- Microgrid Control and Optimization
- Electric Motor Design and Analysis
- Magnetic Properties and Applications
- Smart Grid Energy Management
- Magnetic Bearings and Levitation Dynamics
- Optimal Power Flow Distribution
- Wind Turbine Control Systems
- Power Quality and Harmonics
- Islanding Detection in Power Systems
- Wind Energy Research and Development
- Multilevel Inverters and Converters
- Non-Destructive Testing Techniques
- Sensorless Control of Electric Motors
- Advanced DC-DC Converters
- Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
- Induction Heating and Inverter Technology
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- Advanced Battery Technologies Research
- Electric Power System Optimization
- Energy Load and Power Forecasting
- Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
- Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques
- Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels
- Power System Optimization and Stability
- Real-time simulation and control systems
Ghent University
2015-2024
Ghent University Hospital
1997-2024
Flanders Make (Belgium)
2018-2024
Decision Research
2021
Core Laboratories (United States)
2020
University College West Flanders
2017
University of Antwerp
2010
Fund for Scientific Research
2003
In several countries, the wind power penetration increased tremendously in recent years. To ensure proper functioning of system, some grid operators already require capability to provide inertial response or primary control with turbines. This paper discusses emulated turbines by means synthetic inertia and droop strategy. The behavior strategy is determined constant, whereas only has a constant. When these strategies are used, it important tune parameters depending on system which...
New opportunities for optimally integrating the increasing number of distributed-generation (DG) units in power system rise with introduction microgrid. Most DG are connected to microgrid via a power-electronic inverter dc link. Therefore, new control methods these inverters need be developed order exploit as effectively possible case an islanded In literature, most strategies based on conventional transmission grid or depend communication infrastructure. this paper, other hand, alternative...
The increasing share of distributed generation (DG) units in electrical power systems has a significant impact on the operation distribution networks, which are increasingly being confronted with congestion and voltage problems. This demands coordinated approach for integrating DG network, allowing to actively contribute frequency regulation. Microgrids can provide such coordination by aggregating DG, (controllable) loads, storage small-scale operate both grid-connected islanded mode. In...
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In the islanded operating condition, microgrid has to maintain power balance independently of a main grid. Because specific characteristics microgrid, such as resistive lines and high degree power-electronically interfaced generators, new control methods for generators have been introduced. For active in this paper, variant conventional <formula formulatype="inline" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><tex...
For islanded microgrids, droop-based control methods are often used to achieve a reliable energy supply. However, in case of resistive these strategies can be rather different what conventional grid is accustomed to. Therefore, this paper, the theoretical analogy between by means synchronous generators (SGs) and converter-interfaced distributed generation (CIDG) units microgrids studied. The based on frequency as global parameter showing differences mechanical power ac power. SGs act changes...
Microgrids are receiving an increasing interest to integrate the growing share of distributed-generation (DG) units in electrical network. For islanded operation microgrid, several control strategies for primary have been developed ensure stable microgrid operation. In low-voltage (LV) microgrids, active power/voltage ( <i xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">P</i> / xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">V</i> ) droop controllers...
Proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser stands as a promising candidate for sustainable hydrogen production from renewable energy sources (RESs). Given the fluctuating nature of RESs, accurate modelling PEM is crucial. Nonetheless, complex models demand substantial time and resource investments when integrating them into large-scale power system. The majority introduced in literature are either overly intricate or fail to effectively reproduce dynamic behaviour electrolyser. To this end,...
The presence of synchronous and induction generators has a positive effect on the retained voltage (the lowest rms during event) dips in high networks. impact converter-connected distributed-generation (DG) units been reported to be negligible, as most converters operate at unity power factor, currents injected grid are limited nominal current converter. However, DG distorted is strongly dependent level, thus impedance, concerned grid. This paper investigates compares effects converter-based...
This paper proposes a coordination paradigm for properly coordinating local control actions, taken by many communicating agents (CAs), in order to maintain multi-area power system voltages within acceptable bounds. The proposed scheme is inspired distributed model predictive (DMPC), and relies on the communication of planned actions among neighboring CAs, each possibly operated an independent transmission operator (TSO). Each CA, knowing its own area, as well reduced-order QSS models...
For the islanded operation of a microgrid, several control strategies have been developed. example, voltage-based droop can be implemented for active power generators and loads. One main advantages microgrid is that it as controllable entity within electrical network. This requires ability utility grid to or influence exchange with by communicating only one unit. However, little research has conducted on controlling transfer through point common coupling (PCC). paper addresses this issue...
In order to obtain a coordinated approach integrate the increasing presence of distributed generation (DG) units in electric power system, microgrid concept has been introduced. Since most DG use converter as an interface with grid, new control strategies for these converters are being developed. For islanded mode microgrid, voltage-based droop strategy, active and reactive balancing sharing between multiple achieved. This method also makes it easy delay changing output renewable compared...
Innovative architectures, control mechanisms and network technologies are being proposed to realize the future smart grid. To assess their impact effectiveness, simulation is key. Simulation in both areas of communication networks as well power systems has been widely adopted. However, coupling those two worlds calls for tools able address both. In this paper, we propose an innovative integrated framework that models simulates networks. We discuss design operation environment, illustrate by...
In this study, a heuristics-based optimisation methodology for day-ahead unit commitment (UC) model in microgrids is proposed. The aims to schedule the power among different microgrid units while minimising operating costs together with CO2 emissions produced. A storage device added where charge and discharge calculated according both objectives. addition, as part of demand side participation strategy, charging was determined electric vehicles (EV) order increase system security further...
As the share of renewable energy sources increases, grid frequency becomes more unstable. Therefore, balancing services will become important in future. Dedicated devices can be installed close to point where off‐shore wind farms are connected transmission on land. There, they used attenuate power variations, reduce congestion and offer balancing. The provision these ancillary create considerable additional economic revenue. In this study, primary reserve by means a large hydrogen...
The objective of this study is minimizing the frequency deviation due to load variations and fluctuations renewable energy resources. In paper, a new type-2 fuzzy control (T2FLC) approach presented for (LFC) in power systems with multi-areas, demand response (DR), battery storage system (BESS), wind farms. BESS used reduce deviations caused by energy, DR utilized increase network stability fast changes. suggested T2FLC online tuned based on extended Kalman filter improve LFC accuracy...
Starting from the well known analytical formula for eddy current losses in electrical steel laminations, saturation and edge effects are studied by means of 1D 2D finite element models a single lamination. A novel method directly including laminated core energy dissipation time stepped model complete (rotating) machine is proposed. By way example applied to tooth with enforced flux waveforms.
In order to achieve a coordinated integration of distributed energy resources in the electrical network, an aggregation these is required. Microgrids and virtual power plants (VPPs) address this issue. Opposed VPPs, microgrids have functionality islanding, for which specific control strategies been developed. These are classified under primary strategies. Microgrid secondary deals with other aspects such as resource allocation, economic optimization voltage profile improvements. When...
Following the urgency of climate change issues, investments in renewable energy sources and electrification transportation sector have enormously increased to facilitate transition a more sustainable future. However, as resources like wind parks are replacing conventional power plants, new balancing solutions required strengthen grid stability. As responsive loads with quick dynamics, electrolyzers operating hydrogen refueling stations (HRSs) can offer flexible services grid. To gain this...