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As human society develops, there is an increasing demand for electricity. However, the reserves of fossil fuels on earth are limited and may run out in the foreseeable future. Therefore, the possibility of replacing traditional fossil fuels with renewable energy sources is widely being investigated to resolve the world-faced energy shortage and environmental problems. The first method is to utilize more renewable energy such as wind and solar power and increase the percentage of distributed generation. Another method is to popularize electric vehicles due to their environmental-friendly and energy-saving characteristics. However, the integration of distributed generation and electric vehicles may greatly influence the operation and planning of power systems in several ways. This might result in deterioration of power system reliability. Since the society development highly depends on a safe and reliable power grid, it is essential to ensure high reliability of power systems when integrated with renewable energy resources. This master thesis aims to investigate the reliability performance of power distribution systems after integrating distributed generation and electric vehicles. First, the probabilistic model of distributed generation and electric vehicles for various scenarios are simulated. After that, a set of reliability analyses based on a standard reliability test system are carried out, in which a sequential Monte-Carlo simulation method is adopted to estimate average reliability indices. The overall conclusion is that the integration of distributed generation enhances power system reliability performance through supplying power to nearby customers in island mode. For electric vehicles, the proper regulation of charging behavior can help reduce the deterioration of power system reliability to the most extent, and the Vehicle-to-Grid mode can also improve system reliability. Furthermore, the electric bus dynamic charging mode has no additional harm to power system reliability performance than non-dynamic charging and has a promising prospect. / När det mänskliga samhället utvecklas finns det en ökande efterfrågan på el. Reserverna av fossila bränslen på jorden är dock begränsade och kan ta slut inom en överskådlig framtid. Därför undersöks möjligheten att ersätta traditionella fossila bränslen med förnybara energikällor för att lösa den världsomspända energibristen och miljöproblemen. Den första metoden är att använda mer förnybar energi såsom vind- och solenergi och öka andelen distribuerad produktion. En annan metod är att popularisera elfordon på grund av deras miljövänliga och energibesparande egenskaper. Integrationen av distribuerad produktion och elfordon kan dock påverka sätt och planering av kraftsystem i hög grad på flera sätt. Detta kan leda till försämring av elsystemets tillförlitlighet. Eftersom samhällsutvecklingen i hög grad beror på ett säkert och tillförlitligt kraftnät är det viktigt att säkerställa hög tillförlitlighet hos kraftsystem när de är integrerade med förnybara energikällor. Syftet med detta examensarbete är att undersöka tillförlitligheten hos kraftdistributionssystemet efter integrering av distribuerad generation och elfordon. För det första konstrueras den probabilistiska modellen för distribuerad generation och elfordon inklusive olika scenarier. Därefter genomförs en uppsättning tillförlitlighetsanalys baserad på RBTS buss 6-system, där sekventiell Monte-Carlo-simuleringsmetod antas för att uppskatta genomsnittliga återansvarsindex. Den övergripande slutsatsen är att integreringen av distribuerad produktion förbättrar systemets tillförlitlighet genom att leverera kraft till närliggande kunder på öns plats. För elektriska fordon kan korrekt reglering av laddningsbeteendet bidra till att minska försämringen av elsystemets tillförlitlighet i största möjliga utsträckning, och läget Fordon till nät kan även förbättra systemets tillförlitlighet. Dessutom har det elektriska bussens dynamiska laddningsläge ingen ytterligare skada på kraftsystemets tillförlitlighet och har ett lovande perspektiv.

Within the past decade, talk has arisen of shifting the utility grid from centralized, radial sources to a distributed network of sources, also known as distributed generation (DG); in the wake of deregulation, the California energy crisis, and northeastern blackouts. Existing control techniques for DG systems are designed to operate a system either in the connected or disconnected (islanding) mode to the utility; thus not allowing for both modes to be implemented and transitioned between. Existing detection and re-closure algorithms can also be improved upon. Dependent upon the method implemented, detection algorithms can either cause distortions in the output or completely miss a disturbance. The present re-closure process to reconnect to the utility is to completely shutdown and wait five minutes. The proposed methods of this study improve upon existing methods, via simulation and hardware experimentation, for DG systems that can intentionally islanding themselves. The proposed, "switched-mode", control allows for continuous operation of the system during disturbances by transitioning the mode of control to reflect the change in the system mode (grid-connected or islanding). This allows for zero downtimes without detrimental transients. The proposed detection method can sense disturbances that other methods cannot; and within 25 ms (approximately 1.5 line-cycles at 60 Hz). This method is an improvement over other methods because it eliminates the need to purposely distort the outputs to sense a disturbance. The proposed re-closure method is an improvement over the existing method due to the fact that it does not require the system to de-energize before re-synchronizing and reconnecting to the utility. This allows for DGs to continuously supply power to the system without having to shut down. Results show that the system is generally ready to reconnect after 2 to 5 line cycles. / Master of Science

The content of this Master´s Thesis is creating of dynamic models of distributed energy sources in PSCAD and their validation in chosen operation regimes. In the introduction of this thesis is summarized theoretical knowledge about methods for power systems analysis and there is a comparison of static and dynamic methods for power systems analysis. Static methods are used to calculate electric variables in grid nodes. In compare with them, dynamic methods are used to study instantaneous electrical and mechanical variables not only in grid nodes, but also at components of power system. Secondly, we individually designed distributed energy sources in according to requirements, we made a topology of distribution grid and we integrated these energy sources to the distribution grid. Finally, we chose some operation regimes, and studied a behavior of energy sources during these operation regimes.

The content of this Master´s Thesis is creating of dynamic models of distributed energy sources in PSCAD and their validation in chosen operation regimes. In the introduction of this thesis is summarized theoretical knowledge about methods for power systems analysis and there is a comparison of static and dynamic methods for power systems analysis. Static methods are used to calculate electric variables in grid nodes. In compare with them, dynamic methods are used to study instantaneous electrical and mechanical variables not only in grid nodes, but also at components of power system. Secondly, we individually designed distributed energy sources in according to requirements, we made a topology of distribution grid and we integrated these energy sources to the distribution grid. Finally, we chose some operation regimes, and studied a behavior of energy sources during these operation regimes.

Orientador: Dionízio Paschoareli Júnior / Resumo: Resumo / Doutor

As conseqüências e repercussões do recente blecaute de grande escala ocorrido no Brasil em 2009, que afetou as regiões Sudeste, Sul, Centro-Oeste e Nordeste além do Paraguai todo; assim como aqueles que afetaram a região do Norte e Nordeste dos Estados Unidos (2003) e toda Itália, também em 2003, mostraram mais uma vez que na atualidade a sociedade tem uma dependência quase total da energia elétrica. Em todos os casos, a falta de energia elétrica atingiu de forma significativa vários setores da economia, ao passo que sistemas de transporte elétrico, indústrias e hospitais sem sistemas de geração emergencial, instituições acadêmicas, iluminação pública e residencial e, inclusive, sistemas de comunicação, ficaram praticamente inoperantes. Após esses eventos, houve uma busca por algumas alternativas que ofereçam maior confiabilidade no fornecimento de energia elétrica ou, pelo menos, alternativas que ajudem a minimizar o seu impacto. O estabelecimento de sistemas baseados em micro-redes elétricas mostrou-se como uma alternativa que poderia ser utilizada para tal finalidade, de tal forma que não apenas cargas críticas, mas também boa parte das atividades mencionadas poderia continuar operando durante períodos de contingência. Por outro lado, o conceito das micro-redes elétricas tem ganho recentemente maior atenção em virtude da crescente penetração de fontes de geração distribuída e dos incentivos providos pelos governos para promover a geração de energia através de fontes renováveis como por exemplo a energia eólica, solar, biomassa, hidrelétrica, e outras. Nos mais diversos países do mundo, atualmente, populações assentadas em regiões remotas utilizam esquemas baseados em micro-redes elétricas para o suprimento de energia elétrica. Assim, neste trabalho serão apresentados os resultados referentes ao estudo da tecnologia das micro-redes elétricas, especificamente o seu desempenho diante de condições operativas como o modo de operação ilhado e o modo conectado com a rede elétrica. Particularmente, a transição para o modo de operação ilhado demandou um estudo, através das simulações, mais dedicado. No que se refere à negociação da energia entre a micro-rede e a rede principal, quando da disponibilidade de energia excedente nos períodos de carga reduzida na micro-rede, será apresentada uma análise crítica dos possíveis métodos de tarifação, os quais até agora são apenas utilizados na forma de incentivos governamentais. Será também apresentada uma análise referente à viabilidade econômica de micro-redes, já que para que estas tenham atratividade econômica, os custos de aquisição de equipamentos e operação devem também ser competitivos. / After the occurrence of some major blackouts like the one that affected the Northern and Northeastern part of the United States in 2003, the one that affected the Southeast, Midwest and Northeastern part of Brazil including Paraguay, in 2009; and the blackout that affected the whole Italy in 2003, to mention a few a few of them, there was a rush for seeking some alternatives to deal with such events or at least find out feasible solutions that can contribute to diminish their impact. The lack of electric power, for whatever reason it was, unveiled one common fact, our modern society is so dependent on electricity that during the blackouts areas like the electrical transport system, financing activity, academic institutions, industries, health centers with no emergency or standby generation, public and residential lighting and even some communication systems failed to operate. The establishment of microgrid systems proved to be an alternative that could be used for this purpose; thus, not only critical loads, but also some of the activities mentioned earlier on could continue their operation during such emergency periods. In addition, the concept of micro-grid systems has recently gained particular attention due to the increasing penetration of distributed generation and also due to the incentives provided by the governments to promote the generation of electricity from renewable sources such as wind power, solar, biomass, small hydroelectric schemes, etc. At present, countless settlements located in remote areas worldwide use microgrid systems to generate and distribute electricity. In this work, the results related to the microgrid technology, specifically its performance towards system conditions such as the islanding mode and grid connected mode of operation will be presented. Particularly, the transition to the islanded mode of operation demanded a more dedicated study during the simulations performed. As for the energy trading between the microgrid and the utility, which can occur when the microgrid generators are lightly loaded, it will be presented a critical analysis about the possible tariff methods to be applied. Such tariffs are so far only applied in the form of government subsidies to promote the use of renewable energy sources. Additionally, an analysis of a microgrid economic feasibility to show how competitive or complimentary this technology is with the utility will be presented herein.

In the context of static Voltage Stability Assessment (VSA), as the power system load grows, bus voltages tend to drop. This reduction may lead to generator or load disconnections caused by undervoltage protection schemes. These events comprise sudden parametric variations that affect the equilibrium diagram and the Voltage Stability Margin (VSM) of power systems. Practical examples of such sudden load changes are caused by the mandatory disconnection of Distributed Generation (DG) units and Undervoltage Load Shedding (ULS). There are no thorough studies in the literature concerning these load parametric variations and the discontinuities that they cause in power system equilibria. This dissertation describes a predictor/corrector scheme specifically designed to handle these discontinuities, so it is possible to evaluate their effect on the VSM of power systems. This method successively calculates the load discontinuities that exist in the equilibrium locus of the system under analysis. It results in the sequence of sudden load variations that happens and their overall impact on the system. When applied to quantify the effect of DG mandatory disconnections and ULS, the proposed predictor/corrector scheme yielded better results than the traditional Continuation Power Flow (CPFLOW), which experienced convergence problems caused by the discontinuities under analysis. However, due to its design, the applicability of the proposed method should be restricted to power systems that go through several successive sudden load changes. In this sense, it should not be regarded as a replacement for the CPFLOW, but rather as a technique that could award this traditional VSA tool with new features to enhance its performance. / No contexto de análise estática de estabilidade de tensão, conforme a carga de um sistema de potência cresce, as tensões nas suas barras tendem a cair. Essa redução pode causar a desconexão de geradores e cargas devido a atuação de proteções de subtensão. Esses eventos representam variações abruptas de demanda que alteram o diagrama de equilíbrio de um sistema e sua Margem de Estabilidade de Tensão (MET). Exemplos práticos dessas variações são causados pelo desligamento mandatório de unidades de Geração Distribuída (GD) e pelo Corte de Carga por Subtensão (CCS). Não há estudos detalhados na literatura que trabalham especificamente com essas variações nos parâmetros da carga, nem com as descontinuidades que elas causam no diagrama de equilíbrio de sistemas de potência. Essa dissertação descreve um procedimento especificamente projetado para lidar com essas descontinuidades, de modo que seja possível avaliar seu efeito na MET de sistemas elétricos. Esse método calcula sucessivamente as descontinuidades de carga que existem no diagrama de equilíbrio do sistema em análise. Ele resulta na sequência de variações súbitas de carga que ocorre e no seu impacto no sistema. Quando o método foi aplicado para quantificar o efeito do desligamento mandatório de GD e do CCS, ele apresentou resultados melhores do que o tradicional Fluxo de Carga Continuado (CPFLOW), o qual sofreu problemas de convergência causados pelas descontinuidades em questão. Entretanto, devido ao seu projeto, o método proposto só deve ser utilizado para sistemas de potência que estão sujeitos a várias sucessivas variações abruptas de carga. Por essa razão, esse método não pode ser considerado um substituto do CPFLOW, mas sim como uma técnica capaz de agregar novas funcionalidades a essa ferramenta tradicional, amentando assim seu horizonte de aplicações.

A atratividade econômica da micro e minigeração está intrinsecamente relacionada às tarifas de energia elétrica convencional, já que o benefício, do ponto de vista financeiro, para o micro/minigerador é o custo evitado para a compra de energia elétrica convencional. Desta forma, realizou-se a avaliação econômico-financeira de sistemas fotovoltaicos de geração distribuída sob a ótica do consumidor residencial. A análise foi realizada para as 27 capitais brasileiras e incluiu estimativas relacionadas às seguintes figuras de mérito: Valor Presente Líquido (VPL), Taxa Interna de Retorno (TIR) e Payback (tempo de retorno sobre o investimento). Foi realizada uma análise de sensibilidade e uma projeção dos resultados para o ano de 2020, utilizando Simulação de Monte Carlo. Para o ano de 2015, a expectativa é que na maioria das capitais brasileiras já existam condições favoráveis para a micro/minigeração com sistemas fotovoltaicos, dados os reajustes tarifários de energia elétrica aprovados em 2014. Observou-se que, dependendo da diferença entre as tarifas com e sem impostos, o percentual de autoconsumo pode exercer grande influência sobre a atratividade financeira na microgeração. Em 2020, espera-se que a probabilidade de viabilidade da microgeração fotovoltaica, ultrapasse os 90%, enquanto que, em 2015, a probabilidade de viabilidade para as 27 capitais brasileiras está próxima de 62%. / The economic attractiveness of micro and minigeneration is intrinsically related to conventional electricity price, as the benefit from the financial side, to the micro/minigerador is the avoided cost with the energy purchase. In this way, an economic assessment of photovoltaic distributed generation was performed (from the perspective of the residential consumer). The analysis was made for the 27 brazilian capitals and the following results are presented: Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Payback (return time on investment). A sensitivity analysis was made, besides a probabilistic approach for the year 2020, using Monte Carlo Simulation. For 2015, the expectation is that in most brazilian capitals already exist favorable conditions for photovoltaic micro/minigenerators, mainly because the electricity tariffs readjustments approved in 2014. It was also observed that, depending on the difference between the prices with and without taxes, self-consumption percentage could greatly influence the financial attractiveness of microgeneration. By 2020, it is expected that the probability of viability for photovoltaic microgeneration, could be over than 90% in the brazilian capitals, while in 2015, the probability of viability for the 27 capital cities is near 62%.

Com a crescente busca por energia sustentável os países do mundo lutam para dominar tecnologias cada vez mais novas nesse mercado competitivo. Nesse âmbito a geração distribuída tem alavancado a maioria das novas pesquisas para geração ou cogeração de energia elétrica. Neste trabalho são propostos dois reatores de hidrogênio para operação de células combustíveis. A geração de hidrogênio de ambos os reatores ocorrerá por meio da reação entre água e alumínio assistido por hidróxido de sódio. Estudaram-se diversas variáveis acerca desta reação, sobretudo, a influência da temperatura e a concentração de hidróxido de sódio. Houve uma investigação dos aspectos sustentáveis do reator, evidenciando a importância industrial do resíduo do reator e a sua não degradação ambiental, bem como a possibilidade do uso de latas de alumínio vazias para a produção de hidrogênio para utilização em um PEMFC. / With the growing search for sustainable energy countries around the world struggle to dominate more and more new technologies in this competitive market. In this context distributed generation has leveraged most new research to generation or cogeneration of electricity. This paper proposes two reactors hydrogen fuel cell operation. The hydrogen generation from both reactors occurs by reaction between water and aluminium assisted by sodium hydroxide. They were studied on different variables of this reaction mainly the influence of the temperature and the concentration of sodium hydroxide. There was an investigation of sustainable aspects of the reactor, indicating the importance of the industrial reactor and its non-residue environmental degradation, as well as the possible use of empty aluminium cans for producing hydrogen for use in a PEMFC.