Microgrids

This project applies adaptive sliding-mode control to virtual synchronous generators (VSGs) to improve microgrid frequency response and damping. ▣ Problem Converter-dominated microgrids lack physical inertia VSGs emulate synchronous behavior but need robust control Frequency excursions and oscillations persist under disturbances ▣ Approach Design an adaptive sliding-mode VSG controller Enhance frequency response and damping under varying conditions Evaluate robustness against load changes and disturbances ▣ Publication IEEE EPE (2018): https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8559616

This project applies NSGA-II multi-objective optimization to size battery storage and determine wind penetration levels for optimal microgrid performance. ▣ Problem Microgrid planning requires balancing cost, reliability, renewable penetration, and system constraints. ▣ Approach Formulate a multi-objective optimization problem Use NSGA-II to explore tradeoffs in storage and wind integration Analyze Pareto-front behavior across load and wind scenarios ▣ Publication IEEE ICEE (2017): https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7985180