6 papers
Stochastic Black Start Resource Allocation to Enable Dynamic Formation of Networked Microgrids and DER-aided Restoration
Cong Bai, Salish Maharjan, Han Wang +1
Extended outages in distributed systems (DSs) dominated by distributed energy resources (DERs) require innovative strategies to efficiently and securely deploy black start (BS) res…
Grid Edge Intelligence-Assisted Model Predictive Framework for Black Start of Distribution Systems with Inverter-Based Resources
Junyuan Zheng, Salish Maharjan, Zhaoyu Wang
The growing proliferation of distributed energy resources (DERs) is significantly enhancing the resilience and reliability of distribution systems. However, a substantial portion o…
Data-driven quantification and visualization of resilience metrics of power distribution system
Dingwei Wang, Salish Maharjan, Junyuan Zheng +2
This paper presents a data-driven approach for quantifying the resilience of distribution power grids to extreme weather events using two key metrics: (a) the number of outages and…
Fast Feeder Reconfiguration via Mesh Adaptive Direct Search in Black-Box Distribution System Environments
Junyuan Zheng, Wenlong Shi, Zhaoyu Wang
Feeder reconfiguration is a critical operational strategy in power distribution systems. However, existing optimization approaches typically rely on explicit mathematical formulati…
Model Predictive Black Start for Dynamic Formation of DER-Led Microgrids with Inrush Current Impacts
Cong Bai, Salish Maharjan, Zhaoyu Wang
Black start (BS) of the distribution system (DS) with high penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs) requires advanced control frameworks to ensure secure and efficient re…
DERs-Aided Blackstart and Load Restoration Framework for Distribution Systems Considering Synchronization and Frequency Security Constraints
Salish Maharjan, Cong Bai, Han Wang +3
Extreme weather events have led to long-duration outages in the distribution system (DS), necessitating novel approaches to blackstart and restore the system. Existing blackstart s…