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Mrs. Mihaela Albu

Professor (Habil.)

Professor - UNIVERSITATEA NAȚIONALĂ DE ȘTIINȚĂ ȘI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREȘTI

Researcher | Teaching staff | Scientific reviewer | Consultant | PhD supervisor

Web of Science ResearcherID: A-5538-2010

Curriculum Vitae (22/07/2024)

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Novel current control for climate neutral energy infrastructure Call name:
101192615 2024 - 2027

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA NAȚIONALĂ DE ȘTIINȚĂ ȘI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREȘTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA NAȚIONALĂ DE ȘTIINȚĂ ȘI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREȘTI (); Eaton Elektrotehnika s.r.o. ()

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA NAȚIONALĂ DE ȘTIINȚĂ ȘI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREȘTI ()

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Abstract:

Low Voltage DC power systems are one of the most promising technologies for a clean and efficient energy transition, especially for local generation and storage. However, safety considerations prevent rapid adoption of the proposed solutions. Our project aims at developing new current limiting (CL) technology, based on high-mobility materials and the extraordinary magnetoresistance (EMR) effect, as well as their integration into Direct Current (DC)-and hybrid AC/DC microgrid infrastructures. A system design approach will be adopted to find device layouts suitable for five selected use-cases: native DC-supply loads, battery systems, photovoltaic, microgrids and bidirectional EV Supply Equipment (EVSE) to enable the V2X (focus on V2G) technology deployment. The devices are fabricated and tested for proof of concept. The potential of this technology is further evaluated by simulation means aiming at standardization, and the development of DC- and hybrid microgrids steady state operation strategies. The proposed research results in passive, multifunctional, more robust, and safer CL devices for DC applications, with reduced cost, size, and environmental footprint, when compared to the state-of-the-art. Our technology can be a breakthrough for circuit protection, aiming at demonstrating through end-to-end, design-to-application innovation (design supported by LCA guidance, simulation, fabrication, and lab-based testing) that a comprehensive, advanced solution encompassing EMR-enabled current limiting devices, can meet the current needs of the DC microgrid market. It can establish European industrial leadership with a technology that is critical for the on-going energy transition which makes it a suitable goal for the European Green Deal.

FIWARE DRIVEN ENERGY COMMUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE Call name: PNCDI IV, P 5.8 - SP 5.8.1 - COFUND-2023
COFUND-CETP-ECom4Future-1 2024 - 2026

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI (RO); RHEINISCH-WESTFAELISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE AACHEN (DE); FH JOANNEUM Gesellschaft mbH (AT); Graz University of Technology (AT); CAMPUS 02 Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft GmbH (AT); Chalmers tekniska högskola AB (SE); dwh GmbH (AT); DiLT Analytics GmbH (AT); Mercedes-Benz Energy GmbH (DE); HSB GOTEBORG EK FOR (SE); University of Graz (AT); AKADEMISKA HUS AKTIEBOLAG (SE); Johanneberg Science Park (SE)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://www.ecom4future.microderlab.upb.ro/

Abstract:

Today, energy systems include prosumers and energy communities, which have novel objectives.

They can collect detailed information of their consumption and generation. ECom4Future is leveraging this information for a more efficient planning and operation. Using a human-centred, multidisciplinary approach we will provide additional insights on how technical, psychological as well as legal frameworks influence the public support and the willingness to participate more actively in future energy systems. Based on the analysis of collectible information at customer level, we will identify and use power profiles from various sources to support the planning operation of energy communities and prosumer, considering also psychological and legal environments. Using marketbased optimisation algorithms we will offer tailor-made solutions for creating, structuring, and operating complex prosumer installations and energy communities. Using machine learning based fault detection and diagnostics the data will be leveraged to improve the availability and safety of the technical installation on a prosumer level. The effort will be demonstrated and validated within the five international ECom4Future trial sites and laboratories, which including a large-scale trial site with 140kWh of grid-connected battery storage capacity. With the observing participation of three energy communities, we strive for a continuous exchange of research insight and real-world experiences.

CARDEA - Career Acknowledgement for Research (Managers) Delivering for the European Area Call name: EC - Horizon Europe
Horizon-241779-101058572 2022 - 2026

Role in this project: Partner team leader

Coordinating institution: Institution

Project partners: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, CORK (IE); UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE (BE); SVEUCILISTE JURJA DOBRILE U PULI (HR); UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI MACERATA (IT); ETHNIKO KENTRO EREVNAS KAI TECHNOLOGIKIS ANAPTYXIS (GR); FUNDACIO INSTITUCIO DELS CENTRES DE RECERCA DE CATALUNYA (ES); THE HENRYK NIEWODNICZANSKI INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR PHYSICS, POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (PL); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA NATIONALA DE STIINTASI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

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Abstract:

Information Fusion of Multi-Vector Real-Time Data Streams for Energy Management in Emerging Power Grids Call name: PNCDI IV, P 5.8 - SP 5.8.1 - ERANET-2023
ERANET-ENERDIGIT-INFUSE-1 2024 - 2026

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI (RO); Vysoke Uceni Technicke v Brne (CZ); ELVAC SOLUTIONS s.r.o. (CZ)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://infuse.microderlab.upb.ro/

Abstract:

INFUSE project revolves around the development of a comprehensive data integration framework within a cross-platform software ecosystem, making use of the FIWARE open-source APIs and specific data formats capable of seamlessly integrating diverse data sources with varying reporting rates (including PMUs, smart meters and other contextual sensors). Additionally, the project will focus on an intelligent edge-computing engine for processing and correlating information from various sources using data analytics enabling real-time anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and energy control, contributing to enhanced energy transfer in emerging (low inertia) power grids. Integration with real-time digital simulation tools using data from the cross-platform showcasing developmental opportunities across various demonstration sites and scenarios, based on The Project developed digital twins (on heterogeneous hardware-in-the-loop simulation platforms: e.g. Typhoon HIL, RTDS).

CARDEA - Career Acknowledgement for Research (Managers) Delivering for the European Area Call name: PNCDI IV, P 5.8 - SP 5.8.1 - Orizont Europa - Premiere Instituții - Competiție 2024
PN-IV-P8-8.1-PRE-HE-ORG-2024-0200 2024 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA NAȚIONALĂ DE ȘTIINȚĂ ȘI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREȘTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA NAȚIONALĂ DE ȘTIINȚĂ ȘI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREȘTI (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://www.microderlab.upb.ro/

Abstract:

CARDEA project will focus on developing Research Managers (RM) who strengthen Europe's R&I excellence through a diverse set of support roles and responsibilities. Research Management as a profession is almost invisible from policy, career progression and tenure opportunities across Europe. Also, there is little consistency between countries, funders, policymakers and individual institutions. Cardea will develop supports to address this inequality. Our consortium has enjoyed considerable success doing this for Researchers already.Based on this, we will develop a range of solutions, including a Capacity Maturity Model to assess and improve RM activities, a novel RM Hub for networking and training to include a community of practice. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Widening Participation (EU13), Public-Private partnership actions will be at the core of our research, training and enhancement activities. Additionally, the mobility and networking of RM and those with responsibility for developing RMs will be included to ensure the RM ecosystem grows transnationally. We will learn from each other and support one another in bringing RM careers to the next level.

Intelligent FIWARE-based Generic Energy Storage Services for Environmentally Responsible Communities and Cities Call name: P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET
ERANET-REGSYS-I-GRETA-1 2020 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI (RO); RWTH Aachen University (DE); aedifion GmbH (DE); Mercedes-Benz Energy GmbH (DE); FH JOANNEUM Gesellschaft mbH (AT); Graz University of Technology (AT); dwh GmbH (AT); University of Graz (AT); CAMPUS 02 Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft GmbH (AT); EVON GmbH (AT); WEB Windenergie AG (AT); HSB Göteborg ekonomisk Förening (SE); Chalmers University of Technology (SE); Örebroporten Fastigheter AB (SE)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://www.i-greta.microderlab.upb.ro/

Abstract:

The goal of I-GReta is to develop solutions for planning and operation of highly flexible energy systems benefitting from storage capacities. These will be capable of integrating high shares of renewables in regional and local energy networks through integrated demand flexibility and forecasting on building level as well as large-scale optimization-based control of electrical, heating and cooling consumption.

The consortium intends to build a real-world digitalized and decentralized energy system. I-GReta will connect 5 trial sites in 4 countries via a professional ICT platform benefitting from FIWARE components. Occupants, owners and system operators as key need owners will participate and assess the operation of the respective systems in a Virtual Smart Grid (VSG) based on the platform. A key use case will be the trading of storage capacities via the platform. Individual storage solutions will additionally provide high value and immense impact potential in the local perspective.

Advanced Measurement Framework for Emerging Electric Power Systems Call name: P 4 - Proiecte de Cercetare Exploratorie, 2020
PN-III-P4-ID-PCE-2020-2876 2021 - 2023

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://emerge.microderlab.upb.ro/

Abstract:

Power systems are facing revolutionary changes derived from RES-based electricity harvesting and power electronics mediated energy transfer, resulting in lower inertial response. Thus, it makes difficult to discriminate between normal (quasi-steady state) and abnormal operation. To address this issue, measurement systems need to report both the measurement result with the metrological associated quality (existing 2M paradigm), the adequacy of the model to the reality in the field (Goodness of Fit) and the matching of steady-state conditions (a proposed 3S flagging concept). An enhanced 4M measurement paradigm will be derived and validated in this project. The workflow integrates fundamental research (WP1), validation (WP2) and a methodology for multi-scale data analytics aimed at micro-load forecasting and classification of steady state behaviour. The methodology will use state-of-the-art machine learning techniques, adapted to temporal resolution of the input data and robust bounded approximations for optimal biding strategies.

The impact is: scientific, following the 4M paradigm, economical, by faster and adapted control to the changes of systems with low inertia, and environmental and societal, by pursuing the Green Deal objectives of “supplying clean, affordable and secure energy” through development of smart infrastructure building blocks for future energy systems.

World-class results are expected: at least 2 highly ranked journals and 1 patent.

FIWARE for Smart Energy Platform Call name: P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET - COFUND
COFUND-ERANET SMARTGRIDPLUS-FISMEP (2) 2017 - 2020

Role in this project: Partner team leader

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://fismep.microderlab.pub.ro

Abstract:

There is an urgent need to unlock Smart Grid Technologies and Services by means of a standardized software platform that can support interoperability. To achieve this goal, FISMEP leverages activities performed at European and local level in the last few years. Main pillar is the result of the EU Project FINESCE funded within FI-PPP phase 2. As result of that project first steps have been performed towards a cloud-based, service-oriented, open-source middleware platform, the Smart Energy Platform, capable of supporting business models of different Smart Energy actors. While this platform has been demonstrated in 7 field tests within FINESCE, the main goal of FISMEP is to expand the experience by adding results obtained in new operational conditions and grid infrastructures from Romania, Germany and Sweden. Two main aspects will be addressed in these new cases: Customer Involvement and Distribution Grid operation. The new capabilities will be tested in three real life demonstration sites in these three different countries.

FISMEP has the ambition to become the reference architecture for Smart Energy Services giving European companies a competitive advantage in terms of rapid deployment of innovative Smart Grid solutions.

This vision of FISMEP platform will transform the energy sector through a service-oriented architecture, offering a revolutionary approach to European companies and utilities. The software platform will be a system of systems able to integrate and make compatible market available solutions.

The goal is to enrich the set of use cases in the platform and to exploit different information sources, to achieve an European sharing of experience to be used also in the framework of the Knowledge Community of ERA-Net, to raise awareness, adoption and support in Europe.

For Romania, this project will have a high relevance and impact, by demonstrating for the first time the feasibility of grid monitoring using an open-source platform, where measurement data from different sources can be intelligently aggregated in order to support future innovative services.

An ICT platform for sustainable energy ecosystem in smart Cities Call name: P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET
ERANET- LAC-ITCity 2017 - 2020

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://itcity.microderlab.pub.ro

Abstract:

The goal of the project is the development of an Intelligent ICT platform to support EU and LAC cities in their transformation into Smart Cities with key focus on intelligent use of energy and digital services implementation.

Project benefits will be brought mainly by information sharing among participating entities including dissemination and communication of nonproprietary research results, best practices and methods, and by joint efforts to improve and expand the capabilities of participating teams in order to meet the project requirements.

The proposed solutions will be deployed for achieving an active power management of electricity load curves, including enabling the prosumer active role; the proposed control strategies will answer to social challenges using a multidisciplinary approach, including electricity and transport as main fields of application at city level.

The creation of a platform for the direct communication with the energy end-users may also play an important role in the development and consolidation of smart cities, thus supporting the development of innovative services for the electricity market.

Direct collaboration with EU and LAC international organizations will stimulate research cooperation with the goal of developing deeper understanding of global priorities in the energy field and will contribute to the decrease of the lack of coordination among initiatives at the government, research and societal levels, for example the ICT solutions implementation in countries and regions. To achieve behavioral changes towards more sustainable choices and decisions for energy use, the project will develop tailored and innovative ICT tools and services to motivate changes in consumers' sustainable energy behavior and increase their interest for higher efficiency products. The present project proposal is relevant for the ERA-Net LAC call topic by creating and demonstrating that an ICT based solution / application can contribute to energy savings (following a higher efficiency of the electricity end-use) by motivating, developing and supporting behavioral change of energy end-users who will become active market players. It will empower citizens and facilitate new products and applications for supporting the traditional energy consumers to become prosumers and by forming new energy user groups more aware of the global and local energy challenge.

Project results will include solutions related to smart services and will ensure transparency for efficient use of the available resources related to the multienergy vectors. The results and related benefits will be fully exploited by ensuring a high visibility of local activities.

Storage4Grid Call name:
H2020 2016 - 2019

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: ISMB - L’Istituto Superiore Mario Boella Torino

Project partners: ISMB - L’Istituto Superiore Mario Boella Torino (); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI ()

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI ()

Project website: http://www.storage4grid.eu/

Abstract:

Storage4Grid aims at boosting the uptake of storage technologies between the distribution grid level and the end-user level, by developing a novel, holistic methodology for modeling, planning, integrating, operating and evaluating distributed Energy Storage Systems. The Storage4Grid methodology encompasses storage at user premises and storage at substation level, Electrical Vehicles, innovative energy metering and energy routing technologies.

RESERVE - FUTURE GRIDS RESERVE - smart, safe, sustainable Call name:
H2020 2016 - 2019

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: Ericsson GmbH

Project partners: Ericsson GmbH (); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI ()

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI ()

Project website: http://www.re-serve.eu/

Abstract:

Aims to develop new techniques and solutions for the frequency and voltage control procedures as ancillary services in power systems and to adapt the pan-European unified network codes in the context or 100% share of generation from renewable energy sources. Near real-time control of the electrical network will be enabled by innovative 5G based ICT. Use case scenarios are developed as the basis for analysis. Performance characteristics of the new control mechanisms will be investigated through integration of energy simulations and live 5G communications. UPB team leader: dr. Lucian Toma.

LV-DC-Microgrids for the Next Generation of Evolved Energy Efficient Communities Call name:
H2020 –MSCA 2016-2018 2016 - 2018

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI ()

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI ()

Project website: https://www.openenergyprojects.ro/

Abstract:

Project with the main purpose to the design and analysis of novel methods for management and control of multiple building scale DC microgrids operating on a specific territory (region) and willing to share the same objective (coordinated distributed management). The end-scope of this study is to increase both the use of renewable energy at the territory level as well as the resilience of the ad-hoc formed clusters of DC microgrids. This includes on one side predictive algorithms which use production and consumption forecasting for two energy streams (electricity and heat), and on the other side system real time control algorithms. Both modelling and control actions take into account possible power quality constraints due to increased number of electronic interfaces bridging generation, storage or load with the DC microgrid.

New Cost-efficient business models for flexible smart grids - Nobelgrid Call name:
H2020 2015 - 2018

Role in this project: Partner team leader

Coordinating institution: ETRA Group

Project partners: ETRA Group (); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI ()

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI ()

Project website: http://nobelgrid.eu/

Abstract:

With the aim to develop, deploy and evaluate advanced tools and ICT services for energy DSOs cooperatives and medium-size retailers, enabling active consumers involvement –i.e. new demand response schemas – and flexibility of the market – i.e. new business models for aggregators and ESCOs. Through the dual-use of telecommunication networks, and validating the integration of renewable generation presence and demand response systems, NOBEL GRID will offer advanced services to all actors in the retail markets of the electricity system in order to ensure that all consumers will benefit from cheaper prices, more secure and stable grids and low carbon electricity supply. With a duration of 42 months and 21 partners from industry, academia and utilities, the project started in 2014. UPB team leader: dr. Mihaela Albu

Storage4Grid Call name: P 3 - SP 3.6 - Premierea participării în Orizont 2020
PN-III-P3-3.6-H2020-2016-0080 2017 - 2018

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: https://microderlab.pub.ro/cercetare/storage4grid

Abstract:

Power systems of the future will have a large portion of renewable intermittent sources, facing also electrical vehicles growth. Such a scenario creates new challenges related to efficient use of the energy and related to the power system stability. The energy storage systems (ESS) will essentially contribute to solve such challenges.

LV DC microgrids for evolved energy communities Call name: P 3 - SP 3.6 - Premierea participării în Orizont 2020
PN-III-P3-3.6-H2020-2016-0070 2017 - 2018

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://microderlab.pub.ro/cercetare/dcnexteve/

Abstract:

The main purpose of this project is the design and analysis of novel methods for management and control of multiple building scale DC microgrids operating on a specific territory (region) and willing to share the same objective (coordinated distributed management). The end-scope of this study is to increase both the use of renewable energy at the territory level as well as the resilience of the ad-hoc formed clusters of DC microgrids. This includes on one side predictive algorithms which use production and consumption forecasting for two energy streams (electricity and heat), and on the other side system real time control algorithms. Both modelling and control actions take into account possible power quality constraints due to increased number of electronic interfaces bridging generation, storage or load with the DC microgrid.

Flexible smart metering for multiple energy vectors with active prosumers Call name: EC - H2020
H2020-194457-646568 2015 - 2017

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: POLITECNICO DI TORINO

Project partners: POLITECNICO DI TORINO (IT); E.ON SVERIGE AB (SE); IREN ENERGIA SPA (IT); INSTITUT POLYTECHNIQUE DE GRENOBLE (FR); RHEINISCH-WESTFAELISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE AACHEN (DE); SIVECO ROMANIA SA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA DI BOLOGNA (IT); IREN SPA (IT); STMICROELECTRONICS SRL (IT); TELECOM ITALIA SPA (IT); JRC -JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE- EUROPEAN COMMISSION (BE); IRETI SPA (IT); PARCO SCIENTIFICO TECNOLOGICO PER LAMBIENTE ENVIRONMENT PARK TORINO SPA (IT)

Affiliation: E.ON SVERIGE AB (SE)

Project website: http://flexmeter.polito.it/

Abstract:

Active Distribution Grids. Model Identification and Analysis Using Synchronised Measurements - ActiveDGModel Call name: Exploratory Research Projects - PCE-2011 call
PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0693 2012 - 2016

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://activedgmodel.microderlab.pub.ro/

Abstract:

Smart Grids paradigm includes the future control of distribution grids which evolve as to include novel components - distributed generation (DG) units, storage and prosumers. Control algorithms have to rely on accurate information but presently measurements, models and estimators include uncertainties which are not evaluated.

The proposed project aims at performing accurate network analysis by taking into consideration: uncertainties associated with measurement systems; new quantities to be monitored in distribution networks beyond the steady state paradigm based on data aggregation (rate of change of frequency, voltage and current phasors); numerical models derived for all elements of active distribution networks, including power electronics interfaced DG and storage.

The topics above represent the three dimensions of the project and include advanced data processing associated to long term monitoring. Measurements from a set of network nodes are processed in order to derive the electrical quantities fully describing the grid to be analyzed. Uncertainties in the measurement chain but also in the network (due to an incomplete knowledge of the model electrical parameters) will be evaluated as to assess the state estimation quality. For online model identification synchronized measurements are considered - for example, the equivalent circuit of the cable line belonging to a generic distribution grid is described along with associated uncertainties derived from PMU data.

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