Hierarchical robust model predictive voltage and VAR control with coordination and optimization of autonomous DER voltage control
US10230239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S40/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses, method and systems featuring model predictive voltage and VAR controls with coordination with and optional optimization of autonomous reactive power control such as autonomous distributed energy resource and/or autonomous switched capacitor banks One embodiment includes an electronic control system structured to construct a linearized model of the power distribution system including a plurality of predetermined nodes, operate a model predictive controller to identify optimized control commands using an objective function defined over a plurality of future scenarios over a look ahead time horizon and a plurality of constraints, and transmit the identified control commands to control operation of at least the voltage regulators and the switched capacitor banks.
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