Hybrid open points: an efficient tool for increasing network capacity in distribution systems

Deakin, Matthew, Sarantakos, Ilias, Greenwood, David M, Bialek, Janusz W., Taylor, Phil, Ming, Wenlong and Patsios, Haris 2022. Hybrid open points: an efficient tool for increasing network capacity in distribution systems. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 37 (2) , pp. 1340-1343. 10.1109/TPWRD.2021.3136772

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Abstract

This letter introduces the Hybrid Open Point (HOP), a device consisting of an electromechanical switch connected in parallel with a power converter, for the purpose of providing additional network capacity in interconnected distribution systems. The HOP switch is used for bulk power transfer at low-cost, whilst the HOP converter provides targeted power transfer when the HOP switch is open. The device can replace either a Normally Open Point (Type 1 HOP) or a Normally Closed Point (Type 2 HOP). Simple interconnection and teed interconnection configurations are studied considering fault level and radiality constraints, with realistic use-cases identified for both HOP types. The HOP is shown to provide secure network capacity more cost-effectively than the classical Soft Open Point.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Engineering
Publisher:	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ISSN:	0885-8977
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	24 January 2022
Date of Acceptance:	3 December 2021
Last Modified:	16 May 2022 11:18
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/146579

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