Title :
Impact of ICT on the reliability of active distribution networks
Author :
Celli, G. ; Ghiani, E. ; Pilo, F. ; Soma, G.G.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
Abstract :
The expected benefits of an Active Distribution Network (ADN), like the improved reliability, the increased asset utilization, and the enhanced access for Distributed Energy resources, will be reached through the adoption of flexible network topologies, innovative protection schemes, and above all a pervasive usage of communication systems. In this paper, in order to better estimate the influence of the ICT on the ADN reliability, the availability of the communication signal has been made dependent on the atmospheric conditions and implemented in a Pseudo Sequential Monte-Carlo (PSMC) simulation tool.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; power distribution protection; power distribution reliability; power engineering computing; renewable energy sources; ADN reliability; ICT impact; PSMC simulation tool; active distribution network reliability; asset utilization; atmospheric conditions; communication signal availability; distributed energy resource access; flexible network topology adoption; innovative protection schemes; pervasive communication system usage; pseudosequential Monte Carlo simulation tool;
Conference_Titel :
Integration of Renewables into the Distribution Grid, CIRED 2012 Workshop
Conference_Location :
Lisbon
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1--84919-628-4
DOI :
10.1049/cp.2012.0894
