Integration of new methods into distribution management systems in the presence of distributed energy resources and smart meters

• Grant number: 17/10476-3
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• Effective date (Start): November 01, 2017
• Effective date (End): August 31, 2022
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Power Systems
• Principal Investigator: Walmir de Freitas Filho
• Grantee: Vinicius Carnelossi da Cunha
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Engenharia Elétrica e de Computação (FEEC). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 16/08645-9 - Interdisciplinary research activities in electric smart grids, AP.TEM
• Associated scholarship(s): 19/20186-8 - Estimation of topology, line parameters and switches status in medium voltage distribution systems using smart meter measurements, BE.EP.DR

Abstract

The integration of emerging technologies into the modern electrical energy distribution systems has been enforced by the increasing interest in a more intensive adoption of renewable and alternative energy sources, such as photovoltaic generators and electric vehicles, and by the reduction of costs associated with these devices. However, to attain high integration levels of these agents, it is essential to improve and update the Distribution Management Systems - DMS, with the addition of more measurement data and development of new functionalities. The use of smart meters with bidirectional communication capability has the potential to transform completely the application of distribution management systems due to the large amount of data that can be aggregated to these systems. To convert these data into useful information, new analysis methods and advanced network functions must be developed. In this context, the objective of this Ph.D. project consists in developing new methods for integration into the modern distribution management systems by employing, among others, data provided by smart meters installed in networks with high penetration of distributed energy sources. Among the distributed energy sources, it will be considered photovoltaic generators, electric vehicles and energy storage systems comprised of electrochemical batteries. With respect to the methods, the first action will consist in the development of a state estimator with a key additional function for detecting topology, registration and parameters errors in the database of the distribution management systems. With more precise and reliable information provided by the state estimator, new methods will be developed to perform Volt/Var control, detection and location of non-technical losses and phase load balancing, by employing both network-side solutions, such as voltage regulators, switched capacitors and batteries, and customer-side solutions with the use of the capabilities of inverters present in photovoltaic generators, electric vehicles and batteries. Throughout this project, a critical analysis of the granularity of data will be carried out in order to reduce the complexity and costs associated with the implementation of each proposed functionality. (AU)

Scientific publications

(7)

(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)

CUNHA, VINICIUS C.; FREITAS, WALMIR; TRINDADE, FERNANDA C. L.; SANTOSO, SURYA. Automated Determination of Topology and Line Parameters in Low Voltage Systems Using Smart Meters Measurements. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SMART GRID, v. 11, n. 6, p. 5028-5038, NOV 2020. (17/10476-3, 16/08645-9, 19/20186-8)

CUNHA, VINICIUS C.; ANDRADE, JOSE; RICCIARDI, TIAGO R.; TRINDADE, FERNANDA C. L.; FREITAS, WALMIR; ROSOLEN, RAFAEL A. G.; VILIBOR, HELITON O.; IEEE. Assessment of Capacitor Banks Control Practices in Distribution Systems with High PV Penetration. 2020 IEEE POWER & ENERGY SOCIETY GENERAL MEETING (PESGM), v. N/A, p. 5-pg., 2020-01-01. (17/10476-3, 16/08645-9, 15/24448-6)

CUNHA, VINICIUS C.; FREITAS, WALMIR; PADILHA-FELTRIN, ANTONIO; SANTOSO, SURYA; IEEE. Improving Line Parameter Estimation using Single-Phase Smart Meter Data. 2021 IEEE POWER & ENERGY SOCIETY GENERAL MEETING (PESGM), v. N/A, p. 5-pg., 2021-01-01. (16/08645-9, 19/17959-5, 17/10476-3, 19/20186-8)

SIRATARNSOPHON, PIYAPATH; CUNHA, VINICIUS C.; BARRY, NICHOLAS G.; SANTOSO, SURYA. Interphase Power Flow Control via Single-Phase Elements in Distribution Systems. CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, v. 3, n. 1, p. 37-58, MAR 2021. (19/20186-8, 16/08645-9, 17/10476-3)

RAGGI, LIVIA M. R.; TRINDADE, FERNANDA C. L.; CUNHA, VINICIUS C.; FREITAS, WALMIR. Non-Technical Loss Identification by Using Data Analytics and Customer Smart Meters. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, v. 35, n. 6, p. 2700-2710, DEC 2020. (16/08645-9, 17/10476-3)

CUNHA, VINICIUS C.; TRINDADE, FERNANDA C. L.; VENKATESH, BALA. A practical method to assess the potential of energy storage systems to mitigate voltage sags. Electric Power Systems Research, v. 201, DEC 2021. (17/10476-3, 16/08645-9, 20/10523-4)

CUNHA, VINICIUS C.; KIM, TAEHYUNG; BARRY, NICHOLAS; SIRATARNSOPHON, PIYAPATH; SANTOSO, SURYA; FREITAS, WALMIR; RAMASUBRAMANIAN, DEEPAK; DUGAN, ROGER C.. Generalized Formulation of Steady-State Equivalent Circuit Models of Grid-Forming Inverters. IEEE OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF POWER AND ENERGY, v. 8, p. 352-364, 2021. (16/08645-9, 19/20186-8, 17/10476-3)

Academic Publications

(References retrieved automatically from State of São Paulo Research Institutions)

CUNHA, Vinicius Carnelossi da. Desenvolvimento de metodologias para integração em sistemas de gestão da distribuição na presença de fontes distribuídas de energia e medidores inteligentes. 2022. Doctoral Thesis - Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Faculdade de Engenharia Elétrica e de Computação Campinas, SP.