Title :
Distributed Stars (D-Stars): A system topology for microgrids
Author :
Rowe, Christopher N. ; Summers, Terrence J. ; Betz, Robert E. ; Moore, Timothy G.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., Univ. of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Abstract :
A Distributed Stars (D-Stars) topology is proposed for microgrids, consisting of distributed generators and loads. The benefits and operational modes of the topology are discussed. Further, the topology creates an environment in which the control scheme for power balancing can be improved. The power balancing algorithms presented in [1] and [2] are extended using local current measurements, from local load branches. SABER simulations show the improvement in control achieved by the new algorithms.
Keywords :
distributed power generation; electric current measurement; power distribution control; power generation control; D-Stars; SABER simulations; distributed generators; distributed loads; distributed stars; local current measurements; local load branches; microgrids; operational modes; power balancing control; system topology; Educational institutions; Inverters; Load modeling; Transforms; Distributed Generation; Microgrids; Power Electronics; Power Frequency Droop;
Conference_Titel :
Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2012 22nd Australasian
Conference_Location :
Bali
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2933-0
