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Computational Intelligence Approaches For Energy Optimization In Microgrids, Tamal Roy
Computational Intelligence Approaches For Energy Optimization In Microgrids, Tamal Roy
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The future electrical system termed as smart grid represents a significant paradigm shift for power industry. Nowadays, microgrids are becoming smarter with the integration of renewable energy resources (RESs) , diesel generators , energy storage systems (ESS), and plug-in electric vehicles (PEV or EV) . However, these integration bring with new challenges for intelligent management systems. The classical power generation approaches can no longer be applied to a microgrid with unpredictable renewable energy resources. To relive these problem, a proper power system optimization and a suitable coordination strategy are needed to balance the supply and demand. This thesis presents three …
Microgrid-Enabled Reactive Power Support To Enhance Grid Economics, Sarhan Hasan
Microgrid-Enabled Reactive Power Support To Enhance Grid Economics, Sarhan Hasan
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Reactive power plays an essential role in voltage control and stability in electric power systems. Various Volt/VAR techniques are utilized in electric power systems to maintain the voltage profile within defined acceptable limits and accordingly provide reliability and stability. Reactive power has been commonly generated through large-scale synchronous generators or distributed capacitor banks to provide proper transmission and distribution level system management, however, reactive power can be further used as an effective means to reduce total system operation cost. In this dissertation, an optimal reactive power model is proposed to determine the optimal nodal reactive powers that result in the …