Systems, methods, and apparatus for integrated volt/VAR control in power distribution networks
US8816531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S10/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for controlling voltage and reactive power in a distribution network. One method includes estimating at least one present state associated with a distribution network; allocating one or more load zones in the distribution network; predicting load profiles of each zone for a predetermined time period; determining capacitor bank switching schedules for a predetermined time period based at least in part on the at least one present state and the predicted load profiles; and switching capacitor banks according to the capacitor bank switching schedules.
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