octavian; Masoum, Mohammad A. S.; Chapman, Airlie; Lachowicz, Stefan

doi:10.1109/access.2020.3001308

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“…Moreover, FACTS and D-FACTS have been considered to address economic and cyber-security threat of power system network concurrently as demonstrated by Liu et al [123] using a newly develop interior-point solver for AC optimal power models. In the vine, Parastvand et al [124] presented a novel topological perspective of location of FACTS devices considering the cyber-security of associated data exchange being critical for the controllability of wide area power system networks.…”

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Optimal Placement and Operation of FACTS Technologies in a Cyber-Physical Power System: Critical Review and Future Outlook

2022

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With the current transitioning and increasing complexity of power systems owing to the continuous integration of distributed generators (DGs) and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), power system quality and security studies have extended to incorporate the impacts of these technologies. This paper presents a review of the operation and reliability impacts of FACTS technologies in improving power quality and security in modern Cyber-Physical Power Systems (CPPS). While introducing DG to the power system helps to decentralize the network for easy accessibility and enhances clean energy system, it creates new challenges such as harmonics, voltage instability, and frequency distortion. These challenges can be tackled with FACTS devices which are flexible and dynamic smart electronic controllers used to stabilize power system parameters to improve power quality and reliability. This paper examines the current state-of-the-art optimization techniques and artificial intelligence and/or computational techniques for optimal placement and operation of FACTS devices. This review highlights the generational advancement of FACTS technologies and the different objectives of optimal placement and operation of these devices. Moreover, the concept of CPPS is discussed with the potential utilization of distribution-FACTS (D-FACTS) devices for network security. Furthermore, a bibliometric analysis was carried out to show research trend of FACTS utilization. The result presents future trajectories for power utility industries and researchers interested in power system optimization and the application of FACTS technologies in smart power system networks. Some of the significant findings leads to proposed demand-side management for placement of DGs and FACTS technologies as a more strategic optimal system sizing to minimize cost. It was also concluded that future design of FACTS/D-FACTS devices must consider and appreciate interactions with the automated systems of CPPS to enhance effective integration. To this end, design modification of the operational configuration of these devices with sensors for real-time synchronized control and interaction with other CPPS technologies is an area that requires more research attention in the future.

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Optimal Placement and Operation of FACTS Technologies in a Cyber-Physical Power System: Critical Review and Future Outlook

2022

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“…• Cyber-Security constrained Placement of FACTS Devices [10] based on topological characteristics of the underlying physical graphs of transmission networks. • Resolving intact and post-contingency overloading [11] using a DC-OPF and Power Transfer Distribution Factors.…”

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Controllable transmission networks under demand uncertainty with modular FACTS

Soroudi

2021

International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems

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The transmission system operators (TSOs) are responsible to provide secure and efficient access to the transmission system for all stakeholders. This task is gradually getting challenging due to the demand growth, demand uncertainty, rapid changes in generation mix, and market policies. Traditionally, the TSOs try to maximize the technical performance of the transmission network via building new overhead lines or physical hardening. However, obtaining public acceptance for building new lines is not an easy step in this procedure. For this reason, the TSOs try to capture the capabilities of existing assets. This paper investigates the use of modular FACTS devices (to alter the line characteristics) for improving the capability of transmission network in serving the uncertain demand without the need for building new overhead lines. The proposed method considers the uncertainty of demands and controls the utilization of existing transmission assets. The mathematical results obtained are validated with a complete non-linear simulation model of three transmission networks.

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“…Thyristor control series compensators (TCSC) have been considered also as an option to reduce curtailed renewable generation as well as investment and generation costs [31], [32]. For further studies in FACTS, the reader can see references [33]- [38].…”

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A Novel Modular Mobile Power Flow Controller for Real-Time Congestion Management Tested on a 150kV Transmission System

Krommydas¹,

Stratigakos

Dikaiakos³

et al. 2022

IEEE Access

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Congestion issues are becoming more prevalent as the share of variable renewable energy increases. Conventional methods to mitigate them, such as building new lines, require significant lead time and upfront investment costs. Thus, alternative approaches that deal with congestion problems faster and in a more efficient manner have gained significant interest. In this paper, a modular mobile power flow controller (MPFC) is proposed that can redirect power flow from congested lines to adjacent ones by modifying the line reactance, but also offers additional significant advantages: a) scalability due to the modular nature that allows the MPFC to be sized optimally for addressing specific system needs, b) redeployability due to the mobile deployment method that allows the MPFC to be rapidly deployed and easily removed and redeployed to another location, and c) replicability stemming from the minimal construction requirements for connecting the MPFC to the transmission grid. The whole process of planning, installing, operating and redeploying the MPFC on a 150kV transmission system is thoroughly documented and studied. Overall, this paper presents a novel technology that can offer a quicker and at a lower cost solution to congestion issues, while reducing the impact of new infrastructure on communities and the environment.INDEX TERMS Power flow controller, congestion, flexible AC transmission systems, power system control.

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Cyber-Security Constrained Placement of FACTS Devices in Power Networks From a Novel Topological Perspective

Cited by 24 publications

References 62 publications

Optimal Placement and Operation of FACTS Technologies in a Cyber-Physical Power System: Critical Review and Future Outlook

Optimal Placement and Operation of FACTS Technologies in a Cyber-Physical Power System: Critical Review and Future Outlook

Controllable transmission networks under demand uncertainty with modular FACTS

A Novel Modular Mobile Power Flow Controller for Real-Time Congestion Management Tested on a 150kV Transmission System

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