Conceptual Design of an Online Estimation System for Stigmergic Collaboration and Nodal Intelligence on Distributed DC Systems

Autor: DOORSAMY, W., CRONJE, W.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Advances in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vol 17, Iss 2, Pp 47-54 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1582-7445
1844-7600
DOI: 10.4316/AECE.2017.02007
Popis: The secondary level control of stand-alone distributed energy systems requires accurate online state information for effective coordination of its components. State estimation is possible through several techniques depending on the system's architecture and control philosophy. A conceptual design of an online state estimation system to provide nodal autonomy on DC systems is presented. The proposed estimation system uses local measurements - at each node - to obtain an aggregation of the system's state required for nodal self-control without the need for external communication with other nodes or a central controller. The recursive least-squares technique is used in conjunction with stigmergic collaboration to implement the state estimation system. Numerical results are obtained using a Matlab/Simulink model and experimentally validated in a laboratory setting. Results indicate that the proposed system provides accurate estimation and fast updating during both quasi-static and transient states.
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