Integrated voltvar regulationoptimization before diving into integrated volt var optimization, it is important to understand the concept of var. Download pdf 28 kb the department of energys office of electricity oe recognizes that our nations sustained economic prosperity, quality of life, and global. In electric power transmission and distribution, volt ampere reactive var is a unit of measurement of reactive power. A methodology to implement the voltage reduction optimization was developed by controlling the substation ltc and capacitor banks, and having smart inverters participate through their autonomous voltvar control. Etap offers several powerful analysis software modules for systems optimization including voltvar optimization, optimal power flow, switching optimization, and more. In this work, the loads are updated every one hours through open dss, which represents exactly the operating duty of advanced meter infrastructure ami in real world. We are looking for an engineer to assist in the roll out of its volt var optimization vvo application within its distribution management system dms. The method searches for the best control settings for the voltvar. This paper introduces a prototype volt var optimization vvo method for the korean smart distribution management system ksdms considering control of distributed generations dgs and a looped distribution topology. Major developments in volt var control since 1930 2 volt var optimization and volt var control. Simulating such a system gives crucial information such as the switching of capacitors and optimal tap positions of voltage. Voltvar optimization vvo in utility distribution systems 1. Voltagevar management market by solution voltvar control.
Aeps assessment of the potential for voltvar optimization concluded that the san cristobal grid is already operating at the lower end of the voltage range and cannot be further optimized without the risk of voltage drops below the authorized minimum level. Voltvar optimization improves the efficiency of the. Simulating such a system gives crucial information such as the switching of capacitors and optimal tap positions of voltage regulators and ltcs leading to loss and demand reduction. Provide voltvar optimization through capacitor bank control when there is a kvar limit. This implementation requires the development of rules to narrow feeder voltage profile to operate. The method searches for the best control settings for the voltvar devices as the operating conditions. The vvo rollout will help implement the full capability of ppls current dms system. In electric power transmission and distribution, voltampere reactive var is a unit of measurement of reactive power. A methodology to implement the voltage reduction optimization was developed by controlling the substation ltc and capacitor banks, and having smart inverters participate through their autonomous volt var control.
Voltvar optimization vvo the dms600 voltvar control system provides full scada. I will give you an answer that cannot be found in a textbook. Introduction voltage regulation in distribution systems means maintaining acceptable voltages at all customer load points within ansi limits 0. Power electronics and controls have great potential and value within the distribution power grid because of their unique ability to control current, voltage, and power factor, which allows for control of real and reactive power. A comprehensive methodology for voltvar optimization in. Voltage and var optimization vvo is a key smart grid ap. Voltvar optimization improves the efficiency of the distribution grid saving money, electricity and reducing emissions the distribution grid is inefficient. Voltage and volt ampere reactive var optimization vvo is a smart gridenabled utility application.
Var power apparatus monitored and controlled by supervisory control and data acquisition scada volt. Var stands for voltamps reactive and is the measuring unit for reactive power, which is created by energizing transformers and powering motors, pumps, air conditioners, and other similar devices 2. A framework for voltvar optimization in distribution systems article pdf available in ieee transactions on smart grid 63 may 2015 with 307 reads how we measure reads. Volt var optimization scada data update system operator alarm, capcontrol request active display update, alarms telemetry interface measurementstatus change. Voltvar management market by component, application 2024. Voltvar optimization vvo in utility distribution systems require range anytime. Jackson explains that 4 ami includes advanced meters that will support greater customer energy usage.
Volt var optimization vvo function is a key element in advanced distribution management system dms functionality. Conservation and optimization via voltvar control the smart grid experience. Electrical and computer engineering the objective of this study is to control voltage at different points in a distribution grid to within a speci. The main function of the vvo is to determine the references of voltvar control devices, including dgs to eliminate violations, to minimize the switching. Voltvar optimization are one of the fundamental power system functions for maintaining voltage profiles and reducing losses, yet being challenged by complex twoway power flow with ders e. Volt var optimization technology works as expected testing validates that 24% energy and demand reduction is achievable. Var control vvc is a fundamental operating requirement of all electric distribution systems the prime purpose of vvc is to maintain acceptable voltage at all points. This inefficiency leads to wasted electricity, unnecessary generation, squandered money, and harmful co2 in the atmosphere. Utility investment in communications and smart grid investment links all facets from endcustomer to generation, transmission. Integrated voltvar regulationoptimization before diving into integrated voltvar optimization, it is important to understand the concept of var. Now, with smart grid technology, we can use a more intelligent approach and put into place volt var optimization, or vvo for short. From the information provided so far, the extent of the voltage drop between the. The total running time is 6 seconds, which is greatly fast compared to the practical requirement.
This paper introduces a new searchbased method for coordinated control of voltage volt and reactive power var devices for conservation of voltage reduction to achieve an effective demand and power loss reduction while keeping voltage profile within limits on a distribution system. Cyme power engineering software and solutions voltvar. Would you freak out if i told you that the power we use and the power we see in our day to day lives is only a particular component of power. Vvo controls the flow of power on the distribution system to increase efficiency and reliability, reduce distribution energy losses, and. Dynamic voltvar optimization challenges voltvar optimization are one of the fundamental power system functions for maintaining voltage profiles and reducing losses, yet being challenged by complex twoway power flow with ders e. Application of autonomous smart inverter voltvar function. Voltvar optimization vvo via power factor correction was preferred strongly to cvr via active voltage regulation. Yes, the dvar vvo can use dispatched set points from a central vvo algorithm.
Coastal flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, hurricanes and recently in ontario ice storms have resulted in millions of people losing. Many schemes are in common use for verifying cvr results. Methodology for volt var optimization on a substation basis may th, 2011 version 1. This is a use case document that describes how to provide voltvar optimization through capacitor bank control when there is a kvar limit excursion on an analog measurement. Voltage var management or control is important for the performance of electrical utility, like ability to deliver power within appropriate voltage limits for proper operation of consumer equipment and to minimize losses. Exploration of how smart inverters can enhance vvo 3. Dvi awarded patent for voltvar optimization voltvar control methodology expands on previous voltage conservation patent patent expands dvis. Voltvar optimization module is a powerful tool that helps find the optimal way to operate distribution network such that the need of todays and tomorrows demand can be met through energy efficiency improvement and demand reduction.
Gridlabd provides the user with the technical benefits of these technologies to better guide the selection of best business practices and future investments. Regulation and optimization october 23, 2014 denver, co 2 overview who should attend learning outcomes coordinated control of voltage and reactive power through the use of capacitor banks and regulators is one way that. Etap offers several powerful analysis software modules for systems optimization including volt var optimization, optimal power flow, switching optimization, and more. Volt var optimization improves grid efficiency introduction traditional voltage var management1 technologies have been used by the power industry for over 30 years to reduce electric line losses and increase grid efficiency. Simulating such a system gives crucial information such as the switching of capacitors and optimal tap positions of voltage regulators and. Ymca athletes village microgrid for the 2015 toronto panparapan american games challenge the electricity grid in north america is being challenged like never before. The vvo problem, in the classical sense, is the optimal operation of the capacitor banks and under load tap changers ultcs. Global climate change is causing extreme weather events to occur more frequently. Using advanced solutions to achieve voltvar control will also allow utilities to reduce peak demand through voltage conservation. The objective of the vvo techniques is to optimize some metric of the system performance such as active power loss or voltage. Effective voltvar optimisation solutions can also help reduce losses that occur during the distribution of electricity, enabling utilities to lower their energy purchases and the associated greenhouse gas emissions. Var dispatch controls capacitor banks to improve power factor.
Distribution automation, voltvar control and optimization panel. Case study powerstream deploys opus one solutions dynamic voltvar optimization scheme to improve feeder reliability and minimize losses. Powerstream, a communityowned energy company providing power and related services to more than 375,000 customers residing or owning businesses in. Powerstream dynamic voltvar optimization opus one solutions. Reactive power exists in an ac circuit when the current and voltage are not in phase. Reactive power management aims to improve the power factor to reduce the active power losses in the circuit. This is accomplished through specific dms and remote device inputs processed through computer algorithms. Conservation and optimization via volt var control tuesday, october 28, 2014 8. The voltvar optimization vvo analysis module simulates a voltvar management application. Jackson explains that 4 ami includes advanced meters that will support greater customer energy usage 5 data and customer choice, more efficient outage.
This paper introduces a prototype voltvar optimization vvo method for the korean smart distribution management system ksdms considering control of distributed generations dgs and a looped distribution topology. Cyme power engineering software voltvar optimization. This method is novel since we cast the vvo problem in unbalanced distribution networks to an intelligent deep qnetwork dqn framework, which avoids solving a specific optimization model directly when facing. Voltage optimization vo is a combination of conservation voltage reduction cvr and volt var optimization vvo. Dvis patented approach plans, manages and validates utilities grid optimization programs while delivering significant savings to both utilities and their customers, it added. Dvar vvo can be deployed to obtain an additional 24% of voltage reduction in addition to cvr performance provided by a pure softwarebased cvr solution. Capacitor banks control the level of voltage supplied by minimizing voltage drops and absorbing energy from a line spike.
Name role description system operator monitors and controls system operation telemetry interface provides telemetry data in the form of analog. Var stands for volt amps reactive and is the measuring unit for reactive power, which is created by energizing transformers and powering motors, pumps, air conditioners, and other similar devices 2. Volt var optimization vvo and conservation voltage reduction cvr provide an opportunity to improve the power system performance in terms of efficiency and usability. Voltvar optimization improves grid efficiency introduction traditional voltage var management1 technologies have been used by the power industry for over 30 years to reduce electric line losses and increase grid efficiency. Cyme power engineering software and solutions optimize your distribution network through voltvar management the voltvar optimization vvo analysis module simulates a volt var management application. Deep reinforcement learning based voltvar optimization in. This post is one in a series featuring the complete slate of advanced energy technologies outlined in the report this is advanced energy voltage and voltampere reactive var optimization vvo is a smart gridenabled utility application.
D var vvo can be deployed to obtain an additional 24% of voltage reduction in addition to cvr performance provided by a pure softwarebased cvr solution. Voltvar optimization capacitor banks control the level of voltage supplied by minimizing voltage drops and absorbing energy from a line spike. Major developments in voltvar control since 1930 2 voltvar optimization and voltvar control. Dommel, life fellow, ieee abstractthe possibility of leveraging the data provided by smart meters to understand the load characteristics is studied in this paper.
The difference is found in what we know about the status of the power lines. Voltagevar management market by solution voltvar control, distribution voltage optimization, conservation voltage reduction, distribution voltvar control and by regional analysis global forecast by 2020 2025. Jul 28, 2017 dvi volt var optimization technology offers solutions for energy efficiency, dr, volt var control and system reliability, the firm said. Voltvar management solutions for smart grid distribution. The term var was proposed by the romanian electrical engineer constantin budeanu and introduced in 1930 by the iec in stockholm, which has. Sensitivity based voltvar control and loss optimization by anurag r. Session moderators jared green, epri joe paladino, doe. Voltage var management technologies are utilized by the power industry to reduce electrical line losses and increase grid efficiency. Measurement and verification for volt var optimization. We are looking for an engineer to assist in the roll out of its voltvar optimization vvo application within its distribution management system dms. Var control typically handled by two separate i d d tindependent systems. The term var was proposed by the romanian electrical engineer constantin budeanu and introduced in 1930 by the iec in stockholm, which has adopted it as.
For smart grid distribution automation applications. Yes, the d var vvo can use dispatched set points from a central vvo algorithm. Vvo controls the flow of power on the distribution system to increase efficiency and reliability, reduce distribution energy losses, and accommodate new power fl ows, such as those originating from distributed generation. Pdf a framework for voltvar optimization in distribution. Integrated voltvar control ivvc coordinated control of substation load tap changers, feeder voltage regulators and capacitor banks ensure var and voltage profiles to optimize these benefits. Cvr schemes were primarily scada actuated but were initiated by human operators. Simple paybacks for these projects were generally in the 0 2 year range. Volt var control optimization bob uluski quanta technology.
Vvo function is designed to optimize the voltage and reactive power flow in. Voltvar optimization of the korean smart distribution. A new method for voltvar optimization with conservation. The banks also provide volt var control by switching in capacitor banks to compensate for var losses when large inductive loads occur, such as when air conditioners.