Consensus algorithm based distributed control for economic operation of islanded DC microgrids

Mohamed Zaery*, Emad M. Ahmed, Mohamed Orabi

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Abstract

This paper proposes a fully distributed coordination control in islanded DC microgrids in order to minimize the generation cost. It consists of tertiary and secondary control levels to optimize load sharing between distributed generations (DGs). A normalized running cost is proposed as a comprehensive method for solving economic dispatch problem (EDP) of DC microgrids. Through dynamic consensus protocol, tertiary control level equalizes DGs normalized costs to adjust the output power of each DG at the optimum point while satisfying the inequality constraint. Secondary control level regulates the average voltage across the microgrid. Therefore, the generation-demand equality constraint can be well maintained. Simulation results verify the feasibility of the proposed controller with different operating conditions and prove its resiliency against communication link loss, and DGs failures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 18th International Middle-East Power Systems Conference, MEPCON 2016 - Proceedings
EditorsOmar H. Abdalla
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages854-859
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781467390637
DOIs
StatePublished - 30 Jan 2017
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

Name2016 18th International Middle-East Power Systems Conference, MEPCON 2016 - Proceedings

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 IEEE.

Keywords

  • DC microgrids
  • Distributed control
  • Dynamic consensus algorithm

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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