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A Reliability-Based Construction Approach for Wide-Area Backup Protection Systems Utilizing Phasor Measurement Units in Smart Grids
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  • Huibin Jia,
  • Weiran Hou,
  • Tao Zheng,
  • Siqi Wan,
  • Yonghe Gai
Huibin Jia
North China Electric Power University - Baoding Campus

Corresponding Author:huibin.jia@foxmail.com

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Weiran Hou
North China Electric Power University - Baoding Campus
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Tao Zheng
North China Electric Power University - Baoding Campus
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Siqi Wan
North China Electric Power University - Baoding Campus
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Yonghe Gai
North China Electric Power University - Baoding Campus
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Abstract

Reliability is a fundamental requirement of wide-area backup protection (WABP) systems, and it is one of the most crucial performance indicators for such a WABP system. Two definitions are introduced: the reliability of WABP systems and the undetectable probability of a power line. They are determined by the specific placement of communication links (CLs) and phasor measurement units (PMUs). A simultaneous optimization model is formulated to minimize the construction cost of WABP systems by optimizing the partitioning and placement of PMUs, protection centers (PCs), and CLs. The model takes into account several constraints, including latency, regional balance, and system reliability. To reduce computational complexity, a cluster-based genetic algorithm is developed to determine the optimal solution. Finally, numerical simulations are conducted using IEEE test cases. Results demonstrate that the proposed method can minimize the construction costs of WABP systems while increasing their reliability.
27 Oct 2023Submitted to IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution
02 Nov 2023Submission Checks Completed
02 Nov 2023Assigned to Editor
02 Nov 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
15 Nov 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned