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Harmonic Power-Flow Study of Hybrid AC/DC Grids with Converter-Interfaced Distributed Energy Resources

Mario Paolone, Andreas Martin Kettner, Johanna Kristin Maria Becker, Yihui Zuo

As the share of Converter-Interfaced Distributed Energy Resources (CIDERs) in power distribution systems increases, hybrid AC/DC distribution systems are drawing more interest. Indeed, CIDERs usually rely on DC power and hybrid AC/DC grids with few Network ...

IEEE2023

Local Effects of Grid-Forming Converters Providing Frequency Regulation to Bulk Power Grids

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Mario Paolone, Elena Vagnoni, Antonio Zecchino, Yihui Zuo, Francesco Gerini

The progressive displacing of conventional generation in favor of renewable energy sources requires restoring an adequate capacity of regulating power to ensure reliable operation of power systems. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESSs) are considered to b ...

IEEE2022

Modelling of AC/DC Interactions of Converter-Interfaced Resources for Harmonic Power-Flow Studies in Microgrids

Mario Paolone, Andreas Martin Kettner, Johanna Kristin Maria Becker, Yihui Zuo

Modern power distribution systems experience a large-scale integration of Converter-Interfaced Distributed Energy Resources (CIDERs). As acknowledged by recent literature, the interaction of individual CIDER components and different CIDERs through the grid ...

2022

Optimal grid-forming control of battery energy storage systems providing multiple services: Modeling and experimental validation

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Mario Paolone, Zhao Yuan, Elena Vagnoni, Rahul Kumar Gupta, Antonio Zecchino, Yihui Zuo, Francesco Gerini

This paper proposes and experimentally validates a joint control and scheduling framework for a grid-forming converter-interfaced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESSs) providing multiple services to the electrical grid. The framework is designed to dispat ...

Elsevier2022

LTP Modeling and Analysis of Frequency Coupling in PLL-Synchronized Converters for Harmonic Power Flow Studies

Mario Paolone, Johanna Kristin Maria Becker, Yihui Zuo

As known, nonlinear loads in power systems originate harmonic distortion and power quality issues. Converter-interfaced loads exhibit a nonlinear behaviour as well and may largely contribute to increase the harmonic pollution. The nonlinearities introduced ...

2022

OPF-driven Under Frequency Load Shedding in Low-Inertia Power Grids Hosting Large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems

Mario Paolone, Asja Derviskadic, Yihui Zuo

The paper describes the formulation and application of an Optimal Power Flow (OPF)-driven Under Frequency Load Shedding (UFLS) scheme in low-inertia power grids hosting large-scale battery energy storage systems. Thanks to the accurate prediction of the sy ...

IEEE2021

Impact of battery energy storage systems on the dynamic behavior of low-inertia power grids

Yihui Zuo

The extensive deployment of non-synchronous generation determines lower level of grid inertia resulting in deteriorated frequency containment performance and abnormal frequency excursions in case of contingency. This calls for identifying assets, controls, ...

EPFL2021

Performance assessment of grid-forming and grid-following converter-interfaced battery energy storage systems on frequency regulation in low-inertia power grids

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Mario Paolone, Fabrizio Sossan, Zhao Yuan, Antonio Zecchino, Yihui Zuo

Power systems with large shares of converter-interfaced renewables may be characterised by low grid inertia due to the lack of frequency containment provided by synchronous generators. Battery energy storage systems (BESSs), which can adjust their power ou ...

2021

Frequency stability assessment of modern power systems: Models definition and parameters identification

Mario Paolone, Giacomo Piero Schiapparelli, Yihui Zuo

One of the fundamental concerns in the operation of modern power systems is the assessment of their frequency stability in case of inertia-reduction induced by the large share of power electronic interfaced resources. Within this context, the paper propose ...

2020

Effect of voltage source converters with electrochemical storage systems on dynamics of reduced-inertia bulk power grids

Mario Paolone, Fabrizio Sossan, Yihui Zuo

A major concern associated to the massive connection of distributed energy resources is the increasing share of power electronic interfaces resulting in the global inertia reduction of power systems. The recent literature advocated the use of voltage sourc ...

Elsevier2020

OPF-based under frequency load shedding predicting the dynamic frequency trajectory

Mario Paolone, Quentin Walger, Asja Derviskadic, Guglielmo Frigo, Yihui Zuo

The paper describes a centralized Under Frequency Load Shedding (UFLS) method, where load shedding decisions are based on the solution of an optimization problem. The proposed approach anticipates the evolution of the grid frequency trajectory by means of ...

Elsevier2020

Impact of Synchrophasor Estimation Algorithms in ROCOF-based Under-Frequency Load-Shedding

Mario Paolone, Asja Derviskadic, Guglielmo Frigo, Yihui Zuo

This paper investigates the impact of synchrophasor estimation algorithms in Under-Frequency Load-Shedding (UFLS) and Load-Restoration (LR) schemes, relying on frequency and Rate-of-Change-of-Frequency (ROCOF) measurements produced by Phasor Measurement Un ...

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers2019

PMU-Based ROCOF Measurements: Uncertainty Limits and Metrological Significance in Power System Applications

Mario Paolone, Asja Derviskadic, Guglielmo Frigo, Yihui Zuo

In modern power systems, the Rate-of-Change-of-Frequency (ROCOF) may be largely employed in Wide Area Monitoring, Protection and Control (WAMPAC) applications. However, a standard approach towards ROCOF measurements is still missing. In this paper, we inve ...

2019

Taylor-Fourier PMU on a Real-Time Simulator: Design, Implementation and Characterization

Mario Paolone, Asja Derviskadic, Guglielmo Frigo, Yihui Zuo, Alexandre Bach

The development of software models of Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) within Real-Time Simulators (RTSs) represents a promising tool for the design and validation of monitoring and control applications in electrical power networks. In this sense, it is nec ...

IEEE2019

Dispatch and Primary Frequency Control with Electrochemical Storage: a System-wise Verification

Mario Paolone, Mokhtar Bozorg, Fabrizio Sossan, Yihui Zuo

Uncertainty levels in forecasting of renewable generation and demand are known to affect the amount of reserve required to operate the power grid with a given level of reliability. In this paper, we quantify the effects on the system reserve and reliabilit ...

IEEE2018

Under Frequency Load Shedding based on PMU Estimates of Frequency and ROCOF

Mario Paolone, Asja Derviskadic, Guglielmo Frigo, Yihui Zuo

The paper describes a local under-frequency load shedding and load restoration scheme, that exploits frequency and Rate-of-Change-of-Frequency (ROCOF) measurements produced by Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) as detectors of a large contingency. The paper f ...

IEEE2018