4 papers
Stochastic Pre-Event Preparation for Enhancing Resilience of Distribution Systems with High DER Penetration
Qianzhi Zhang, Zhaoyu Wang, Shanshan Ma +1
This paper proposes a stochastic optimal preparation and resource allocation method for upcoming extreme weather events in distribution systems, which can assist utilities to achie…
Switching Device-Cognizant Sequential Distribution System Restoration
Anmar Arif, Bai Cui, Zhaoyu Wang
This paper presents an optimization framework for sequential reconfiguration using an assortment of switching devices and repair process in distribution system restoration. Compare…
Boundaries of Operation for Refurbished Parallel AC-DC Reconfigurable Links in Distribution Grids
Aditya Shekhar, Laura Ramírez-Elizondo, Pavol Bauer
Parallel ac-dc reconfigurable link technology can find interesting applications in medium voltage power distribution. A given system can operate in different configurations while m…
Optimizing Service Restoration in Distribution Systems with Uncertain Repair Time and Demand
Anmar Arif, Shanshan Ma, Zhaoyu Wang +3
This paper proposes a novel method to co-optimize distribution system operation and repair crew routing for outage restoration after extreme weather events. A two-stage stochastic…