Nowadays using DG (distributed generation) in vast variety of cases has been more considerable due to its beneficial advantages, but interconnecting DG to radial distribution systems has some impact on the coordination of protection devices. The main point in the protection scheme is the diagnosis of fault locations, so producing a new method to identify […]
This paper presents determination of optimum size and location of distributed generators (DGs) for reliability improvement of distribution systems in the presence of time varying loads using Genetic Algorithm (GA). The main innovation of this paper is considering of annual load duration curve for determination of size and location of DGs for reliability improvement. For […]
In this paper, we applied the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) ranking method to have efficient placement of Distributed Generation (DG) in distribution network. In this regard first an analytical method to find the optimal size of DG in the network is used to reach the lowest possible losses. In this paper, benchmarks such as improvement […]
Recently, power system restructuring, demand response (DR) program and using of distributed generation (DG) are important issues to enhance reliability, power flow continuity and power quality for costumers. In this paper, scheduling of distributed networks with DR program for a 24-hours optimization problem is modelled. The DR program is based on load side participation and […]
The integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) in power systems can provide the opportunity to supply electricity to customers more efficiently and effectively. The DER includes Distributed Generation (DG) and Demand Side Management (DSM). In a smart grid incorporating automated control and distributed energy systems an effective DSM can alleviate the peak load and shift […]
Modern distribution system including Distributed Generation (DG) requires reliable and fast islanding detection algorithms in order to determine the grid status. In this paper, a new multi-model classification-based method is proposed, in order to detect islanding condition for photovoltaic units. Decision tree is chosen as the classification algorithm to classify input feature vectors. The final […]
This paper is treated with optimum energy management in a DC/AC Microgrid (MG) containing hybrid power sources to supply the load within cost minimization. In this hybrid electrical networks, energy sources are exploited as DC and AC manner, in which the Independent System Operator (ISO) should provide a practical coordination between them in order to […]
There is growing commitment to phase-out the conventional fossil-fuel based power stations to decentralized power generation with high share of renewable energy sources that is based on low-emission to meet the various techno-economic, environmental and secure energy requirements. This paradigm shift from conventional generators to the inverter-dominated DGs/RESs, has come with some technical challenges of […]
The addition of renewable energy sources to the traditional distribution network has transformed the centralized unidirectional power source into two-way and multiple power source system. This will improve overall system’s reliability and also reduces the down time that are associated within the radial distribution system. This paper investigates the impact of distributed energy sources like […]
Efficient and economic operation of distribution power network (DPN) is essential in recent times considering the energy crisis and shortage of fossil fuel. A DPN is known to be efficient and economical if power losses are minimal, the voltage drop along the lines is less and stability is maintained during different operating conditions. However, due […]