Title
An enhanced MPC-based strategy for non-disruptive load shedding.
Abstract
Model predictive control (MPC) methods have a well-earned reputation for providing on-line solutions to optimal feedback control problems, particularly for systems with control and parameter constraints. Previous work has shown the value of MPC in designing non-disruptive load-shedding strategies for power systems. The nonlinear, non-smooth dynamics of power systems make direct application of MPC difficult though. Therefore previous load-shedding applications of MPC have made use of an approximate discrete-time linear dynamic model that describes perturbations to the system's nominal behavior over a finite-time horizon. This approximate model is based on trajectory sensitivities. The article pursues several enhancements of such MPC-based load-shedding strategies. Specifically, at each MPC stage, we propose using a two-step optimization process to determine the optimal input sequence. This helps in combating the possibility of growing error in the discrete-time approximation if large input modifications are needed. We also consider the effects of varying voltage constraints over the MPC optimization horizon. The new two-step MPC strategies are used to design load-shedding controls that prevent voltage collapse in a ten-bus benchmark-system example.
Year
DOI
Venue
2012
10.1109/Allerton.2012.6483372
2012 50TH ANNUAL ALLERTON CONFERENCE ON COMMUNICATION, CONTROL, AND COMPUTING (ALLERTON)
Keywords
Field
DocType
optimal control,predictive control,feedback,linear systems
Mathematical optimization,Optimal control,Nonlinear system,Linear system,Computer science,Control theory,Voltage,Model predictive control,Electric power system,Trajectory,Load Shedding
Conference
ISSN
Citations 
PageRank 
2474-0195
0
0.34
References 
Authors
1
2
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Mengran Xue16113.36
Ian A. Hiskens250256.93