Mathematical models for determining limit operating modes in electrical networks with distributed generation plants

Abstract

Decentralization of electricity generation based on distributed generation plants is an important segment of the new technology platform for the power industry. On the basis of this approach, significant positive effects can be obtained, which consist in reducing financial costs of energy supply, increasing the uninterrupted power supply, improving the quality of electricity and stimulating the use of renewable energy sources. Effective use of distributed generation in electric power systems requires the development of methods and tools that provide coordinated management of normal, emergency and post-emergency modes. Of particular relevance is the problem of determining the limit operating modes of networks, at the nodal points of which relatively low power generators are connected. In some situations, for example, when using small hydraulic stations, groups of such generators can be located at significant distances for 6-10-20 kV distribution networks from consumption centers. In this case there will be a noticeable limitation of the regions of static aperiodic stability. The article presents the results of developments aimed at implementing methods for determining the limit operating modes by static aperiodic stability in networks with distributed generation plants. The proposed approach is based on the limit modes equations which provide the formation of effective algorithms for the operational finding of points belonging to the boundaries of stability regions. The results of the construction of the indicated areas for a 6 kV electric network with distributed generation plants based on low-power hydraulic stations are presented. Additionally, the transient processes in the studied electric power system were simulated in the Matlab system for various space points of the controlled mode parameters.

A Methodological Approach to Assessing the Possible Effect of Distributed Generation Expansion on Regional Energy Supply Systems

“…Studies [14][15][16] cover the operation of power grids with DG, including power system protection, hourly load, and electric power quality of distributed generation devices [17][18][19][20]. In [21][22][23], the authors investigate the security of electric power systems with distributed generation in terms of cascading failures and present the models for determining the limit operating conditions in power grids and methods for assessing the operating parameters of energy service areas with distributed generation facilities. Some studies address the reliability of energy supply systems [24,25] and examine the possibility of ensuring reliable electric power supply to consumers through the construction of distributed generation facilities [26][27][28][29].…”