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Power Flow Control Using Series Voltage Source Converters in Distribution Grids

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  • Guilherme Gonçalves Pinheiro

    (Institute of Engineering and Information Technology (IESTI), Federal University of Itajuba, Itajuba 37500-903, Brazil)

  • Carlos Henrique da Silva

    (Electrical Engineering Department, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Joao Monlevade 35931-008, Brazil)

  • Bruno P. B. Guimarães

    (Institute of Engineering and Information Technology (IESTI), Federal University of Itajuba, Itajuba 37500-903, Brazil)

  • Robson Bauwelz Gonzatti

    (Institute of Engineering and Information Technology (IESTI), Federal University of Itajuba, Itajuba 37500-903, Brazil)

  • Rondineli Rodrigues Pereira

    (Institute of Engineering and Information Technology (IESTI), Federal University of Itajuba, Itajuba 37500-903, Brazil)

  • Wilson Cesar Sant’Ana

    (Gnarus Institute, Itajuba 37500-052, Brazil)

  • Germano Lambert-Torres

    (Gnarus Institute, Itajuba 37500-052, Brazil)

  • Joselino Santana-Filho

    (Engineering Department, EDP Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 08820-460, Brazil)

Abstract

This study presents an application for a series VSC (voltage source converter) in distribution grids for power flow management. Series devices have been widely studied for FACTS (flexible AC transmission systems), however, more recently these devices have gained increased interest in applications for loading balance in medium voltage distribution grids. As the number of distributed generation (DG) units increases, increasing the capacity and reliability of distribution grids while maximizing the benefits of installed DGs and loading behavior is an ever more important task. In this paper, we describe a test system and control proposals for a practical application of series converters interconnecting two distribution feeders at 13.8 kV under load variation disturbances. This approach provides solutions when installed at the end of distribution lines by interconnecting two feeders, resulting in capacity increases in the feeders without needing grid reconfigurations using a small-rated series VSC.

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  • Guilherme Gonçalves Pinheiro & Carlos Henrique da Silva & Bruno P. B. Guimarães & Robson Bauwelz Gonzatti & Rondineli Rodrigues Pereira & Wilson Cesar Sant’Ana & Germano Lambert-Torres & Joselino Sant, 2022. "Power Flow Control Using Series Voltage Source Converters in Distribution Grids," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(9), pages 1-22, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2022:i:9:p:3337-:d:808149
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