Use of data from smart meters in optimal operation of distribution systems

Author

Grigoras, Gheorghe ; Scarlatache, Florina

Author_Institution

“Gheorghe Asachi” Tech. Univ. of Iasi, Iasi, Romania

fYear

2014

fDate

22-24 May 2014

Firstpage

179

Lastpage

184

Abstract

The paper presents a clustering based algorithm for consumers´ classification in representative consumption categories characterized by typical load profiles obtained using measurements performed by smart meters. The results obtained were extended to other consumers that don´t have a smart metering system implemented. In the case study, a working database described by information provided by smart meters installed at 87 residential consumers from a rural distribution network from Romania was considered. A comparative study was realized using a testing database formed by 60 residential customers. The results obtained demonstrated that the proposed approach can be used with the success in the optimal operation and planning of distribution systems or in building specific tariff structures of the customers.

Keywords

pattern classification; pattern clustering; power distribution planning; power engineering computing; smart meters; Romania; clustering based algorithm; consumer classification; distribution system planning; distribution systems; representative consumption categories; residential consumers; rural distribution network; smart meters; tariff structures; Classification algorithms; Clustering algorithms; Companies; Databases; Energy consumption; Planning; Smart meters;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (OPTIM), 2014 International Conference on

Conference_Location

Bran

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/OPTIM.2014.6850913

Filename

6850913