• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• v.13 no.5
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• pp.1852-1863
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• 2018

Direct current(DC) systems have recently attracted attention due to the increase in DC loads and distributed generations, such as renewable energy sources. Among these technologies, there has been much research into DC distribution systems or DC microgrids. Within this body of research, the main topics have been about optimum control and operation methods in terms of improving power efficiency. When DC systems are controlled and operated using power electronic devices such as converters, it is necessary to design and analyze them by considering the power electronics sections. For this reason, we propose a scalable DC system analysis algorithm, which considers various system configurations depending on the operating mode and location of the converter. The algorithm consists of power flow fault current calculations, and the results of the algorithm can be used for designing DC systems. The algorithm is implemented using MATLAB with defined input and output data. The verification of the algorithm is mainly performed using ETAP software, and the accuracy of the algorithm analysis can be confirmed through the results.

• The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.60 no.9
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• pp.1674-1683
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• 2011

More than 80% of electric loads need DC electricity rather than AC at the moment. If DC power could be supplied directly to the terminal loads, power conversion stages including rectifiers, converters, and power adapters can be reduced or simplified. Therefore, DC microgrids may be able to improve energy efficiency of power distribution systems. In addition, DC microgrids can increase the penetration level of renewable energy resources because many renewable energy resources such as solar photovoltaic(PV) generators, fuel cells, and batteries generate electric power in the form of DC power. The integration of the DC generators to AC electric power systems requires the power conversion circuits that may cause additional energy loss. This paper discusses the capability and feasibility of DC microgrids with regard to energy efficiency analysis through detailed dynamic simulation of DC and AC microgrids. The dynamic simulation models of DC and AC microgrids based on the Microgrid Test System in KEPCO Research Institute are described in detail. Through simulation studies on various conditions, this paper compares the energy efficiency and advantages of DC and AC microgrids.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.353-359
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• 2017

To take advantage of electric propulsion, several large vessel kinds, namely, cruise vessels, icebreakers, drill ships, and warships, have been generally designed with Integrated Power System (IPS). Although most of these vessels have adopted AC distribution IPS, DC distribution IPS ships have recently emerged as a new promising technology thanks to the availability of the products related to the DC distribution system, in which the system's major advantages over AC distribution are reduced weight and fuel consumption. This paper presents the comparison results of a 10-t class fishing boat for the AC distribution and DC distribution cases. By replacing AC distribution system with DC distribution, 31-41% reduction in the weight of the electrical equipment weight and 20-25% reduction in the fuel consumption are expected.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2020.08a
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• pp.328-329
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• 2020

The AC/DC converter, which connects the AC grid to the DC grid in the microgrid, is a critical component in power sharing and stable operation. Sometimes the AC/DC converters are connected in parallel to increase the transmission and reception capacity. When connected in parallel, circulating current is generated due to line impedance difference or sensor error. As a result of circulating current, there is deterioration and loss in particular PCS(Power Conversion System). In this paper, we propose droop control with novel adaptive virtual impedance for reducing circulating current. Feasibility of proposed algorithm is verified by PowerSIM simulation.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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• v.26 no.10
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• pp.102-110
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• 2012

This paper propose the advanced topology of UPQC, its DC link is connected with Lithium battery, to compensate the momentary interruptions. The proposed system can be operated as UPS mode using the parallel inverter, which control the charge or discharge of battery, in case of the interruption. We dvelop 100kVA UPQC using the proposed topology to rise the power quality and the reliability of Microgrid. We verify its usefulness through voltage compensation test, UPS operation test and etc. using Microgrid test facility.

• The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.65 no.11
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• pp.1800-1805
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• 2016

The micro-grid designed as bipolar ${\pm}750V$ low-voltage DC power distribution system demonstrated by KEPRI, demands interconnection of a number of small decentralized power source including variable renewable generator. Therefore, variable researches for the influence of interconnection with the bipolar typed DC grid and these variable power sources are required for superior quality of power distribution. Renewable power generation simulators for the bipolar ${\pm}750V$ low-voltage DC power distribution system are necessary for such researches. In this paper, we carry out a research on the photovoltaic simulator that be actually able to interconnect with a bipolar ${\pm}750V$ low-voltage micro-grid. Simulator for this research is not only able to simulate photovoltaic generation according to weather informations and PV modules characteristics, but also contribute to stabilization of bipolar ${\pm}750V$ low-voltage of the system. Therefore, the simulator was designed to develop a system that can situationally respond to variable control algorithms such as the MPPT control, droop control, EMS power control, etc.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2016.07a
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• pp.459-460
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• 2016

본 논문은 분산전원과 베터리에너지저장장치로 구성된 독립형 DC 마이크로그리드에서 배터리 에너지저장장치의 SoC변동에 따른 새로운 출력 전압 제어 방식을 제안하고 동작과 성능을 분석한 내용에 대하여 기술하고 있다. 제안하는 제어 방식은 SoC를 검출하여 일정한 게인 값을 곱하고 그 결과를 기저전압에 더해 DC Grid전압을 산출하는 방식이다. 제안하는 시스템의 동작타당성을 체계적으로 비교 분석하기 위해 PSCAD/EMTDC 소프트웨어를 이용하여 검증하였다. 이를 기반으로 하드웨어 시뮬레이터를 제작하고 실험을 실시하여 실제 독립형 DC 마이크로그리드에 적용 가능성을 확인하였다.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2020.08a
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• pp.389-390
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• 2020

본 논문은 DC 마이크로그리드에서 배터리 에너지 저장 장치의 SoC(State-of-Charge)를 기반으로 한 계층 제어 기법을 제안한다. DC 마이크로그리드의 안정적인 운영을 위해 계층 구조의 제어방식이 필요하다. 제안하는 계층 제어 기법은 2 레벨로 구성된다. 1차 제어에서는 SoC에 의해 드룹 계수가 조정되고 충·방전 전류가 제어되어 SoC 밸런싱이 이루어진다. 2차 제어는 1차 제어에 의해 발생하는 배전망 전압강하를 보상한다. 제안하는 SoC 기반 계층 제어를 적용한 에너지 저장 장치는 일정 SoC 운용범위에서 동작하고 배전망 전압을 일정하게 유지하여 DC 마이크로그리드의 안정적인 전력관리가 가능해진다. 본 논문에서는 PSIM 시뮬레이션을 통해 제안하는 기법의 유효성을 검증하였다.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2015.07a
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• pp.984-985
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• 2015

본 논문은 독립형 DC 마이크로 그리드 시스템에 적용하기 위한 고강압 SMPS를 설계하고 실험을 통하여 타당성을 검증 하였다. 제안된 시스템은 500~1500Vdc의 입력을 받아 15Vdc의 전압을 출력해 주는 장치로서 DC 마이크로 그리드 시스템에서 주변기기 제어전원용으로 구성하고자 하는 장치이다. 본 시스템은 플라이백 컨버터를 기반으로 구성 되었으며 입력 전압이 높아 단일 FET로 구성이 어려워 3직렬로 전압을 분배 하여 구성했다. 제안된 시스템의 검증을 위해 실험한 결과 20W의 부하에서 82%의 효율을 보이며 정상적인 전압의 출력이 가능 하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Industry Convergence
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• v.26 no.6_3
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• pp.1269-1278
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• 2023

This paper presents an operational technique that can secure the stability of DC-Grid centering on MG operated based on ESS in multiple MG where three DC-based microgrid(MG) are interconnected. MG1(PV 600kWp, ESS 1.5MWh) has an 830Vdc grid voltage, MG2(PV 300kWp, ESS 1.1MWh) and MG3(PV 100kWp, ESS 500kWh) are DC-based MG with a 750Vdc grid voltage, and MG1 and MG2, 3 are linked by separate DC/DC converters (BTB). In order to keep different grid voltages stable, the power transmission capacity between MG1 and two MG(MG2, MG3) connected with an independent BTB converter was adjusted to secure the overall stability of the system, and this was verified by confirming that the surplus capacity of ESS was maintained in actual operation.