Distributed Load Shedding Application Architecture and Bi-Level Predictive Estimator Algorithm

Increasing penetrations of distributed renewables are decreasing the effectiveness of traditional decentralized under-frequency load shedding (UFLS) schemes. As more distribution circuits begin to back-feed the transmission system, operation of traditional UFLS may exacerbate frequency instability....

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Main Authors: Anderson, Alexander, Bretas, Arturo, Wang, Dexin, Vasios, Orestis, Carrara, Jeff, Pew, Jason
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptive systems
distributed energy resources
Load shedding
power system protection
power system stability
Prediction algorithms
Relays
Renewable energy sources
Simulation
smart grids
Systems operation
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Summary:Increasing penetrations of distributed renewables are decreasing the effectiveness of traditional decentralized under-frequency load shedding (UFLS) schemes. As more distribution circuits begin to back-feed the transmission system, operation of traditional UFLS may exacerbate frequency instability. This paper presents the conceptual framework for a data-rich environment to coordinate UFLS across multiple distribution providers based on the laminar coordination framework in order to ensure optimal adaptive setting of UFLS relays. Communication and control are enabled through a distributed implementation of the IEC 61968-1 Common Information Model message bus structure. In addition to the proposed architecture, a novel adaptive UFLS scheme informed by a bi-level state estimator to create optimal relay setpoints is introduced. Initial simulation results are presented for the IEEE 14-bus test system on scenarios leading to mis-operation of traditional UFLS.
ISSN:1944-9933
DOI:10.1109/PESGM52003.2023.10252895