Test Specification TC15.01

Test Rationale

To validate the successful operation of the system when using hierarchical control and the effective implementation of the communication scheme when using hardware MicroGrid Central Controller in real conditions

Specific Test System

Target measures

• Active and reactive power of loads
• Active and reactive power of PVs and BESS
• SoC of BESS
• Tap position of the OLTC
• Bus voltages

Input and output parameters

Input to CVC:

• Active and reactive power of loads
• Active power of PVs
• SoC of BESS
• Tap position of the OLTC Output of the CVC:
• Active and reactive power of the BESS
• Reactive power of the PV Inverters
• Tap position of the OLTC

Test Design

1. Initialization of the voltage control algorithm
2. Reception of input parameters from the network via the MGCC
3. Solution of the optimization problem
4. Dispatch of optimal set points to the voltage regulating devices via the MGCC
5. Save the simulation results for each iteration
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 in pre-configured intervals

Initial system state

• Power system in steady-state
• Controller up and running
• Communications established
• OLTC Controller up and running
• DERStorage Controller up and running
• DERGen Controller up and running
• Optimal power flow solution achieved

Evolution of system state and test signals

Mitigation of voltage deviations

Other parameters

N/A

Temporal resolution

N/A

Source of uncertainty

Convergence of the optimization algorithm, communication Interfaces and delays

Suspension criteria / Stopping criteria

Communication failures, abnormal system conditions

Mapping to Research Infrastructure