Cost-Effective Dynamic Control for Transmission Systems

Rohit Jinsiwale, Mickael J. Mauger, R. P. Kandula, Deepak Divan, Marion Jaroszewski, Joe Schatz

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Abstract

Management of flows over today's power grid is becoming increasingly complex owing to the volatility introduced due to non-dispatchable sources like PV and wind. The need for autonomous and precise control over power flows in the transmission system is felt. This paper proposes a hybrid transformer-based solution to add dynamic control over voltages, power flows and impedances on transmission systems. The proposed technology involves augmenting a conventional transformer with a fractionally rated converter. The approach shows numerous improvements as well as cheaper cost points over traditional FACTS-based approaches. Further, a modular approach towards using this technology is presented to enable high reliability, redundancy and resiliency for the transmission grid. System level simulations are presented here to showcase the approach's feasibility.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference Record of the 3rd IEEE International Workshop on Electronic Power Grid, eGrid 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538676653
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 31 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd IEEE International Workshop on Electronic Power Grid, eGrid 2018 - Charleston, United States
Duration: Nov 12 2018Nov 14 2018

Publication series

NameConference Record of the 3rd IEEE International Workshop on Electronic Power Grid, eGrid 2018

Conference

Conference3rd IEEE International Workshop on Electronic Power Grid, eGrid 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCharleston
Period11/12/1811/14/18

Keywords

  • Dynamic control
  • modular transformers
  • power flow controller

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