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A Data-Driven Policy for Addressing Deployability Issue of FMM FRPs: Resources Qualification and Deliverability
Mohammad Ghaljehei, Mojdeh Khorsand
Intensified netload uncertainty and variability led to the concept of a new market product, flexible ramping product (FRP). The main goal of FRP is to enhance the generation dispat…
A SOCP-based ACOPF for Operational Scheduling of Three-phase Unbalanced Distribution Systems and Coordination of PV Smart Inverters
Mingyue He, Zahra Soltani, Mohammad Ghaljehei +6
The proliferation of distributed energy resources (DERs) im-poses new challenges to distribution system operation, e.g., power quality issues. To overcome these challenges and enha…
Optimal Placement of PV Smart Inverters with Volt-VAr Control in Electric Distribution Systems
Mengxi Chen, Shanshan Ma, Zahra Soltani +3
The high R/X ratio of typical distribution systems makes the system voltage vulnerable to the active power injection from distributed energy resources (DERs). Moreover, the intermi…
A Machine Learning-Based Method for Identifying Critical Distance Relays for Transient Stability Studies
Ramin Vakili, Mojdeh Khorsand
Modeling protective relays is crucial for performing accurate stability studies as they play a critical role in defining the dynamic responses of power systems during disturbances.…
A Comprehensive Framework based on Dynamic and Steady State Analysis to Evaluate Power System Resiliency to Extreme Weather Conditions
Giritharan Vijay Iswaran, Ramin Vakili, Mojdeh Khorsand
Power system robustness against high impact low probability events is becoming a major concern. To depict distinct phases of a system response during these disturbances, an irregul…
Optimal Scheduling of Distributed Energy Resources Considering Volt-VAr Controller of PV Smart Inverters
Zahra Soltani, Shanshan Ma, Mohammad Ghaljehei +1
This paper proposes an operational scheduling model of distributed energy resources (DERs) and PV smart inverters with Volt-VAr controller using an accurate AC optimal power flow (…
Detailed Primary and Secondary Distribution System Model Enhancement Using AMI Data
Karen Montano-Martinez, Sushrut Thakar, Shanshan Ma +5
Reliable and accurate distribution system modeling, including the secondary network, is essential in examining distribution system performance with high penetration of distributed…
Simultaneous Robust State Estimation, Topology Error Processing, and Outage Detection for Unbalanced Distribution Systems
Zahra Soltani, Shanshan Ma, Mojdeh Khorsand +1
This paper proposes an efficient algorithmic approach that overcomes the critical challenges in the real-time unbalanced distribution system state estimation, topology error proces…
Real-Time Topology Detection and State Estimation in Distribution Systems Using Micro-PMU and Smart Meter Data
Zahra Soltani, Mojdeh Khorsand
Distribution network topology detection and state estimation in real-time are critical for modern distribution systems management and control. However, number of sensors in distrib…
Day-ahead Operational Planning with Enhanced Flexible Ramping Product: Design and Analysis
Mohammad Ghaljehei, Mojdeh Khorsand
New resource mix, e.g., renewable resources, are imposing operational complexities to modern power systems by intensifying uncertainty and variability in the system net load. This…
An Algorithmic Approach for Identifying Critical Distance Relays for Transient Stability Studies
Ramin Vakili, Mojdeh Khorsand, Vijay Vittal +2
After major disturbances, power system behavior is governed by the dynamic characteristics of its assets and protection schemes. Therefore, modeling protection devices is essential…
Two-Stage Distributed Energy Resources Scheduling via Chance-Constrained AC Optimal Power Flow: A Second-Order Cone Programming Approach
Mingyue He, Zahra Soltani, Mojdeh Khorsand
The penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs) is increasing dramatically. Due to the uncertainty of DERs, the operation of the distribution system is facing higher risks a…
Representation of Uncertainty in Electric Energy Market Models: Pricing Implication and Formulation
Mohammad Ghaljehei, Mojdeh Khorsand
Modern market management systems continue to evolve due to the intentions to improve system security and reliability. This evolvement has been leading to a transition of market auc…