Pub Date : 2026-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111634
Lihua Zhong , Feiwei Li , Junwei Zhang , Bozheng Yuan , Jie Chen , Weijia Yang , Yongjian Zhao
Hydrogen energy plays a crucial role in integrating renewable, reducing carbon emissions, and boosting the operational flexibility of multi-energy microgrids (MEMG), owing to its substantial storage capacity and clean characteristics. However, a key challenge arises in the coordinated dynamic dispatch between power flows and the multi-stage hydrogen value chain, which includes production, conversion, utilization, and waste heat recovery. To address this, we introduce a novel multi-time scale operational framework for MEMG that considers electricity-hydrogen coupling and encompass the entire hydrogen process chain. This framework operates on a three-phase model: day-ahead scheduling aimed at minimizing daily operating costs; intraday rolling optimization every 15 min to adjust for renewable energy fluctuations; and real-time adjustments to fine-tune key conversion devices. Additionally, a carbon emission flow is integrated into the day-ahead phase to guide the dispatch of hydrogen and electricity towards low-carbon operations. Case studies demonstrate that our proposed framework lowers total operating costs by 6.64% and cuts carbon emissions by 13.06% compared to traditional day-ahead scheduling. This work offers a practical, system-level operational strategy to enhance both the economic and environmental performance of future flexible energy systems.
{"title":"Multi-time scale coordinated dispatch of integrated electricity-hydrogen-heat microgrids with waste heat recovery","authors":"Lihua Zhong , Feiwei Li , Junwei Zhang , Bozheng Yuan , Jie Chen , Weijia Yang , Yongjian Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111634","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111634","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogen energy plays a crucial role in integrating renewable, reducing carbon emissions, and boosting the operational flexibility of multi-energy microgrids (MEMG), owing to its substantial storage capacity and clean characteristics. However, a key challenge arises in the coordinated dynamic dispatch between power flows and the multi-stage hydrogen value chain, which includes production, conversion, utilization, and waste heat recovery. To address this, we introduce a novel multi-time scale operational framework for MEMG that considers electricity-hydrogen coupling and encompass the entire hydrogen process chain. This framework operates on a three-phase model: day-ahead scheduling aimed at minimizing daily operating costs; intraday rolling optimization every 15 min to adjust for renewable energy fluctuations; and real-time adjustments to fine-tune key conversion devices. Additionally, a carbon emission flow is integrated into the day-ahead phase to guide the dispatch of hydrogen and electricity towards low-carbon operations. Case studies demonstrate that our proposed framework lowers total operating costs by 6.64% and cuts carbon emissions by 13.06% compared to traditional day-ahead scheduling. This work offers a practical, system-level operational strategy to enhance both the economic and environmental performance of future flexible energy systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50326,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 111634"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146173924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111603
Yulong Che , Dengfeng Wang , Xianxian Qiu , Xumeng Zhang , Limiao Ren , Wentao Zhang
With the increasing integration of traction power supply systems (TPSS) and wind farms into power grids, existing assessment methods are difficult to apply for quantifying the interactive effects of multiple uncertainties on grid voltage quality. A probabilistic assessment method based on Shapley value is proposed to evaluate voltage quality impacts in regional power grids containing both railway traction systems and wind power. Firstly, a non-parametric probabilistic modeling method based on adaptive kernel density estimation (AKDE) is proposed for traction loads and wind power, with its accuracy being validated. Secondly, an improved Latin Hypercube Sampling (LHS) method incorporating equal probability transformation and Cholesky decomposition techniques is developed to enable efficient sampling of correlated random variables. Then, a three-phase probabilistic load flow (3PLF) model incorporating an asymmetric traction substation is established. The method for assessing the probabilistic impact of traction loads and wind power on regional power grid voltage quality is proposed by combining 3PLF with Shapley value theory. Finally, the case validation is conducted in a modified IEEE 14-bus three-phase system using measured traction load and wind power data. Results show that when the operating trains at the traction substation change from one HXD1 to three HXD2s, the probability of the three-phase voltage unbalance degree exceeding the limit at the traction load bus increases by 10 %. The research results provide a theoretical basis and decision-making tool for voltage quality management in regional power grids with high wind power penetration integrated with TPSS.
{"title":"A probabilistic analysis method for the impact of traction load and wind power on power grid voltage quality based on Shapley value incorporating spatial correlation and uncertainty","authors":"Yulong Che , Dengfeng Wang , Xianxian Qiu , Xumeng Zhang , Limiao Ren , Wentao Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111603","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111603","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the increasing integration of traction power supply systems (TPSS) and wind farms into power grids, existing assessment methods are difficult to apply for quantifying the interactive effects of multiple uncertainties on grid voltage quality. A probabilistic assessment method based on Shapley value is proposed to evaluate voltage quality impacts in regional power grids containing both railway traction systems and wind power. Firstly, a non-parametric probabilistic modeling method based on adaptive kernel density estimation (AKDE) is proposed for traction loads and wind power, with its accuracy being validated. Secondly, an improved Latin Hypercube Sampling (LHS) method incorporating equal probability transformation and Cholesky decomposition techniques is developed to enable efficient sampling of correlated random variables. Then, a three-phase probabilistic load flow (3PLF) model incorporating an asymmetric traction substation is established. The method for assessing the probabilistic impact of traction loads and wind power on regional power grid voltage quality is proposed by combining 3PLF with Shapley value theory. Finally, the case validation is conducted in a modified IEEE 14-bus three-phase system using measured traction load and wind power data. Results show that when the operating trains at the traction substation change from one HX<sub>D</sub>1 to three HX<sub>D</sub>2s, the probability of the three-phase voltage unbalance degree exceeding the limit at the traction load bus increases by 10 %. The research results provide a theoretical basis and decision-making tool for voltage quality management in regional power grids with high wind power penetration integrated with TPSS.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50326,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 111603"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146079766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111617
Kaiyun Jiang, Shunjiang Lin, Yuerong Yang, Leyi Deng, Mingbo Liu
To maintain the secure operation of integrated transmission and distribution networks (ITDNs) with renewables, an optimal preventive control (OPC) method for static voltage stability of ITDNs under multiple N-1 contingencies considering uncertain renewables is proposed in this paper. In the OPC model, the uncertain power outputs of renewable energy stations are described as intervals, and the lower bounds of the static voltage stability margin (SVSM) intervals of ITDNs under both normal operation state and multiple N-1 contingencies are required to meet the allowable security thresholds. The original OPC model is a three-level optimization model including multiple bi-level optimization problems for computing the lower bounds of SVSM intervals, which is difficult to solve directly. To address this, the constraints of multiple SVSM intervals are simplified to the active constraints of the SVSM interval of the most severe state by introducing the fault parameters. Next, a simplification method based on Galerkin approximation is proposed to obtain the relationship between the injected power at the boundary connection bus and key variables of a distribution network (DN), and the operational constraints of each DN are simplified to several second-order cone inequality constraints. Then, the three-level optimization model is converted into a single-level optimization model through convex relaxation, dual convex programming, and Karush-Kuhn-Tucker condition construction. Thus, the preventive control scheme of ITDNs is obtained by solving the single-level optimization model. Case studies on a modified IEEE 39-33&69 bus ITDNs and an actual 2285-bus ITDNs demonstrate the correctness and effectiveness of the proposed method.
{"title":"Optimal preventive control for static voltage stability of integrated transmission and distribution networks under multiple N-1 contingencies considering uncertain renewables","authors":"Kaiyun Jiang, Shunjiang Lin, Yuerong Yang, Leyi Deng, Mingbo Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111617","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111617","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To maintain the secure operation of integrated transmission and distribution networks (ITDNs) with renewables, an optimal preventive control (OPC) method for static voltage stability of ITDNs under multiple <em>N</em>-1 contingencies considering uncertain renewables is proposed in this paper. In the OPC model, the uncertain power outputs of renewable energy stations are described as intervals, and the lower bounds of the static voltage stability margin (SVSM) intervals of ITDNs under both normal operation state and multiple <em>N</em>-1 contingencies are required to meet the allowable security thresholds. The original OPC model is a three-level optimization model including multiple bi-level optimization problems for computing the lower bounds of SVSM intervals, which is difficult to solve directly. To address this, the constraints of multiple SVSM intervals are simplified to the active constraints of the SVSM interval of the most severe state by introducing the fault parameters. Next, a simplification method based on Galerkin approximation is proposed to obtain the relationship between the injected power at the boundary connection bus and key variables of a distribution network (DN), and the operational constraints of each DN are simplified to several second-order cone inequality constraints. Then, the three-level optimization model is converted into a single-level optimization model through convex relaxation, dual convex programming, and Karush-Kuhn-Tucker condition construction. Thus, the preventive control scheme of ITDNs is obtained by solving the single-level optimization model. Case studies on a modified IEEE 39-33&69 bus ITDNs and an actual 2285-bus ITDNs demonstrate the correctness and effectiveness of the proposed method.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50326,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 111617"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146079767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111637
Di Xie , Longyun Kang , Jigang Yao , Liangliang Wang , Xiangzhen Yang , Zhipeng Yu , Pengpeng Zhou
The battery formation and grading testing system (BFGTS) is core equipment for battery activation, performance testing, and grading process. The grid-forming (GFM) inverters emerge as the promising solution for BFGTS to address instability issues induced by grid-following (GFL) inverters under weak grid conditions. Nevertheless, the stability of hybrid battery formation and grading testing system integrating both GFM and GFL inverters has become increasingly complex, presenting two critical challenges that demand urgent solutions: assessing the capacity ratio of GFM inverters for oscillation suppression and developing a seamless transition method between GFL and GFM mode under different current dynamics. Hence, a broadband sequence impedance considering the frequency coupling effect of the hybrid system is established and verified in this study. The influences of control parameters, capacity ratio and grid strength are analyzed in detail to reveal the stability mechanism. As the capacity ratio of GFM inverters increases, their low output impedance dominate the system, which effectively shrinks the capacitive negative damping region and thereby suppresses oscillations. However, an excessively high GFM ratio further increases the system’s stability risk under weak grid conditions. Additionally, a novel mode switching method integrating adaptive virtual impedance and feedforward control is proposed. Its advantage is that it can effectively suppress current surges and achieve seamless mode switching, even with different current loop structures and parameters between GFM and GFL control loops. Finally, simulation results of a BFGTS with six inverters validate the correctness of the stability analysis and the effectiveness of the proposed mode switching method.
{"title":"Stability analysis and seamless mode transition for a hybrid battery formation and grading testing system","authors":"Di Xie , Longyun Kang , Jigang Yao , Liangliang Wang , Xiangzhen Yang , Zhipeng Yu , Pengpeng Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111637","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111637","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The battery formation and grading testing system (BFGTS) is core equipment for battery activation, performance testing, and grading process. The grid-forming (GFM) inverters emerge as the promising solution for BFGTS to address instability issues induced by grid-following (GFL) inverters under weak grid conditions. Nevertheless, the stability of hybrid battery formation and grading testing system integrating both GFM and GFL inverters has become increasingly complex, presenting two critical challenges that demand urgent solutions: assessing the capacity ratio of GFM inverters for oscillation suppression and developing a seamless transition method between GFL and GFM mode under different current dynamics. Hence, a broadband sequence impedance considering the frequency coupling effect of the hybrid system is established and verified in this study. The influences of control parameters, capacity ratio and grid strength are analyzed in detail to reveal the stability mechanism. As the capacity ratio of GFM inverters increases, their low output impedance dominate the system, which effectively shrinks the capacitive negative damping region and thereby suppresses oscillations. However, an excessively high GFM ratio further increases the system’s stability risk under weak grid conditions. Additionally, a novel mode switching method integrating adaptive virtual impedance and feedforward control is proposed. Its advantage is that it can effectively suppress current surges and achieve seamless mode switching, even with different current loop structures and parameters between GFM and GFL control loops. Finally, simulation results of a BFGTS with six inverters validate the correctness of the stability analysis and the effectiveness of the proposed mode switching method.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50326,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 111637"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146173786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111652
Seyed Nasrollah Hashemian, Hirad Assimi, Hossein Ranjbar, S. Ali Pourmousavi, Wen L. Soong
The heavy reliance on diesel-powered haul trucks in underground mines contributes substantially to CO2 emissions and poses significant health risks to workers. Electrification of haul trucks offers a promising way to address these challenges, yet designing charging system in this constrained environment involves complex trade-offs between cost, productivity, and technical feasibility. This paper presents a novel optimisation-based framework for the coordinated sizing of onboard batteries and charging systems in underground operations, explicitly considering the interactions between battery size, payload capacity, charge rate, battery degradation, and regenerative braking. Three charging technologies, including fast charging, battery swapping, and trolley-assist, are systematically compared using tailored design models through rigorous net-present cost analysis over the mine’s operational life. The framework assesses how essential operational elements, such as the minimum viable battery capacity, frequency of charging cycles, length of the trolley, and motor efficiency, impact cost and productivity results. Simulation results for a hypothetical mine reveal distinct Pareto-optimal frontiers for each charging technology, highlighting how optimal choices shift under varying technical and economic conditions. This framework provides mining planners with a quantitative basis for selecting charging strategies that balance capital and operating costs with sustained productivity.
{"title":"Coordinated sizing of battery and charging systems for underground mining electric trucks","authors":"Seyed Nasrollah Hashemian, Hirad Assimi, Hossein Ranjbar, S. Ali Pourmousavi, Wen L. Soong","doi":"10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111652","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111652","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The heavy reliance on diesel-powered haul trucks in underground mines contributes substantially to CO<sub>2</sub> emissions and poses significant health risks to workers. Electrification of haul trucks offers a promising way to address these challenges, yet designing charging system in this constrained environment involves complex trade-offs between cost, productivity, and technical feasibility. This paper presents a novel optimisation-based framework for the coordinated sizing of onboard batteries and charging systems in underground operations, explicitly considering the interactions between battery size, payload capacity, charge rate, battery degradation, and regenerative braking. Three charging technologies, including fast charging, battery swapping, and trolley-assist, are systematically compared using tailored design models through rigorous net-present cost analysis over the mine’s operational life. The framework assesses how essential operational elements, such as the minimum viable battery capacity, frequency of charging cycles, length of the trolley, and motor efficiency, impact cost and productivity results. Simulation results for a hypothetical mine reveal distinct Pareto-optimal frontiers for each charging technology, highlighting how optimal choices shift under varying technical and economic conditions. This framework provides mining planners with a quantitative basis for selecting charging strategies that balance capital and operating costs with sustained productivity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50326,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 111652"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146173820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This article proposes a unified approach for assessing the operational efficiency of a Unified Power System (UPS) within the evolving Smart Grid environment. The method is based on an ideal-point evaluation framework that integrates the analysis of electricity supply volume, quality, and efficiency into a single generalized performance criterion. Instead of the previously used parameter convolution, the study employs a weighted L1 norm–based distance to the ideal point, ensuring mathematical rigor and comparability with modern multi-criteria optimization techniques. The approach enables a comprehensive assessment of key performance indicators, including supply reliability, voltage stability, and consumption efficiency. The paper also provides numerical examples that illustrate the applicability of the proposed model and demonstrate its sensitivity to system-level parameters. The results confirm that the developed method can support decision-making for enhancing UPS operational efficiency and guiding Smart Grid modernization toward sustainable and resilient energy development.
{"title":"Smart assessment of the unified power system efficiency in the context of smart grid: an ideal point–based multi-criteria method","authors":"Iryna Bashynska , Viktoriia Kryvda , Vladyslav Suvorov , Liubov Niekrasova , Maksym Maksymov , Oleksii Maksymov","doi":"10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111644","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111644","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article proposes a unified approach for assessing the operational efficiency of a Unified Power System (UPS) within the evolving Smart Grid environment. The method is based on an ideal-point evaluation framework that integrates the analysis of electricity supply volume, quality, and efficiency into a single generalized performance criterion. Instead of the previously used parameter convolution, the study employs a weighted L<sub>1</sub> norm–based distance to the ideal point, ensuring mathematical rigor and comparability with modern multi-criteria optimization techniques. The approach enables a comprehensive assessment of key performance indicators, including supply reliability, voltage stability, and consumption efficiency. The paper also provides numerical examples that illustrate the applicability of the proposed model and demonstrate its sensitivity to system-level parameters. The results confirm that the developed method can support decision-making for enhancing UPS operational efficiency and guiding Smart Grid modernization toward sustainable and resilient energy development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50326,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 111644"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146173821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-24DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111621
Ao Li , Zengping Wang , Yufeng Zhao , Bo Wang , Tong Wang
After the single-phase high impedance fault (HIF) occurs in distribution networks, it is difficult to select the faulted feeder and locate the fault section due to the weak fault current and susceptibility to noise interference. To address this, a novel fault location method based on transient directional characteristics is proposed. Firstly, the phase-frequency characteristics of the zero-sequence equivalent impedance and nodal zero-sequence voltages are analytically derived using boundary conditions at the line terminal. Secondly, an adaptive time–frequency window for transient signals is selected through cross wavelet transform. By exploiting the correlation between local transient zero-sequence differential voltage and transient zero-sequence current, the transient direction discrimination method is proposed. Furthermore, considering the sensitivity degradation in section localization caused by weak transient zero-sequence current at line terminals, the transient energy criterion is constructed. The integration of transient directional and energy information enables precise faulted section localization. Finally, numerical simulations verify the sensitivity and reliability of the proposed method under both arc discharge and strong noise conditions. Crucially, the method requires lower sampling rates than traveling-wave protection, demonstrating substantial practical value.
{"title":"Single-Phase high impedance ground fault location method based on transient directional characteristics","authors":"Ao Li , Zengping Wang , Yufeng Zhao , Bo Wang , Tong Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111621","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111621","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>After the single-phase high impedance fault (HIF) occurs in distribution networks, it is difficult to select the faulted feeder and locate the fault section due to the weak fault current and susceptibility to noise interference. To address this, a novel fault location method based on transient directional characteristics is proposed. Firstly, the phase-frequency characteristics of the zero-sequence equivalent impedance and nodal zero-sequence voltages are analytically derived using boundary conditions at the line terminal. Secondly, an adaptive time–frequency window for transient signals is selected through cross wavelet transform. By exploiting the correlation between local transient zero-sequence differential voltage and transient zero-sequence current, the transient direction discrimination method is proposed. Furthermore, considering the sensitivity degradation in section localization caused by weak transient zero-sequence current at line terminals, the transient energy criterion is constructed. The integration of transient directional and energy information enables precise faulted section localization. Finally, numerical simulations verify the sensitivity and reliability of the proposed method under both arc discharge and strong noise conditions. Crucially, the method requires lower sampling rates than traveling-wave protection, demonstrating substantial practical value.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50326,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 111621"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146024863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-24DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111626
Mohammad Amin Jarrahi , Mehdi Jabareh Nasero , Haidar Samet , Teymoor Ghanbari , Kamyar Mehran
This paper introduces an Alienation-Coefficient (AC)-based fault detection method for DC microgrids (DCMGs). In this approach, the measured currents from one end of the poles are first transformed into modal components. These modal currents are then processed using the concept of correlation. Subsequently, a signal termed the Protection Signal (PS) is defined by correlating the modal current with respect to the moving window theory. This signal exhibits negligible fluctuations during normal operation but experiences significant variations following a fault occurrence, making it suitable for indicating faults. The AC-based method is applied to the PS to characterize these changes, resulting in the formulation of a Fault Detection Index (FDI). Comparison of FDI with a predefined threshold allows for fault detection. Additionally, the FDI can differentiate between faulty conditions across various operational modes of the DCMG, accommodating a wide range of fault scenarios. To evaluate the performance of the developed scheme, a DCMG with different types of sources and loads is simulated in MATLAB/Simulink. The results demonstrate the speed and high accuracy of the proposed technique. Furthermore, the method is validated using an experimental laboratory small-scale test bench. Finally, a comparative study with recent fault detection methods is presented to highlight the method’s superiority.
{"title":"An alienation-coefficient based fault detection method for DC microgrid","authors":"Mohammad Amin Jarrahi , Mehdi Jabareh Nasero , Haidar Samet , Teymoor Ghanbari , Kamyar Mehran","doi":"10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111626","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111626","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper introduces an Alienation-Coefficient (AC)-based fault detection method for DC microgrids (DCMGs). In this approach, the measured currents from one end of the poles are first transformed into modal components. These modal currents are then processed using the concept of correlation. Subsequently, a signal termed the Protection Signal (PS) is defined by correlating the modal current with respect to the moving window theory. This signal exhibits negligible fluctuations during normal operation but experiences significant variations following a fault occurrence, making it suitable for indicating faults. The AC-based method is applied to the PS to characterize these changes, resulting in the formulation of a Fault Detection Index (FDI). Comparison of FDI with a predefined threshold allows for fault detection. Additionally, the FDI can differentiate between faulty conditions across various operational modes of the DCMG, accommodating a wide range of fault scenarios. To evaluate the performance of the developed scheme, a DCMG with different types of sources and loads is simulated in MATLAB/Simulink. The results demonstrate the speed and high accuracy of the proposed technique. Furthermore, the method is validated using an experimental laboratory small-scale test bench. Finally, a comparative study with recent fault detection methods is presented to highlight the method’s superiority.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50326,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 111626"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146024862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-23DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111625
Jie Qian , Min Wei , Ping Wang , Weisheng He
In response to the global imperative of green energy transition, this paper investigates data-driven coordinated dispatch strategies for source-grid-load-storage (S-G-L-S) systems integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) and energy storage (ES). Traditional centralized power systems suffer from inefficiency and inflexibility, motivating data-driven coordination of DERs and ES to enhance operational reliability and renewable energy utilization. This paper proposes a comprehensive S-G-L-S coordinated dispatch framework to address key challenges such as renewable intermittency, load uncertainty, and multi-objective optimization. The contributions of this study are threefold. First, a three-tier power data analysis framework is developed by integrating Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM)–based anomaly detection, seasonal-trend decomposition with linear interpolation for data cleansing, and a long short-term memory (LSTM) network for time-series power data forecasting. Second, an improved salp swarm algorithm (ISSA) is introduced, incorporating hierarchical evaluation, re-update mechanism for suboptimal followers, and dynamic leader rotation to enhance DER-ES coordinated dispatch. Moreover, a multi-objective extension of ISSA, ISSA-MO, is developed by integrating Pareto non-dominated sorting and constraint-handling preferences to effectively balance trade-offs among energy loss, voltage stability, and grid dependency. Experimental validation on IEEE 33-, 69- and 119-node systems demonstrates that ISSA reduces active power loss by up to 98.11% and minimizes daily energy loss, while ISSA-MO generates well-distributed Pareto fronts for multi-objective S-G-L-S dispatch. The results demonstrate improvements in economic efficiency, operational reliability, and environmental sustainability, providing valuable insights for the development of global low-carbon power systems.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-23DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111600
Mao Yang , Zhenpeng Guo , Yitao Li , Da Wang , Xin Su
Existing classification methods often suffer from insufficient physical interpretability, and single prediction models exhibit weak generalization capabilities under complex scenarios. This paper proposes a short-term photovoltaic power forecasting (STPVPF) method based on a physically driven classification and hybrid deep learning framework. First, a Fluctuation Energy Loss Index (FELI) is proposed to quantify the degree of volatility, and four fluctuation scenario labels with explicit physical significance are established by combining the Jenks natural breaks algorithm. Second, the Hilbert-Huang Transform (HHT) is introduced to extract the nonlinear time–frequency features of Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) data. A ShuffleNet module embedded with a Parallel Multi-dimensional Attention (PMDA) mechanism is then utilized to achieve high-precision identification of the target day’s scenario. Subsequently, a novel hybrid architecture, ResNet-CTformer, is constructed. This architecture effectively integrates the residual learning of ResNet, the local feature extraction of CNNs, and the global temporal modeling advantages of Transformers, thereby overcoming the bottleneck of network degradation and enhancing the robustness of long-sequence forecasting. Finally, an empirical study based on a PV power station in Jilin Province demonstrates that the proposed method possesses significant advantages in accuracy, with NRMSE and NMAE reduced by 16.91% and 14.59% on average compared to existing mainstream methods.
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