Development of Optimization Parameter system for AVC in Tianjin low voltage grid

Proposing the optimal AVC coordinating parameters and comparing effects of different grid planning for reactive balance in an scientific manner is one of the functional characteristics of smart AVC. In this paper Optimization Parameter (OP) system is developed in Tianjin low voltage grid for this purpose. The data are taken from EMS. The state estimation is carried out periodically after obtaining real-time data. Taking state estimation results as the basic power flow and simulating AVC operations, the voltage variations and line loss analysis can be calculated for comparison. The system can compare optimization parameters for the real grid or the virtual grid. lt´s depending on whether considering the actual capacity of reactive power compensation equipments. The structure, hardware configuration and data exchange of the system are illustrated. Finally, several analysis tools of the OP system are introduced. With the system, it can be evaluated that effects of reducing line loss benefited from the AVC operations. It can propose coordinating priority of capacitors or on-load regulating transformers. Also it can provide the optimal AVC coordinating parameters and the optimal grid plans, which lead to better voltage control and better layout of reactive power compensation equipments.