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Microgrid Controller and Distributed Energy Resource Functionality Verification via Laboratory and Field Verification
(AIM, 2019-06-03)The increased interest in microgrids as both a system for local energy optimization and for improved resiliency comes with a need for new controller strategies that can help realize these applications. The new controllers ... -
Microgrid Controller Standards for Integration and Interoperability
(AIM, 2018-06-07)This paper presents standards that are intended to provide a functional specification and a procedure for testing the core functions of the microgrid control system in microgrids that can operate in both grid connected and ... -
Microgrid coordinated control system with VSG
(AIM, 2018-06-07)The microgrid coordinated control system makes the microgrid to be a controllable and stable power system, which has the great significance to the reliable operation of microgrid system. This paper presents a microgrid ... -
Microgrid Open Architecture: The need for an Open Architecture that Promotes Flexibility, Scalability, and Security
(AIM, 2018-06-07)Many utilities mistakenly focus on what standards to select for smart grid or smart metering. However, depending on the decision, it has the risk of stopping innovation; not being able to adopt new technologies and open ... -
Microgrid predictive control method that supports resiliency and economic efficiency
(AIM, 2018-06-07)This paper presents the concept and simulation result of a predictive control method of a microgrid (MG) supplydemand balance that supports resiliency and economic efficiency at the same time. To maintain these, we use an ... -
Microgrid Value Stacking to Defer Distribution Capacity Upgrades of Radial Feeders
(AIM, 2019-06-03)Distribution utilities facing growing demand in feeders need to consider approaches for capacity upgrades. The conventional approach is to upgrade capacity with an extension of the substation and related assets. However, ... -
Microgrids Can Strengthen Grid Resilience
(AIM, 2018-06-07)The purpose of this paper is to analyse solutions of microgrids implementation, to ensure the continuity of electricity supply in order to minimize the risks of electricity network outages. It is necessary to identify the ... -
Microgrids for decentralized energy markets based on blockchains
(AIM, 2018-06-07)Blockchains technologies can revolutionize the economies and the business models with considerable impacts on the energy business. The introduction of blockchains opens the way to the creation of peer to peer (p2p) energy ... -
Minimizing Distributed Generation Impacts on Protection Systems using Fault Current Limiters Experimentally
(AIM, 2019-06-03)The use of distributed generation (DG) with the medium voltage networks a multifaceted modern used these days in the electric power networks of multiple advantages in providing electrical energy and increase energy reserves ... -
MITIGATING IMPACT OF LARGE-SCALE PV INTEGRATION ON MV DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WITH SEQUENTIAL CONTROL FUNCTIONS: A CASE STUDY IN NOORDWOLDE GRID, THE NETHERLANDS
(AIM, 2019-06-03)In this paper, the voltage violation problem that might arise from the integration of a large-scale PV system into a distribution network in Noordwolde, the Netherlands is investigated. Subsequently, a sequential control ... -
Mitigation of Faults in Grid-Connected Single Machine Brushless Double-Fed Induction Generator
(AIM, 2019-06-03)The effect of three-phase grid fault on the performance of a wind-driven single machine-brushless double fed induction generator (SM-BDFIG) is investigated. The fault-ride-through (FRT) of the grid-connected SM-BDFIG is ... -
Mitigation of lock-in effect for compact substations with transformers meeting future EU efficiency regulations
(AIM, 2019-06-03)The subject addressed is a technical challenge faced by transformer manufacturers and users related to the possibility of replacing distribution transformers after new European regulation on transformer efficiency comes ... -
Model Predictive Control for the Management of DC Microgrids
(AIM, 2019-06-03)This paper presents a Model Predictive Control (MPC) tool for a DC microgrid that allows to perform multiple control objectives, like voltage regulation, power sharing and energy storage management, at the same time. The ... -
Modelling and Control of DC Microgrids in Residential Buildings
(AIM, 2019-06-03)Microgrids are considered as one of the most promising directions for the future of power systems. A major point in the characterization of a Microgrid is its ability to operate isolated from the main grid (islanded mode). ... -
Modelling and Testing of Saturated Core Fault Current Limiter
(AIM, 2019-06-03)A fault current limiter (FCL) is a nonlinear device with negligible impedance under normal conditions which is able to switch to a high impedance state as soon as the current passing through it exceeds a given threshold.Among ... -
Modelling of harmonics produced by Compact Fluorescent Lamps in the frequency range 2-150 kHz
(AIM, 2019-06-03)This paper studies the disturbances produced by a device made of a rectifier with an active power factor correction. In particular, it focuses on compact fluorescent lamps. Active Power Factor Correction allows to reduce ... -
Modelling of Stationary and Dynamic Demand Behavior considering Sectoral and Regional Characteristics
(AIM, 2019-06-03)Modelling the aggregate behavior of electrical demand is a complex task as the composition is strongly dependent on time and field of application. This paper provides a methodical approach to describe the stationary and ... -
Modelling of Synthetic Power Distribution Systems in Consideration of the Local Electricity Supply Task
(AIM, 2019-06-03)With the increasing integration of renewable energy sources into the electricity supply system, planning and operation of power distribution systems has become more complex and challenging. As a consequence of this progress, ... -
Modelling of three-phase four-wire low-voltage cables taking into account the neutral connection to the earth
(AIM, 2018-06-07)Local energy communities (LEC) usually take place at the level of the low-voltage distribution networks, which are inherently unbalanced, due to single-phase household appliances and distributed generation. To simulate and ... -
Modelling the propagation of harmonic voltages in large medium voltage distribution networks
(AIM, 2019-06-03)Harmonic voltages are important power quality (PQ) parameters, mainly caused by non-linear loads that act as harmonic current sources in the network. Modelling the propagation of harmonic voltages in large medium voltage ...