Ill-Conditioned Power Flow Analysis Using a Quantized State-Based Approach

Abstract

This paper focuses on power flow analysis through the lens of the Newton flow, a continuous-time formulation of Newton's method. Within this framework, we explore how quantized-state concepts, originally developed as an alternative to time discretization, can be incorporated to govern the evolution of the Newton flow toward the power flow solution. This approach provides a novel perspective on adaptive step-size control and shows how state quantization can enhance robustness in illconditioned cases. The performance of the proposed approach is discussed with the ACTIVSg70k synthetic test system.