Optimization methods for expansion planning of power distribution grids taking into account reliability metrics

• Grant number: 16/10992-9
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate
• Start date: November 07, 2016
• End date: November 06, 2017
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Power Systems
• Principal Investigator: Rubén Augusto Romero Lázaro
• Grantee: Leonardo Henrique Faria Macedo Possagnolo
• Supervisor: Miguel Angel Ortega Vazquez
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Engenharia (FEIS). Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Ilha Solteira. Ilha Solteira , SP, Brazil
• Institution abroad: University of Washington, United States
• Associated to the scholarship: 14/23741-9 - Expansion planning of distribution systems of electric power, BP.DR

Abstract

This research project deals with the development of a mathematical model as well as the application of a Variable Neighborhood Search metaheuristic for the solution of the multistage expansion planning of power distribution systems considering reliability. Expansion of new substations, reinforcement of existing ones, addition and reconductoring of feeders, and switch allocation are considered in the formulation of this problem. The objective is to find a solution (meshed topology) that minimizes expansion costs, as well as the radial topologies for operation in predefined contingency scenarios that minimize load shedding and maximize reliability indexes. Tests using small and medium-sized systems will be carried out with the mathematical model, while the metaheuristic will be applied to large and complex systems. (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)

MONTSUTSUMI, MARCIO M.; MELCHOR, JOSE N.; MACCDO, LEONARDO H.; ROMERO, RUBEN; IEEE. Joint Reconfiguration of Feeders and Allocation of Capacitor Banks in Distribution Systems Using a Multi-Start Strategy. 2017 IEEE PES INNOVATIVE SMART GRID TECHNOLOGIES CONFERENCE - LATIN AMERICA (ISGT LATIN AMERICA), v. N/A, p. 6-pg., 2017-01-01. (15/21972-6, 16/10992-9, 15/04190-4)

MACEDO, LEONARDO H.; FRANCO, JOHN F.; ROMERO, RUBEN; ORTEGA-VAZQUEZ, MIGUEL A.; RIDER, MARCOS J.; IEEE. Increasing the Hosting Capacity for Renewable Energy in Distribution Networks. 2017 IEEE POWER & ENERGY SOCIETY INNOVATIVE SMART GRID TECHNOLOGIES CONFERENCE (ISGT), v. N/A, p. 5-pg., 2017-01-01. (16/10992-9)

BARONE MARTINS, LUIS FABIANO; DE ARAUJO, PERCIVAL BUENO; FORTES, ELENILSON DE VARGAS; MACEDO, LEONARDO H.. Design of the PI-UPFC-POD and PSS Damping Controllers Using an Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm. JOURNAL OF CONTROL AUTOMATION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, v. 28, n. 6, p. 762-773, DEC 2017. (16/10992-9)

MACEDO, LEONARDO H.; ORTEGA-VAZQUEZ, MIGUEL A.; ROMERO, RUBEN; IEEE. Optimal Distribution Systems Expansion Planning for Improving Service Restoration. PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2018 IEEE PES TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION - LATIN AMERICA (T&D-LA), v. N/A, p. 5-pg., 2018-01-01. (14/23741-9, 16/10992-9, 15/21972-6)