In this thesis, methods of charging for the transmission system and optimising the expansion of the transmission network under the competitive power market are described. The first part of this thesis considers transmission tariff design. In the proposed approach, not only is all the necessary investment in the transmission system recovered, but also an absolute economic signal is offered which is very useful in the competitive power market. A fair power market opportunity is given to every participant by the new nodal-use method. The second part of this thesis considers transmission system expansion. All the tests are based on the Three Gorges Project in China. In this thesis, to optimally expand the transmission system, the LMP (Locational Marginal Price) selection method and the CBEP (Congestion-Based transmission system Expansion Planning) method are introduced. The LMP selection method is used to select optional plans for transmission system expansion. It is especially suitable for large transmission systems. The outstanding advantages of the LMP selection method are simplicity and computational efficiency. The CBEP method produces the optimal system expansion plan. For the first time, generation congestion and transmission congestion are separated within the system expansion problem. For this reason the CBEP method can be used in a supply-side power market and is suitable for the Chinese power market. In this thesis, the issue of how to relax the congestion in the transmission system have been solved. The transmission system can obtain enough income to recover the total required cost. For this reason more and more investment will come into the transmission system from investors. The risk for the independent generators is also under control in the CBEP method. Even when the system is congested, the uncertainty of LMP is taken into consideration.

The planning of distribution systems consists in determining the optimum site and size of new substations and feeders in order to satisfy the future power demand with minimum investment and operational costs and an acceptable level of reliability. This problem is a combinatorial, non-linear and constrained optimization problem. Several solution methods based on genetic algorithms have been reported in the literature; however, some of these methods have been reported with applications to small systems while others have long solution time. In addition, the vast majority of the developed methods handle planning problems simplifying them as single-objective problems but, there are some planning aspects that can not be combined into a single scalar objective; therefore, they require to be treated separately. The cause of these shortcomings is the poor representation of the potential solutions and their genetic operators This thesis presents the design of a genetic algorithm using a direct representation technique and specialized genetic operators for power distribution system expansion planning problems. These operators effectively preserve and exploit critical configurations that contribute to the optimization of the objective function. The constraints of the problems are efficiently handle with new strategies. The genetic algorithm was tested on several theoretical and real large-scale power distribution systems. Problems of network reconfiguration for loss reduction were also included in order to show the potential of the algorithm to resolve operational problems. Both single-objective and multi-objective formulations were considered in the tests. The results were compared with results from other heuristic methods such as ant colony system algorithms, evolutionary programming, differential evolution and other genetic algorithms reported in the literature. From these comparisons it was concluded that the proposed genetic algorithm is suitable to resolve problems of largescale power distribution system planning. Moreover, the algorithm proved to be effective, efficient and robust with better performance than other previous methods.

Este trabalho trata do UPFC (Unified Power Flow Controller), que corresponde a um dos mais promissores dispositivos FACTS de última geração, pois apresenta a capacidade de controle independente de todos os parâmetros básicos do sistema elétrico de potência (tensão, impedância e ângulo de fase). Com base nos modelos já propostos para representação deste equipamento em regime permanente, é realizada análise e proposta de um modelo que permite uma abordagem prática, para simulação do UPFC em softwares de fluxo de potência comerciais que não possuem modelos dedicados para este dispositivo. São revisitados os conceitos associados ao UPFC, com apresentação dos modelos analisados e seus respectivos parâmetros, assim como os equipamentos instalados e estimativa de custos para implantação. Através de simulações utilizando o modelo de transformador ideal associado à impedância do transformador série e compensador estático, são obtidos os parâmetros para o modelo de injeção de potências e realizadas simulações que demonstram a equivalência entre estes modelos. Finalmente, é realizada a análise de aplicação do UPFC em um sistema de distribuição de alta tensão, onde há forte presença de geração distribuída com sua sazonalidade característica e linhas que realizam a interligação entre diferentes fontes do sistema, havendo a necessidade de controle do fluxo de potência e melhoria dos níveis de tensão em função dos critérios técnicos e aspectos regulatórios. / This work is about UPFC which corresponds to one of the most promising last generation FACTS device, for it presents independent control in all basic parameters of the electrical power system (voltage, impedance and phase angle). Based on models that have already been proposed to represent this equipment in steady state, an analysis has been made and a model that permits practical approach is proposed to simulate the UPFC in commercial power flow softwares that do not yet support this device. The associated UPFC concepts are revisited with the presentation of analyzed models and their respective parameters as well as the installed equipments and cost estimate for implementation. Through simulations using ideal transformer associated to the series transformer impedance and static Var compensator model, parameters are obtained for the power injection model and simulations were run that showed a similarity between these models. Finally, a UPFC application analysis was done for a region of high voltage distribution system, where there is a strong presence of distributed generation typically seasonal and lines which connect different sources of the system, having the necessity of controlling the power flow and improvement of the voltage levels due to the technical criteria and regulatory aspects.

Este trabalho trata do UPFC (Unified Power Flow Controller), que corresponde a um dos mais promissores dispositivos FACTS de última geração, pois apresenta a capacidade de controle independente de todos os parâmetros básicos do sistema elétrico de potência (tensão, impedância e ângulo de fase). Com base nos modelos já propostos para representação deste equipamento em regime permanente, é realizada análise e proposta de um modelo que permite uma abordagem prática, para simulação do UPFC em softwares de fluxo de potência comerciais que não possuem modelos dedicados para este dispositivo. São revisitados os conceitos associados ao UPFC, com apresentação dos modelos analisados e seus respectivos parâmetros, assim como os equipamentos instalados e estimativa de custos para implantação. Através de simulações utilizando o modelo de transformador ideal associado à impedância do transformador série e compensador estático, são obtidos os parâmetros para o modelo de injeção de potências e realizadas simulações que demonstram a equivalência entre estes modelos. Finalmente, é realizada a análise de aplicação do UPFC em um sistema de distribuição de alta tensão, onde há forte presença de geração distribuída com sua sazonalidade característica e linhas que realizam a interligação entre diferentes fontes do sistema, havendo a necessidade de controle do fluxo de potência e melhoria dos níveis de tensão em função dos critérios técnicos e aspectos regulatórios. / This work is about UPFC which corresponds to one of the most promising last generation FACTS device, for it presents independent control in all basic parameters of the electrical power system (voltage, impedance and phase angle). Based on models that have already been proposed to represent this equipment in steady state, an analysis has been made and a model that permits practical approach is proposed to simulate the UPFC in commercial power flow softwares that do not yet support this device. The associated UPFC concepts are revisited with the presentation of analyzed models and their respective parameters as well as the installed equipments and cost estimate for implementation. Through simulations using ideal transformer associated to the series transformer impedance and static Var compensator model, parameters are obtained for the power injection model and simulations were run that showed a similarity between these models. Finally, a UPFC application analysis was done for a region of high voltage distribution system, where there is a strong presence of distributed generation typically seasonal and lines which connect different sources of the system, having the necessity of controlling the power flow and improvement of the voltage levels due to the technical criteria and regulatory aspects.

Energie und Rohstoffe auf Basis von Biomasse gelten als wichtiger Beitrag, um den anthropogen begründeten Klimawandel zu mindern. Diese publikationsbasierte Arbeit analysiert, inwiefern Aussagen über Vorzüglichkeit von Biomassenutzung im direkten Vergleich oder auch in komplexeren wirtschaftlichen Nutzungssystemen durch Unsicherheiten in den Treibhausgasemissionen (THG) oder durch die Anwendung der Bewertungsmethodik beeinflusst werden. Eine Fallstudie zur stationären Biostromerzeugung aus der Vergasung von Pappelhackschnitzeln zeigte mittels Monte-Carlo-Analyse, dass dieser Biostrom trotz Unsicherheiten weniger THG emittiert bzw. sogar Kohlendioxid sequestrieren könnte. Die zweite Fallstudie analysierte Biomassenutzung im Systemzusammenhang. Sie bezog neben THG-Emissionen als Bewertungskriterien sowohl den Bedarf an Agrarfläche als auch an fossilen Ressourcen mit ein. Für das Beispiel der Häuserdämmung mittels Hanffasern oder Styropor konnte aus den drei Kriterien auch unter Berücksichtigung mehrerer Szenarien keine eindeutige Vorzugslösung der Biomassenutzung abgeleitet werden. Basierend auf dem Produktivitätskonzept stellt der dritte Beitrag mit CUDe (Carbon Utilization Degree) einen Ansatz vor, wie die Nutzungseffizienz des in der Biomasse bereitgestellten Kohlenstoffs bewertet werden könnte. THG-Minderungsrechnungen erfordern eine fundierte Kenntnis der Methode als auch des Produktionssystems in seinem regionalen Kontext. Als Landnutzungseffekte sollten neben Änderungen im Bodenkohlenstoffgehalt auch Unterschiede in Lachgas-Hintergrundemissionen von annuellen gegenüber mehrjährigen Kulturen berücksichtigt werden. Trade-Offs sprechen dafür, Biomassenutzungssysteme nicht nur hinsichtlich Klimawirksamkeit zu optimieren. Ergänzend könnte Kohlenstoff auch als Ressource betrachtet und mit Effizienzkriterien bewertet werden. Biomassenutzung ließe sich so optimieren, dass gemeinsam mit Klimaschutz weitere aktuelle Handlungsfelder adressiert werden. / Biomass-based energy and materials are considered important for the mitigation of human-induced climate change and as relevant bioeconomic feedstock. This publication-based dissertation aims to contribute to the discussion about the reliability of mitigation assessment of biomass applications in an increasingly bio-based, low-carbon economy that also fulfils sustainability constraints of resource conservation. It analysed how preference of biomass use in direct comparison as well as in larger economic context is affected by single uncertainties as well as by mitigation calculation methods. A case study on stationary bioelectricity generation from poplar wood chip gasification with a Monte Carlo approach showed that such bioelectricity could emit less greenhouse gases (GHG) or even sequester carbon despite existing uncertainties. The second case study analysed biomass use in a systemic context. Besides GHG emissions also resource demand of cropland and fossil fuels were used to assess two strategies to isolate buildings. From the three criteria, none of the strategies would clearly be preferred. The third case study presented an approach to assess the efficiency of biomass carbon use (CUDe; Carbon Utilization Degree) and applied it exemplarily to a biogas and a hemp insulation system. GHG mitigation analyses of biomass use must be performed with profound knowledge of the methodology and the biomass system in its regional context. In land use change assessment, emissions resulting from deviating nitrous oxide baselines from annual and perennial crops should be considered in addition to carbon stock changes. Optimization of biomass applications only with respect to GHG emissions (or other single criteria) might overlook trade-offs. However, multi-criteria analyses might yield ambiguous results. A resource-efficient viewpoint on biogenic carbon use instead of its sole GHG implications might help to foster a transformation to bio-based, low-carbon economies.