A novel three phase load flow algorithm based on symmetrical components for distribution systems

  • Kang Xiaoning
  • , Suonan Jiale
  • , Song Guobing
  • , Fu Wei
  • , Zhiqian Bo

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Abstract

The majority of distribution systems are either unearthed or indirectly earthed, resulting in practically no zero sequence voltages and currents during normal operation. Based on this assumption, a novel three phase load flow algorithm is proposed. The three phase power at the PQ node is first decomposed into positive sequence power, negative sequence power and the coupled power. The load flow for the positive sequence network can then be solved using conventional iterative algorithms, and the negative sequence network load flow can be solved by means of simple algebra. Finally, the three phase load flow is obtained by inverse symmetrical component transformation. In this algorithm, the unbalanced three phase load flow is simplified into positive sequence power flow. With the order of Jacobian matrix reduced from 3n×3n to n×n, the complexity and computational cost are reduced significantly. The load flow analysis of a real 28-node distribution system confirms the validity of the proposed algorithm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2008 Proceedings of the 43rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2008
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Print)9788889884096
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Event43rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2008 - Padova, Italy
Duration: 1 Sep 20084 Sep 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference

Conference

Conference43rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2008
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPadova
Period1/09/084/09/08

Keywords

  • Distribution systems
  • Symmetrical component
  • Three phase load flow

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