Hardware-in-the-Loop Framework for Validation of Ancillary Service in Microgrids: Feasibility, Problems and Improvement

Huo, Yujia; Gruosso, Giambattista

doi:10.1109/access.2019.2914346

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“…It has an inner current control loop and outer voltage and frequency control loop. By measuring the frequency, demanded i * q reference is given to the controller for better frequency regulation as mentioned in [30], [31]. The VSC controller schematic diagram is given in the Figure 2, three phase voltage V abc at PCC is measured and split into its constituents V d and V q , the DC bus voltage measured V dc and the grid frequency w is given as inputs to the controller…”

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Smart Grid Simulation Including Communication Network: A Hardware in the Loop Approach

Palahalli

Ragaini²,

Gruosso

2019

IEEE Access

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Smart grids are complex electrical systems made up of power devices and communication systems that interact with each other, both locally through measures and generally through the exchange of information on communication networks. In this article, the simulation of a smart grid including the emulation of the communication network behavior together with the physical hardware devices is proposed using hardware-in-the-loop methodology. The original aspect of the technique is related to the fact that the models are generated in a tool that is independent of the real-time simulator using a model-based design approach, and then the code is generated and deployed in a real-time simulator coupled with hardware devices such as low voltage protection units. The proposed framework is used to test the protection coordination that employs the IEC-61850 communication protocol. A test case is shown demonstrating the coordination of switches and the emulation of the PV system in hardware-in-the-loop, focusing on the implementation of the interface algorithm over Ethernet using the UDP communication protocol. INDEX TERMS Co-simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, MATLAB-Simulink, model based design, PV system, protection devices, real-time simulation, smart grid.

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Smart Grid Simulation Including Communication Network: A Hardware in the Loop Approach

Palahalli

Ragaini²,

Gruosso

2019

IEEE Access

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“…Several AS have been addressed in the literature, either within the microgrid [113][114][115], or the allocation of AS among microgrids, [116] or the exchange of the AS between the microgrid and the main grid [117]. These AS are: frequency regulation [113,115], load following [113] and hourly active power ramping [113], fast reserve service, i.e., flexibility [114] (provided by dispatchable DRES), fast and transient exchange of reactive power [117], reactive power/voltage control, active loss balancing, and demand interruption [116]. In most cases the combination of both dispatchable (controllable) and non-dispatchable (uncontrollable) DRES is considered [113,115].…”

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Ancillary Services Market Design in Distribution Networks: Review and Identification of Barriers

Oureilidis

Malamaki

Gallos³

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Energies

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The high proliferation of converter-dominated Distributed Renewable Energy Sources (DRESs) at the distribution grid level has gradually replaced the conventional synchronous generators (SGs) of the transmission system, resulting in emerging stability and security challenges. The inherent characteristics of the SGs are currently used for providing ancillary services (ASs), following the instructions of the Transmission System Operator, while the DRESs are obliged to offer specific system support functions, without being remunerated for these functions, but only for the energy they inject. This changing environment has prompted the integration of energy storage systems as a solution for transfusing new characteristics and elaborating their business in the electricity markets, while the smart grid infrastructure and the upcoming microgrid architectures contribute to the transformation of the distribution grid. This review investigates the existing ASs in transmission system with the respective markets (emphasizing the DRESs’ participation in these markets) and proposes new ASs at distribution grid level, with emphasis to inertial response, active power ramp rate control, frequency response, voltage regulation, fault contribution and harmonic mitigation. The market tools and mechanisms for the procurement of these ASs are presented evolving the existing role of the Operators. Finally, potential barriers in the technical, regulatory, and financial framework have been identified and analyzed.

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“…HIL systems eliminate the disadvantages of scaleddown platforms through their scalability, operability, and safety [6], [7]. The HIL system emulates the power stage in real time with extremely high fidelity [8].…”

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Integrated Framework for Development, Emulation, and Testing of High-Level Converter Control Functions for Distributed Generation Sources

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Hardware-in-the-Loop Framework for Validation of Ancillary Service in Microgrids: Feasibility, Problems and Improvement

Cited by 26 publications

References 25 publications

Smart Grid Simulation Including Communication Network: A Hardware in the Loop Approach

Smart Grid Simulation Including Communication Network: A Hardware in the Loop Approach

Ancillary Services Market Design in Distribution Networks: Review and Identification of Barriers

Integrated Framework for Development, Emulation, and Testing of High-Level Converter Control Functions for Distributed Generation Sources

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