Systems and Methods for Convex Relaxations and Linear Approximations for Optimal Power Flow in Multiphase Radial Networks

摘要

Centralized node controllers in accordance with embodiments of the invention enable linear approximation of optimal power flow. One embodiment includes a centralized node controller including: a network interface, a processor, and a memory containing: a centralized power control application a network topology, where the network is multiphase unbalanced and comprises a plurality of connected nodes; wherein the processor is configured by the centralized controller application to: request node operating parameters from the plurality of connected nodes; calculate network operating parameters using a linear approximation of optimal power flow and the node operating parameters from the plurality of connected nodes; send network operating parameters to the plurality of connected nodes.

主权项

1. A centralized node controller, comprising:
a network interface; a processor; and a memory, containing:
a centralized power control application;a network topology, where the network is multiphase unbalanced and comprises a plurality of connected nodes; wherein the processor is configured by the centralized controller application to:
request node operating parameters from the plurality of con connected nodes;calculate network operating parameters using a linear approximation of optimal power flow and the node operating parameters from the plurality of connected nodes; andsend network operating parameters to the plurality of connected nodes.