Title :
Smart distribution transformer applied to Smart Grids
Author :
Quevedo, Josemar O. ; Giacomini, Julian C. ; Beltrame, Rafael Concatto ; Cazakevicius, Fabricio E. ; Rech, Cassiano ; Schuch, L. ; Marchesan, Tiago B. ; de Campos, Mauricio ; Sausen, Paulo S. ; Kinas, Jonatas R.
Author_Institution :
Fed. Univ. of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, Brazil
Abstract :
Growing demand, requirements for power quality enhancement and distribution generation are increasing the complexity of distribution systems. In this scenario, voltage regulation of distribution networks also becomes more complex, especially in long distribution lines. In this paper, a smart distribution transformer is proposed, which employs an electronic on load tap changer with a bidirectional communication system. This system enables automatic voltage regulation, telemetry and remote control for power utilities, allowing its application in Smart Grids.
Keywords :
distributed power generation; distribution networks; on load tap changers; power supply quality; smart power grids; telemetry; voltage control; automatic voltage regulation; bidirectional communication system; distribution generation; distribution networks; electronic on load tap changer; power quality enhancement; remote control; smart distribution transformer; smart grids; telemetry; Current transformers; Logic gates; Optical switches; Power transformer insulation; Voltage control; Wireless communication; Electronic on load tap changer (OLTC); smart grids (SG); smart transformer (ST);
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics Conference (COBEP), 2013 Brazilian
Conference_Location :
Gramado
DOI :
10.1109/COBEP.2013.6785244
