An optimization approach to design decentralized load frequency controllers for generators in islanded microgrids

S. Mohsen Azizi, S. Ali Khajehoddin

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Abstract

In this paper, an optimal decentralized controller is designed for the load frequency control of a microgrid with multiple synchronous generation systems and renewable energy sources in the islanded mode of operation. The decentralized controller includes multiple proportional-integral (PI) controllers designed and optimized simultaneously by using a classical descent-direction Quasi-Newton based optimization technique. The optimal decentralized PI controller accounts for the dynamic coupling among the areas of the microgrid without any communication links required among the PI controllers, and hence improves the frequency control performance as compared to a set of optimal linear-quadratic Gaussian (LQG) integral controllers of eighth order which are designed independently. Simulation results confirm the effectiveness of the proposed decentralized control approach.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationIEEE Industry Application Society, 52nd Annual Meeting
Subtitle of host publicationIAS 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781467386715
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event52nd Annual Meeting on IEEE Industry Application Society, IAS 2016 - Portland, United States
Duration: Oct 2 2016Oct 6 2016

Publication series

NameIEEE Industry Application Society, 52nd Annual Meeting: IAS 2016

Conference

Conference52nd Annual Meeting on IEEE Industry Application Society, IAS 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPortland
Period10/2/1610/6/16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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