A framework for optimal clustering of a greenfield distribution network area into multiple autonomous microgrids
Abstract
Microgrids (MGs) are recognized as cores and clusters of smart distribution networks. The optimal planning and clusteringof smart low-voltage distribution networks into autonomous MGs within a greenfield area is modeled and discussed in thispaper. In order to form and determine the electrical boundary of MGs set, some predefined criteria such as power mismatch,supply security and load density are defined. The network includes an external grid as backup and both dispatchable andnon-dispatchable Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) as MGs resources. The proposed strategy offers optimum sizing andsiting of DERs and MV substations for the autonomous operation of multiple MGs simultaneously. The imperialist competitivealgorithm (ICA) is used to optimize the cost function to determine the optimal linked MG clustering boundary. To evaluate thealgorithm the proposed method is applied to a greenfield area which is planned to become a mixed residential and commercialtown. The MGs’ optimal border, DERs location, size and type within each MG and LV feeders route are illustrated in bothgraphical and tabular form.References
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for optimization inspired by imperialistic competition. IEEE
Congress on Evolutionary Computation, 2007.
[4] Khodaei A., Bahramirad S., and M. Shahidehpour. Microgrid planning
under uncertainty. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 30(5):2417–
2425, 2015.
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microgrid design for enhancing reliability and supply-security. IEEE
Transactions on Smart Grid, 4(3):1567–1575, 2013.
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Hatziargyriou N. Making microgrids work. IEEE Power and Energy
Magazine, 6(3):40–53, 2008.
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IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 23(3):1416–1422, 2008.
[8] Arya L. D., Choube S. C., and Arya R. Probabilistic reliability indices
evaluation of electrical distribution system, accounting outage due to
overloading and repair time omission. International Journal of Electrical
Power & Energy Systems, 33(2):296–302, 2011.
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to consider dg impacts on distribution system reliability. Proceedings
of the IEEE Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exhibition,
pages 1–6, 2005.
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and operational planning of a microgrid with a pv-based active
generator for smart grid applications. IEEE Transactions on Industrial
Electronics, 58(10):4583–4592, 2011.
[11] Lasseter R. H. Smart distribution: Coupled microgrids. Proceedings
of the IEEE, 99(6):1074–1082, 2011.
[12] Bae I. and Kim J. Reliability evaluation of customers in a microgrid.
IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 23(3):1416–1422, 2008.
[13] Bae I.S. and Kim J.O. Reliability evaluation of distributed generation
based on operation mode. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 22
(2):785–790, 2007.
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IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 23(3):1416–1422, 2008.
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deployment of chp-based ders on microgrid reliability. IEEE Transactions
on Power Delivery, 25(3):1697–1705, 2010.
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IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 1(1):57–64, 2010.
[18] S. Kennedy and Marden M. Reliability of islanded microgrids
with stochastic generation and prioritized load. IEEE Powertech,
Bucharest, June 2009.
[19] Che L., Zhang X., M. Shahidehpour, Alabdulwahab A., and Abusorrah
A. Optimal interconnection planning of community microgrids with
renewable energy sources. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, pages
1–10, 2015.
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planning and design method for combined cooling, heat and power
microgrid system. Energy Conversion and Management, 74:433–445,
2013.
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reliability distribution system in microgrid operation. IEEE Transactions
on Smart Grid, 3(4):1997–2006, 2012.
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Abachezadeh S. A framework for optimal planning in large distribution
networks. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 24(2):1019–1028,
2009.
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system with distributed generation. Proceedings of the IEEE
2nd Conference on Power and Energy, pages 1551–1556, 2008.
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power quality enhanced operation of a distribute microgrid. IET Renewable
Power Generation, 3(2):109–119, 2009.
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optimal microgrid architecture. IEEE Proceedings of the 37th Annual
North American Power Symposium,, pages 611–616, 2005.
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to assess distribution system reliability with renewable distributed generators
and microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 27(1):
261–270, 2012.
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stochastic generation and prioritized load. In Proceedings of IEEE
Powertech, Bucharest, 2009.
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distribution systems. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 3(3):1491–
1502, 2012.
[30] M. Shahabi, Haghifam M. R., Mohamadian M., and Nabavi-Nivaki S.
A. Microgrid dynamic performance improvement using a doubly fed
induction wind generator. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion,
24(1):137–145, 2009.
[31] Gu W., Wu Z., Bo R., Liu W., Zhou G., Chen W., and Wu Z. Modeling,
planning and optimal energy management of combined cooling, heating
and power microgrid: A review. International Journal of Electrical
Power & Energy Systems, 54:26–37, 2014.
[32] He Y. and Sharma R. Microgrid generation expansion planning using
agent-based simulation. In Proceedings of IEEE Innovative Smart Grid
Technologies Conference, 2013.
Published
2016-12-04
How to Cite
MOJTAHEDZADEH, Shahram; NAJAFI-RAVADANEGH, Sajad; HAGHIFAM, Mahmoud-Reza.
A framework for optimal clustering of a greenfield distribution network area into multiple autonomous microgrids.
Journal of Power Technologies, [S.l.], v. 96, n. 4, p. 219--228, dec. 2016.
ISSN 2083-4195.
Available at: <https://papers.itc.pw.edu.pl/index.php/JPT/article/view/943>. Date accessed: 21 nov. 2024.
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Electrical Engineering
Keywords
Distribution Network Clustering, Autonomous Microgrid, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Supply-Security, Imperialist Competitive Algorithm (ICA)
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