2 research outputs found
Robust Hidden Topology Identification in Distribution Systems
With more distributed energy resources (DERs) connected to distribution
grids, better monitoring and control are needed, where identifying the topology
accurately is the prerequisite. However, due to frequent re-configurations,
operators usually cannot know a complete structure in distribution grids.
Luckily, the growing data from smart sensors, restricted by Ohm law, provides
the possibility of topology inference. In this paper, we show how line
parameters of Ohm equation can be estimated for topology identification even
when there are hidden nodes. Specifically, the introduced learning method
recursively conducts hidden-node detection and impedance calculation. However,
the assumptions on uncorrelated data, availability of phasor measurements, and
a balanced system, are not met in practices, causing large errors. To resolve
these problems, we employ Cholesky whitening first with a proof for measurement
decorrelations. For increasing robustness further, we show how to handle
practical scenarios when only measurement magnitudes are available or when the
grid is three-phase unbalanced. Numerical performance is verified on multi-size
distribution grids with both simulation and real-world data.Comment: 11 pages, 15 figures, journa
Input Convex Neural Networks for Optimal Voltage Regulation
The increasing penetration of renewables in distribution networks calls for
faster and more advanced voltage regulation strategies. A promising approach is
to formulate the problem as an optimization problem, where the optimal reactive
power injection from inverters are calculated to maintain the voltages while
satisfying power network constraints. However, existing optimization algorithms
require the exact topology and line parameters of underlying distribution
system, which are not known for most cases and are difficult to infer. In this
paper, we propose to use specifically designed neural network to tackle the
learning and optimization problem together. In the training stage, the proposed
input convex neural network learns the mapping between the power injections and
the voltages. In the voltage regulation stage, such trained network can find
the optimal reactive power injections by design. We also provide a practical
distributed algorithm by using the trained neural network. Theoretical bounds
on the representation performance and learning efficiency of proposed model are
also discussed. Numerical simulations on multiple test systems are conducted to
illustrate the operation of the algorithm