Improved frequency regulation in an islanded mixed source microgrid through coordinated operation of DERs and smart loads

A Mondal, MS Illindala - IEEE Transactions on Industry …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The advent of microgrids paved the way for energy decentralization and self-sufficiency
among consumers. Reciprocating engine-driven synchronous generators (also known as …

Robust microgrid clustering in a distribution system with inverter-based DERs

M Pulcherio, MS Illindala, J Choi… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Power electronics for the utility interface of distributed energy resource (DER) offers many
benefits in the electric grid operation through flexibility of the DER controls. Energy from …

Evaluation of control methods to prevent collapse of a mixed-source microgrid

MC Pulcherio, AA Renjit, MS Illindala… - IEEE Transactions …, 2016 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
For a microgrid with a mix of distributed energy resources (DERs), major challenges on its
survivability are found in the islanded condition. In particular, a sudden loss of generation or …

Analytical methods for characterizing frequency dynamics in islanded microgrids with gensets and energy storage

AA Renjit, A Mondal, MS Illindala… - IEEE transactions on …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Microgrids with increased penetration of renewables experience serious challenges due to
large frequency excursions under power system disturbances. An energy storage system …

Robust stability region of a microgrid under parametric uncertainty using bialternate sum matrix approach

MC Pulcherio, MS Illindala… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper analyzes the robust stability of a mixed source microgrid comprised of a
synchronous generator-based distributed energy resource (DER) and an inverter-based …

Survivability of prime-mover powered inverter-based distributed energy resources during microgrid islanding

J Choi, A Khalsa, DA Klapp, S Baktiono… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Inverter-based distributed energy resources (DERs) can supply high-quality ac power in a
microgrid due to their fast dynamic response. To achieve high reliability in an islanded …

Cascading collapse of a large-scale mixed source microgrid caused by fast-acting inverter-based distributed energy resources

J Choi, MS Illindala, A Mondal, AA Renjit… - IEEE Transactions …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Power electronic converter-interfaced distributed energy resources (DERs) are being
increasingly deployed for achieving high energy efficiency, power quality, and flexibility of …

Survivability of synchronous generator-based distributed energy resources for transient overload conditions in a microgrid

J Choi, A Khalsa, DA Klapp, MS Illindala… - IEEE Transactions …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A synchronous generator-based distributed energy resource (DER) is commonly employed
in microgrids due to its low cost and simple controls. However, there are many challenges to …

Effect of prime mover's characteristics on the survivability of a synchronous generator-based distributed energy resource during transient overload conditions

J Choi, MS Illindala - IEEE Transactions on Industry …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Recently, prime-mover stalling phenomenon was observed in a synchronous generator-
based distributed energy resource (DER) for large step load changes during experimental …

Complex-frequency control of dynamic virtual power plants

R Domingo-Enrich - 2023 - research-collection.ethz.ch
In this work, we propose a novel control methodology for dynamic virtual power plants
(DVPPs). We consider a group of grid-forming distributed energy resources (DERs) that …