Research Progress on Cyber-Physical Distribution System
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2024) | Viewed by 13993
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cyber-physical resilience; game theory applications in smart grid
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Interests: electric distribution system situational awareness; artificial intelligence applications in smart grid; grid resilience
Interests: cyber-physical resilience; vulnerability analysis of interdependent networks
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Modern distribution systems are facing increasing challenges, such as the volatility of renewable energy resources, the vulnerability of network topologies and the uncertainty of load demands. Distribution systems are tightly integrated with information and communication technologies, which have evolved into cyber-physical distribution systems (CPDS). Even though these technologies advance and optimize the operation of the electric power grid significantly, distribution systems, subject to complex cyber-physical interdependencies, are highly vulnerable to various risks. These risks caused by cyber systems can affect and even degrade system performance in terms of efficiency, security, safety, stability, and privacy. Hence, it should be emphasized that cyber systems and physical distribution networks should be equally important in CPDS, while traditional distribution systems are more concerned about physical distribution grids.
This Special Issue focuses on the advances in CPDS. We encourage the contribution of original papers on risk assessment, cyber-physical modeling and design, system planning, cybersecurity and privacy, cyberattack mitigation, stability analysis, and resilience in CPDS. We also welcome original research on innovative technologies and interdisciplinary study, e.g., artificial intelligence, new applications and new viewpoints in CPDS.
Dr. Meng Tian
Dr. Ying Zhang
Dr. Zhengcheng Dong
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cyber-physical distribution system
- risk assessment
- cyber-physical modeling
- system planning
- cybersecurity
- privacy
- stability analysis
- resilience
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