1. A distributed multi-agent system for switching optimization in low-voltage power grids
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Konrad Diwold, Wolfgang Kastner, Alfred Einfalt, and Thomas Fruhwirth
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Computer science ,020209 energy ,Multi-agent system ,Distributed computing ,02 engineering and technology ,computer.software_genre ,Critical infrastructure ,law.invention ,Intelligent agent ,Information and Communications Technology ,law ,0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering ,Transformer ,Low voltage ,computer - Abstract
Information and communication technology plays a crucial role in increasing reliability and efficiency of our critical infrastructure. This paper presents a distributed multi-agent system for switching optimization in low-voltage power grids. As opposed to centralized approaches, the overall optimization procedure is not implemented in a single node but emerges from the behavior and interaction of the participating agents. Thereby, the communication strictly follows a predefined interaction protocol. Losses are reduced by balancing loads among all available transformers. Based on a small distribution network, an exemplary optimization run is discussed in detail. Furthermore, FNCS, a state-of-the-art co-simulation framework, is used to evaluate the actual potential for energy saving.
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- 2017
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