Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_WPD_037 | |
| Title | Virtual Statcom | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Other Power and Storage Technologies(Electricity transmission and distribution) 100%; | |
| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Applied Mathematics) 20%; PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Computer Science and Informatics) 20%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 60%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given Western Power Distribution |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 December 2018 | |
| End Date | 01 August 2020 | |
| Duration | ENA months | |
| Total Grant Value | £293,210 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Power | |
| Region | South West | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Western Power Distribution (100.000%) |
| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Western Power Distribution (0.000%) |
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| Web Site | https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_WPD_037 |
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| Objectives | In this project, power system studies will be performed to determine whether it is possible to improve the network voltages and release network capacity by controlling the power factor of generators already connected to the 11kV and 33kV network. Collectively, the generators will form a Virtual STATCOM. The project will consist of the following Work Packages: Work Package 1 As part of this Work Package, all the preparation work required before commencing the studies will be completed. This includes among others the validation of the network models that will be used in the studies, the selection of the study areas and the initial specification of the algorithm (Virtual Statcom) that will optimise the reactive power output of generators. Work Package 2 In this Work Package, the power system studies that will show the operation of the network and its existing constraints will be performed (base case studies). These studies will analyse the operation of the network in specific scenarios representing extreme network conditions. Additionally, the optimisation algorithm will be implemented and the amount of additional capacity it releases compared to base case studies will be evaluated. Work Package 3 A Graphical User Interface will be produced as part of Work Package 3, which will enable the user to run the Virtual Statcom Algorithm on a network of their choice and evaluate the calculated capacity released with the usage of the Virtual Statcom. Work Package 4 Work Package 4 includes the time series studies that will be performed to evaluate the network capacity that could be released by the Virtual Statcom in a number of months. Work Package 5 As part of Work Package 5, the detailed specification of the Virtual Statcom will be created and recommendations will be made for the potential implementation and trial of such a technology in WPDs network. 1. Implementation of an algorithm in power system analysis software, which can control and coordinate the power factor of existing generators in order to increase network capacity. 2. Provide recommendations on whether the implementation of such a technology in a trial project is recommended. | |
| Abstract | The distributed generation and Low Carbon Technologies (LCTs) connected to the ED network have changed the way the network is operating, causing the voltage profiles of the various substation feeders to vary significantly depending on the type of connections they have. This variation in the utilisation of the system, increases the need to manage the voltages in the network locally and dynamically in order to make the most of the available network capacity. This project, through power system studies will explore the capability of releasing network capacity by controlling the power factor of existing generators and therefore optimising the voltages locally. As part of these studies a “Virtual Statcom” will be implemented. This will be an algorithm that will be coordinating the reactive power output of generators in order to release network capacity. | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 09/11/22 | |
