Component-based aggregate load models for combined power flow and harmonic analysis

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Abstract

Aggregate load models traditionally used for steady state analysis of power systems are based on standard constant impedance/current/power representation of static load component, with induction motor representation of dynamic load component. These traditional load models cannot accurately represent characteristics of non-linear power electronic loads, the impact of local distributed generation (DG) on the aggregate load demand, or the effects of demandmanageable loads. Furthermore, the assessment of the contribution of non-linear loads and inverter-interfaced DG to the flow and propagation of harmonic currents is usually not possible using the traditional aggregate load models. This paper uses a component-based approach to build improved aggregate load models that are capable of preserving full information on electrical characteristics of aggregated load, enabling to use the same load models for both the analysis of power flows and voltage profiles, and analysis of harmonics. Furthermore, by modelling aggregate system load as a composition of general load categories, it is possible to identify the exact portion of available demand-manageable load in the aggregate demand, and then investigate the actual effects of the controlled changes in demand on system performance. The developed load models are implemented in two "sister papers" that accompany this one, where they are combined with the models of small/large DG to perform steady state analysis of network performance (power flows, voltage profiles, overloading of system components, harmonic analysis and a simple case of demand-side management).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication7th Mediterranean Conference and Exhibition on Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Energy Conversion, MedPower 2010
Edition572 CP
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event7th Mediterranean Conference and Exhibition on Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Energy Conversion, MedPower 2010 - Agia Napa, Cyprus
Duration: 7 Nov 201010 Nov 2010

Publication series

NameIET Conference Publications
Number572 CP
Volume2010

Conference

Conference7th Mediterranean Conference and Exhibition on Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Energy Conversion, MedPower 2010
Country/TerritoryCyprus
CityAgia Napa
Period7/11/1010/11/10

Keywords

  • Aggregate load model
  • Component-based load model
  • Current/voltage harmonics
  • Demand side management
  • Exponential load model
  • Generic load model
  • Load modelling
  • Polynomial load model
  • Total harmonic distortion

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