Instantaneous Voltage Estimation for Assessment and Monitoring of Flicker Indices in Power Systems

In a deregulated electricity industry, new concerns have emerged regarding the quality of the power supply as companies tend to focus on their own objectives and interests. One main concern regarding power-supply quality is voltage fluctuation. Voltage fluctuations are defined as repetitive or random variations in the magnitude of the supply voltage. This paper addresses a method for monitoring the voltage flicker using state estimation (FSE). A test system is used to characterize the new algorithm in which parameter inaccuracies have been considered. The new algorithm can be used by operators as well as distribution companies to monitor the flicker severity throughout the network.

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