• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.164-172
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• 2023

Sharing power data between electrical power grids is crucial in energy management. The multi-agent approach has been applied in various applications to improve the development of complex systems by making them both independent and collaborative. The smart grid is one of the most intricate systems that requires a higher level of independence, reliability, protection, and adaptability to user requests. In this paper, a multi-agent system is utilized to share knowledge and tackle challenges in smart grids. The shared information is used to make decisions that aid in power distribution management within the grid and with other networks. The proposed multi-agent mechanism improves the reliability of the power system by providing the necessary information at critical times. The results indicate that the multi-agent system operates efficiently and promptly, making it a highly promising candidate for smart grid management.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제60권2호
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• pp.231-238
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• 2011

A role of Distribution Automation System(DAS) is required to be changed from observing and control to complex and various new system including functions which monitoring, control, prediction, operation and management of EMS type according to be gradually Smart Grid of distribution operation system for development of further power system industrial. IEC(International Electrotechnical Commission) published communication standards which interface and data model of distribution operation system to IEC 61968 and of host system like EMS(Energy Management System) to IEC 61970. So far, each standards are emphasizing themselves, but if they are applied by designed integration of the standards, it could be more efficiency system. So, in this paper, integration application of IEC standards and structure of further distribution operation system to use them are proposed by gradually increasing importance of communication protocols, functions and roles in further distribution management system considering Smart Grid.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.274-284
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• 2016

The increasing penetration of distributed energy resources on the distribution networks have brought a number of technical impacts where voltage and thermal variations have been identified as the dominant effects. Active network management in distribution networks aims to integrate distributed energy resources with flexible network management so that distributed energy resources are organized to make better use of existing capacity and infrastructure. This paper propose active solutions which aims to solve the voltage and thermal issues in a distributed manner utilizing a collaborative approach. The proposed algorithms have been fully tested on a distribution network with distributed generation units.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.1805-1811
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• 2014

After an occurrence of a fault in any distribution system, it is desired to limit the effects of the fault to smallest possible area and restore the un-faulty areas as soon as possible. Due the advancements in communication technologies, this task can be achieved in multiple efficient ways. In order to decrease the restoration time in the Smart Grid Distribution Management System (SDMS) a communication based algorithm is proposed in this paper, in which the restoration can be done during reclosing. This paper also analyzes various communication failures with power failures cases including the entire network of communication failures. Results of all these cases have been verified by doing simulations.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.1328-1334
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• 2015

A new system for evaluating the voltage management errors of distribution equipment is presented in this paper. The main concept of the new system is to use real distribution live-line voltage to evaluate and correct the voltage measurement data from distribution equipment. This new approach is suitable for a new Distribution Management System (DMS) which has been developed for a distribution power system due to the connection of distributed generation growth. The data from distribution equipment that is installed at distribution lines must be accurate for the performance of the DMS. The proposed system is expected to provide a solution for voltage measurement accuracy assessment for the reliable and efficient operation of the DMS. An experimental study on actual distribution equipment verifies that this voltage measurement accuracy assessment system can assess and calibrate the voltage measurement data from distribution equipment installed at the distribution line.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제63권1호
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• pp.27-34
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• 2014

The paper proposed a sizing method of an energy storage system(ESS) for peak shaving of high-speed railway substations based on load profile patterns of substations. A lithium based battery ESS was selected since it can produce high-power at high speed that peak shaving requires, and also takes up a relatively smaller space for installation. Adequate size of the ESS, minimum capacity which can technically meet a peak shaving target, was determined by collectively considering load patterns of a target substation, characteristics of the ESS to be installed, and optimal scheduling of the ESS. In case study, a local substation was considered to demonstrate the proposed sizing method. Also economic analysis with the determined size of ESS was performed to calculate electricity cost savings of the peak shaving ESS, and to offer pay-back period and return on investment.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제62권10호
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• pp.1390-1396
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• 2013

The paper estimated the reasonable market price of lead-acid battery energy storage system (BESS) intended for demand management of electricity customers. As time-of-use (TOU) tariffs have extended to a larger number of customers and gaps in the peak and off-peak rates have gradually risen, deployment of BESS has been highly needed. However, immature engineering techniques, lack of field experiences and high initial investment cost have been barriers to opening up ESS markets. This paper assessed electricity cost that BESS operation could save for customers and, based on the possible cost savings, estimated reasonable prices at which BESSs could become a more prospective option for demand management of customers. Battery scheduling was optimized to maximize the electricity cost savings that BESS would possibly achieve under TOU tariffs conditions. Basic economic factors such as payback period and return on investment were calculated to determine reasonable market prices. Actual load data of 12 industrial customers were used for case studies.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제62권1호
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• pp.21-28
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• 2013

The paper proposes an optimal sizing method of a customer's battery energy storage system (BESS) which aims at managing the electricity demand of the customer to minimize electricity cost under the time of use(TOU) pricing. Peak load limit of the customer and charging and discharging schedules of the BESS are optimized on annual basis to minimize annual electricity cost, which consists of peak load related basic cost and actual usage cost. The optimal scheduling is used to assess the maximum cost savings for all sets of candidate capacities of BESS. An optimal size of BESS is determined from the cost saving curves via capacity of BESS. Case study uses real data from an apartment-type factory customer and shows how the proposed method can be employed to optimally design the size of BESS for customer demand management.

• 경영정보학연구
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.189-207
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• 2010

스마트 배전은 스마트 그리드의 도입으로 인해 가장 큰 변화를 경험할 것으로 평가되는 분야이다. 본 연구는 스마트 배전과 관련하여 전략 및 정책 대안들의 유효성을 평가하기 위하여, IT Ecosystem 분석을 활용하였다. 스마트 배전의 Ecosystem을 우선 파악하고 한국의 Ecosystem을 비교 분석하여 봄으로써 전략적인 관점에서 스마트 배전을 통해 기업들이 지속 가능한 경쟁 우위를 어떻게 획득할 수 있을지 검토하였으며 스마트 배전의 정보 체계 구성 대안에 대해서 이해 관계자의 관점에서 논의하였다. 국내 스마트 배전 사업 및 정책의 핵심은 Demand Response System의 도입을 통한 전력의 효율성 향상과 더불어 관련된 부품 및 배전 시스템 사업자들의 국제 시장 기회 선점으로 파악된다. 기술적인 선결과제로서 스마트 기기, 부품, 시스템을 기반으로 하는 인프라를 개발하고 이를 바탕으로 한 응용 프로그램 및 서비스를 도입하여 기업 및 일반 소비자들이 쉽게 전력 상품의 소비를 결정할 수 있는 인터페이스를 제공해 주어야 한다. 이러한 Demand Response System의 성공을 위해서는 소비자의 참여가 가장 중요한 요소이다. 소비자의 에너지 소비의 선호 및 패턴을 파악하고 이에 자동으로 대응하는 기능들이 스마트 배전의 효과성을 가장 크게 제고할 것으로 보인다. 저소득 소비자들이 보다 민감하게 가격에 반응한다는 해외 사례 연구에 비추어 현재 스마트 배전에 참여하는 기업형 사업자 뿐만 아니라 소비자들에게도 확대될 필요가 있다. 정보 기술을 통해 소비자가 이해하기 쉽도록 전력 상품의 일반화를 이루어 내고 다양한 실시간 요금제와 품질 가격제 등을 통해 유인을 제공하여야 한다. 정책적으로 소비자의 참여를 증대시키기 위해서는 적절한 경제적인 유인을 제공하는 것도 신중히 검토할 필요가 있다.

• 한국수자원학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국수자원학회 2019년도 학술발표회
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• pp.160-160
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• 2019

Water is a limited source that needs to be properly managed and distributed to the ever-growing population of the world. Rapid urbanization and development have increased the overall water demand of the world drastically. However, there is loss of billions of liters of water every year due to leakages in water distribution systems. Such water loss means significant financial loss for the utilities as well. World bank estimates a loss of $14 billion annually from wasted water. To address these issues and for the development of efficient and reliable leakage management techniques, high efforts have been made by the researchers and engineers. Over the past decade, various techniques and technologies have been developed for leakage management and leak detection. These include ideas such as pressure management in water distribution networks, use of Advanced Metering Infrastructure, use of machine learning algorithms, etc. For leakage detection, techniques such as acoustic technique, and in recent yeats transient test-based techniques have become popular. Smart Water Grid uses two-way real time network monitoring by utilizing sensors and devices in the water distribution system. Hence, valuable real time data of the water distribution network can be collected. Best results and outcomes may be produced by proper utilization of the collected data in unison with advanced detection and management techniques. Long term reduction in Non Revenue Water can be achieved by detecting, localizing and repairing leakages as quickly and as efficiently as possible. However, there are still numerous challenges to be met and future research works to be conducted in this field.