Smart Distribution Systems

Smart Distribution Systems

The increasing importance of system reliability and resilience is changing the way distribution systems are planned and operated. To achieve a distribution system self-healing against power outages, emerging technologies and devices, such as remote-controlled switches (RCSs) and smart meters, are being deployed. The higher level of automation is transforming traditional distribution systems int...

Optimal DG Allocation and Thyristor-FCL Controlled Impedance Sizing for Smart Distribution Systems Using Genetic Algorithm

Recently, smart grids have been considered as one of the vital elements in upgrading current power systems to a system with more reliability and efficiency. Distributed generation is necessary for most of these new networks. Indeed, in all cases that DGs are used in distribution systems, protection coordination failures may occur in multiple configurations of smart grids using DGs. In different...

Big Data Applications in Smart Power Distribution Systems

Smart Grid Inverters to Support Photovoltaics in Distribution Systems

With increasing penetration levels of solar PV, the need for inverter technology to provide grid support has become more and more critical. Since 2009, EPRI and industry partners have been working to establish a common set of functions that can provide such capability. The development of a common set of functions is complete, however, very little work to date has addressed the impact these comm...

Smart Power Flow Control Through Distribution Systems Utilizing Advanced Technique

Smart electrical power flow control in distribution systems is targeted in this paper. Optimal electrical power continuity through energy management, self healing, high reliability and real-time pricing is one of the main aims of the researches. In this paper, a smart electrical power grid is represented to save the power flow continuity with minimum power losses in case of any abnormal conditi...