GRID STABILIZATION USING ADJUSTED VOLTAGE REGULATOR RESPONSE TO GRID CHARACTERISTICS

Patent ID: 9447 | Patent Number 10,784,686 | Status: Granted

Abstract

This IDR proposes the use of volt-var optimization (VVO) to improve the dynamic performance of microgrids. The proposed idea uses existing hardware assets, and does not require expensive new equipment. Operationally the concept is similar to the power system stabalizers seen on large transmission generators, except that it is relying on the response of the end use load for the primary control affect. While VVO has been used to reduce energy consumption for 30+ years, the proposed work is operating on the time-sclae of milliseconds. This is a new way to use the VVO effect, and to my knowledge has not been done before.

Application Number

15/875,981

Inventors

Tuffner,Frank
Schneider,Kevin P
Hansen,Jacob
Tang,Yingying
Mana,Priya T
Radhakrishnan,Nikitha

Market Sector

Energy Infrastructure