Common Rank Approximation - A new method to speed up probabilistic calculations in distribution grid planning

Marco Lindner, Rolf Witzmann

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Abstract

Probabilistic considerations of uncertainties in distribution grid planning is one of the keystones to avoid oversizing of grids and equipment due to unreal worst-case assumptions. However, the computational costs to integrate uncertainties in calculation processes reach from worth mentioning to unfeasible. In this paper, a new method is introduced, which consists of a simplification and a rank comparison process and yields high accuracy as well as low computational costs. Various DER control strategies and nonlinear network equipment can be integrated and time savings of up to a factor of 9000 can be reached.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, T and D 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509021574
DOIs
StatePublished - 22 Jul 2016
Event2016 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, T and D 2016 - Dallas, United States
Duration: 3 May 20165 May 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Power Engineering Society Transmission and Distribution Conference
Volume2016-July
ISSN (Print)2160-8555
ISSN (Electronic)2160-8563

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, T and D 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDallas
Period3/05/165/05/16

Keywords

  • Power distribution
  • Power systems analysis computing
  • Power systems planning
  • Renewable Energy Sources
  • Uncertainty

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