Smart transformer universal operation [PDF]
2018 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), 2018 The Smart Transformer (ST) has been proposed for increasing the hosting capacity of renewable energy sources in the power system with advanced control and communication capability. Its capability to connect-and disconnect itself from the main grid and to provide power from the Low Voltage (LV) grid to the Medium Voltage (MV) grid in the grid forming ...
Youngjong Ko +4 more
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Development of a smart transformer to control the power exchange of a microgrid [PDF]
, 2013 A smart transformer enables to control the power exchange between a microgrid and the utility network by controlling the voltage at the microgrid side within certain limits.
De Kooning, Jeroen +3 more
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Adjustment of model parameters to estimate distribution transformers remaining lifespan [PDF]
, 2018 Currently, the electrical system in Argentina is working at its maximum capacity, decreasing the margin between the installed power and demanded consumption, and drastically reducing the service life of transformer substations due to overload (since the ...
Gotay Sardiñas, Jorge +3 more
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Overload Control in Smart Transformer-Fed Grid
Applied Sciences, 2017 Renewable energy resources and new loads—such as electric vehicles—challenge grid management. Among several scenarios, the smart transformer represents a solution for simultaneously managing low- and medium-voltage grids, providing ancillary services to ...
Giovanni De Carne +4 more
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Contribution of a smart transformer in the local primary control of a microgrid [PDF]
, 2013 In order to enable an easy participation of microgrids in the electricity markets, the smart transformer (ST) concept has been developed. The ST controls the power exchange between a microgrid and the utility network by only controlling its microgrid ...
De Kooning, Jeroen +4 more
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Software-defined networking model for smart transformers with ISO/IEC/IEEE 21451 sensors
ICT Express, 2017 The advanced IEC 61850 smart transformer has shown an improved performance in monitoring, controlling, and protecting the equipment in smart substations. However, heterogeneity, feasibility, and network control problems have limited the smart transformer’
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Detection of Non-Technical Losses in Smart Distribution Networks: a Review [PDF]
, 2016 With the advent of smart grids, distribution utilities have initiated a large deployment of smart meters on the premises of the consumers. The enormous amount of data obtained from the consumers and communicated to the utility give new perspectives ...
Arcos Vargas, Ángel +5 more
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Optimization of the operation of smart rural grids through a novel rnergy management system [PDF]
, 2017 The paper proposes an innovative Energy Management System (EMS) that optimizes the grid operation based on economic and technical criteria. The EMS inputs the demand and renewable generation forecasts, electricity prices and the status of the distributed
Díaz González, Francisco +2 more
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Stability Assessment of Voltage Control Strategies for Smart Transformer-Fed Distribution Grid
IEEE Access, 2020 The smart transformer (ST), a solid-state-based transformer with control and communication functionalities, determines the voltage of the low voltage (LV) network. Due to the similar control purpose, the classic multiple feedback loop (multiloop) voltage
Zhi-Xiang Zou +3 more
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Power electronic transformer with adaptive PLL technique for voltage-disturbance ride through
Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, 2018 The power electronic transformer (PET) has recently emerged as a type of power converter. It features the basic functions of power conversion and isolation as well as additional functions related to power quality control.
Jianhua WANG +7 more
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