Developing Use Cases for Evaluation of ADMS Applications to Accelerate Technology Adoption: Preprint

Conference · Fri May 12 04:00:00 EDT 2017

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/GreenTech.2017.25· OSTI ID:1357738

Veda, Santosh; Wu, Hongyu; Martin, Maurice; Baggu, Murali

Grid modernization for the distribution systems comprise of the ability to effectively monitor and manage unplanned events while ensuring reliable operations. Integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and proliferation of autonomous smart controllers like microgrids and smart inverters in the distribution networks challenge the status quo of distribution system operations. Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) technologies are being increasingly deployed to manage the complexities of operating distribution systems. The ability to evaluate the ADMS applications in specific utility environments and for future scenarios will accelerate wider adoption of the ADMS and will lower the risks and costs of their implementation. This paper addresses the first step - identify and define the use cases for evaluating these applications. The applications that are selected for this discussion include Volt-VAr Optimization (VVO), Fault Location Isolation and Service Restoration (FLISR), Online Power Flow (OLPF)/Distribution System State Estimation (DSSE) and Market Participation. A technical description and general operational requirements for each of these applications is presented. The test scenarios that are most relevant to the utility challenges are also addressed.

• Research Organization: NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States))
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-08GO28308
• OSTI ID: 1357738
• Report Number(s): NREL/CP-5D00-67614
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
ADMS
DER
DSO
DSSE
FLISR
OLPF
VVO
distribution
markets
test bed
testing
use cases