• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.1526-1540
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• 2016

This work mainly discusses an accurate and fast islanding detection based on fractional wavelet packet transform (FRWPT)for multibus microgrid systems. The proposed protection scheme uses combined desirable features retrieved from discrete fractional Fourier transform (FRFT) and wavelet packet transform (WPT) techniques, which provides precise time-frequency information on minute perturbation signals introduced in the system. Moreover, this study focuses on the design of decoupling control with a distributed controller based on state feedback for the efficient operation of microgrid systems that are transitioning from the grid-connected mode to the islanded mode. An IEEE 9-bus test system with inverter based distributed generation (DG) units is considered for islanding assessment and smooth operation. Finally, tracking errors are greatly reduced with stability improvement based on the proposed controller. FRWPT based islanding detection is demonstrated via a time domain simulation of the system. Simulated results show an improvement in system stability with the application of the proposed controller and accurate islanding detection based on the FRWPT technique in comparison with the results obtained by applying the wavelet transform (WT) and WPT.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.801-810
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• 2011

An open circuit fault diagnostic method in IGBTs for the ac to dc converters used in microgrid applications is developed in this paper. An ac to dc converter is a key technology for microgrids in order to interface both distributed generation (DG) and renewable energy resources (RES). Also, highly reliable ac to dc converters are necessary to keep converters in continuous operation as long as possible during power switch fault conditions. Therefore, the proposed fault diagnostic method is developed to reduce the fault detection time and to avoid any other fault alarms because continuous operation is desired. The proposed diagnostic method is a combination of the absolute normalized dc current technique and the false alarm suppression algorithm to overcome the long fault detection time and fault alarm problems. The simulation and experimental results show that the developed fault diagnostic method can perform fault detection within about one cycle. The results illustrate that the reliability of an ac to dc converter interfaced with a microgrid can be improved by using the proposed fault diagnostic method.

• 정보처리학회논문지:컴퓨터 및 통신 시스템
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• 제1권3호
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• pp.125-132
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• 2012

마이크로그리드(microgrid)의 독립적 운용방식(islanded operation mode)에서는 전력 공급량과 전력 수요량 사이의 균형을 맞추기 위하여 부하차단(load shedding) 기법이 사용된다. 기존의 부하차단 기법들은 부하의 요구량이 연속적인 값의 범위를 갖는다고 가정하였다. 그러나 일부 부하는 이산적인 정수 값을 사용하여 자신의 요구량을 나타낸다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 독립형 운용방식 환경에서 부하 요구량의 이산적인 특성을 고려한 부하차단 기법을 다중 에이전트 시스템을 이용하여 설계한다. 또한 시스템 구조, 에이전트 기능, 그리고 에이전트 간 통신 프로토콜을 추가로 정의 및 확장함으로써 시스템을 구현하였으며, 구현된 시스템을 기반으로 다양한 시나리오 환경에서의 실험을 통하여 그 성능을 증명하였다.

• Advances in Energy Research
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.85-100
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• 2020

Distributed energy resources (DERs) are essential for coping with growing multiple energy demands. A microgrid (MG) is a small-scale version of the power system which makes possible the integration of DERs as well as achieving maximum demand-side management utilization. Hence, this study focuses on the analysis of optimal power dispatch considering economic aspects in a multi-carrier microgrid (MCMG) with price-responsive loads. This paper proposes a novel time-based demand-side management in order to reshape the load curve, as well as preventing the excessive use of energy in peak hours. In conventional studies, energy consumption is optimized from the perspective of each infrastructure user without considering the interactions. Here, the interaction of energy system infrastructures is considered in the presence of energy storage systems (ESSs), small-scale energy resources (SSERs), and responsive loads. Simulations are performed using GAMS (General Algebraic modeling system) to model MCMG, which are connected to the electricity, natural gas, and district heat networks for supplying multiple energy demands. Results show that the simultaneous operation of various energy carriers, as well as utilization of price-responsive loads, lead to better MCMG performance and decrease operating costs for smart distribution grids. This model is examined on a typical MCMG, and the effectiveness of the proposed model is proven.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제62권7호
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• pp.898-904
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• 2013

In order to minimize the damage from power outage, power system should be restored quickly. In this paper, a procedure for the restoration of microgrid is proposed. After elimination of the causes of power outage, a black start algorithm is executed by considering the characteristics of distributed generation control. After all resources have been recovered to the normal state, a grid reconnecting algorithm for stable operation in grid-connected mode is performed. In order to verify the proposed algorithm, low voltage microgrid is simulated using PSCAD/EMTDC.

• 조명전기설비학회논문지
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• 제25권7호
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• pp.55-62
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• 2011

PCS(Power Conditioning System) is the necessary component in Microgrid, composed of multiple distributed generators and energy storage system. In this paper, the functions of PCS are defined and 10[kW] PCS for PV and BESS are developed. To apply PCSs to Microgrid, this paper presents a 3-phase inverter with the decoupling current controller, voltage controller and DPLL control system. PCSs were applied to 120[kW] pilot plant and its performance tests were carried out. Test results of PCS at each operation mode show stable in Microgrid.

• 조명전기설비학회논문지
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.46-53
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• 2013

This paper introduces a grid-interactive storage system to operate the customers without voltage source inverters as a microgrid. The proposed storage system does not require any modification of the control scheme of the inverters existing within the customers. Novel control scheme of the grid-interfacing storage system according to its new structure ensures the seamless transition between the grid-connected and islanded operation of the microgrid.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.277-282
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• 2020

전 세계적으로 추진 중인 단위영역별 중·대형 마이크로그리드(Microgrid) 시스템 구축은 전력망의 효율적 운영 및 전력 비상사태에 대비한 독립적인 운전이 가능한 형태로 점차 발전, 확대되고 있으며, 다양한 형태의 새로운 형태의 민간 주도형 전력산업을 발전시키고 있다. 따라서 국내 전력산업의 발전을 위해서는 관련 국제 표준화의 진행 현황 및 기술을 분석하고, 국내 실정에 맞는 표준제정과 새롭게 제정의 필요성이 있는 사항에 대해 국내 표준(안)의 국제표준화가 시급한 실정이다. 캠퍼스 마이크로그리드는 통합 에너지 관리 시스템(EMS), 분산전원(DG), 에너지저장 장치(ESS), 수요반응(DR), 전기자동차(EV) 등 스마트그리드 요소기술들을 대학 캠퍼스에 통합된 형태로 구현하여 에너지 사용을 저감하고 에너지 사용효율과 에너지자립도를 향상하는 시스템으로 이러한 시스템의 상호운용성 및 신뢰성 확보를 위한 표준화 정립에 대해 살펴본다.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.932-938
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• 2017

본 논문에서는 전력망 연계형 마이크로그리드의 분산에너지자원을 위한 에너지관리시스템의 구조에 대해 서술한다. 전력망 연계형 마이크로그리드의 분산에너지자원 에너지관리시스템은 분산에너지자원들의 상태나 시간대별 차등요금제와 같은 마이크로그리드 내외의 각종 정보들을 다양한 프로토콜들을 통해 수집한다. 에너지관리시스템은 수집한 정보들을 바탕으로 예측과 최적화 계산을 수행하고, 전기요금 절감이라는 마이크로그리드 최적운영 목표를 달성할 수 있도록 분산에너지자원들의 운전 스케줄을 도출한다. 최적운영 달성을 위하여 에너지관리시스템은 내부적으로 효과적 스케줄 도출을 위한 알고리즘을 포함하고 있어야하며, 도출한 스케줄을 외부의 분산에너지자원에 전달할 수 있는 프로토콜을 갖추어야 한다. 예측 과정에서 발생하는 실제와의 오차를 줄이기 위하여 에너지관리시스템은 rolling horizon controller로 작동한다. 도출된 운전 스케줄은 국제표준프로토콜을 통하여 실시간으로 분산에너지자원에 전달되어 마이크로그리드 최적운영을 가능하도록 한다.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.569-575
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• 2017

This paper proposes a method to utilize an energy storage system (ESS) based on the assessment of an area of severity (AOS) to voltage sag. The AOS is defined as a set of the fault positions that can cause voltage sags at many buses simultaneously. The assessment of AOS helps to determine an optimal location of ESS installation to minimize the expected sag frequency (ESF) at concerned buses. The ESS has the ability not only to play traditionally known roles but also to mitigate voltage sag impact on renewable energy sources (RES) in the islanded microgrid. Accordingly, using the proposed method the ESS has additional features to prevent the operation failure of RESs and improve the stability of the microgrid. In order to verify the presented method, a case study was conducted on the sample microgrid system that is modified from an IEEE 57-bus system.