Survivability of prime-mover powered inverter-based distributed energy resources for transient overload conditions in a microgrid

Jongchan Choi, Amrit Khalsa, David A. Klapp, Mahesh S. Illindala

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Abstract

Inverter-based distributed energy resources (DERs) facilitate flexible operation and control in a microgrid. To achieve high power quality, the inverter-based DERs are typically controlled as voltage sources. However, during changes in the load or microgrid operation mode, the DERs with regulated voltage can exceed their capacity. Therefore, it is crucial to analyze in-depth their survivability for overload conditions. Recently experimental testing of a prime-mover powered inverter-based DER was carried out at the Consortium for Electric Reliability Technology Solutions (CERTS) Microgrid Testbed. This paper presents the results obtained from experimental testing. A comprehensive analysis of the survivability of inverter-based DERs is carried out for transient overload conditions in a microgrid.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538645369
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 26 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event2018 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2018 - Portland, United States
Duration: Sep 23 2018Sep 27 2018

Publication series

Name2018 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2018

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPortland
Period09/23/1809/27/18

Funding

This work was supported in part by the Office of Naval Research under Award N00014-16-1-2753 and the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Transmission Reliability Program of the U.S. Department of Energy under subcontract 7004227 with The Ohio State University administered by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

FundersFunder number
Office of Naval ResearchN00014-16-1-2753
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability7004227
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Ohio State University

    Keywords

    • Distributed power generation
    • Inverters
    • Islanding
    • Load shedding
    • Microgrids
    • Overload conditions
    • Permanent magnet synchronous generator
    • Power system protection
    • Survivability

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