With a proliferation of diverse types of renewable distributed generation (DG) into the distribution network, an equivalent model of an active distribution network (ADN) is extremely important, since the detailed modeling of the whole ADN is much mor...
Distribution network loss analysis is crucial for the economic operation in residential distribution networks. The increasing level of distributed generation (DG) has considerably improved the overall sustainability but raised the uncertainty in syst...
Researchers recently came up with innovative ways to generate enough electricity to meet the rising demand through establishing an electricity distribution system and enhancing power quality on the customer side. One of these innovative ways is the i...
The voltage and reactive power control (Volt/VAR Control, VVC) in distribution networks has become a challenging issue with the increasing utilization of distributed generations (DGs). In this paper, a heuristic-based coordinated voltage control sche...
Photovoltaic distributed generation (PVDG) is a noteworthy form of distributed energy generation that boasts a multitude of advantages. It not only produces absolutely no greenhouse gas emissions but also demands minimal maintenance. Consequently, PV...
In this paper, an optimization approach based on an arithmetic optimization algorithm (AOA) is proposed for specifying the optimal allocation of distribution generations/generators (DGs) and capacitor banks (CBs) in radial distribution systems. The A...
With the aim of improving the consumption capacity of distributed generation (DG) in the distribution network, the control strategy of the flexible multi-state switch (FMSS) for the maximum consumption of distributed generation is proposed. The princ...
Different issues will be raised and highlighted by emerging distributed generations (DGs) into modern power systems in which the islanding detection is the most important. In the islanding situation, a part of the system which consists of at least on...
Allocation of the power losses to distributed generators and consumers has been a challenging concern for decades in restructured power systems. This paper proposes a promising approach for loss allocation in power distribution systems based on a coo...
In recent years, renewable types of distributed generation in the distribution system have been much appreciated due to their enormous technical and environmental advantages. This paper proposes a methodology for optimal placement and sizing of renew...
Distributed energy resources (DERs), recently introduced into distribution systems, are mainly inverter-based distributed generations (IBDGs), which have different short-circuit behaviors from conventional synchronous-based distributed generations (S...
This paper solves the allocation planning problem of integrating large scale renewable energy hybrid distributed generations and capacitor banks into the distribution systems. Extraordinarily, the integration of renewable energy hybrid distributed ge...
This paper studied the distributed optimal frequency regulation for multiple power generations in an isolated microgrid under limited communication resource. The event-triggered mechanism is introduced in the construction of the regulation algorithm....
Optimal power sharing between parallel inverters and the demand load in microgrids is challenging and particularly critical for power grids in islanding operation. This paper introduces a novel control approach for managing parallel distributed power...
The ideal distributed network composed of distributed generations (DGs) has unweighted and undirected interactions which omit the impact of the power grid structure and actual demand. Apparently, the coupling relationship between DGs, which is determ...
With the penetration of distributed resources into power distribution networks, power distribution networks are transforming into active distribution networks with a high proportion of distributed generations and power electronic equipment. Efficient...
The distribution systems operate radially with meshed topologies thanks to tie-switches and sectionalizing switches consisting of the systems. The power distribution systems are undergoing evolutions strongly toward active distribution systems for re...
The current practice of Distributed Generation (DG) disconnection for every fault in distribution systems has an adverse effect on utility and stable power trading when the penetration level of DGs is high. That is, in the process of fault detecting...
In this paper, the performance of different optimization techniques namely, multi-objective dragonfly algorithm (MODA) and multi-objective differential evolution (MODE) are presented and compared. The uncertainty effect of a wind turbine (WT) on the...
In recent years, the integration of distributed generators (DGs) in radial distribution systems (RDS) has received considerable attention in power system research. The major purpose of DG integration is to decrease the power losses and improve the vo...
The black start capability is vital for microgrids, which can potentially improve the reliability of the power grid. This paper proposes a black start strategy for microgrids based on a parallel restoration strategy. Considering the characteristics o...
One of the most significant control schemes in optimal operation of distribution networks is Volt/Var control (VVC). Owing to the radial structure of distribution systems and distribution lines with a small X/R ratio, the active power scheduling affe...
Integration of Renewable Distributed Generations (RDGs) such as photovoltaic (PV) systems and wind turbines (WTs) in distribution networks can be considered a brilliant and efficient solution to the growing demand for energy. This article introduces...
Active distributed generations (ADGs) are more prevalent near consumer premises. However, the ADG penetration contribute a lot of dynamic changes in power distribution networks which cause different protection and control issues. Islanding is one of...
The radial distribution networks are designed for unidirectional power flows and are passive in nature. However, with the penetration of Distributed Generation (DG), the power flow becomes bidirectional and the network becomes active. The integration...
The objective of the present paper is to study the optimum installation of Non-dispatchable Distributed Generations (NDG) in the distribution network of given sizes under the given scheme. The uncertainty of various random (uncertain) parameters like...
In general, a temporary overvoltage (TOV) on the healthy phases occurs because of the neutral-shift phenomenon during a single line-to-ground (SLG) fault. The TOV can destroy the insulation of electric devices and cause damage to other equipment and...
An islanding operation of distributed generations (DGs) in emergencies due to a fault in distribution systems can be a means of power supply for important loads in outage areas by facilitating the self-sufficient capability of DGs forming microgrids....
With the increasing number of population and the rising demand for electricity, providing safe and secure energy to consumers is getting more and more important. Adding dispersed products to the distribution network is one of the key factors in achie...
Distributed generation (DG) units are utilized to feed their closed loads in the autonomous microgrid. While in the grid-connected microgrid, they are integrated to support the utility by their required real and reactive powers. To achieve this goal,...
Distribution network operators and planners face a significant challenge in optimizing planning and scheduling strategies to enhance distribution network efficiency. Using improved particle swarm optimization (IPSO), this paper presents an effective...
The need for energy has significantly increased in the world in recent years. Various research works were presented to develop Renewable Energy Sources (RESs) as green energy Distributed Generations (DGs) to satisfy this demand. In addition, alleviat...
This paper analyzes the influence of inverter-interfaced distributed generations’ (IIDGs) response during transmission network faults. The simplest and safest solution is to switch IIDGs off during network faults without impacting the network voltage...
The modest objective is to check the integrated effect of energy storage systems (ESSs) and distributed generations (DGs) and compare the optimization of the size and location of ESS and DG to explore its challenges for smart grids (SGs) modernizatio...
Integration of Distributed generations (DGs) and capacitor banks (CBs) in distribution systems (DS) have the potential to enhance the system’s overall capabilities. This work demonstrates the application of a hybrid optimization technique the a...
Distributed generators (DGs) are increasingly employed in radial distribution systems owing to their ability to reduce electrical energy losses, better voltage levels, and increased dependability of the power supply. This research paper deals with th...
A large-scale renewable-based sustainable power system requires multifaced techno-economic optimization and energy penetration. Due to the volatile and non-periodic nature of renewable energy, the uncertainty of renewables combined with load uncertai...
This paper proposes a new reactive-power sharing scheme to reduce the circulating current when two inverter-based distributed generations (DGs) operate in parallel through unequal line impedances in an islanded microgrid. If the terminal voltages of...
This study proposed a probabilistic methodology based on a confidence interval with the aim of overcoming the limitations of deterministic methods. A stability evaluation technique was required because the output variability of renewable energy can l...
In this paper, we introduce the skew-symmetric generalized normal and the skew-symmetric generalized t distributions, which are skewed extensions of symmetric special cases of generalized skew-normal and generalized skew-t distributions, respectively...
Analytic and asymptotic properties of the generalized Student and generalized Lomax distributions are discussed, with the main focus on the representation of these distributions as scale mixtures of the laws that appear as limit distributions in clas...
Variable switching frequency in the finite control set model predictive control (FCS-MPC) method causes a negative impact on the converter efficiency and the design of the output filters. Several studies have addressed the problem, but they are eithe...
In this paper, the representability of the generalized Student’s distribution as uniform and normal-scale mixtures is considered. It is also shown that the generalized Burr and the Snedecor–Fisher distributions can be represented as the s...
In 2020, El-Morshedy et al. introduced a bivariate extension of the Burr type X generator (BBX-G) of distributions, and Muhammed presented a bivariate generalized inverted Kumaraswamy (BGIK) distribution. In this paper, we propose a more flexible gen...
In this paper, two types of general fractional derivatives of distributed order and a corresponding fractional integral of distributed type are defined, and their basic properties are investigated. The general fractional derivatives of distributed or...
Energy consumption and environmental issues have become major drivers of increasing renewable energy penetration levels. The electricity generated from renewable energy sources is decentralized throughout distributed generation (DG), which is located...
Archimedean copulas form a very wide subclass of symmetric copulas. Most of the popular copulas are members of the Archimedean copulas. These copulas are obtained using real functions known as Archimedean generators. In this paper, we observe that un...
Photovoltaic (PV) generation is potentially uncertain. Probabilistic PV generation forecasting methods have been proposed with prediction intervals (PIs) to evaluate the uncertainty quantitively. However, few studies have applied PIs to geographicall...
In this paper, a miniaturization method is proposed for developing micro distributed generation for a micro smart grid simulator. The micro smart grid simulator is a fault simulator that was built to test and verify the new operation control algorith...
For over a decade, distributed generations (DGs) have sufficiently convinced the researchers that they are the economic and environment-friendly solution that can be integrated with the centralized generations. The optimal planning of distributed gen...
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