Modeling and Analysis of a Low-Voltage DC Distribution System

It is well known that the Low-Voltage DC (LVDC) distribution system is a promising topology as a future smart distribution system due to its high efficiency and reliability. However, there are still some challenges in the construction and implementation of an LVDC system. For practical application o...

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Main Authors: Joon Han, Yun-Sik Oh, Gi-Hyeon Gwon, Doo-Ung Kim, Chul-Ho Noh, Tack-Hyun Jung, Soon-Jeong Lee, Chul-Hwan Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-09-01
Series:Resources
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9276/4/3/713
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Summary:It is well known that the Low-Voltage DC (LVDC) distribution system is a promising topology as a future smart distribution system due to its high efficiency and reliability. However, there are still some challenges in the construction and implementation of an LVDC system. For practical application of the LVDC system, therefore, it is necessary to perform any simulation in advance by considering various conditions that can occur in an LVDC system. In order to provide a foundation for analyzing a DC system, this paper presents an LVDC distribution system model including essential components such as power electronic devices, Distributed Energy Resource (DER), and Energy Storage System (ESS), which can be considered for implementation in an LVDC system using Electro-Magnetic Transient Program (EMTP) software. Moreover, an analysis of the characteristic in both the steady state and the transient state is conducted in an LVDC distribution system.
ISSN:2079-9276