Local Backup Protection Algorithm For HVDC Gridsyash Natani
The document presents a local backup protection algorithm for HVDC grids that detects failures in primary protection and expedites backup actions. The algorithm uses classifiers trained on voltage and current measurements to detect uncleared faults. It consists of breaker and relay failure subsystems that monitor for primary protection malfunctions. Test results on a 4-terminal HVDC grid show the algorithm can accurately detect primary protection failures within 3 ms of fault detection and clear faults an average of 5.65 ms faster than conventional backup schemes. This allows equipment to withstand lower fault currents and reduces equipment ratings and restoration times.
This document summarizes recent developments in microgrid protection techniques. It discusses (1) a differential energy based protection scheme that uses time-frequency transforms to detect faults in grid-connected and island modes, (2) an autonomous protection method for low voltage DC microgrids using current sensors and circuit breakers to isolate faulty lines, and (3) an adaptive protection approach using communication between relays and a central protection unit to dynamically adjust settings based on distributed generator conditions and fault contributions. The challenges of microgrid protection include bidirectional power flow, topological changes, intermittent generation, insufficient fault currents, and potential nuisance tripping.
A Review of Protection Schemes for Active Distribution SystemsUmair Shahzad
The document presents a review of protection schemes for active distribution systems. It begins with an introduction to topics like distributed generation, microgrids, and the challenges of protecting active distribution networks. It then summarizes various proposed protection schemes that employ techniques such as communication-based protection, voltage-based protection, adaptive protection, differential protection, overcurrent protection, distance protection, and multi-agent protection. The document concludes by suggesting a hybrid protection scheme is needed and presenting some preliminary simulation results testing different protection schemes on IEEE test feeders with and without distributed generation.
Voltage Support and Reactive Power Control in Micro-grid using DGIJMER
The document presents a control scheme for distributed generators in a microgrid system to provide voltage support and reactive power control. The control scheme uses a hierarchical power-voltage-current structure to facilitate flexible operation of distributed generators in both grid-connected and isolated microgrid modes. Simulation results show the control scheme enables:
1) Smooth transition between grid-connected and isolated modes while maintaining voltage regulation.
2) Robust performance during disturbances like islanding events and addition of nonlinear loads.
3) Accurate power sharing between distributed generators in both modes of operation.
The study evaluates the control scheme's performance under different operating conditions and demonstrates its effectiveness in providing flexible and robust control of distributed generators in a microgrid system.
This paper presents a nonlinear mathematical model of a microgrid system with inverter-interfaced distributed generators connected in parallel. The model includes the important dynamics and finds the equilibrium points. Small signal stability is analyzed using linearization and root locus plots. Transient stability is evaluated using Lyapunov functions to determine the region of asymptotic stability and size and duration of disturbances the system can withstand. Simulations show the model can be used to design microgrid systems ensuring overall stability under different operating conditions and disturbances.
These slides presents the different challenges and issues related to DG integration to Micro-grid distribution systems. The possible solutions are also presented. Later of the class I will try to upload the mathematical presentations and simulation results related to each protection scheme. However, your suggestions are always welcome.
This document presents a data-mining based intelligent protection scheme for fault detection and classification in a microgrid. The microgrid consists of synchronous generators, a photovoltaic module, and a wind farm, and is modelled in RSCAD. The protection scheme retrieves current samples after a fault occurs and uses transforms to extract statistical features to build a machine learning model for fault detection and classification, which will be validated on additional data and implemented on an RTDS platform integrated with Matlab. Extensive testing will evaluate the performance of the proposed intelligent relaying scheme for microgrids under different operating conditions.
The document discusses various challenges related to smart grids and microgrids. It covers topics like short-circuit current levels, false tripping, blindness of protection, prohibition of automatic reclosing, unsychronized reclosing, reach of impedance relays, bidirectional power flow, and protection challenges in AC microgrids. The types of microgrids are described as AC, DC, and hybrid microgrids. Changes brought about by the transition to smart grids and microgrids are also summarized.
PROTECTION OF MICROGRID FROM HIGH IMPEDANCE FAULT USING DIFFERENTIAL RELAYijiert bestjournal
As source of traditional energy is vanishes day by day,importance of microgrid increasing very effectively. In traditional generation and transmission of electrical power we have to rely on frequency and generation of power but in case of microgrid we have to depend on whether condition. Managing these systems to change of atmospheric condition becomes challenging . All study going on all over world related to microgrid protection of microgrid is one of them. Micro grids can either operate connected to the grid,or in the case of a grid fault,in an islanded mod e. Effect of high impedance fault is studied in this paper,by taking help of Matlab - Simulink�s SimPower Systems . We model a microgrid containing mix of renewable DG and one dispatch able source,we then simulate the HIF fault at one of the bus in both gri d - connect and island modes and analyze fault currents and voltage levels in order to determine how the protection scheme of the distribution network would need to be changed to facilitate microgrid functionality. We show that standard protection methods ar e insufficient and propose the use of digital relays which is different from traditional system.
This document presents an overview of integrated protection and control strategies for microgrids. It discusses challenges in microgrid control and protection, including issues related to islanding detection. The author proposes a strategy to design a robust islanding detection method using feature selection algorithms. In Study 1, the author uses a modified multi-objective differential evolution algorithm coupled with an extreme learning machine classifier to select optimal feature subsets from offline simulation data of a modified IEEE 13-bus test system integrating different distributed generator types. The selected feature subsets are evaluated based on objectives like dependability, security, accuracy and number of features.
1) The document discusses a novel control strategy for microgrids that allows operation in both grid-connected and islanding modes without reconfiguration. The proposed controller is based on the synchronverter concept which emulates synchronous generator behavior.
2) Key aspects of synchronverters are described, including emulated inertia, controlled frequency dynamics, and power-frequency droop control for power sharing in island mode.
3) The proposed control strategy involves angle, frequency, and power loops instead of conventional current and voltage loops. It directly controls power output by varying power angle and voltage amplitude.
What is islanding ?
Consider the power network as shown in fig.1
Now if we disconnect the line AB from the infinite transmission grid there will be an isolated region . The D1, D2 are power sources (eg : inverter , solar power cells ). The power generated in this region is fed to the island only.
We see that there no longer is any control over the island voltage at the bus X . Also there is no mechanism here for control of frequency.
This state is referred to as islanding.
The document discusses investigation of FPGA-based passive anti-islanding protection schemes for grid-interfaced distributed generation systems. It outlines the system topology, inverter control, anti-islanding protection schemes, simulation studies under varying load conditions, hardware-in-loop co-simulation, and concludes the schemes were effective in detection and conform to simulations. Resource utilization and experimental validation on an FPGA platform are also presented.
Abstract-- Microgrids are miniature versions of traditional grids.
They comprise of distributed energy resources like wind turbine, Photovoltaic, Storage devices like batteries and renewable resources of power systems. They can operate in two modes, viz. Connected mode, where they are connected to the Main grid; and island mode, where they are isolated from Main grid. While microgrids offer advantages like improved reliability, stability,and efficiency; their implementation poses different technical challenges specifically for protection of microgrid. It is essential to protect a micro grid in both the grid-connected and the island mode of operation against all different types of faults. This paper gives literature review for different challenges and protection of techniques for microgrid protection.
Modelling and Control of a Microgrid with100kW PV System and Electrochemical ...usman1441
This document outlines the modeling and control of a microgrid system with a 100kW PV system and battery energy storage. It discusses the components of a microgrid including distributed generators, energy storage systems, loads, and power conditioning for grid connection and islanding modes. Power electronic converters including boost converters and inverters are modeled for interfacing the PV and battery. Maximum power point tracking and current control methods are summarized for grid synchronization. Simulation results are presented to validate the microgrid model and control strategies.
wireless fault protection and detection for dc microgrid MAHESH M
This document proposes a fault protection and location method for DC microgrid systems using wireless communication and intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). The method uses IEDs with current sensors and circuit breakers to monitor currents, detect faults, and isolate faulty sections. A probe power unit is then used to locate faults without needing to reclose circuit breakers. Simulations showed the method can successfully detect, isolate, and locate faults to maintain operation of unfaulted sections and identify permanent faults. The document presents the DC microgrid system, IED operation, possible fault types, protection techniques, the proposed protection system, fault location methods, and concludes the method was demonstrated through successful computer simulations.
A DC micro grid system has been proposed to enable the large-scale introduction of distributed solar power generation by connecting photovoltaic units and batteries to a DC distribution network. A demonstration facility was developed consisting of various PV technologies, an aerogenerator, and a redox flow battery. The redox flow battery successfully balanced supply and demand on the micro grid through its rapid charge/discharge capability despite fluctuating power generation and consumption. This demonstrated the feasibility of using a redox flow battery for supply-demand management in a DC micro grid system.
Control technique for single phase inverter photovoltaic system connected to ...jbpatel7290
In photovoltaic system connected to the grid, the main goal is to control the power that the inverter injects into the grid
from the energy provided by the photovoltaic generator. The power quality injected into the grid and the performance of the
converter system depend on the quality of the inverter current control. In this paper, a control technique for a photovoltaic
system connected to the grid based on digital pulse-width modulation (DSPWM) which can synchronize a sinusoidal output
current with a grid voltage and control the power factor is proposed. This control is based on the single phase inverter controlled
by bipolar PWM Switching and lineal current control. The electrical scheme of the system is presented. The approach is widely
explained. Simulations results of output voltage and current validate the impact of this method to determinate the appropriate
control of the system. A digital design of the control based on generator PWM using VHDL is proposed and implemented on
Field-Programmable Gate Array “FPGA”.
This document summarizes a presentation on modeling and simulating a solar PV and battery-based DC microgrid system. It discusses the advantages of DC microgrids over AC microgrids. It also outlines several real-world DC microgrid implementations worldwide and describes the designed microgrid system. Three scenarios are simulated to test the energy management control algorithm in maintaining the DC bus voltage and regulating the battery state of charge. The results demonstrate the controls working as expected. Future work is proposed to expand the system and design protections.
This slides are the Ph.D. work presentation on Active Power Filter design and implementation for harmonic elimination in micro-grid and electric vehicle
Island Detection and Control Techniques Tanveer Riaz
This document discusses unintentional islanding in power systems with distributed resources. It defines intentional and unintentional islands and outlines issues with unintentional islands, such as safety hazards, overvoltages, and protection problems. Methods for detecting unintentional islands are described, including reverse power relays, passive detection, and active detection. Standard islanding detection testing is summarized, and simulations showing islanding detection within 2 seconds are presented. Factors that may increase islanding risk are discussed, as well as the future of anti-islanding techniques as power systems evolve.
Control of parallel dc dc converters in a dc microgridSushil Aggarwal
This document discusses controlling parallel DC-DC converters in a DC microgrid using a virtual output impedance method. It begins with introductions to power converters and DC converters. It then discusses types of DC converters, their performance parameters, output impedance, and how output impedance mismatch can cause circulating currents. It proposes using a virtual output impedance control loop to compensate for differences in converter output voltages and reduce circulating currents. Simulation results show this method can decrease circulating currents to near zero while maintaining voltage regulation within allowed deviations.
- Motivated Electrical Engineer with 1 year of experience in power transmission planning, generator interconnection studies, and NERC compliance studies seeking a position in power systems engineering.
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems and experience in software development.
- Skilled in transmission planning tools like PSSE and experience analyzing power flows, contingencies, and reliability standards.
Hierarchical Droop Controlled Frequency Optimization and Energy Management of a Grid-Connected Microgrid ,
Sustech 2017 conference, Nov 12-14
Presented by Sima Aznavi
This document summarizes anti-islanding detection techniques for grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems. It discusses unintentional and intentional islanding, standards for detection within 2 seconds, and detection methods including passive over/under voltage detection. Case studies show voltage and current responses with loads above and below PV power output. While over/under voltage detection fails when load matches output, detection is more likely under voltage as voltage change is greater during islanding. References on IEEE standards, UL standards, and anti-islanding algorithms are provided.
Design and Analysis of PID and Fuzzy-PID Controller for Voltage Control of DC...Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt
DC microgrids are desired to provide the electricity for the remote areas which are far from the main grid. The microgrid creates the open horizontal environment to interconnect the distributed generation especially photovoltaic (PV). The stochastic nature of the PV output power introduces the large fluctuations of the power and voltage in the microgrid and forced to introduce the controller for voltage stability. There are many control strategies to control the voltage of a DC microgrid in the literature. In this paper the proportional-integral-derivative (PID) and fuzzy logic PID (FL-PID) controller has been designed and compared in term of performance. Performance measures like maximum overshoot and settling time of FL-PID compared with the PID proved that the former is better controller. The controllers are designed and simulated in the MATLAB programming environment. The controllers has been tested for the real time data obtained from Pecan Street Project, University of Texas at Austin USA.
The document discusses voltage droop control in microgrids with distributed generators. It proposes a droop control scheme that uses local power measurements to adjust generator operating points for load sharing. The scheme calculates a reference voltage based on real power output and compares it to actual voltage to create an error signal. This signal is used to control inverters through PWM signals. The proposed system studies two distributed generation subsystems each with two inverters and loads. An integral control term is also used to regulate voltage and maintain reactive power sharing during real power disturbances. This configuration aims to improve power quality by reducing harmonic distortion.
Control for Grid-Connected and Intentional Islanding Operations of Distribute...Asoka Technologies
Intentional islanding describes the condition in which a microgrid or a portion of the power grid,
which consists of a load and a distributed generation (DG) system, is isolated from the remainder
of the utility system. In this situation, it is important for the microgrid to continue to provide
adequate power to the load. Under normal operation, each DG inverter system in the microgrid
usually works in constant current control mode in order to provide a preset power to the main
grid. When the microgrid is cut off from the main grid, each DG inverter system must detect this
islanding situation and must switch to a voltage control mode. In this mode, the microgrid will
provide a constant voltage to the local load. This paper describes a control strategy that is used to
implement grid-connected and intentional-islanding operations of distributed power generation.
This paper proposes an intelligent load-shedding algorithm for intentional islanding and an
algorithm of synchronization for grid reconnection.
The strategy is based on an autonomous distributed control
scheme in which the DC bus voltage level is used as an indicator of the power balance in the
microgrid. The autonomous control strategy does not rely on communication links or a
central controller, resulting in reduced costs and enhanced reliability. As part of the control
strategy, an adaptive droop control technique is proposed for PV sources in order to
maximize the utilization of power available from these sources while ensuring acceptable
levels of system voltage regulation
IRJET- Series Voltage Regulator for Radial DC – MicrogridIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a research paper on using a series voltage regulator (SVR) to regulate voltage in a radial DC microgrid. The SVR combines a dual active bridge and full bridge DC-DC converter. It operates in two modes: power control using the dual active bridge to maintain a constant voltage, and voltage control using the DC-DC converter to provide adjustable output voltage. The SVR configuration is simulated in MATLAB/Simulink to evaluate its performance under different load conditions. The simulation results show that the SVR is able to maintain a constant output voltage despite variations in load, thus overcoming problems with voltage fluctuations in DC distribution systems.
PROTECTION OF MICROGRID FROM HIGH IMPEDANCE FAULT USING DIFFERENTIAL RELAYijiert bestjournal
As source of traditional energy is vanishes day by day,importance of microgrid increasing very effectively. In traditional generation and transmission of electrical power we have to rely on frequency and generation of power but in case of microgrid we have to depend on whether condition. Managing these systems to change of atmospheric condition becomes challenging . All study going on all over world related to microgrid protection of microgrid is one of them. Micro grids can either operate connected to the grid,or in the case of a grid fault,in an islanded mod e. Effect of high impedance fault is studied in this paper,by taking help of Matlab - Simulink�s SimPower Systems . We model a microgrid containing mix of renewable DG and one dispatch able source,we then simulate the HIF fault at one of the bus in both gri d - connect and island modes and analyze fault currents and voltage levels in order to determine how the protection scheme of the distribution network would need to be changed to facilitate microgrid functionality. We show that standard protection methods ar e insufficient and propose the use of digital relays which is different from traditional system.
This document presents an overview of integrated protection and control strategies for microgrids. It discusses challenges in microgrid control and protection, including issues related to islanding detection. The author proposes a strategy to design a robust islanding detection method using feature selection algorithms. In Study 1, the author uses a modified multi-objective differential evolution algorithm coupled with an extreme learning machine classifier to select optimal feature subsets from offline simulation data of a modified IEEE 13-bus test system integrating different distributed generator types. The selected feature subsets are evaluated based on objectives like dependability, security, accuracy and number of features.
1) The document discusses a novel control strategy for microgrids that allows operation in both grid-connected and islanding modes without reconfiguration. The proposed controller is based on the synchronverter concept which emulates synchronous generator behavior.
2) Key aspects of synchronverters are described, including emulated inertia, controlled frequency dynamics, and power-frequency droop control for power sharing in island mode.
3) The proposed control strategy involves angle, frequency, and power loops instead of conventional current and voltage loops. It directly controls power output by varying power angle and voltage amplitude.
What is islanding ?
Consider the power network as shown in fig.1
Now if we disconnect the line AB from the infinite transmission grid there will be an isolated region . The D1, D2 are power sources (eg : inverter , solar power cells ). The power generated in this region is fed to the island only.
We see that there no longer is any control over the island voltage at the bus X . Also there is no mechanism here for control of frequency.
This state is referred to as islanding.
The document discusses investigation of FPGA-based passive anti-islanding protection schemes for grid-interfaced distributed generation systems. It outlines the system topology, inverter control, anti-islanding protection schemes, simulation studies under varying load conditions, hardware-in-loop co-simulation, and concludes the schemes were effective in detection and conform to simulations. Resource utilization and experimental validation on an FPGA platform are also presented.
Abstract-- Microgrids are miniature versions of traditional grids.
They comprise of distributed energy resources like wind turbine, Photovoltaic, Storage devices like batteries and renewable resources of power systems. They can operate in two modes, viz. Connected mode, where they are connected to the Main grid; and island mode, where they are isolated from Main grid. While microgrids offer advantages like improved reliability, stability,and efficiency; their implementation poses different technical challenges specifically for protection of microgrid. It is essential to protect a micro grid in both the grid-connected and the island mode of operation against all different types of faults. This paper gives literature review for different challenges and protection of techniques for microgrid protection.
Modelling and Control of a Microgrid with100kW PV System and Electrochemical ...usman1441
This document outlines the modeling and control of a microgrid system with a 100kW PV system and battery energy storage. It discusses the components of a microgrid including distributed generators, energy storage systems, loads, and power conditioning for grid connection and islanding modes. Power electronic converters including boost converters and inverters are modeled for interfacing the PV and battery. Maximum power point tracking and current control methods are summarized for grid synchronization. Simulation results are presented to validate the microgrid model and control strategies.
wireless fault protection and detection for dc microgrid MAHESH M
This document proposes a fault protection and location method for DC microgrid systems using wireless communication and intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). The method uses IEDs with current sensors and circuit breakers to monitor currents, detect faults, and isolate faulty sections. A probe power unit is then used to locate faults without needing to reclose circuit breakers. Simulations showed the method can successfully detect, isolate, and locate faults to maintain operation of unfaulted sections and identify permanent faults. The document presents the DC microgrid system, IED operation, possible fault types, protection techniques, the proposed protection system, fault location methods, and concludes the method was demonstrated through successful computer simulations.
A DC micro grid system has been proposed to enable the large-scale introduction of distributed solar power generation by connecting photovoltaic units and batteries to a DC distribution network. A demonstration facility was developed consisting of various PV technologies, an aerogenerator, and a redox flow battery. The redox flow battery successfully balanced supply and demand on the micro grid through its rapid charge/discharge capability despite fluctuating power generation and consumption. This demonstrated the feasibility of using a redox flow battery for supply-demand management in a DC micro grid system.
Control technique for single phase inverter photovoltaic system connected to ...jbpatel7290
In photovoltaic system connected to the grid, the main goal is to control the power that the inverter injects into the grid
from the energy provided by the photovoltaic generator. The power quality injected into the grid and the performance of the
converter system depend on the quality of the inverter current control. In this paper, a control technique for a photovoltaic
system connected to the grid based on digital pulse-width modulation (DSPWM) which can synchronize a sinusoidal output
current with a grid voltage and control the power factor is proposed. This control is based on the single phase inverter controlled
by bipolar PWM Switching and lineal current control. The electrical scheme of the system is presented. The approach is widely
explained. Simulations results of output voltage and current validate the impact of this method to determinate the appropriate
control of the system. A digital design of the control based on generator PWM using VHDL is proposed and implemented on
Field-Programmable Gate Array “FPGA”.
This document summarizes a presentation on modeling and simulating a solar PV and battery-based DC microgrid system. It discusses the advantages of DC microgrids over AC microgrids. It also outlines several real-world DC microgrid implementations worldwide and describes the designed microgrid system. Three scenarios are simulated to test the energy management control algorithm in maintaining the DC bus voltage and regulating the battery state of charge. The results demonstrate the controls working as expected. Future work is proposed to expand the system and design protections.
This slides are the Ph.D. work presentation on Active Power Filter design and implementation for harmonic elimination in micro-grid and electric vehicle
Island Detection and Control Techniques Tanveer Riaz
This document discusses unintentional islanding in power systems with distributed resources. It defines intentional and unintentional islands and outlines issues with unintentional islands, such as safety hazards, overvoltages, and protection problems. Methods for detecting unintentional islands are described, including reverse power relays, passive detection, and active detection. Standard islanding detection testing is summarized, and simulations showing islanding detection within 2 seconds are presented. Factors that may increase islanding risk are discussed, as well as the future of anti-islanding techniques as power systems evolve.
Control of parallel dc dc converters in a dc microgridSushil Aggarwal
This document discusses controlling parallel DC-DC converters in a DC microgrid using a virtual output impedance method. It begins with introductions to power converters and DC converters. It then discusses types of DC converters, their performance parameters, output impedance, and how output impedance mismatch can cause circulating currents. It proposes using a virtual output impedance control loop to compensate for differences in converter output voltages and reduce circulating currents. Simulation results show this method can decrease circulating currents to near zero while maintaining voltage regulation within allowed deviations.
- Motivated Electrical Engineer with 1 year of experience in power transmission planning, generator interconnection studies, and NERC compliance studies seeking a position in power systems engineering.
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems and experience in software development.
- Skilled in transmission planning tools like PSSE and experience analyzing power flows, contingencies, and reliability standards.
Hierarchical Droop Controlled Frequency Optimization and Energy Management of a Grid-Connected Microgrid ,
Sustech 2017 conference, Nov 12-14
Presented by Sima Aznavi
This document summarizes anti-islanding detection techniques for grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems. It discusses unintentional and intentional islanding, standards for detection within 2 seconds, and detection methods including passive over/under voltage detection. Case studies show voltage and current responses with loads above and below PV power output. While over/under voltage detection fails when load matches output, detection is more likely under voltage as voltage change is greater during islanding. References on IEEE standards, UL standards, and anti-islanding algorithms are provided.
Design and Analysis of PID and Fuzzy-PID Controller for Voltage Control of DC...Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt
DC microgrids are desired to provide the electricity for the remote areas which are far from the main grid. The microgrid creates the open horizontal environment to interconnect the distributed generation especially photovoltaic (PV). The stochastic nature of the PV output power introduces the large fluctuations of the power and voltage in the microgrid and forced to introduce the controller for voltage stability. There are many control strategies to control the voltage of a DC microgrid in the literature. In this paper the proportional-integral-derivative (PID) and fuzzy logic PID (FL-PID) controller has been designed and compared in term of performance. Performance measures like maximum overshoot and settling time of FL-PID compared with the PID proved that the former is better controller. The controllers are designed and simulated in the MATLAB programming environment. The controllers has been tested for the real time data obtained from Pecan Street Project, University of Texas at Austin USA.
The document discusses voltage droop control in microgrids with distributed generators. It proposes a droop control scheme that uses local power measurements to adjust generator operating points for load sharing. The scheme calculates a reference voltage based on real power output and compares it to actual voltage to create an error signal. This signal is used to control inverters through PWM signals. The proposed system studies two distributed generation subsystems each with two inverters and loads. An integral control term is also used to regulate voltage and maintain reactive power sharing during real power disturbances. This configuration aims to improve power quality by reducing harmonic distortion.
Control for Grid-Connected and Intentional Islanding Operations of Distribute...Asoka Technologies
Intentional islanding describes the condition in which a microgrid or a portion of the power grid,
which consists of a load and a distributed generation (DG) system, is isolated from the remainder
of the utility system. In this situation, it is important for the microgrid to continue to provide
adequate power to the load. Under normal operation, each DG inverter system in the microgrid
usually works in constant current control mode in order to provide a preset power to the main
grid. When the microgrid is cut off from the main grid, each DG inverter system must detect this
islanding situation and must switch to a voltage control mode. In this mode, the microgrid will
provide a constant voltage to the local load. This paper describes a control strategy that is used to
implement grid-connected and intentional-islanding operations of distributed power generation.
This paper proposes an intelligent load-shedding algorithm for intentional islanding and an
algorithm of synchronization for grid reconnection.
The strategy is based on an autonomous distributed control
scheme in which the DC bus voltage level is used as an indicator of the power balance in the
microgrid. The autonomous control strategy does not rely on communication links or a
central controller, resulting in reduced costs and enhanced reliability. As part of the control
strategy, an adaptive droop control technique is proposed for PV sources in order to
maximize the utilization of power available from these sources while ensuring acceptable
levels of system voltage regulation
IRJET- Series Voltage Regulator for Radial DC – MicrogridIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a research paper on using a series voltage regulator (SVR) to regulate voltage in a radial DC microgrid. The SVR combines a dual active bridge and full bridge DC-DC converter. It operates in two modes: power control using the dual active bridge to maintain a constant voltage, and voltage control using the DC-DC converter to provide adjustable output voltage. The SVR configuration is simulated in MATLAB/Simulink to evaluate its performance under different load conditions. The simulation results show that the SVR is able to maintain a constant output voltage despite variations in load, thus overcoming problems with voltage fluctuations in DC distribution systems.
Fault Detection and Isolation in Low-Voltage DC-Bus Microgrid SystemSuraj Shrestha
Detects the fault and separates the faulted section so that the rest of the system keeps operating.
System consists of one master controller, two slave controllers, and freewheeling branches between each line and ground.
slave controllers read the current at each end of the bus segment and send it to the master controller.
Modeling and simulation for PV, Fuel cell Based MICROGRID under Unbalanced L...IJMER
Distributed generation has attracted great attention in recent years, thanks to the progress
in new-generation technologies and advanced power electronics. The Microgrid has been a successful
example by integrating various generation sources with the existing power distribution network
through power electronic converters. This paper proposes a PV, Fuel cell based microgrid and a new
control strategy for the islanded operation of a multi-bus medium voltage (MV) microgrid. The
proposed control strategy of each DG comprises a proportional resonance (PR) controller with an
adjustable resonance frequency, a droop control strategy, and a negative-sequence impedance
controller (NSIC). The PR and droop controllers are, respectively, used to regulate the load voltage
and share the average power components among the DG units. The NSIC is used to effectively
compensate the negative-sequence currents of the unbalanced loads and to improve the performance
of the overall microgrid system. Moreover, the NSIC minimizes the negative-sequence currents in the
MV lines and thus, improving the power quality of the microgrid. The performance of the proposed
control strategy is verified with PV, Fuel cell inputs by using digital time-domain simulation studies in
the MATLAB/SIMULINK software environment
This document presents a new control strategy for an islanded microgrid consisting of PV and fuel cell distributed generation units supplying both local and nonlocal unbalanced loads. The control strategy comprises voltage control using a proportional resonance controller, droop-based power sharing, and a negative sequence impedance controller. The voltage controller regulates load voltages while the droop controller shares average power. The negative sequence controller minimizes negative sequence currents in the microgrid lines by adjusting each DG unit's negative sequence output impedance, improving power quality under unbalanced conditions. Time-domain simulations in MATLAB/Simulink validate the control strategy's performance for the PV and fuel cell microgrid.
IRJET- A Literature Study on Fault Recognition in Different SystemIRJET Journal
This document summarizes several papers on fault recognition techniques in power systems. It discusses different fault recognition methods that have been studied, including the use of SCADA systems, PLCs, stochastic programming models, fuzzy logic with discrete wavelet transforms, and microprocessor differential relays. The key conclusions from the papers are that automation techniques can improve reliability and power quality, PLC-based systems allow more widespread substation automation, stochastic programming is effective for dealing with uncertainties in fault detection, and fuzzy logic with wavelet transforms can accurately classify ten different fault types under varying power system conditions.
This document summarizes techniques for locating faults in underground power cables. It discusses using a microcontroller to determine the distance of a fault from the base station in kilometers by applying a low DC voltage through resistors representing the cable and detecting voltage drops. Tracer and terminal methods for fault location are described. Using fiber optic distributed temperature sensors and neural networks for fault identification are also summarized. The document provides block diagrams of the proposed underground cable fault distance system conveyed over GSM and its components including the power supply, microcontroller, rectifier, voltage regulator, and relay.
The proposed method involves the fault analysis of the inverter switches
present in the multi-level inverter (MLI) circuitry. The decision tree machine
learning algorithm is incorporated for the fault analysis of the inverter
switches. The multi-level inverter utilized in this work is a 7-level switched
ladder multi-level inverter. There is 4 number of switches in the design of a
7-level inverter driven by the non-carrier digital pulse width modulation
signals. The non-carried-based digital pulse-width modulator (DPWM)
generation is generated using the event angle for the 7-level of the switched
ladder inverter. The proposed method investigates the stuck-at-fault
occurrences of the 4 switches in the inverter by manipulating the decision
tree parameters such as entropy, information gain, and decision tree. Based
on the decision tree, the very high-speed integrated circuit hardware
description language (VHDL) code is developed by making use of the
behavioral modeling and validated for the power, area in the Xilinx Vivado
tool. The real-time feasibility is verified for the proposed method by
synthesizing the developed VHDL code in the field programmable gate
array (FPGA) device
IOT based Three Phase Power fault monitoring with SMS alertsIRJET Journal
This document describes an IOT-based system for monitoring faults in three-phase power transmission lines. The system uses sensors to detect faults such as line-to-line faults, overloads, over voltages and under voltages, and frequency errors. When a fault is detected, the system automatically sends SMS alerts to technicians with information about the fault type and location. This allows faults to be identified and repaired more quickly, improving power reliability and reducing equipment damage. The system was found to accurately detect and classify different fault types in real-time testing.
Multilevel Cascaded-TypeDynamic Voltage Restorer with Fault Current Limiting ...Asoka Technologies
This paper presents a new multilevel cascaded-type dynamic voltage restorer (MCDVR) with fault current limiting function. This topology can operate in two operational modes: 1) compensation mode for voltage fluctuations and unbalances, and 2) short-circuit current limiting mode. The current limiting function of the MCDVR is performed by activating anti-parallel thyristors during the short-circuit fault, and deactivating them during normal operation. The mathematical model of the MCDVR system is also established in this paper. The control scheme design and optimal parameter selection are outlined based on the detailed theoretical analysis of the converter. The transient states of the MCDVR in both the compensation mode and current-limiting mode are also analyzed. Simulation results based on the PSCAD/EMTDC software and experimental results on a laboratory setup help to validate the proposed topology and the theoretical analysis.
Josep M. Guerrero is a professor studying microgrids at IEEE. His research focuses on modeling, control, and operation of AC and DC microgrids. This includes topics like energy storage, protection, power quality, communication networks, and energy management systems. He runs a microgrid research program that uses multiple experimental setups to emulate low-voltage microgrids and test local energy management controls. The document then discusses advanced control architectures for DC microgrids, including hierarchical control schemes, distributed control algorithms, and applications like DC-powered homes and electric vehicle charging stations.
This document describes research into using a fractional order PID (FOPID) controller to control voltage fluctuations in an islanded microgrid with a single power source. The proposed FOPID controller has more tuning parameters than a standard PID controller, allowing it to better regulate the microgrid's output voltage under different load conditions and uncertainties. The controller is designed using an optimization technique to maximize system performance. Simulation results show the FOPID controller is effective at reducing voltage fluctuations and provides a fast, robust response for the microgrid system.
IRJET- Performance Analysis of a DC Microgrid Integrated Dynamic Voltage ...IRJET Journal
This document presents a performance analysis of a DC microgrid integrated dynamic voltage restorer (DVR) system with model predictive control (MPC). The proposed system uses a DC microgrid containing a PV array and hybrid energy storage system to power the DVR. This allows the DVR to operate for extended periods compared to using only energy storage. The DVR is controlled using MPC to compensate for voltage sags and swells in the grid voltage and regulate the load voltage. Simulation results show the DVR maintains the load voltage at nominal levels during sag/swell events while the DC microgrid supplies power and maintains a stable DC bus voltage.
ANALYTICAL STUDY OF DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES FOR ISLANDING DETECTION OF PV GRID-T...IRJET Journal
This document analyzes different techniques for detecting islanding in photovoltaic (PV) grid-tied systems. It begins with background on PV grid-tied systems and the issue of islanding, where the PV system continues supplying power even when disconnected from the main grid. The document then reviews various islanding detection methods, including passive techniques that monitor parameters at the point of common coupling, and active techniques that inject disturbance signals. It evaluates these methods' merits and effectiveness. The document aims to identify the most accurate islanding detection technique and provide a fair comparison of different options.
FAULT DETECTION IN FIVE BUS SYSTEM USING MATLAB & SIMULINK (DISCRETE WAVELET ...IRJET Journal
This document describes a study that uses discrete wavelet transform (DWT) to detect and classify faults in a five-bus power transmission system simulated in MATLAB/Simulink. Twelve different fault types with varying durations are introduced at different transmission line locations in the five-bus system. The current signals at the receiving end of lines undergoing faults are analyzed using DWT to extract wavelet coefficients. These coefficients are then used to identify the specific fault type, location, and duration. The results demonstrate that DWT with the db8 mother wavelet can accurately detect and classify faults with mean error of -0.34% under different system conditions.
Analysis of Low Frequency Oscillations in Autonomous Microgrid in Staic and D...Godwin Lobo
This presentation gives a overview of my B.E. final project we were working on in 2016.The hardware implementation and MATLAB simulation were main objectives.Hope you find it useful in your research.Use the reference given at the end of the slides.
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The document describes a system to identify the location of faults in underground electrical cables using an Internet of Things (IoT) platform. The system uses resistors to represent the underground cable and detects changes in voltage across the resistors to determine the location of short circuits. When a short circuit occurs, the voltage data is sent to a microcontroller and IoT module to display the fault location. The system allows utilities to locate cable faults without disconnecting the cable from the grid.
PSO Fractional-Order PID Controller Design for DC Component Suppression of Gr...IRJET Journal
This document presents a new control strategy to suppress DC current injection for three-phase grid-connected photovoltaic inverters. The strategy is based on accurately extracting the DC component from grid current output using a second-order generalized integrator. A fractional-order PID controller is then designed in the DC suppression loop, with its parameters adjusted using a particle swarm optimization algorithm. The performance of the proposed method is evaluated through simulation and experimental results, showing it can suppress DC components within 0.1% of rated current. The key contributions are developing a fractional-order PID controller for DC mitigation and using a particle swarm optimization algorithm to optimize the controller parameters.
Advanced railway security system (arss) based on zigbee communication for tra...rashmimabattin28
The principle point of this paper is to build up an inserted framework to distinguishing rail track flaw sending message to close station utilizing ZIGBEE
This research presents the optimization techniques for reinforced concrete waffle slab design because the EC2 code cannot provide an efficient and optimum design. Waffle slab is mostly used where there is necessity to avoid column interfering the spaces or for a slab with large span or as an aesthetic purpose. Design optimization has been carried out here with MATLAB, using genetic algorithm. The objective function include the overall cost of reinforcement, concrete and formwork while the variables comprise of the depth of the rib including the topping thickness, rib width, and ribs spacing. The optimization constraints are the minimum and maximum areas of steel, flexural moment capacity, shear capacity and the geometry. The optimized cost and slab dimensions are obtained through genetic algorithm in MATLAB. The optimum steel ratio is 2.2% with minimum slab dimensions. The outcomes indicate that the design of reinforced concrete waffle slabs can be effectively carried out using the optimization process of genetic algorithm.
Newly poured concrete opposing hot and windy conditions is considerably susceptible to plastic shrinkage cracking. Crack-free concrete structures are essential in ensuring high level of durability and functionality as cracks allow harmful instances or water to penetrate in the concrete resulting in structural damages, e.g. reinforcement corrosion or pressure application on the crack sides due to water freezing effect. Among other factors influencing plastic shrinkage, an important one is the concrete surface humidity evaporation rate. The evaporation rate is currently calculated in practice by using a quite complex Nomograph, a process rather tedious, time consuming and prone to inaccuracies. In response to such limitations, three analytical models for estimating the evaporation rate are developed and evaluated in this paper on the basis of the ACI 305R-10 Nomograph for “Hot Weather Concreting”. In this direction, several methods and techniques are employed including curve fitting via Genetic Algorithm optimization and Artificial Neural Networks techniques. The models are developed and tested upon datasets from two different countries and compared to the results of a previous similar study. The outcomes of this study indicate that such models can effectively re-develop the Nomograph output and estimate the concrete evaporation rate with high accuracy compared to typical curve-fitting statistical models or models from the literature. Among the proposed methods, the optimization via Genetic Algorithms, individually applied at each estimation process step, provides the best fitting result.
The TRB AJE35 RIIM Coordination and Collaboration Subcommittee has organized a series of webinars focused on building coordination, collaboration, and cooperation across multiple groups. All webinars have been recorded and copies of the recording, transcripts, and slides are below. These resources are open-access following creative commons licensing agreements. The files may be found, organized by webinar date, below. The committee co-chairs would welcome any suggestions for future webinars. The support of the AASHTO RAC Coordination and Collaboration Task Force, the Council of University Transportation Centers, and AUTRI’s Alabama Transportation Assistance Program is gratefully acknowledged.
This webinar overviews proven methods for collaborating with USDOT University Transportation Centers (UTCs), emphasizing state departments of transportation and other stakeholders. It will cover partnerships at all UTC stages, from the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) release through proposal development, research and implementation. Successful USDOT UTC research, education, workforce development, and technology transfer best practices will be highlighted. Dr. Larry Rilett, Director of the Auburn University Transportation Research Institute will moderate.
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David Boutry - Specializes In AWS, Microservices And PythonDavid Boutry
With over eight years of experience, David Boutry specializes in AWS, microservices, and Python. As a Senior Software Engineer in New York, he spearheaded initiatives that reduced data processing times by 40%. His prior work in Seattle focused on optimizing e-commerce platforms, leading to a 25% sales increase. David is committed to mentoring junior developers and supporting nonprofit organizations through coding workshops and software development.
この資料は、Roy FieldingのREST論文(第5章)を振り返り、現代Webで誤解されがちなRESTの本質を解説しています。特に、ハイパーメディア制御やアプリケーション状態の管理に関する重要なポイントをわかりやすく紹介しています。
This presentation revisits Chapter 5 of Roy Fielding's PhD dissertation on REST, clarifying concepts that are often misunderstood in modern web design—such as hypermedia controls within representations and the role of hypermedia in managing application state.
Welcome to the May 2025 edition of WIPAC Monthly celebrating the 14th anniversary of the WIPAC Group and WIPAC monthly.
In this edition along with the usual news from around the industry we have three great articles for your contemplation
Firstly from Michael Dooley we have a feature article about ammonia ion selective electrodes and their online applications
Secondly we have an article from myself which highlights the increasing amount of wastewater monitoring and asks "what is the overall" strategy or are we installing monitoring for the sake of monitoring
Lastly we have an article on data as a service for resilient utility operations and how it can be used effectively.
The main purpose of the current study was to formulate an empirical expression for predicting the axial compression capacity and axial strain of concrete-filled plastic tubular specimens (CFPT) using the artificial neural network (ANN). A total of seventy-two experimental test data of CFPT and unconfined concrete were used for training, testing, and validating the ANN models. The ANN axial strength and strain predictions were compared with the experimental data and predictions from several existing strength models for fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-confined concrete. Five statistical indices were used to determine the performance of all models considered in the present study. The statistical evaluation showed that the ANN model was more effective and precise than the other models in predicting the compressive strength, with 2.8% AA error, and strain at peak stress, with 6.58% AA error, of concrete-filled plastic tube tested under axial compression load. Similar lower values were obtained for the NRMSE index.
OPTIMIZING DATA INTEROPERABILITY IN AGILE ORGANIZATIONS: INTEGRATING NONAKA’S...ijdmsjournal
Agile methodologies have transformed organizational management by prioritizing team autonomy and
iterative learning cycles. However, these approaches often lack structured mechanisms for knowledge
retention and interoperability, leading to fragmented decision-making, information silos, and strategic
misalignment. This study proposes an alternative approach to knowledge management in Agile
environments by integrating Ikujiro Nonaka and Hirotaka Takeuchi’s theory of knowledge creation—
specifically the concept of Ba, a shared space where knowledge is created and validated—with Jürgen
Habermas’s Theory of Communicative Action, which emphasizes deliberation as the foundation for trust
and legitimacy in organizational decision-making. To operationalize this integration, we propose the
Deliberative Permeability Metric (DPM), a diagnostic tool that evaluates knowledge flow and the
deliberative foundation of organizational decisions, and the Communicative Rationality Cycle (CRC), a
structured feedback model that extends the DPM, ensuring long-term adaptability and data governance.
This model was applied at Livelo, a Brazilian loyalty program company, demonstrating that structured
deliberation improves operational efficiency and reduces knowledge fragmentation. The findings indicate
that institutionalizing deliberative processes strengthens knowledge interoperability, fostering a more
resilient and adaptive approach to data governance in complex organizations.
Construction Materials (Paints) in Civil EngineeringLavish Kashyap
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Paint is a vital construction material used for protecting surfaces and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of buildings and structures. It consists of several components, including pigments (for color), binders (to hold the pigment together), solvents or thinners (to adjust viscosity), and additives (to improve properties like durability and drying time).
Paint is one of the material used in Civil Engineering field. It is especially used in final stages of construction project.
Paint plays a dual role in construction: it protects building materials and contributes to the overall appearance and ambiance of a space.
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Presentation o An Intelligent protection scheme for microgrid using data-mining and machine learning.
2. CONTENTS
Preface
Microgrid Test System
Microgrid Modeling with RTDS
Fault Data Generation
No-Fault Data Generation
Feature Extraction
Deep-Learning
Simulation Results
RTDS
Classification
Conclusions
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3. PREFACE
A data-mining based intelligent protection scheme for fault detection is developed
The proposed relaying scheme is developed on a real time digital simulator (RTDS) platform
One cycle post-fault current signal samples are retrieved
Samples are pre-processed using S-transform to obtain statistical features
Deep learning is used to classify fault and no fault from extracted features
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4. MICROGRID TEST SYSTEM
Two synchronous generators
One photovoltaic (PV) module
One wind farm
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DGs are connected to the corresponding buses with breaker
So they can be disconnected
Microgrid can operate in both radial and mesh topology using circuit breakers
5. MICROGRID MODELING WITH RTDS
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Wind
Turbine
Photovoltaic
Synchronous
Generator
Synchronous
Generator
Load
Capacitor
Bank
Topology
Switches
PCC
Breaker
6. FAULT DATA GENERATION
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Fault and no-fault scenarios are generated using RSCAD script
The script file controls the operation of the simulator and analyses the data without user interaction
Batch mode of operation for all combination of scenarios is implemented.
Different type of faults at different locations of the microgrid can be implemented
Fault types:
phase-to-ground
phase-to-phase-ground
three-phase-to-ground faults
1. Fault resistance: 0.1, 10 , 30, 100 Ohms
2. Fault in different lines.
3. Fault position: 20%, 40%, 60% and 80% of line length.
4. microgrid topology: Radial and mesh
5. Mode of operation: grid connected, islanded.
6. DG outage: Synchronous generator at bus 3.
8. NO-FAULT DATA GENERATION
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No-fault scenarios are generated using the same RSCAD script
The script file changes the parameters of the microgrid without user interaction
No Fault Operational Scenarios:
1. Load variations from normal load to 120% overload.
2. Capacitor switching at PCC and Buses 2 and 6.
3. Microgrid topology: Radial and mesh
4. Mode of operation: grid connected, islanded.
5. DG outage: Synchronous generator at bus 3.
9. S-TRANSFORM IN FEATURE
EXTRACTION
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Three phase current signals of both ends of the respective feeder are retrieved
Samples are processed using S-transform to extract features.
11. DEEP LEARNING
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Deep learning is used for the data classification
All classification tasks depend upon labeled datasets
Two classes of fault and no fault are considered
80% of the generated data is used for Deep learning training
Remaining 20% is used for test
200 nodes:
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100 nodes:
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50 nodes:
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17. SIMULATION RESULTS: DATA
CLASSIFICATION
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• The data is classified into two classes of fault and no fault
• The classification results for 748 fault and 625 no-fault scenarios are shown below.
The results show the classification has about 97% accuracy.
The 3% misclassification :
18 faulty and 18 non-faulty scenarios are classified incorrectly
18. In this project, the simulated IEC microgrid in RSCAD and its components have been described.
Different types of conditions including fault resistance, fault locations, and various levels of DG penetration within
different topologies of microgrid are studied.
The faults are simulated at different location of the line between two buses and the current is measured.
Then, deep learning has been applied for classification for the protection scheme.
In the next step, the performance of the proposed method will be evaluated for high impedance faults (HIFs) which are
difficult to detect.
Also, the effects of communication failure will be assessed.
Compare with other data-mining based approaches.
CONCLUSION
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