Self-healing strategy for distribution networks with AC flexible interconnection devices

The closing-loop and splitting-loop operations of sectionalizing switches and tie switches serve as crucial means for self-healing in distribution network feeder areas. However, the inrush currents generated during closing-loop operations impact the secure and stable operation of distribution networ...

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Main Authors: Xiaojun Ni, Yi Lu, Chao Ding, Yufei Shang, Zihan Wang
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenrg.2025.1572606/full
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description The closing-loop and splitting-loop operations of sectionalizing switches and tie switches serve as crucial means for self-healing in distribution network feeder areas. However, the inrush currents generated during closing-loop operations impact the secure and stable operation of distribution networks. To address these challenges, this paper analyzes the effects of steady-state circulating currents and closing-loop inrush currents caused by tie-switch operations on loop-closing branches. Leveraging the dynamic compensation characteristics of AC flexible interconnection devices (FIDs), we elucidate the working principles of FID-based distribution network self-healing and propose an inrush-current-free closing-loop method utilizing FIDs. For distribution networks incorporating wind and solar resources, constraints characterizing line power flow, nodal voltage, branch capacity, and network topology are established, forming a multi-objective optimization model for self-healing that considers renewable energy accommodation capacity. Finally, case studies demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed self-healing scheme in enhancing renewable energy accommodation capabilities.
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spelling doaj-art-90f3b487aa7040918521ba0e2c08cf0e2025-08-22T10:08:42ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Energy Research2296-598X2025-08-011310.3389/fenrg.2025.15726061572606Self-healing strategy for distribution networks with AC flexible interconnection devicesXiaojun Ni0Yi Lu1Chao Ding2Yufei Shang3Zihan Wang4State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Research Institute, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaState Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Research Institute, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaState Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Research Institute, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaSchool of Automation, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, ChinaSchool of Automation, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, ChinaThe closing-loop and splitting-loop operations of sectionalizing switches and tie switches serve as crucial means for self-healing in distribution network feeder areas. However, the inrush currents generated during closing-loop operations impact the secure and stable operation of distribution networks. To address these challenges, this paper analyzes the effects of steady-state circulating currents and closing-loop inrush currents caused by tie-switch operations on loop-closing branches. Leveraging the dynamic compensation characteristics of AC flexible interconnection devices (FIDs), we elucidate the working principles of FID-based distribution network self-healing and propose an inrush-current-free closing-loop method utilizing FIDs. For distribution networks incorporating wind and solar resources, constraints characterizing line power flow, nodal voltage, branch capacity, and network topology are established, forming a multi-objective optimization model for self-healing that considers renewable energy accommodation capacity. Finally, case studies demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed self-healing scheme in enhancing renewable energy accommodation capabilities.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenrg.2025.1572606/fullAC flexible interconnection deviceself-healingnon-impact ring closuremultiobjective optimizationwind and solar energy consumption
spellingShingle Xiaojun Ni
Yi Lu
Chao Ding
Yufei Shang
Zihan Wang
Self-healing strategy for distribution networks with AC flexible interconnection devices
Frontiers in Energy Research
AC flexible interconnection device
self-healing
non-impact ring closure
multiobjective optimization
wind and solar energy consumption
title Self-healing strategy for distribution networks with AC flexible interconnection devices
title_full Self-healing strategy for distribution networks with AC flexible interconnection devices
title_fullStr Self-healing strategy for distribution networks with AC flexible interconnection devices
title_full_unstemmed Self-healing strategy for distribution networks with AC flexible interconnection devices
title_short Self-healing strategy for distribution networks with AC flexible interconnection devices
title_sort self healing strategy for distribution networks with ac flexible interconnection devices
topic AC flexible interconnection device
self-healing
non-impact ring closure
multiobjective optimization
wind and solar energy consumption
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenrg.2025.1572606/full
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