Dynamic microgrids with voltage unbalance mitigation using distributed secondary control

Yuhua Du, Xiaonan Lu, Jianhui Wang, Srdjan Lukic

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Abstract

Dynamic microgrids (MG) have shown great potential in distribution system restoration as they could be frequently and actively reconfigured as per request from system operator. MGs usually have smaller inertia compared to conventional power systems thus require more delicate controller for operation safety. In addition, most distribution systems have unbalanced configurations which requires dedicated regulations on system operation states in both positive and negative sequence. This paper proposes a distributed secondary control strategy for unbalanced dynamic MGs operation. System frequency and voltage regulation are constantly enabled, along with voltage unbalance (VU) mitigation on critical load buses. The proposed control strategy provides automatic management of DGs within the same MG and seamless system transition as reconfiguration is requested. Detailed controller designs for both positive and negative sequence regulations are presented. Small-signal stability analysis of the proposed controller is derived and its dynamic performances are validated using MATLAB/Simulink.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings
Subtitle of host publicationIECON 2018 - 44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages153-158
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509066841
DOIs
StatePublished - 26 Dec 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2018 - Washington, United States
Duration: 20 Oct 201823 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings: IECON 2018 - 44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society

Conference

Conference44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period20/10/1823/10/18

Keywords

  • Distributed control
  • Dynamic microgrid
  • Network reconfiguration
  • Secondary control strategy
  • Unbalanced system

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