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Table of Contents: “…Preface xv List of Figures xxiii List of Tables xxxi List of Contributors xxxiii List of Abbreviations xxxvii 1 Power Electronics in Smart Grid 1 1.1 Introduction 2 1.2 Smart Grid, Components and Advantages 2 1.2.1 Structure of Photovoltaic Intelligent Charging Station (PVCS) Based on SST Solid State Transformer 3 1.3 Power Electronic Converters in Smart Grids 5 1.4 Application of Power Electronic Technology in Smart Grid 6 1.4.1 The Application of DC-AC and DC-AC Converters in SG 7 1.4.2 The Application of HVDC Technology in Smart Grid 8 1.4.3 The Application of FACTS Technology in Smart Grid 8 1.5 CPS Attacks Mitigation Approaches on Power Electronic 9 1.5.1 Architecture of Digitally-Controlled Power Electronic CPSs 10 1.5.2 CPS Protection Vulnerabilities and the Applications of Power Electronics 14 1.6 Conclusion 14 1.6.1 Topology Detection and Cyber Attack 15 1.6.2 Vulnerability Analysis of Cyber-attacks in the Control of Voltage Source Converters 18 References 18 2 Power Electronics in HVDC Transmission Systems 21 2.1 Introduction 22 2.2 HVDC Transmission Systems 22 2.2.1 Brief Overview on HVDC Transmission Technologies 22 2.2.1.1 Back-to-Back HVDC transmission 23 2.2.1.2 Point-to-Point HVDC transmission 23 2.2.1.3 Multi-Terminal HVDC grids 24 2.2.2 HVDC Configurations 27 2.2.2.1 Monopolar 27 2.2.2.2 Bipolar 28 2.2.2.3 Homopolar 30 2.2.2.4 Hybrid 31 2.2.3 Power Electronics Converters in HVDC Transmission Systems 31 2.3 Power Converters 33 2.3.1 Voltage Source Converters 33 2.3.1.1 Two-level VSCs 34 2.3.1.2 Multilevel converters 35 2.3.1.2.1 Monolithic multilevel converters 36 2.3.2 Current Source Converters 48 2.3.2.1 Multipulse CSCs 49 2.3.2.2 Modular current source converters 51 2.3.2.2.1 Power electronics current source SMs 51 2.3.2.2.2 Conventional MCSCs 53 2.3.2.2.3 Modular multilevel current source converters 54 2.3.2.2.4 Hybrid MCSCs 55 2.3.3 Hybrid Current and Voltage Source Converters 56 2.4 DC/DC Converters 58 2.4.1 Isolated DC/DC Converters 59 2.4.1.1 Flyback/Forward-based 59 2.4.1.2 DAB 60 2.4.1.2.1 Two-level DAB 60 2.4.1.2.2 Cascaded DAB multilevel converter 61 2.4.1.2.3 DAB-MMC 62 2.4.2 Non Isolated DC/DC Converters 67 2.4.2.1 DC autotransformer 68 2.4.2.2 Transformerless 68 2.4.2.2.1 Resonant DC/DC converters 68 2.5 DC Power Flow Controllers 72 2.5.1 SDC-PFC 73 2.5.2 CDC-PFCs 74 2.5.3 IDC-PFCs 75 2.6 Conclusion 76 References 77 3 Optimal Multi-Objective Energy Management of Renewable Distributed Integration in Smart Distribution Grids Considering Uncertainties 83 3.1 Introduction 85 3.2 Uncertainty Modeling of RDG Source 87 3.2.1 Modeling of Load Demand Uncertainty 87 3.2.2 Modeling of Solar DG Uncertainty 87 3.2.3 Wind Turbine DG Uncertainty Modeling 90 3.3 Multi Objective Indices Evaluation 91 3.3.1 Multi Objective Indices 91 3.3.2 Equality Constraints 92 3.3.3 Distribution Line Constraints 92 3.3.4 RDG Constraints 93 3.4 Distribution Test System 93 3.5 Analysis Results and Comparison 93 3.6 Conclusion 110 References 111 4 Security Challenges in Smart Grid Management 117 4.1 Introduction 118 4.2 The Demand for a Smart Grid 118 4.3 Benefits of Smart Grid 119 4.4 Smart Grid Operation 120 4.5 Smart Grid Security Challenges 121 4.6 Literature Review 121 4.7 Key Points that Require Special Attention 122 4.7.1 Requirements for Data and Information Security 122 4.7.2 Extensive use of "Smart" Devices 122 4.7.3 Grid Perimeter and Physical Security 123 4.7.4 Protocols of a Legacy and (in) Secure Communication 123 4.7.5 Many Stakeholders and Synergies with other Services 124 4.7.6 A Lack of Clarity about the Smart Grid Concept and its Security Requirements 125 4.7.7 Lack of Awareness among Smart Grid Stakeholders: 125 4.7.8 Supply Chain Security 125 4.7.9 Encourage the Interchange of Risk, Vulnerability, and Threat Information 126 4.7.10 International Cooperation 126 4.7.11 Utility Security Management 127 4.8 Smart Grid Security Policies 127 4.8.1 Confidentiality 127 4.8.2 Integrity 127 4.8.3 Availability 127 4.8.4 Accountability 128 4.9 Corrective Strategies to Improve Smart Grid Protection 128 4.10 Important Areas to Safeguard the Grid 128 4.10.1 Powerful Digital Identities 128 4.10.2 Mutual Verification 129 4.10.3 Encryption 129 4.10.4 Continuous Security Updates 130 4.11 Conclusion 131 References 132 5 Differential Protection Scheme along with Backup Blockchain System for DC Microgrid 135 5.1 Introduction 136 5.2 DC Microgrids 139 5.2.1 Various Power Sources in DC Microgrids 140 5.2.2 Energy Storage Systems in DC Microgrids 141 5.2.3 Power Converters used in DC Microgrids 141 5.3 Challenges in Protection of Smart Grid 141 5.3.1 Protection from Cyber-Attacks 142 5.3.2 Converters with a Low Tolerance 142 5.3.3 Inefficacy of AC Circuit Breakers 142 5.3.4 Fault Current in both Directions 142 5.4 Cyber Attacks 142 5.4.1 Network security cyber attacks 143 5.4.2 GOOSE and SV Messages 144 5.5 Blockchain 145 5.6 Blockchain-Based DC Microgrid Protection Approach 146 5.6.1 Differential Fault Identification 146 5.6.2 Blockchain-based Backup and Protection System 149 5.7 Results and Discussion 149 5.7.1 Detecting and Isolating the Faults without Considering Cyber-Attack 150 5.7.2 Detecting and Isolating Faults when considering a Cyber-Attack 151 5.8 Conclusion 153 References 153 6 Planning Active Distribution Systems Using Microgrid Formation 157 6.1 Introduction 157 6.2 Step 1: Defining the Objectives 159 6.3 Step 2: Defining the Microgrid Topology 162 6.4 Step 3: System Modeling 163 6.4.1 Modeling of DGs 163 6.4.1.1 Dispatchable DG model 163 6.4.1.1.1 Diesel engine model 163 6.4.1.1.2 Micro turbine model 164 6.4.1.2 Nondispatchable DG model 164 6.4.1.2.1 PV modeling 165 6.4.1.2.2 Wind turbine modeling 166 6.4.2 Load Modeling 167 6.4.3 Energy Storage System Modeling 168 6.5 Step 4: Network Optimization 168 6.5.1 Power Flow 171 6.5.2 Demand Response 172 6.6 Switch Placement 172 6.6.1 Objectives of Switch Placement 174 6.6.2 Methodology of Switch Placement 176 6.6.3 Discussion 177 6.7 Conclusion 177 References 178 7 Overview on Reliability of PV Inverters in Grid-connected Applications 185 7.1 Introduction 186 7.2 Power Converters for PV Systems 188 7.3 Basic Principles of Reliability 191 7.3.1 Failure Rate 191 7.3.2 Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) 192 7.3.3 Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) 192 7.3.4 Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) 193 7.4 Power Module Reliability 193 7.4.1 Reliability Analysis of IGBT Module 194 7.5 Capacitor Reliability 197 7.6 Lifetime Estimation Methods 199 7.6.1 Parts Stress Method 199 7.6.2 Lifetime Prediction Methods of Power Devices 200 7.6.2.1 Coffin-Manson Lifetime Model 200 7.6.2.2 Coffin-Manson-Arrhenius Lifetime Model 200 7.6.2.3 Norris-Landzberg Lifetime Model 200 7.6.2.4 Semikorn Lifetime Model 201 7.6.2.5 Bayerer Lifetime Model 201 7.6.3 Lifetime Prediction Methods of DC-Link Capacitors 202 7.7 Conclusion 203 References 204 8 Energy Storage 211 8.1 Introduction 211 8.2 Installed Capacity in the World 213 8.3 Application of Energy Storage Devices 214 8.4 Classification of Energy Storage Devices 215 8.4.1 A Variety of Storage Technologies in the Supply Chain to Consume Electricity 216 8.4.2 Electrical storage technologies 216 8.5 Superconducting Magnetic Storage (SMES) 219 8.6 Mechanical Storage Method 220 8.6.1 Storage Pump 220 8.6.2 Compressed Air Storage 221 8.6.3 Flight Wheel Storage 223 8.7 Thermal Storage Method 224 8.7.1 Reasonable Thermal Energy Storage Systems 225 8.7.2 Sensible thermal energy storage systems 226 8.8 Chemical Storage Method 226 8.8.1 Chemical Storage Systems with Internal Storage 226 8.8.1.1 Hydrogen storage system (HES) 226 8.8.1.2 GAT power system: Artificial natural gas methanation 228 8.8.1.3 Current batteries 228 8.8.2 Chemical Storage Systems with External Storage 229 8.8.2.1 Lithium-ion battery 229 8.8.2.2 Lead-acid battery 230 8.8.2.3 High-temperature batteries (sulfur - sodium) 231 8.8.2.4 Nickel (nickel-cadmium) battery 232 8.8.2.5 Status of energy storage technologies 232 8.9 Storage Cost 232 8.10 Criteria for Determining Appropriate Energy Storage Technologies 233 References 234 9 A Comprehensive Review of Techniques for Enhancing Lifetime of Wireless Sensor Network 237 9.1 Introduction 238 9.1.1 Scalability 238 9.1.2 Routing 238 9.1.3 Quality of Service 239 9.1.4 Safety Measures 239 9.1.5 Energy/Power Preservation 239 9.1.6 Node Collaboration 239 9.1.7 Interoperation 239 9.2 Intricacy while Deployment of Manet 240 9.3 Wireless Sensor Networks 240 9.3.1 Sensor Network Communication Architecture 241 9.4 Coverage Problem in Sensor Network 242 9.5 Lifetime Maximization of Wireless Sensor Networks 243 9.6 Overview of Optimization Techniques Employed to Maximize 246 9.7 Conclusion 248 References 248 10 Soft Open Points in Active Distribution Systems 253 10.1 Introduction 253 10.2 Basic Concept of SOP 254 10.2.1 Benefits of SOPs 256 10.3 Comparison of SOPs with other Power Electronic Devices 258 10.4 Principle and Modeling of SOPs in Active Distribution Networks 260 10.4.1 Mathematical Modeling of SOPs in Active Distribution Networks 263 10.5 Classification of Existing SOP Configurations 264 10.5.1 Two-Terminal Soft Open Points 264 10.5.2 Multi-Terminal Soft Open Points 265 10.5.3 Soft Open Points with Energy Storage 266 10.5.4 DC Soft Open Points 267 10.6 Planning for Sizing and Placement of SOPs in Distribution Networks 267 10.6.1 SOP Coordinated Optimization 270 10.6.1.1 SOP Coordinated Optimization in Balanced Distribution Networks 270 10.6.1.2 SOP Coordinated Optimization in Unbalanced Distribution Networks 271 10.7 Operation of SOPs in Distribution Networks 272 10.7.1 Operation of SOPs under Normal Conditions 272 10.7.1.1 Control Block Diagram for Power Flow Control Mode Operation of SOPs 273 10.7.2 Operation of SOP during Abnormal Condition (Supply Res ...…”
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