Publications associées à Compensateur statique d'énergie réactive

Unified Harmonic Power-Flow and Stability Analysis of Power Grids with Converter-Interfaced Distributed Energy Resources

Modern power distribution systems are experiencing a large-scale integration of Converter-Interfaced Distributed Energy Resources (CIDERs). Their presence complicates the analysis and mitigation of harmonics, whose creation and propagation may be amplified ...

EPFL2024

Analytical Computation of the Sensitivity Coefficients in Hybrid AC/DC Networks

Mario Paolone, Willem Lambrichts

In this paper, we present a model for the analytical computation of the power flow sensitivity coefficients (SCs) for hybrid AC/DC networks. The SCs are defined as the partial derivates of the nodal voltages with respect to the active and reactive power in ...

2024

Performance assessment of Synchronous Condensers vs Voltage Source Converters providing grid-forming functions

Mario Paolone

Having sufficient grid-forming sources is one of the necessary conditions to guarantee the stability in a power system hosting a very large share of inverter-based generation. The grid-forming function has been historically fulfilled by synchronous machine ...

IEEE2021

Ultra-High-Voltage (7-kV) Bidirectional Flyback Converter Used to Drive Capacitive Actuators

Yves Perriard, Alexis Boegli, Morgan Almanza, Raphaël Johannes Charles Mottet, Lucas Pniak

Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) have extremely advantageous characteristics such as lightness, compactness, flexibility, and large displacements. However, in order to operate, they can require voltages in the order of several thousands of volts. Thus ...

IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC2021

A Low-Power 9-Bit 222 MS/s Asynchronous SAR ADC in 65 nm CMOS

Yusuf Leblebici, Firat Çelik, Ayça Akkaya

This paper presents a 9-bit 222 MS/s low-power asynchronous single-bit/cycle successive approximation register (SAR) ADC. The SAR ADC combines techniques such as asynchronous clocking, binary-weighted custom-designed capacitive DAC with small unit capacito ...

IEEE2020

Optimized kW-Range Boost Converter Based on Impulse Rectification with 52 kW/l and 98.6% Efficiency

Elison de Nazareth Matioli, Remco Franciscus Peter van Erp, Armin Jafari

Maximizing the efficiency and power density of dc-dc converters demands parallel optimizations in design and control, especially for variable-frequency converters operating over wide frequency ranges. This work presents the full-scale optimization of a kil ...

2021

Control Strategy for the Discharge Phase of an Ultra-High Voltage (>7kV) Bi-Directional Flyback Converter Driving Capacitive Actuators

Yves Perriard, Alexis Boegli, Raphaël Johannes Charles Mottet

Dielectric Elastomer Actuators (DEAs) require ultra high voltages in the order of several kilo volts to operate. To supply such voltages, a DC-DC flyback converter topology was selected. One of the main advantage of using such a structure is the possibilit ...

IEEE2020

Dynamic behaviour of a Francis turbine during voltage regulation in the electrical power system

François Avellan, Elena Vagnoni

Hydroelectric units can be operated in synchronous condenser mode to provide reactive power to the electrical power system (EPS) for voltage regulation. In this operating mode, the hydraulic turbine consumes active power and in case of hydroelectric units ...

2020

Performance Assessment of Linearized OPF-based Distributed Real-time Predictive Control

Mario Paolone, Fabrizio Sossan

We consider the problem of controlling heteroge-neous controllable resources of a distribution network with the objective of achieving a certain power flow at the grid connection point while respecting local grid constraints. The problem is formulated as a ...

IEEE2019

Synchronized Sensing for Wide-Area Situational Awareness of Electrical Grids in Non-Stationary Operating Conditions

Asja Derviskadic

Situational-awareness methods and technologies are crucial elements to ensure power systems reliability and security as they are used by automated decision-making processes of mission-critical applications. Inadequate system monitoring results in incorrect ...

EPFL2019

Electromagnetic Fields Associated With the M‐Component Mode of Charge Transfer

Marcos Rubinstein, Mohammad Azadifar, Davide Pavanello, Lixia He

In upward flashes, charge transfer to ground largely takes place during the initial continuous current (ICC) and its superimposed pulses (ICC pulses). ICC pulses can be associated with either M-component or leader/return-stroke like modes of charge transfe ...

2019

Optimal Placement of Inertia and Primary Control: A Matrix Perturbation Theory Approach

Philippe René Joseph Jacquod

The increasing penetration of new renewable sources of electrical energy reduces the overall mechanical inertia available in power grids. This raises a number of issues regarding grid stability over short to medium time scales. A number of approaches have ...

2019

System Architectures for Multiports, Bidirectional and Buffered Charging Units for EV’s

Alfred Rufer

Bidirectional buffered units for Multiports charging of EV’s are presented, allowing to charge with high power even if the line current capability is limited. The systems are also dedicated to operate as reactive power compensators, or to provide grid syst ...

2018

A Bidirectional Buffered Charging Unit for EV’s (BBCU)

Alfred Rufer

A bidirectional buffered charging unit for EV’s is presented, allowing the charge with high power even if the line current capability is limited. The bidirectional buffer is connected to the AC line and is mainly dedicated to vehicles with on-board AC-DC c ...

2018

A Bidirectional Buffered Charging Unit for EV's (BBCU)

Alfred Rufer, Gabriel Fernandez

A bidirectional buffered charging unit for EV's is presented, allowing the charge with high power even if the line current capability is limited. The bidirectional buffer is connected to the AC line and is mainly dedicated to vehicles with on-board AC-DC c ...

IEEE2018

Two-phase flow phenomena in hydraulic turbines and pump-turbines operating in synchronous condenser mode

Elena Vagnoni

Hydraulic turbines and pump-turbines are often required to operate in particular conditions at which they consume active power. To keep the power consumption at a minimum, it is necessary to dewater the runner to reduce the mechanical torque. One of these ...

EPFL2018

Voltage Control in Active Distribution Networks Under Uncertainty in the System Model: A Robust Optimization Approach

Mario Paolone, Konstantina Christakou, Ali Abur

Within the context of ancillary services for Active Distribution Networks (ADNs), application of intelligent control techniques is required in order to achieve specific operation objectives. Despite their differences, most control mechanisms proposed in th ...

2018

Performance of ITER Correction Busbar Conductor Samples CBCN2 and CBCN3

Pierluigi Bruzzone, Kamil Sedlák, Boris Stepanov, Fang Liu, Bo Liu

The correction busbar (CB) conductors for the ITER project are being produced in China. The second China CB conductor sample (CBCN2, Phase II of conductor testing) and the third CB conductor sample (CBCN3, Phase III testing) were made of the WST NbTi stran ...

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers2016

A Linear Programming Model for Power Distribution with Demand Response and Variable Renewable Energ

Frédéric Louis François Babonneau, Alain Haurie

A linear programming framework is proposed to model distribution network characteristics, and market clearing processes for flexible load and distributed energy resources providing reserve and reactive power compensation. One shows that the Nash equilibriu ...

Elsevier Sci Ltd2016

Integrated voltage control and line congestion management in Active Distribution Networks by means of smart transformers

Mario Paolone, Konstantina Christakou, Giovanni De Carne

Within the context of Active Distribution Networks (ADNs), smart transformers represent very powerful devices able to provide fast and efficient control actions with respect to different ADNs ancillary services. This paper discusses the benefits, in terms ...

IEEE Industrial Electronics Society2014