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Optimal selection and location of bess systems in medium-voltage rural distribution networks for minimizing greenhouse gas emissions
(2020-12-09)
This paper explores a methodology to locate battery energy storage systems (BESS) in rural alternating current (AC) distribution networks fed by diesel generators to minimize total greenhouse gas emissions. A mixed-integer ...
A mixed-integer convex model for the optimal placement and sizing of distributed generators in power distribution networks
(2021-01-11)
The optimal placement and sizing of distributed generators is a classical problem in power distribution networks that is usually solved using heuristic algorithms due to its high complexity. This paper proposes a different ...
On the convergence of the power flow methods for DC networks with mesh and radial structures
(2021-02)
The convergence analysis of the power flow methodologies for direct current (dc) electrical networks is addressed in this paper. The Banach fixed-point theorem is employed to prove the convergence and uniqueness in the ...
Efficient operative cost reduction in distribution grids considering the optimal placement and sizing of d-statcoms using a discrete-continuous vsa
(2021-03-02)
The problem of reactive power compensation in electric distribution networks is addressed in this research paper from the point of view of the combinatorial optimization using a new discrete-continuous version of the vortex ...
Dynamic reactive power compensation in power systems through the optimal siting and sizing of photovoltaic sources
(2021-05-11)
The problem of the optimal placement and sizing of photovoltaic power plants in electrical power systems from high- to medium-voltage levels is addressed in this research from the point of view of the exact mathematical ...
PI-PBC Approach for Voltage Regulation in Cuk Converters with Adaptive Load Estimation
(2020-11-25)
This paper proposes a proportional-integral passivity-based controller (PI-PBC) for supporting voltage in linear loads integrated with Ćuk converters. An adaptive load estimator is also employed to avoid current measurements ...
Predictive power control for electric vehicle charging applications
(2020-12-01)
This paper presents a direct predictive power control (DPPC) design for vehicle charging applications. The proposed control design allows working in the Park's reference frame avoiding the usage of the phase-lock loops, ...
Voltage Stability Analysis in Medium-Voltage Distribution Networks Using a Second-Order Cone Approximation
(2020-11-02)
This paper addresses the voltage stability margin calculation in medium-voltage distribution networks in the context of exact mathematical modeling. This margin calculation is performed with a second-order cone (SOCP) ...
A linearized approach for the electric light commercial vehicle routing problem combined with charging station siting and power distribution network assessment
(2021-05-21)
Transportation electrification has demonstrated a significant position on power utilities and logistic companies, in terms of assets operation and management. Under this context, this paper presents the problem of seeking ...
A New Iterative Power Flow Method for AC Distribution Grids with Radial and Mesh Topologies
(2020-11-25)
This brief discusses the classical problem of power flow analysis in alternating current (ac) distribution networks through Taylor series expansion. The main advantage of this approach is that it can work with radial and ...
