Unlocking distribution network capacity through real-time thermal rating for high penetration of DGs
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A1 Alkuperäisartikkeli tieteellisessä aikakauslehdessä
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Date
2014
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Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation
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en
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36-46
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ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS RESEARCH, Volume 117
Abstract
Highly stochastic loading in the emerging active distribution networks means that electric utilities need to use their assets to the fullest by deploying intelligent network management tools. Real-time thermal rating (RTTR) provides possibility for short term and even real-time active distribution network management enabling the network to run closer to an overload state without damage. In this study, a RTTR based active distribution network management framework is formulated giving hour-by-hour network capacity limits. Relationships of stochasticities in customer loads and DG output with thermal responses of underground cables, overhead lines and distribution transformers are explained. RTTR is applied on all distribution network components with simulated scenarios involving various levels of DG penetration. This study quantifies the potential for an increased DG utilization and an increased potential for new DG installations when RTTR is integrated with distribution management systems.Description
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Active network management; Distributed generation control; Load forecasting; Power flow; Real-time thermal rating; State estimation, Active network management, Distributed generation control, Load forecasting, Power flow, Real-time thermal rating, State estimation
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Degefa, M, Humayun, M, Safdarian, A, Koivisto, M, Millar, J & Lehtonen, M 2014, ' Unlocking distribution network capacity through real-time thermal rating for high penetration of DGs ', Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 117, pp. 36-46 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2014.07.032