Table 2 The parameters of the studied microgrid.
Element | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
Transformers | T-7 | 13.8 kV/0.48 kV, X/R = 6, and Z = 5% |
T-1, T-3, T-6, and T-16 | 0.48 kV/0.48 kV, X/R = 5, and Z = 1% | |
Lines, and Laterals | Line 12, Line 34, Line 56, Line 78, and Lateral 23 | Size (AWG2), 68.58 m, Lateral 50% of the main line |
Line 23, Lateral 12, Lateral 34, and Lateral 56 | Size (AWG00), 22.86 m, Lateral 50% of the main line | |
Loads | L-2 and L-4 | 90 kW and 45 kVAR |
L-5 | 90 kW and − 40 kVAR | |
L-8 | 90 kW and − 20 kVAR | |
L-12, L-34, L-56 | 50 kW and 20 kVAR | |
L-23 | 50 kW and 10 kVAR | |
DGs | DG-BESS and DG-PV | 100 kW, unity power factor (3-phase capacitor bank (15 kVA)) |
DG-SG | 100 kW, PF = 0.8 | |
Studied Network | Voltage | 0.48 kV |
Frequency | 50 Hz |