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Hierarchical Energy Management System for Microgrid Operation Based on Robust Model Predictive Control (2019)
Journal Article

© 2019 by the authors. This paper presents a two-level hierarchical energy management system (EMS) for microgrid operation that is based on a robust model predictive control (MPC) strategy. This EMS focuses on minimizing the cost of the energy drawn... Read More about Hierarchical Energy Management System for Microgrid Operation Based on Robust Model Predictive Control.

A Wideband Single End Fault Location Scheme for Active Untransposed Distribution Systems (2019)
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This paper presents a single end fault location scheme for distribution networks with distributed generation (DG). The high frequency transients generated when a fault occurs are used to locate the fault point. An equivalent circuit at high frequenci... Read More about A Wideband Single End Fault Location Scheme for Active Untransposed Distribution Systems.

A Novel Modular Multiport Converter for Enhancing the Performance of Photovoltaic-Battery Based Power Systems (2019)
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This paper introduces a novel multiport power converter with modular architecture for photovoltaic (PV)-battery based power systems. Compared to conventional centralized multiport converters, the proposed converter significantly improves the utilizat... Read More about A Novel Modular Multiport Converter for Enhancing the Performance of Photovoltaic-Battery Based Power Systems.

Distributed Control Strategy Based on a Consensus Algorithm and on the Conservative Power Theory for Imbalance and Harmonic Sharing in 4-Wire Microgrids (2019)
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A distributed control system is proposed which uses the Conservative Power Theory (CPT) and a consensus algorithm to share imbalance and harmonics between different converters in three-phase four-wire droop-controlled Microgrids (MGs). The CPT is use... Read More about Distributed Control Strategy Based on a Consensus Algorithm and on the Conservative Power Theory for Imbalance and Harmonic Sharing in 4-Wire Microgrids.

Energy management system for hybrid PV-wind-battery microgrid using convex programming, model predictive and rolling horizon predictive control with experimental validation (2019)
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The integration of energy storage technologies with renewable energy systems can significantly reduce the operating costs for microgrids (MG) in future electricity networks. This paper presents a novel energy management system (EMS) which can minimiz... Read More about Energy management system for hybrid PV-wind-battery microgrid using convex programming, model predictive and rolling horizon predictive control with experimental validation.

Real-Time Energy Management for a Small Scale PV-Battery Microgrid: Modeling, Design, and Experimental Verification (2019)
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A new energy management system (EMS) is presented for small scale microgrids (MGs). The proposed EMS focuses on minimizing the daily cost of the energy drawn by the MG from the main electrical grid and increasing the self-consumption of local renewab... Read More about Real-Time Energy Management for a Small Scale PV-Battery Microgrid: Modeling, Design, and Experimental Verification.

A New Single End Wideband Impedance Based Fault Location Scheme for Distribution Systems (2019)
Journal Article

This paper proposes an improved impedance based fault location scheme based on system analysis at non-fundamental frequencies. The fault is treated as a voltage source that injects high frequency components into the system and the analysis is carried... Read More about A New Single End Wideband Impedance Based Fault Location Scheme for Distribution Systems.

Small-Signal Modelling and Stability Assessment of Phase-Locked Loops in Weak Grids (2019)
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This paper proposes a low-complexity small signal model for a 3-leg converter connected to a balanced three-phase, three-wire weak grid and synchronised to this grid using a PLL implemented in a synchronous rotating d-q axis. A thorough analysis of t... Read More about Small-Signal Modelling and Stability Assessment of Phase-Locked Loops in Weak Grids.

Influence of inverter-interfaced renewable energy generators on directional relay and an improved scheme (2019)
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Renewable energy sources (RESs) are typically interfaced to the grid using power electronics which can cause their fault current characteristics to display significant low frequency harmonics and unbalanced sequence impedances. Such current character... Read More about Influence of inverter-interfaced renewable energy generators on directional relay and an improved scheme.

A System Design for Distributed Energy Generation in Low-Temperature District Heating (LTDH) Networks (2019)
Journal Article

Project SCENIC (Smart Controlled Energy Networks Integrated in Communities) involves connecting properties at the University of Nottingham’s Creative Energy Homes site in a community scale, integrated heat and power network. The system will use distr... Read More about A System Design for Distributed Energy Generation in Low-Temperature District Heating (LTDH) Networks.

Optimising the structure of a cascaded modular battery system for enhancing the performance of battery packs (2019)
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The overall performance of battery packs may be affected by imbalances between the series connected cells which is more likely in packs with high number of cells needed to provide a high voltage as needed for example in electric vehicles. In this cas... Read More about Optimising the structure of a cascaded modular battery system for enhancing the performance of battery packs.

Sizing guidelines for grid-connected decentralised energy storage systems: single house application (2019)
Journal Article

Nowadays, the existing hierarchical, centrally controlled power grid faces new challenges due to the increase penetration of renewable sources, the need of implementing demand-side management and the 2020 and 2050 environmental targets. A promising c... Read More about Sizing guidelines for grid-connected decentralised energy storage systems: single house application.