Grid Frequency Estimation based on Extended Kalman Filter in Connected AC Microgrids

Harold R. Chamorro, Adrian Josue Guel-Cortez, Yessica Africano, Fernando Jimenez, Reinaldo Tonkoski, Wilmar Martinez

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Abstract

The lack of rotational inertia requires fast action for frequency control, thus measurements delays can create instabilities or make the controller ineffective. This is a challenge for grid-connected Microgrids whose frequency requires to be adequately monitored and maintained under operationally margins. Generally, in a power system, the strongest generators are the ones capable of maintaining the frequency of the system, however, when having distributed resources it is harder to keep such frequency between a secure threshold. Therefore, estimating frequency values in a short period of time becomes a helpful feature in this new structure of power systems. This work discusses the Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) application for grid frequency estimation in AC connected microgrids by using a simple second order model. Furthermore, the EKF is used for forecasting the nadir according to the sample time variation. A microgrid benchmark is developed and tested under several load scenarios to test the frequency estimation process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2021 IEEE 30th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, ISIE 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728190235
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Jun 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event30th IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, ISIE 2021 - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 20 Jun 202123 Jun 2021

Publication series

NameIEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics
Volume2021-June

Conference

Conference30th IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, ISIE 2021
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period20/06/2123/06/21

Keywords

  • Connected Microgrids
  • Distributed Generation
  • Extended Kalman Filter
  • Frequency Control

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