Microgrid Planning and Design A Concise Guide

by Farhangi, Hassan; Joos, Geza

• ISBN13: 9781119453505
• ISBN10: 111945350X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781119453543
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2019-04-29
• Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press
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Summary

A practical guide to microgrid systems architecture, design topologies, control strategies and integration approaches

Microgrid Planning and Design offers a detailed and authoritative guide to microgrid systems. The authors - noted experts on the topic - explore what is involved in the design of a microgrid, examine the process of mapping designs to accommodate available technologies and reveal how to determine the efficacy of the final outcome. This practical book is a compilation of collaborative research results drawn from a community of experts in 8 different universities over a 6-year period. 

Microgrid Planning and Design contains a review of microgrid benchmarks for the electric power system and covers the mathematical modeling that can be used during the microgrid design processes. The authors include real-world case studies, validated benchmark systems and the components needed to plan and design an effective microgrid system. This important guide:

• Offers a practical and up-to-date book that examines leading edge technologies related to the smart grid
• Covers in detail all aspects of a microgrid from conception to completion
• Explores a modeling approach that combines power and communication systems
• Recommends modeling details that are appropriate for the type of study to be performed
• Defines typical system studies and requirements associated with the operation of the microgrid 

Written forgraduate students and professionals in the electrical engineering industry, Microgrid Planning and Design is a guide to smart microgrids that can help with their strategic energy objectives such as increasing reliability, efficiency, autonomy and reducing greenhouse gases. 

Author Biography

DR. HASSAN FARHANGI is Chief System Architect and Principal Investigator of Smart Microgrid initiative at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), and Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, and the Scientific Director and Principal Investigator of NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council) Pan-Canadian Smart Microgrid Network.

DR. GEZA JOOS is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, McGill University, Canada, and holds the NSERC/Hydro-Quebec Industrial Research Chair on the Integration of Renewable Energies and Distributed Generation into the Electric Distribution Grid as well as the Canada Research Chair in Powering Information Technologies at McGill University.

Table of Contents

About the Authors xiii

Disclaimer xv

List of Figures xvii

List of Tables xxiii

Foreword xxv

Preface xxvii

Acknowledgments xxix

Acronyms and Abbreviations xxxi

1 Introduction 1

1.1 Why Microgrid Research Requires a Network Approach 5

1.2 NSERC Smart MicroGrid Network (NSMG-Net) – The Canadian Experience 7

1.3 Research Platform 8

1.4 Research Program and Scope 9

1.5 Research Themes in Smart Microgrids 10

1.5.1 Theme 1: Operation, Control, and Protection of Smart Microgrids 10

1.5.1.1 Topic 1.1: Control, Operation, and Renewables for Remote Smart Microgrids 12

1.5.1.2 Topic 1.2: Distributed Control, Hybrid Control, and Power Management for Smart Microgrids 12

1.5.1.3 Topic 1.3: Status Monitoring, Disturbance Detection, Diagnostics, and Protection for Smart Microgrids 13

1.5.1.4 Topic 1.4: Operational Strategies and Storage Technologies to Address Barriers for Very High Penetration of DG Units in Smart Microgrids 13

1.5.2 Theme 2 Overview: Smart Microgrid Planning, Optimization, and Regulatory Issues 14

1.5.2.1 Topic 2.1: Cost–Benefits Framework – Secondary Benefits and Ancillary Services 16

1.5.2.2 Topic 2.2: Energy and Supply Security Considerations 16

1.5.2.3 Topic 2.3: Demand Response Technologies and Strategies – Energy Management and Metering 16

1.5.2.4 Topic 2.4: Integration Design Guidelines and Performance Metrics – Study Cases 17

1.5.3 Theme 3: Smart Microgrid Communication and Information Technologies 18

1.5.3.1 Topic 3.1: Universal Communication Infrastructure 20

1.5.3.2 Topic 3.2: Grid Integration Requirements, Standards, Codes, and Regulatory Considerations 20

1.5.3.3 Topic 3.3: Distribution Automation Communications: Sensors, Condition Monitoring, and Fault Detection 20

1.5.3.4 Topic 3.4: Integrated Data Management and Portals 21

1.6 Microgrid Design Process and Guidelines 21

1.7 Microgrid Design Objectives 23

1.8 Book Organization 23

2 Microgrid Benchmarks 25

2.1 Campus Microgrid 25

2.1.1 Campus Microgrid Description 25

2.1.2 Campus Microgrid Subsystems 27

2.1.2.1 Components and Subsystems 27

2.1.2.2 Automation and Instrumentation 28

2.2 Utility Microgrid 30

2.2.1 Description 30

2.2.2 Utility Microgrid Subsystems 32

2.3 CIGRE Microgrid 33

2.3.1 CIGRE Microgrid Description 33

2.3.2 CIGRE Microgrid Subsystems 35

2.3.2.1 Load 35

2.3.2.2 Flexibility 35

2.4 Benchmarks Selection Justification 36

3 Microgrid Elements and Modeling 37

3.1 Load Model 37

3.1.1 Current Source Based 37

3.1.2 Grid-Tie Inverter Based 38

3.2 Power Electronic Converter Models 39

3.3 PV Model 41

3.4 Wind Turbine Model 43

3.5 Multi-DER Microgrids Modeling 44

3.6 Energy Storage System Model 47

3.7 Electronically Coupled DER (EC-DER) Model 49

3.8 Synchronous Generator Model 50

3.9 Low Voltage Networks Model 50

3.10 Distributed Slack Model 51

3.11 VVO/CVR Modeling 53

4 Analysis and Studies Using Recommended Models 57

4.1 Energy Management Studies 57

4.2 Voltage Control Studies 57

4.3 Frequency Control Studies 58

4.4 Transient Stability Studies 58

4.5 Protection Coordination and Selectivity Studies 59

4.6 Economic Feasibility Studies 59

4.6.1 Benefits Identification 59

4.6.2 Reduced Energy Cost 59

4.6.3 Reliability Improvement 60

4.6.4 Investment Deferral 61

4.6.5 Power Fluctuation 61

4.6.6 Improved Efficiency 61

4.6.7 Reduced Emission 62

4.7 Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Impact Studies 62

4.8 DER Sizing of Microgrids 62

4.9 Ancillary Services Studies 62

4.10 Power Quality Studies 63

4.11 Simulation Studies and Tools 63

5 Control, Monitoring, and Protection Strategies 65

5.1 Enhanced Control Strategy – Level 1 Function 65

5.1.1 Current-Control Scheme 66

5.1.2 Voltage Regulation Scheme 68

5.1.3 Frequency Regulation Scheme 68

5.1.4 Enhanced Control Strategy Under Network Faults 68

5.2 Decoupled Control Strategy – Level 1 Function 70

5.3 Electronically Coupled Distributed Generation Control Loops – Level 1 Function 71

5.3.1 Voltage Regulation 71

5.3.2 Frequency Regulation 71

5.4 Energy Storage System Control Loops – Level 1 Function 72

5.4.1 Voltage Regulation 72

5.4.2 Frequency Regulation 74

5.5 Synchronous Generator (SG) Control Loops – Level 1 Function 77

5.5.1 Voltage Regulation 77

5.5.2 Frequency Regulation 77

5.6 Control of Multiple Source Microgrid – Level 1 Function 77

5.7 Fault Current Limiting Control Strategy – Level 1 Function 80

5.8 Mitigating the Impact on Protection System – Level 1 Function 80

5.9 Adaptive Control Strategy – Level 2 Function 81

5.10 Generalized Control Strategy – Level 2 Function 81

5.11 Multi-DER Control – Level 2 Function 83

5.12 Centralized Microgrid Controller Functions – Level 3 Function 84

5.13 Protection and Control Requirements 85

5.14 Communication-Assisted Protection and Control 85

5.15 Fault Current Control of DER 86

5.16 Load Monitoring for Microgrid Control – Level 3 Function 87

5.17 Interconnection Transformer Protection 88

5.18 Volt-VAR Optimization Control – Level 3 Function 89

6 Information and Communication Systems 91

6.1 IT and Communication Requirements in a Microgrid 91

6.1.1 HAN Communications 92

6.1.2 LAN Communications 92

6.1.3 WAN Communications 94

6.2 Technological Options for Communication Systems 94

6.2.1 Cellular/Radio Frequency 95

6.2.2 Cable/DSL 95

6.2.3 Ethernet 95

6.2.4 Fiber Optic SONET/SDH and E/GPON over Fiber Optic Links 96

6.2.5 Microwave 96

6.2.6 Power Line Communication 96

6.2.7 WiFi (IEEE 802.11) 96

6.2.8 WiMAX (IEEE 802.16) 96

6.2.9 ZigBee 97

6.3 IT and Communication Design Examples 97

6.3.1 Universal Communication Infrastructure 97

6.3.2 Grid Integration Requirements, Standard, Codes, and Regulatory Considerations 97

6.3.2.1 Recommended Signaling Scheme and Capacity Limit of PLC Under Bernoulli-Gaussian Impulsive Noise 98

6.3.2.2 Studying and Developing Relevant Networking Techniques for an Efficient and Reliable Smart Grid Communication Network (SGCN) 98

6.3.3 Distribution Automation 98

6.3.3.1 Apparent Power Signature Based Islanding Detection 98

6.3.3.2 ZigBee in Electricity Substations 99

6.3.4 Integrated Data Management and Portals 99

6.3.4.1 The Multi Agent Volt-VAR Optimization (VVO) Engine 99

7 Power and Communication Systems 101

7.1 Example of Real-Time Systems Using the IEC 61850 Communication Protocol 103

8 System Studies and Requirements 105

8.1 Data and Specification Requirements 105

8.1.1 Topology-Related Characteristics 107

8.1.2 Demand-Related Characteristics 108

8.1.3 Economics- and Environment-Related Characteristics 108

8.2 Microgrid Design Criteria 108

8.2.1 Reliability and Resilience 108

8.2.1.1 Reliability 109

8.2.1.2 Resilience 109

8.2.2 DER Technologies 109

8.2.2.1 Electric Storage Systems 109

8.2.2.2 Photovoltaic Solar Power 110

8.2.2.3 Wind Power 111

8.2.3 DER Sizing 112

8.2.4 Load Prioritization 114

8.2.5 Microgrid Operational States 114

8.2.5.1 Grid-connected Mode 114

8.2.5.2 Transition to Islanded Mode 115

8.2.5.3 Islanded Mode 115

8.2.5.4 Transition to Grid-connected Mode 116

8.3 Design Standards and Application Guides 116

8.3.1 ANSI/NEMA 116

8.3.2 IEEE 116

8.3.3 UL 118

8.3.4 NEC 118

8.3.5 IEC 118

8.3.6 CIGRE 118

9 Sample Case Studies for Real-Time Operation 121

9.1 Operational Planning Studies 121

9.2 Economic and Technical Feasibility Studies 122

9.3 Policy and Regulatory Framework Studies 123

9.4 Power-Quality Studies 125

9.5 Stability Studies 125

9.6 Microgrid Design Studies 128

9.7 Communication and SCADA System Studies 129

9.8 Testing and Evaluation Studies 129

9.9 Example Studies 130

10 Microgrid Use Cases 133

10.1 Energy Management System Functional Requirements Use Case 133

10.2 Protection 136

10.3 Intentional Islanding 139

11 Testing and Case Studies 143

11.1 EMS Economic Dispatch 143

11.1.1 Applicable Design on the Campus Microgrid 143

11.1.2 Design Guidelines 144

11.1.3 Multi-Objective Optimization – Example 145

11.1.3.1 System Description 145

11.1.3.2 Optimization Formulation 146

11.1.4 Results and Discussion 149

11.1.4.1 Comparison to Existing Campus DEMS 149

11.1.4.2 Business Case Overview 152

11.2 Voltage and Reactive Power Control 153

11.2.1 VVO/CVR Architecture 153

11.3 Microgrid Anti-Islanding 155

11.3.1 Test System 156

11.3.1.1 Distribution System 156

11.3.1.2 Inverter System 158

11.3.2 Tests Performed and Results 158

11.3.2.1 Nuisance Tripping 159

11.3.2.2 Islanding 160

11.4 Real-Time Testing 166

11.4.1 Hardware-In-The-Loop Real Time Test Bench 167

11.4.2 Real-Time System Using IEC 61850 Communication Protocol 169

12 Conclusion 173

12.1 Challenges and Methodologies 173

12.1.1 Theme 1 – Operation, Control, and Protection of Smart Microgrids 173

12.1.1.1 Topic 1.1 – Control, Operation, and Renewables for Remote Smart Microgrids 174

12.1.1.2 Topic 1.2 – Distributed Control, Hybrid Control, and Power Management for Smart Microgrids 176

12.1.1.3 Topic 1.3 – Status Monitoring, Disturbance Detection, Diagnostics, and Protection for Smart Microgrids 180

12.1.1.4 Topic 1.4 – Operational Strategies and Storage Technologies to Address Barriers for Very High Penetration of DG Units in Smart Microgrids 183

12.1.2 Theme 2: Smart Microgrid Planning, Optimization, and Regulatory Issues 185

12.1.2.1 Topic 2.1 Cost-Benefits Framework – Secondary Benefits and Ancillary Services 185

12.1.2.2 Topic 2.2 Energy and Supply Security Considerations 187

12.1.2.3 Topic 2.3 Demand-Response Technologies and Strategies – Energy Management and Metering 190

12.1.2.4 Topic 2.4: Integration Design Guidelines and Performance Metrics – Study Cases 192

12.1.3 Theme 3: Smart Microgrid Communication and Information Technologies 193

12.1.3.1 Topic 3.1 Universal Communication Infrastructure 194

12.1.3.2 Topic 3.2 Grid Integration Requirements, Standards, Codes, and Regulatory Considerations 195

12.1.3.3 Topic 3.3: Distribution Automation Communications: Sensors, Condition Monitoring, and Fault Detection (Topic Leader: Meng; Collaborators: Chang, Li, Iravani, Farhangi, NB Power) 200

12.1.3.4 Topic 3.4: Integrated Data Management and Portals 202

12.2 Final Thoughts 204

References 205

Index 211