Increasing security of supply by the use of a local power controller during large system disturbances

A. J. Roscoe, C. G. Bright, S. J. Galloway, Graeme Burt

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Abstract

This paper describes intelligent ways in which distributed generation and local loads can be controlled during large system disturbances, using Local Power Controllers. When distributed generation is available, and a system disturbance is detected early enough, the generation can be dispatched, and its output power can be matched as closely as possible to local microgrid demand levels. Priority-based load shedding can be implemented to aid this process. In this state, the local microgrid supports the wider network by relieving the wider network of the micro-grid load. Should grid performance degrade further, the local microgrid can separate itself from the network and maintain power to the most important local loads, re-synchronising to the grid only after more normal performance is regained. Such an intelligent system would be a suitable for hospitals, data centres, or any other industrial facility where there are critical loads. The paper demonstrates the actions of such Local Power Controllers using laboratory experiments at the 10kVA scale.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT Europe), 2011
Place of PublicationPiscataway, N.J.
PublisherIEEE
Pages1-7
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781457714221
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Dec 2011
Event2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT Europe), 2011 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Duration: 5 Dec 2011 → …

Conference

Conference2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT Europe), 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityManchester
Period5/12/11 → …

Keywords

  • local power controller
  • electricity supply
  • security
  • system distrubances

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