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Title: Optimal operational controls for power grid

Journal Article · · Optimal Control Applications and Methods
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/oca.2880 · OSTI ID:1856691
 [1];  [2]
  1. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
  2. Griffith Univ., Queensland (Australia)

Power grid operation is facing increased penetration of renewables and distributed energy resources at both transmission and distribution levels. This presents an increased level of randomness and uncertainty for its operational quality, where the challenges are mainly how controls and optimizations can be performed so that the operational quality of the power grid can be maintained. An interesting feature is also that we need to make a good use of uncertainties embedded in the swing equation from the renewable contributions rather than simply trying to minimize the impact of uncertainties. Furthermore, this requires effective solutions on system estimation, control, and optimization. Indeed, in past decades, work has been carried out on the development of advanced controls and optimization for such complicated dynamic systems. Examples are optimal operational control for both performance and stability enhancement considering random renewables penetration, frequency, and active power control for microgrids and parameter estimation for various parts of the power grid.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1856691
Journal Information:
Optimal Control Applications and Methods, Journal Name: Optimal Control Applications and Methods Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 43; ISSN 0143-2087
Publisher:
WileyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English