Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "Smart Grids"
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Affine Arithmetic for Power and Optimal Power Flow Analyses in the Presence of Uncertainties
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-01)Optimal power system operation requires intensive numerical analyses to study and im- prove system security and reliability. To address this issue, Power Flow (PF) and Optimal Power Flow (OPF) analyses are important tools, ... -
Assessment, Planning and Control of Voltage and Reactive Power in Active Distribution Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-25)Driven by economic, technical and environmental factors, the energy sector is currently undergoing a profound paradigm shift towards a smarter grid setup. Increased intake of Distributed and Renewable Generation (DG) units ... -
Impact of Elasticity in Domestic Appliances on Aggregate Residential Power Demands
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-05)Power grids in today's developed societies are designed to meet consumer demands in a highly reliable manner. In order to guarantee reliability to consumers, the grid is required to be sized for infrequently occurring ... -
Novel Planning and Market Models for Energy Storage Systems in Smart Grids
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-17)The increasing deployment of distributed generation, especially renewable-based due to feed-in-tariff programs, has led to a revolution in the use of distribution systems and the emergence of smart-grid concepts. Smart ... -
Optimal Energy Management of Distribution Systems and Industrial Energy Hubs in Smart Grids
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-24)Electric power distribution systems are gradually adopting new advancements in communication, control, measurement, and metering technologies to help realize the evolving concept of Smart Grids. Future distribution ... -
Optimal Operation of Climate Control Systems of Indoor Ice Rinks
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-24)The electric power sector is undergoing significant changes with the development of Smart Grid technologies and is rapidly influencing the way we consume energy. Demand Response (DR) is an important element in the emerging ... -
Optimal Operation of Energy Hubs in the Context of Smart Grids
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-16)With the rapid growth of energy demand and consequently growth in supply, increasing energy costs, and environmental concerns, there is a critical need to find new ways to make better use of existing energy systems and ... -
Optimal Operation of Power Distribution Feeders with Smart Loads
(University of Waterloo, 2016-12-21)Distribution systems have been going through significant changes in recent years, moving away from traditional systems with low-level control toward smart grids with high-level control, with improved technologies in ... -
Reconfiguration and Self-healing Mechanisms in Distribution Systems with High Distributed Generation (DG) Penetration
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-16)Recently, interest in Smart Grid (SG) as a tool for modernization and automation of the current distribution system has rapidly increased. This interest can be explained by the common belief that SG technologies greatly ...