Cost-benefit analysis of unreliable System Protection Scheme operation

Jose Luis Calvo De Miguel, Pedro Javier Ramirez, Simon H. Tindemans, Goran Strbac

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Abstract

System Protection Schemes (SPS) have the potential to greatly enhance the utilization of the network, often by automatically disconnecting generators in response to contingency events. However, malfunctions of such systems may expose the system to harmful blackouts. The operation of unreliable SPS is therefore subject to a cost-benefit balance between the benefits of increased system utilization and the risk of outages. This paper studies this trade-off in a year-round basis. The problem is firstly stated from a centralized perspective to probabilistically minimize the operational costs for a whole operating year. A case study based on a basic simple representation of the Great Britain system is considered. The results show great annual benefits from equipping the SPS with multiple generation disconnection systems, which are mainly associated with critical operating conditions. However, it is demonstrated that redundant SPS configurations do not necessarily reduce the levels of operational risk exposure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech, PowerTech 2015
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherIEEE
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4799-7693-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Aug 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE Eindhoven PowerTech, PowerTech 2015 - Eindhoven, Netherlands
Duration: 29 Jun 20152 Jul 2015

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Eindhoven PowerTech, PowerTech 2015
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityEindhoven
Period29/06/152/07/15

Keywords

  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • frisk assessment
  • probabilistic security standards
  • system protection schemes

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