Advanced Distribution Measurement Technologies and Data Applications for Smart Grids: A Review

The integration of advanced measuring technologies in distribution systems allows distribution system operators to have better observability of dynamic and transient events. In this work, the applications of distribution grid measurement technologies are explored in detail. The main contributions of...

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Autores: Saldaña González, Antonio Emmanuel|||0000-0002-5708-2049, Sumper, Andreas|||0000-0002-5628-1660, Aragüés Peñalba, Mònica|||0000-0002-1509-376X, Smolnikar, Miha
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2020
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/332757
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/332757
https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en13143730
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Renewable energy sources
Smart power grids
Advanced measuring devices
Micro-phasor measurement units
Power quality monitors
Smart grid technologies
Smart meters
Energies renovables
Xarxes elèctriques intel·ligents
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria elèctrica
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Sumario:The integration of advanced measuring technologies in distribution systems allows distribution system operators to have better observability of dynamic and transient events. In this work, the applications of distribution grid measurement technologies are explored in detail. The main contributions of this review are (a) a comparison of eight advanced measurement devices for distribution networks, based on their technical characteristics, including reporting periods, measuring data, precision, and sample rate; (b) a review of the most recent applications of micro-Phasor Measurement Units, Smart Meters, and Power Quality Monitoring devices used in distribution systems, considering different novel methods applied for data analysis; and (c) an input-output table that relates measured quantities from micro-Phasor Measurement Units and Smart Meters needed for each specific application found in this extensive review. This paper aims to serve as an important guide for researches and engineers studying smart grids.