This paper presents two new approaches to solvethe reconfiguration problem of electrical distribution systems(EDSs) with variable demands, using the CLONALG and theSGACB algorithms. The CLONALG is a combinatorial optimization technique inspired by biological immune systems,which aims at reproducing the main properties and functions of the system. The SGACB is an optimization algorithminspired by natural selecti...
This paper describes the application of the Opt-aiNet algorithm to the reconfiguration problem of distribution systems considering variable demand levels. The Opt-aiNet algorithm is an optimization technique inspired in the immunologic bio system and it aims at reproducing the main properties and functions of this system. The reconfiguration problem of distribution networks with variable demands is a complex pr...
In this paper a Distribution State Estimator (DSE) tool suitable for real-time monitoring in poorly characterized low voltage networks is presented. An Autoencoder (AE) properly trained with Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) technique is the 'brain' of the DSE. The estimation of system state variables, i.e., voltage magnitudes and phase angles is performed with an Evolutionary Particle Swarm Optimization (EPSO) al...
This paper describes the main developments of the LV SCADA project and addresses the technical challenges to be tackled when managing LV grids. This project entails the development of technological solutions that contribute for an effective Smart Grid implementation, creating flexible solutions allowing the anticipation of future trends, supporting the introduction of new technical, commercial and regulatory so...
In order to allow large scale integration of Distributed Energy Resources in a secure and efficient way, the EU Project SuSTAINABLE designed a reference architecture for management and control of the distribution system as a whole. This novel architecture is based on the hierarchical architecture already deployed in the InovGrid test site in Évora, Portugal InovCity. This will require the development of specifi...
This paper presents a new method to generate pseudo-measurements of different electrical quantities for distribution secondary substations. The idea is to take advantage of the stronger correlation that exists between electrical variables in a given MV/LV substation and the correspondent downstream network. Autoencoders trained with historical data are integrated on an optimisation algorithm, together with real...
This document presents the detailed technical specifications for the main functionalities proposed for the LV SCADA system to be developed within the SCADA-BT project.Having as a basis the reference architecture and functional specification document previously issued, the technical details of the algorithms and execution procedures are here documented. The development of these technical specifications will enab...