Distribution System Modeling for Microgrid Control and Operations

Some distribution feeders supply remote area over relatively long distance. In addition to grid connected mode, under certain circumstances, the feeder can operate as a microgrid with distributed generations to supply local demand connected to the feeder. In this project, a system model will be developed using industrial software first. The developed system model should have detailed system components including energy storage devices, distributed generators (e.g. wind turbine, solar PV and diesel generator). The 2nd stage of the project is to carry various system analysis including different system faults, such as line to ground and line to line faults. The results out of these simulations will be analysed to form useful bases for protection design and micro-grid operations. More advanced studies will include distributed control algorithms to enhance the system reliability. Student will gain hands-­‐on industrial experience with the industrial level software and industrial studies with benchmark system data.