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Source-Storage-Load Coordinated Master-Slave Control Strategy for Islanded Microgrid Considering Load Disturbance and
IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics
|April 8, 2023
Summary
A new master-slave control strategy enhances islanded microgrid stability during load disturbances. This coordinated source-storage-load approach improves voltage/frequency regulation and resource utilization for reliable power supply.
Area of Science:
- Electrical Engineering
- Power Systems
- Control Theory
Background:
- Islanded microgrids face stability challenges with sudden load disturbances.
- Existing peer-to-peer control models have limited regulation range and require generation margins.
- Voltage and frequency deviations can compromise microgrid operational security.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a coordinated master-slave control strategy for islanded microgrids.
- To enhance voltage and frequency stability under sudden load changes.
- To improve resource utilization and supply-demand balance.
Main Methods:
- A source-storage-load coordinated control strategy based on 'ramping speed' ratio.
- A channel planning method for robust internal network communication.
- Sliding-mode control and small-signal modeling for disturbance suppression and stability analysis.
Main Results:
- The proposed strategy ensures system voltage and frequency stability through a stable master resource output.
- It effectively restores supply-demand balance by fully utilizing power supply capacity.
- Case studies verified the strategy's effectiveness in improving operational security and communication reliability.
Conclusions:
- The coordinated master-slave control strategy significantly enhances the stability and reliability of islanded microgrids.
- It addresses limitations of peer-to-peer control by optimizing resource management and communication.
- The method provides a robust solution for maintaining microgrid performance under dynamic conditions.
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