Modeling, analysis and control of power systems operating with distributed generation

• Grant number: 15/02569-6
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: June 01, 2015
• End date: May 31, 2017
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Power Systems
• Principal Investigator: Rodrigo Andrade Ramos
• Grantee: Rodrigo Andrade Ramos
• Host Institution: Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos (EESC). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Carlos , SP, Brazil
• Associated researchers: Anna Giuglia Menechelli Moraco ; Jonas Roberto Pesente ; Rodrigo Bueno Otto ; Romeu Reginatto ; Tatiane Cristina da Costa Fernandes

Abstract

Brazil is currently going through a delicate moment that requires a transition, which will demand a diversification of its energy matrix in the short term (with obvious consequences for its electrical sector). Evidently, large generation projects require a large time frame to become reality, therefore not qualifying as a solution to the short term problem previously pointed out. One of the main alternatives to contribute with the mentioned diversification is the fostering of the connection of distributed generators to the system, since these generators require a smaller time from the initial project to the start of their operation and use mostly clean and renewable energy sources. Within this context, the present research project has its focus on the analysis of the operation of distributed generators and of their impact over the operation of the bulk power system to which they are connected. This project is structured in three main research topics, which possess an intersection that makes them complementary (in the sense that the achievement of good results for one of them can benefit the development of the others). The topics for research in this proposal are the following:a) Development of control strategies to enhance the efficiency of distributed generators; b) Development of models and tools for the analysis of the operation of elementsof the system; and c) Development of methods for analysis of the impact of distributed generation in the dynamics of the bulk power system. It is possible to observe that the project is structured in such a way that it covers aspects of modeling, analysis and control ranging from the more specific level of operation of a single generator of interest to the more general level of assessing the impact of the operation of several distributed generators over the stability of the bulk power system to which they are connected (which shows the intersection and complementarity previously mentioned in this abstract). Finally, it is possible to state that a successful conclusion of this project can contribute significantly to overcome the technical challenges that are still obstacles for the insertion of an increasing number of distributed generators into the brazilian electrical power system, with positive reflexes for a more general objective that is the diversification of the national energy matrix. (AU)

Scientific publications

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(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

FERNANDES, TATIANE C. C.; GERALDI, JR., EDSON L.; PATACA, LICIANE C.; RAMOS, RODRIGO A.. Modal estimation in distributed synchronous generation systems under three-phase unbalanced conditions. Electric Power Systems Research, v. 152, p. 350-356, NOV 2017. (15/02569-6)

BORGES, RAFAEL C.; RAMOS, RODRIGO A.; IEEE. Analysis of the Influence of the FIDVR Problem in the Operation of a DFIG under Unbalanced Conditions. 2016 IEEE PES TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION-LATIN AMERICA (PES T&D-LA), v. N/A, p. 6-pg., 2016-01-01. (15/02569-6, 13/24570-0)

GERALDI, EDSON L., JR.; FERNANDES, TATIANE C. C.; RAMOS, RODRIGO A.; IEEE. An Approach to Estimate Paramaters of a Three-Phase Synchronous Generator Model. 2016 IEEE POWER AND ENERGY SOCIETY GENERAL MEETING (PESGM), v. N/A, p. 5-pg., 2016-01-01. (15/02569-6, 13/01340-0)

BENTO, MURILO E. C.; DOTTA, DANIEL; RAMOS, RODRIGO A.; IEEE. Performance Analysis of Wide-Area Damping Control Design Methods. 2016 IEEE POWER AND ENERGY SOCIETY GENERAL MEETING (PESGM), v. N/A, p. 5-pg., 2016-01-01. (15/02569-6)

BORGES, RAFAEL C.; RAMOS, RODRIGO A.; BENTO, MURILO E. C.; IEEE. A Control Scheme for Mitigation of DFIG Oscillatory Behavior related to FIDVR Problem. 2016 12TH IEEE/IAS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS (INDUSCON), v. N/A, p. 8-pg., 2016-01-01. (15/02569-6, 13/24570-0)

BENTO, MURILO E. C.; DOTTA, DANIEL; KUIAVA, ROMAN; RAMOS, RODRIGO A.. Design of Coordinated Decentralized Damping Controllers for Power Systems Considering Uncertainties. JOURNAL OF CONTROL AUTOMATION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, v. 29, n. 1, p. 22-31, FEB 2018. (15/02569-6, 15/24245-8, 15/18806-7, 16/08645-9)

BENTO, MURILO E. C.; DOTTA, DANIEL; KUIAVA, ROMAN; RAMOS, RODRIGO A.. A Procedure to Design Fault-Tolerant Wide-Area Damping Controllers. IEEE ACCESS, v. 6, p. 23383-23405, 2018. (15/02569-6, 15/24245-8, 15/18806-7, 16/08645-9)

BORGES, RAFAEL C.; RAMOS, RODRIGO A.; REGINATTO, ROMEU; IEEE. Analysis of Fulfillment of LVRT Requirements under Unbalanced Operating Conditions. 2016 IEEE PES TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION-LATIN AMERICA (PES T&D-LA), v. N/A, p. 6-pg., 2016-01-01. (15/02569-6, 13/24570-0)

MORACO, ANNA G. M.; TAVARES, MARLEY F.; GERALDI, EDSON L., JR.; RAMOS, RODRIGO A.; IEEE. An Approach to Evaluate the Occurrence of Flicker Induced by Electromechanical Oscillations. 2016 IEEE POWER AND ENERGY SOCIETY GENERAL MEETING (PESGM), v. N/A, p. 5-pg., 2016-01-01. (15/02569-6)

COLOMBARI, LUAN F. S.; BENTO, MURILO E. C.; DOS SANTOS, JHONATAN A.; RAMOS, RODRIGO A.; IEEE. Procedure to Account for DG Mandatory Disconnection During Voltage Stability Assessment. 2017 IEEE MANCHESTER POWERTECH, v. N/A, p. 6-pg., 2017-01-01. (15/02569-6, 15/24245-8)

BENTO, MURILO E. C.; DOTTA, DANIEL; RAMOS, RODRIGO A.; IEEE. Wide-area Measurements-based Two-level Control Design Considering Power System Operation Uncertainties. 2017 IEEE MANCHESTER POWERTECH, v. N/A, p. 6-pg., 2017-01-01. (15/02569-6, 15/18806-7, 15/24245-8)

BENTO, MURILO E. C.; DOTTA, DANIEL; KUIAVA, ROMAN; RAMOS, RODRIGO A.. Robust design of coordinated decentralized damping controllers for power systems. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, v. 99, n. 5-8, p. 2035-2044, NOV 2018. (18/07375-3, 15/24245-8, 16/08645-9, 15/02569-6)

COLOMBARI, LUAN F. S.; KUIAVA, ROMAN; PERIC, VEDRAN; RAMOS, RODRIGO A.. Continuation Load Flow Considering Discontinuous Behaviors of Distribution Grids. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, v. 34, n. 5, p. 3476-3483, SEP 2019. (15/02569-6)