Novel Multiagent-Based Scheme for Voltage Control Coordination in Smart Grids
Publication: Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 141, Issue 3
Abstract
In this paper, a new multiagent-based voltage control scheme is proposed. The algorithm dynamically adapts the settings of control devices, such as the automatic voltage regulator of generators, transformer with under-load tap changer, and flexible alternating current transmission systems (FACTS), to optimize operational objectives. The objectives are controlling the generator excitation current, reducing transmission power loss, maintaining voltage stability, and improving voltage profile. The constraint is to keep the technical capability limits of system equipment and the transmission line power-flow limits. Furthermore, the effect of load model on voltage control dynamics is addressed. Peer-to-peer device communication is developed to facilitate information exchange among agents. The proposed scheme coordinates the operation of installed voltage control devices on both low voltage and high voltage levels. A simulation test model is implemented using a parallel computing arrangement for a 30-bus standard test system to evaluate the proposed voltage control scheme.
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Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 141 • Issue 3 • September 2015
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Received: Nov 24, 2013
Accepted: May 8, 2014
Published online: Jun 13, 2014
Discussion open until: Nov 13, 2014
Published in print: Sep 1, 2015
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