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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…
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…
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…
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…