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This study proposes a novel flexible hybrid state estimation (SE) algorithm when a realistic communication system with its irregularities is taken into account. This system is modelled by the Network Simulator 2 software tool, which is also used to calculate communication delays and packet drop probabilities. Within this setup, the system observability can be predicted, and the proposed SE can decide between using the static SE (SSE) or the discrete Kalman filter plus SSE‐based measurements and time alignment (Forecasting‐aided SE). Flexible hybrid SE (FHSE) incorporates both phasor measurement units and supervisory control and data acquisition‐based measurements, with different time stamps. The proposed FHSE with detailed modelling of the communication system is motivated by: (i) well‐known issues in SSE (time alignment of the measurements, frequent un‐observability for fixed SE time stamps etc.); and (ii) the need to model a realistic communication system (calculated communication delays and packet drop probabilities are a part of the proposed FHSE). Application of the proposed algorithm is illustrated for examples with time‐varying bus load/generation on two IEEE test cases: 14‐bus and 300‐bus.
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Probabilistic Network Observability of a Hybrid Power System with Communication Irregularities
This paper explores power system network observability while taking into account realistic communication network behavior. The overall information is obtained by combining SCADA- and phasor measurement unit-derived data, where time stamping (based on Global Positioning System or an equivalent local clock) for all measurements is assumed. Based on simulations performed in communication Network Simulator 2, empirical cumulative distribution functions can be associated with transfer times of measurement packets, which will reflect communication parameters and irregularities. This is further used to form an algorithm which maximizes the number of successful network observability checks, and thus the number of possible state estimations, in a certain time period. Application is demonstrated on the IEEE 14-bus test power system example.
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- 10163323
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- 2019 North American Power symposium
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- 1 to 6
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- National Science Foundation
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- https://doi.org/10.1109/NAPS46351.2019.8999986
