Erroneous branch parameters detection and correction in real time simulation of power systems

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to propose an efficient method for detection and modification of erroneous branch parameters in real time power system simulators. The aim of the proposed method is to minimize the sum of squared errors (SSE) due to mismatches between simulation results and corresponding field measurements. Assuming that the network configuration is known, a limited number of erroneous branch parameters will be detected and corrected in an optimization procedure.

Design/methodology/approach

Proposing a novel formulation that utilizes network voltages and last modified admittance matrix of the simulation model, suspected branch parameters are identified. These parameters are more likely to be responsible for large values of SSE. Utilizing a Gauss-Newton (GN) optimization method, detected parameters will be modified in order to minimize the value of SSE. Required sensitivities in optimization procedure will be calculated numerically by the real time simulator. In addition, by implementing an efficient orthogonalization method, the more effective parameter will be selected among a set of correlated parameters to avoid singularity problems.

Findings

Unlike state estimation-based methods, the proposed method does not need the mathematical functions of measurements to simulation model parameters. The method can enhance other parameter estimation methods that are based on state estimation. Simulation results demonstrate the high efficiency of the proposed optimization method.

Originality/value

Incorrect branch parameter detection and correction procedures are investigated in real time simulators.

Citation

Helmzadeh, A. and Kouhsari, S.M. (2016), "Erroneous branch parameters detection and correction in real time simulation of power systems", COMPEL - The international journal for computation and mathematics in electrical and electronic engineering, Vol. 35 No. 5, pp. 1656-1671. https://doi.org/10.1108/COMPEL-11-2015-0388