Publications by Hossein Sekhavatmanesh

A convex model for induction motor starting transients imbedded in an OPF-based optimization problem

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Hossein Sekhavatmanesh

Large horsepower induction motors play a critical role in the operation of industrial facilities. In this respect, the distribution network operators dedicate a high priority to the operational safety of these motor loads. In this paper, the induction moto ...

Elsevier2020

A Multi-Step Reconfiguration Model for Active Distribution Network Restoration Integrating DG Start-Up Sequences

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Hossein Sekhavatmanesh

The ever-increasing penetration of Distributed Generators (DGs) in distribution networks suggests to enable their potentials in better fulfilling the restoration objective. The objective of the restoration problem is to resupply the maximum energy of loads ...

IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC2020

Service Restoration Strategy in Active Distribution Networks

Hossein Sekhavatmanesh

In the last decade, the massive penetration of Distributed Generators (DGs) has brought significant technical challenges to all the aspects related to the planning and operation of distribution networks. Thus, smart grid concept has evolved as a new operat ...

EPFL2020

A Novel Decomposition Solution Approach for the Restoration Problem in Distribution Networks

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Hossein Sekhavatmanesh

The distribution network restoration problem is by nature a mixed integer and non-linear optimization problem due to the switching decisions and Optimal Power Flow (OPF) constraints, respectively. The link between these two parts involves logical implicati ...

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers2020

Optimal Load Restoration in Active Distribution Networks Complying With Starting Transients of Induction Motors

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Hossein Sekhavatmanesh

Large horsepower induction motors play a critical role as industrial drives in production facilities. The operational safety of distribution networks during the starting transients of these motor loads is a critical concern for the operators. In this paper ...

IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC2020

Distribution Network Restoration in a Multiagent Framework Using a Convex OPF Model

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Hossein Sekhavatmanesh

The ever-increasing requirement for reliability and quality of supply suggests to enable the self-healing features of modern distribution networks employing the intelligent measurement, communication, and control facilities of smart grids. In this paper, t ...

IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC2019

Analytical Approach for Active Distribution Network Restoration Including Optimal Voltage Regulation

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Hossein Sekhavatmanesh

The ever-increasing utilization of sensitive loads in the industrial, commercial, and residential areas in distribution networks requires enhanced reliability and quality of supply. This can be achieved, thanks to self-healing features of smart grids that ...

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers2019

Service Restoration in DG-Integrated Distribution Networks Using an Exact Convex OPF Model

Mario Paolone, Mostafa Nick, Hossein Sekhavatmanesh

The ever-increasing requirements for reliability and quality of supply suggest to enable the self-healing features of modern distribution networks. Within the context of Active Distribution Networks (ADNs), new, fast and efficient restoration strategies ca ...

Power Systems Computation Conference2018

A multi-agent based analytical approach for service restoration in distribution networks

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Hossein Sekhavatmanesh

With the advent of smart grids and the higher level of requirement for the quality of supply, restoration of distribution networks is a timely topic that deserves to be revisited. In this paper, the concept of multi-agent automation in smart grids is appli ...

IEEE2017

Optimal Infrastructure Planning of Active Distribution Networks Complying with Service Restoration Requirements

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Hossein Sekhavatmanesh

2017