Symmetry in Digitalisation of Distribution Power System
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 307
Special Issue Editors
Interests: data analysis for synchrophasors; oscillation; cyber-security; power quality; reliability
Interests: smart grid; cyber physical security; cyber physical simulation
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Dear Colleagues,
In a digital distribution power system, the concepts of symmetry and asymmetry are pivotal for optimizing system performance, reliability, and efficiency. Symmetry ensures balanced operations, crucial for stable power delivery and effective fault diagnoses. In digital networks, symmetrical data flow and communication protocols enhance real-time control and monitoring, mitigating issues from distributed energy resources' variability. Asymmetrical challenges, like uneven load distribution or cyber-physical uncertainties, can destabilize operations, impacting power quality and economic operations. Leveraging symmetry in planning and design facilitates intelligent management and co-regulation technologies, improving adaptability to new energy sources. Addressing both symmetrical and asymmetrical aspects is essential for integrating advanced technologies that ensure the secure, high-quality, and economic operations of modern power systems amidst growing complexities.
Topics:
- Emerging technologies in smart grids (e.g., 5G, digital twin, blockchain, P2P energy trading);
- Attack detection, defense, and recovery of cyber–physical power systems;
- Resilient operations of distribution power systems against extreme weather;
- Smart metering, communication, and control in smart grids;
- Modeling and simulations of power electronic-dominated distribution power systems;
- Smart coordination of heterogeneous energy systems like electricity, transportation, heating, and gas systems;
- Communications and networking for distribution power systems;
- Artificial intelligence and data analytics for distribution power systems;
- Smart management of energy demand, storage, and electric vehicles.
Dr. Qiu Wei
Dr. Mengxiang Liu
Dr. Suhan Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart grids
- distribution power systems
- energy systems
- modern power systems
- cyber-physical power systems
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