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Ensuring Physically Realizable Storage Operation in the Unit Commitment Problem
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2022-07)A linear and convex model has been recently presented for the operation of battery energy storage units that does not explicitly prevent their simultaneous charge and discharge in the problem formulation. This letter claims ... -
On the explicit formulation of reliability assessment of distribution systems with unknown network topology: Incorporation of DG, switching interruptions, and customer-interruption quantification
(Elsevier, 2022-07)This paper presents an original approach for the evaluation of reliability of active distribution networks with unknown topology. Built upon novel reformulations of conventional definitions for distribution reliability ... -
Extensive model validation for generic IEC 61400-27-1 wind turbine models
(Elsevier, 2021-03)The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the usefulness, practical applicability, accuracy and reliability of Stan dard IEC 61400-27-1. The objective of this standard is to specify generic simulation models for the four ... -
Two-Stage Robust Unit Commitment for Co-Optimized Electricity Markets: An Adaptive Data-Driven Approach for Scenario-Based Uncertainty Sets
(Instituto de Ingenieros Eléctricos y Electrónicos, 2019-05)Two-stage robust unit commitment (RUC) models have been widely used for day-ahead energy and reserve scheduling under high renewable integration. The current state of the art relies on budget-constrained polyhedral uncertainty ... -
Linear Formulations for Topology-Variable-Based Distribution System Reliability Assessment Considering Switching Interruptions
(IEEE, 2020-09)Continuity of supply plays a significant role in modern distribution system planning and operational studies. Accordingly, various techniques have been developed for reliability assessment of distribution networks. However, ... -
Day-Ahead Contingency-Constrained Unit Commitment With Co-Optimized Post-Contingency Transmission Switching
(Instituto de Ingenieros Eléctricos y Electrónicos, 2020-05)This paper addresses the incorporation of transmission switching in the contingency-constrained unit commitment problem within the context of co-optimized electricity markets for energy and reserves. The proposed generation ... -
Unlocking reserves with smart transmission switching
(Elsevier, 2021-06)The consideration of a flexible network topology has been previously shown to produce significant benefits to power system operation. In this paper, we study the effects of considering smart transmission switching actions ... -
Integrated Transmission and Distribution System Expansion Planning Under Uncertainty
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2021-09)The increased deployment of distributed generation calls for the coordination and interaction between the transmission and distribution levels. This requirement is particularly relevant for planning purposes when renewable-based ... -
Holistic planning of a virtual power plant with a nonconvex operational model: A risk-constrained stochastic approach
(Elsevier, 2021-11)This paper presents a novel approach for the investment planning of a virtual power plant trading energy in an electricity market. The virtual power plant comprises conventional generating units, renewable generating units, ... -
Multistage reliability-based expansion planning of ac distribution networks using a mixed-integer linear programming model
(Elsevier, 2022-06)A new mathematical model for the multistage distribution network expansion planning problem considering reliability is proposed in this paper. Decisions related to substation and branch expansion are driven by the minimization ... -
Large-Scale Preventive Security-Constrained Unit Commitment Considering N-k Line Outages and Transmission Losses
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2022-05)This paper presents a new formulation for the preventive security-constrained unit commitment problem modeling N - k line outages and transmission losses. The pre- and post-contingency transmission constraints, representing ... -
An Enhanced MILP Model for Multistage Reliability-Constrained Distribution Network Expansion Planning
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2021-07)Reliability is an essential factor in distribution networkt expansion planning. However, standard distribution reliability assessment techniques rely on quantifying the impact of a pre-specified set of events on service ... -
Day-Ahead Self Scheduling of a Virtual Power Plant in Energy and Reserve Electricity Markets under Uncertainty
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2019-05)This paper proposes a novel model for the day-ahead self-scheduling problem of a virtual power plant trading in both energy and reserve electricity markets. The virtual power plant comprises a conventional power plant, an ... -
Unlocking Reserves with Smart Transmission Switching
(2020-07)The consideration of a flexible network topology has been previously shown to produce significant benefits to power system operation. In this paper, we study the effects of considering smart transmission switching actions ... -
Requirements for Validation of Dynamic Wind Turbine Models: An International Grid Code Review
(MDPI, 2020-10)Wind power is positioned as one of the fastest-growing energy sources today, while also being a mature technology with a strong capacity for creating employment and guaranteeing environmental sustainability. However, the ... -
Impact of Variability, Uncertainty and Frequency Regulation on Power System Frequency Distribution
(IEEE, 2016-06)This work originates from the observation of the frequency distribution of the Irish system as obtained from a Frequency Disturbance Recorder lent to the last author by the University of Tennessee. The probability density ... -
Combining Quasi-static Models and Homotopy Techniques for Loading Margin Computation
(IEEE, 2017-09)This paper analyzes a tool devoted to the computation of the loading margin of power systems in the context of long-term voltage stability assessment. This tool is based on the application of homotopy techniques to solve ... -
Design of Tools for PEV-integration Studies
(Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), 2018-11)This paper presents and analyzes four different optimal power flow formulations designed to find the maximum number of plug-in electric vehicles that can be charging simultaneously for a given power system operating ... -
On the Stochastic Nature of Deterministic Power System Models for Dynamic Analysis
(IEEE, 2016-07)The paper presents a study on the impact of uncertainty on the dynamic response of electric power systems. Three sources of uncertainty are considered, namely, (i) uncertainty in the values of the parameters of physical ... -
Optimal Adjustments on the Market Dispatch Solution to Supply System Losses
(IEEE, 2019-06)This paper proposes an Optimal Power Flow (OPF) problem to obtain a balanced power system operating condition from the solution of a market dispatch. The goal of this OPF problem is to correct the system power imbalance ...