Agent Based Control for Power Quality Enhancement in Highly Distributed Generation Networks
| Title | Agent Based Control for Power Quality Enhancement in Highly Distributed Generation Networks |
| Publication Type | Conference Paper |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Pachanapan, P, Anaya-Lara O, Lo KL |
| Conference Name | Proceedings of the 44th International Universities Power Engineering Conference |
| Date Published | September |
| Conference Location | University of Strathclyde |
| Keywords | Power Quality and Power Electronic Applications Power System Operation and Control |
| Abstract | The number of distributed generation (DG) connected to distribution network has increased significantly over the last decade. Although DG can provide various benefits to network operation, it also poses significant challenges in terms of power quality because many types of these new DG technologies are interfaced to the network through power electronic converters, such as small-scale wind turbines and micro CHP. A novel methodology is discussed which applies a decentralized control structure based on distributed, Multi Agent System (MAS) with various control levels. In addition, a control algorithm is then designed to control various converter-connected DG sources, storage and custom power devices in a coordinated manner looking at the optimization of power quality issues especially in harmonics and flicker (whilst facilitating a good voltage regulation within the network). |
