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Optimal power flow (OPF) is an important tool for Independent System Operators (ISOs) to deal with the power generation management. With the increasing penetration of renewable energy into power grids, challenges arise in tackling the OPF…
This paper considers unbalanced multiphase distribution systems with generic topology and different load models, and extends the Z-bus iterative load-flow algorithm based on a fixed-point interpretation of the AC load-flow equations.…
Understanding the feasible power flow region is of central importance to power system analysis. In this paper, we propose a geometric view of the power system loadability problem. By using rectangular coordinates for complex voltages, we…
The trend in the electric power system is to move towards increased amounts of distributed resources which suggests a transition from the current highly centralized to a more distributed control structure. In this paper, we propose a method…
With the increase of distributed energy resources in the distribution grid, planning to ensure sufficient infrastructure and resources becomes critical. Planning at the distribution level is limited by the complexities of optimizing…
In complex power systems, nonlinear load flow equations have multiple solutions. Under typical load conditions only one solution is stable and corresponds to a normal operating point, whereas the second solution is not stable and is never…
We consider a basic model of a dynamical distribution network, modeled as a directed graph with storage variables corresponding to every vertex and flow inputs corresponding to every edge, subject to unknown but constant inflows and…
Sufficient conditions for the wave instability in general three-component reaction-diffusion systems are derived. These conditions are expressed in terms of the Jacobian matrix of the uniform steady state of the system, and enable us to…
This paper presents a quadratic approximation for the optimal power flow in power distributions systems. The proposed approach is based on a linearized load flow which is valid for power distribution systems including three-phase unbalanced…
High levels of penetration of distributed generation and aggressive reactive power compensation with modern power electronics may result in the reversal of active and reactive power flows in future distribution grids. The voltage stability…
In the near future, point-to-point High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems are expected to evolve into multi-terminal and meshed HVDC grids, predominantly adopting a bipolar HVDC configuration. Normally, bipolar HVDC systems operate in…
With increasing smart grid direct current (DC) deployments in distribution feeders, microgrids, buildings, and high-voltage transmission, there is a need for better understanding the landscape of power flow (PF) solutions as well as for…
This paper addresses the distributed optimal frequency control of power systems considering a network-preserving model with nonlinear power flows and excitation voltage dynamics. Salient features of the proposed distributed control strategy…
A simple characterization of the solvability of power flow equations is of great importance in the monitoring, control, and protection of power systems. In this paper, we introduce a sufficient condition for power flow Jacobian…
This letter proposes an AC/DC frequency-dependent power flow Jacobian analysis to identify the system support capabilities. In addition, the analyses reveal that system support capabilities do not necessarily enhance the system stability…
A protection method in active distribution networks is proposed in this paper. In active distribution systems, fault currents flow in multiple directions and presents a varying range of value, which poses a great challenge of maintaining…
This paper emphasizes the importance of including the unbalance in the distribution networks for stability studies in power systems. The paper aims to: discuss the various simulation methods for power system analysis; highlight the need for…
This report serves as a technology description of a Julia-based re-implementation of the fixed-point current injection algorithm, available in PowerModelsDistribution.jl [1]. This report does not describe a novel method for solving…
The increasing adoption of power electronic devices may lead to large disturbance and destabilization of future power systems. However, stability criteria are still an unsolved puzzle, since traditional small-signal stability analysis is…
This paper presents an investigation into load dynamics that potentially cause voltage instability or collapse in distribution networks. Through phasor-based, time domain simulations of a dynamic load (DL) model from the literature, we show…