Novel Multiagent-Based Scheme for Voltage Control Coordination in Smart Grids

AbstractIn this paper, a new multiagent-based voltage control scheme is proposed. The algorithm dynamically adapts the settings of control devices, such as the automatic voltage regulator of generators, transformer with under-load tap changer, and flexible alternating current transmission systems (FACTS), to optimize operational objectives. The objectives are controlling the generator excitation current, reducing transmission power loss, maintaining voltage stability, and improving voltage profile. The constraint is to keep the technical capability limits of system equipment and the transmission line power-flow limits. Furthermore, the effect of load model on voltage control dynamics is addressed. Peer-to-peer device communication is developed to facilitate information exchange among agents. The proposed scheme coordinates the operation of installed voltage control devices on both low voltage and high voltage levels. A simulation test model is implemented using a parallel computing arrangement for a 30-bu...

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