Impact of distributed generation on the operation of load tap changers in Canadian suburban benchmark distribution network

Ahmed S.A. Awad, Dave Turcotte, Tarek H.M. El-Fouly, Alexandre Prieur

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Abstract

This paper aims to identify the impact of distributed generation (DG) on the operation of load tap changers used in typical distribution networks. Distribution networks are typically equipped with an under-load or off-load tap changer, referred to as ULTC or OLTC, respectively, to control the voltage of the secondary winding of the substation or regulating transformer. The impact of DG on the operation of OLTC and ULTC is studied in this paper. The work presented is part of an ongoing project that aims to investigate the impact of integrating high penetration levels of DG and establish the maximum penetration limits of DG that can be integrated into typical Canadian distribution networks. For the limited space available, only the Canadian suburban benchmark distribution network is considered in this paper.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication2017 IEEE 30th Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, CCECE 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509055388
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 Jun 2017
Event30th IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, CCECE 2017 - Windsor, Canada
Duration: 30 Apr 20173 May 2017

Publication series

NameCanadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering
ISSN (Print)0840-7789

Conference

Conference30th IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, CCECE 2017
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityWindsor
Period30/04/173/05/17

Keywords

  • Distributed generation
  • Distribution networks
  • Load tap changer

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