Voltage Regulation with Hybrid RES based Distributed Generation in the for Active Distribution Networks

41 International Journal for Modern Trends in Science and Technology
Volume: 2 | Issue: 09 | September 2016 | ISSN: 2455-3778IJMTST
Voltage Regulation with Hybrid RES
based Distributed Generation in the for
Active Distribution Networks
P. Sathish1
| G. Suhasini2
| Y. Nagendra3
1PG Scholar Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Narasimha Reddy Engineering College,
Maisammaguda, Kompally, Hyderabad (Dt), Telangana, India.
2,3Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Narasimha Reddy
Engineering College, Maisammaguda, Kompally, Hyderabad (Dt), Telangana, India.
In this paper adaptive zone-based Volt/VAR management is proposed, which coordinates active
participation of DGs with conventional voltage regulation equipment. To achieve a flexible and scalable
solution while minimizing complexity and requirements for data-handling capability, DG management
systems are integrated with decentralized parts of the Volt/VAR management system in smaller
geographical zones. Coordination of DGs with conventional voltage regulation equipment is based on
predefined control hierarchies. However, to reduce requirements for data handling capability, the distribution
grid is divided into zones with individual voltage regulation and reactive support schemes. To add flexibility
and scalability, these zones can be combined into larger zones with a common Volt/VAR management
scheme. This is referred to as adaptive zoning. The results indicate that the control schemes successfully
restore voltage to within limits after disturbance of grid conditions. Adaptive zoning effectively reduces
system complexity and requirements for data handling capability, while still ensuring a grid-wide solution.
The proposed concept is implemented to hybrid RES method the simulation results are presented by using
Matlab/Simulink platform.
KEYWORDS: Active distribution network, distributed generation (DG), reactive power support, Volt/VAR
management system, voltage source converter (VSC).
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I. INTRODUCTION
The integration of renewable distributed
generation (DG) units alters the distribution
systems from their passive structures, with
unidirectional power flow, toward active
distribution systems (ADS), with multidirectional
power flow [1], [2]. While numerous benefits are
associated with the change toward ADS, such
transition represents many challenges [3]. Voltage
regulation is considered as one of the main
challenges that are accompanied with high
penetration of renewable energy sources. The
intermittent nature of renewable energy sources,
such as wind and solar energy, can significantly
change the system voltage profile and interact with
the conventional control of on-load tap changers
(OLTCs) [4]–[6]. This interference may lead to
overvoltage, under voltage, increasing in the
system losses, and abnormal wear of OLTC due to
excessive taping actions. Different control schemes
are proposed in literature to overcome the effects of
DG units on the voltage regulation. Traditionally,
most of distribution network operators (DNOs)
require all DG units connected to a distribution
system to operate in a constant-power-factor
control (PFC) mode [7]. The authors in [8] proposed
a local reactive power control approach for voltage
rise mitigation in ADS. In this approach, each DG
absorbs a reactive power to compensate the effect
of its injected active power on the voltage rise. The
authors in [9] suggested the use of droop-based
active power curtailment for voltage rise prevention
in radial low-voltage feeders. Two intelligent local
controllers are proposed in [10] to mitigate the
impacts of DG on the voltage profile in weak
distribution networks. A local voltage control
scheme for multiple DG units in a distribution
ABSTRACT

Voltage Regulation with Hybrid RES based Distributed Generation in the for Active Distribution Networks
feeder is proposed in [11]. In [12], the authors
introduced two local controllers to regulate the
voltage profiles at buses, where wind power
distributed generators are connected. On the other
hand, the authors in [13] focused on the voltage
regulation from a dynamic point of view rather than
the steady-state point of view. An adaptive PI
control algorithm is proposed, based on local
voltage variations and the non-active power theory,
to guarantee a satisfactory dynamic voltage
response. Due to mis coordination between DG and
OLTC local controllers, the following drawbacks are
introduced: 1) high stress on OLTC, particularly in
case of renewable power sources; and 2) the energy
capture from DG units is not maximized. Some of
these drawbacks have been recently tackled in
[14]–[16] using coordinated control schemes. In
[14], the authors suggested an agent-based
algorithm for the DG reactive power dispatch to
provide proper voltage regulation with less
communication requirements, as compared with
centralized approaches. However, the coordination
between the DG reactive power support and the
OLTC is not considered. Moreover, no solution is
provided when the DG reactive power reaches its
limit. A coordinated control between distributed
energy storage systems (ESS) and OLTC is
proposed in [15]. The proposed method relies on
minimizing the reverse power flow during light
loadings by activating ESS chargers. This method
assumes that there is an ESS attached to each DG;
however, this is not a common practice. In
addition, it does not take into consideration the
case when the ESS is fully charged. In [16], the
authors presented a new voltage estimation
methodology to estimate the maximum and
minimum voltages for multi feeder distribution
systems. Nonetheless, the OLTC is assumed to be
the only voltage control device, an approach that
can stress the OLTC. In addition, relying solely on
the OLTC can lead to an infeasible solution when
the difference between the system maximum and
minimum voltages exceeds the standard regulation
band.
II. VOLTAGE REGULATION IN DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
WITH DGS
A. Impact of DGs on Distribution Network
Operation
Traditional distribution system operation is
based on unidirectional power flows from high
voltage (HV) transmission networks to end-users
connected to MV and LV feeders. Changes in power
demand are compensated at transmission level
and the distribution network distributes power
while maintaining voltages and currents within
allowed limits. Voltage regulation in distribution
networks is therefore relatively simple and involves
mainly OLTCs, line VRs, and switched or fixed
capacitor banks. With the introduction of DGs in
MV and LV networks, the possibility of
bidirectional power flow occurs (Fig. 1). This might
cause over voltages and might interfere with
traditional voltage regulation.
B. Reactive Power Support from Actively
Controlled DGs
Because of the possible negative impacts, a fairly
low penetration of passively integrated DGs can be
allowed in traditional distribution systems.
Fig. 2. Control scheme of a DG in power reference (Pref)
mode.
However, if DGs are actively controlled, the
benefits of distributed generation can be ensured
and the penetration can be allowed to increase.
With the proper market models and regulation in
place, DGs could be used for reactive power (Q)
support in addition to active power (P) production.
The voltage source converter (VSC) interface is
often preferred for integration of actively controlled
DGs, since it offers the highest controllability
compared to other interfacing technologies [3].
Today, the IEEE standard 1547 [23 does not allow
DGs to actively regulate voltage, but it is currently
being updated to address these questions and in
some countries DGs are already required to provide
active voltage regulation. Consequently, this paper
deals with VSC-interfaced DGs in grid-supporting
mode. Converter control for DGs can be
implemented in many ways. A simple control
scheme with reference signals for P and Q (Pref and
Qref) is presented in Fig. 2. Equations (1) and (2)
are control equations for the generation of Idref and
Iqref. This control mode is referred to as power
reference or Pref mode. The reference signal for Q is

generated as in (3) from Pref and is based on the
available current limit headroom after injection of
active power. In normal operation, Pref is the rated
power output of the generator. Pref could also be
used to curtail power output or to regulate
frequency, though it is not discussed in this paper.
For a fixed power factor operating mode the current
control changes the reactive power with the
available active power within the current limit. The
other alternative is to modulate the reactive power
basedon local voltage with a limited relaxation in
active power. P and Q can also be controlled with
the aim to maintaina certain voltage at the PCC. In
this case, a reference forQ is generated from the
error between the voltage reference signal (Vref)
and the actual voltage (Vpcc) (Figs. 3 and 4). In
both control modes, a new reference signal for the
VSC output voltage is generated via (5) and (6)
(1)
Fig.3.DG control in voltage reference (Vref) mode.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Where the K:s are controller gains.
C. Other Voltage Regulation Equipment
It is important to note that reactive power support
from DGs might interfere with existing voltage
regulation equipment. Therefore, the management
of actively controlled DGs should be coordinated
with the operation of other voltage regulation
devices. The voltage regulation devices considered
in this paper are as follows: 1) OLTCs/VRs and
capacitor banks (as key equipment in distribution
system voltage regulation); and 2) STATCOMs (as
they are increasingly considered for use in
distribution grids). Capacitor banks and
DSTATCOMs are connected in shunt with power
lines and regulate voltage by providing reactive
power support, while OLTCs/VRs are connected in
series and regulate voltage directly. The different
types of devices are therefore referred to as shunt
and series devices in this paper.
III. CHALLENGES IN VOLT/VAR MANAGEMENT AT
HIGH DG PENETRATION
Volt/VAR management is the process of
optimizing power flows while maintaining
acceptable voltages at all buses in the system.
Presently, the two main challenges for Volt/VAR
management are: 1) the impact on existing
Volt/VAR management from increased DG
penetration and 2) how to integrate power
electronics interfaced DGs into Volt/VAR
management. Generally, there are three control
strategies for Volt/VAR management, which are as
follows:
1) Independent and local control of compensation
devices;
2) Centralized control based on a predefined set of
rules, including some extent of coordination
between devices of the same kind, for example a
number of capacitor banks along a feeder;
Fig. 4. Control hierarchy for DGs and capacitor banks.
TABLE I
Existing Volt/Var Management Methods
3) Distribution system model-based Volt/VAR
management, utilizing real-time data, state
estimation, and online power-flow calculations.
The advantages and limitations of the three

methods are listed in Table I. None of the two first
alternatives considers issues related to integration
of distributed generation, since they were
developed previous to large-scale penetration of
DGs. The third and most modern alternative allows
integration of DGs as providers of reactive power
support in Volt/VAR management. However,
solutions that can avoid/reduce the technical
challenges and high costs of model-based
Volt/VAR management should be of high interest
for distribution system operators (DSOs).
IV. PROPOSED COORDINATED CONTROL AND
ADAPTIVE ZONING
The solution presented in this paper proposes
integration of DG management systems into
decentralized parts of a Volt/VAR management
system. It is designed to address issues connected
to increased DG penetration, while at the same
time avoiding the challenges related to
state-of-the-art model-based Volt/VAR
management. Actively controlled DGs are
coordinated with conventional voltage regulation
devices to provide reactive power support without
interfering with the function of existing equipment.
Similar to centralized Volt/VAR management, the
coordination follows control schemes based on
predefined rules. The control schemes are referred
to as control hierarchies. To create modularity, the
distribution grid is divided into zones. Each
zonehas its individual and decentralized Volt/VAR
control scheme. In some cases several zones might
be affected by a disturbance or there might be
similar disturbances in adjacent zones. To ensure
efficient voltage regulation in these cases a concept
has been introduced, which allows zones to be
combined into larger zones with a common
Volt/VAR control scheme. This concept is named
adaptive zoning and shares some features with
model-based Volt/VAR management in that it
requires extensive control and communication
technology to be in place. However, since the
system design is modular, the distribution
system-wide computations of model-based
Volt/VAR management are avoided. Adaptive
zoning only combines as many adjacent zones as is
required to solve the occurred voltage deviations
and therefore keeps control as local as possible. If
voltage exceeds limits in three zones for example,
voltages and regulation devices only within these
zones need to be considered when finding the
subsequent control action. The benefits of the
proposed solution compared to previous Volt/VAR
management systems are as follows.
1) Less Complex Computations: Because control
hierarchies and zones are predefined, the
suggested solution will result in less complexity
compared to a solution where control zones are
continuously redefined and where control action is
evaluated on a case-to-case basis instead of
following a set of predetermined rules.
2) Lower amounts of data to handle since control
action is carried out within the decentralized
control zones, the contrast being a model-based
Volt/VAR management system evaluating data
from much larger areas with many more devices.
3) Based on the two points above, cost for the
proposed system is thought to be lower than for a
model-based Volt/VAR management system.
Control, information, and communication
technology cost depends largely on distance and
solutions for shorter distances (smaller control
systems with less communication technology) can
achieve considerable cost reductions.
4) Scalable and Flexible: Since control is
zone-based, the solution allows for gradual
addition (or removal) of new control zones.
It must be noted that detailed techno-economic
analysis is outside scope of paper. The following
sections describe the coordination control
hierarchies, as well as when and how zones are
combined according to the adaptive zoning
concept.
A. Control Hierarchies
Control hierarchies determine in what order the
devices within a zone should contribute to voltage
regulation in case of a disturbance such as a
sudden load increase or a DG output change. For
all regulation action, it is assumed that we want to
maintain voltage within some limits. These limits
could be the ±10% of the EN 50160 standard or
they could be defined by the local utility standards.
There is a different control hierarchy for each
combination of shunt devices. If a series device is
present in the zone, a separate logic is used to
determine the control action. All control
hierarchies have similar structures (Fig. 4): there
are two different control hierarchies depending on
device distance from the critical node (devices are
at the same distance or at different distances from
the critical node). Control layer 1 represents the
control action that should be carried out first, layer
2 the control action that should be carried out if
the first action cannot fully compensate the voltage
change, layer 3 is activated if the second control
action is insufficient, and so on. The control
hierarchies are created based on the principles
listed below.

Fig. 5. Logic for coordination of shunt and series devices.
1) Of all shunt regulation devices in a zone located
at the same distance from the critical node, the
DGs should regulate last.
2) If shunt devices are located at different distances
from the critical node, the closest device should
regulate first.
3) Local shunt regulation should always be used
before series regulation in a zone with both shunt
and series devices, since this minimizes reactive
power flows. The exception is DGs that should
regulate after both conventional shunt regulation
and series regulation devices have been used. In
some cases, OLTC duty might be reduced if DGs
would adjust reactive power output before OLTCs
are used. However, the suggested method assumes
that DGs are prioritized to supply active power,
which is why other voltage regulation devices are
activated first. An example of a control hierarchy
for a zone with only shunt devices (in this example
DGs and capacitor banks) is presented in Fig. 4.
(The control hierarchy assumes that all capacitor
banks are disconnected before disturbance and
that all DGs are in Pref mode.) The control logic for a
zone containing both shunt and series devices is
presented in Fig. 5.
B. Adaptive Zoning
This section describes the following. 1) Definition
and location of different types of zones; 2) what
conditions zones should be combined; 3) voltage
regulation strategy for combined zones; and 4)
practical considerations of adaptive zoning. Zones
can be located in series or in parallel. An OLTC or a
VR separates two zones located in series, whereas
zones in parallel are connected to the same PCC.
(Parallel parts of feeders with the same PCC do not
always have to be in separate zones. This depends
on the length and the impedance of the feeder parts
and whether there is any regulation devices located
along them.
Fig. 6. IEEE 34-node test feeder divided into zones.
Fig. 7. Two parallel zones that should be combined
according to adaptive zoning.
Fig. 6 shows the modified IEEE 34-node test
feeder, which is divided into three zones in series
according to these principles (Zones 1–3). Zone 3
also contains two parallel zones (Zones 4 and 5).
Combining zones means that the decentralized
Volt/VAR control schemes are coordinated. Zones
are combined when certain requirements are
fulfilled about voltage deviations at nodes within
the zones. The requirements differ for zones located
in parallel and in series. Parallel zones are
combined if ∆V > 0 (i.e., a voltage rise) at all nodes
in both zones and∆V < 0 (i.e., a voltage drop) at all
nodes in both zones, and at least one node is
outside voltage regulation limits in both zones.
Voltage needsto be regulated in the same direction
in both zones and itis therefore possible to use a
regulation device at or very close to the PCC, in
addition to the devices within the zones. Fig. 7
shows an example of two zones in parallel that
should be combined: Zones 1 and 2 consist of two
parallel feeders with three nodes each and voltage
is outside limits in both zones.
The prerequisite for combining two zones in
series is that voltage is outside regulation limits at
one or more nodes in both zones. If voltage is
outside limits in only one of the zones, regulation
should be carried out within the individual zone
with available shunt devices. Even in the case
when zones in series are combined, conventional
shunt devices should be used prior to OLTCs or
VRs. As a last option, available DGs can be used for
voltage regulation.

To be able to know when to combine zones,
voltage has to be monitored at many nodes in the
distribution system.
However, it should not be necessary to monitor
voltage at all nodes. Nodes where critical loads,
DGs, or regulation devices are connected should
always be equipped with monitor and
communication possibilities. Depending on the
network configuration, also other important nodes
can be selected for monitoring.
When implementing adaptive zoning, a number
of practical aspects will have to be considered.
1) Zone Division: Zones might not always be
divided by a VR/OLTC or at a PCC of parallel
feeders. Electrical distance needs to be considered
when defining zone boundaries and a radial feeder
might be divided into two zones without a
VR/OLTC being located somewhere along it, at the
point of maximum reach of reactive compensation
devices.
2) Control Zone Addition/Reprogramming: To
avoid having to reprogram the control hierarchies
at the addition of each new DG unit, several DGs
should be added at the same time. Until DGs are
added to the control system they have to work in
traditional curtailment mode and have to be
treated as passive network components. If enough
DGs and/or voltage regulation devices are added to
a part of the grid that is not yet part of the adaptive
zoning system, a new zone can be created and
coordinated with adjacent zones.
3) Control Center Location: An important
practical consideration is where to place the
control centers for each zone and which control
centers should be responsible for combining zones
when feasible. The distribution control center will
be implemented in the substations and depending
on the substation location a higher one might lead
the instructions. However, the control instructions
go through the lower control center. The
combination is only done in terms of control logic.
4) Dynamic Network Topologies: In meshed
distribution grids that can switch network topology
for protection purposes, these possible topology
changes and how they affect zone boundaries need
to be taken into account. Where this is the case, it
adds some complexity to the concept. However,
since the number of alternative grid topologies in
distribution networks usually is very limited, so is
the impact on complexity of the control schemes.
5) Third Party Ownership: Third party DG owners
must be prepared to allow utility access to and
control of their DG units. As mentioned, it is in this
paper assumed that a tariff system in place that
reimburses DG owners for reactive as well as active
power, but the details of such a system are outside
the scope of this paper.
C. Systems with Intermittent Energy Sources
Power output from intermittent DGs varies and
therefore, the impact from the DGs on line power
flow as well as line voltage. While the real-power
deficiency is tackled with main grid, storage, and
load shedding, reactive power shortage is primarily
solved with other distribution equipment as
described. If the fluctuation is below the Volt/VAR
management control bandwidth, storage is one of
the key components used to compensate for that. A
high penetration of DGs with variable power thus
requires more storage for leveling and firming. One
possible storage product for such scenarios is
PowerStore, which injects real and reactive power
based on continuous frequency and voltage
fluctuation. Furthermore, in the proposed control
method DGs can actually compensate their own
sudden power output changes by adjusting the
relation between active and reactive power output.
For slower variations of power flow and voltage
(within bandwidth and beyond time delays), the
capacitors and regulators participate in reactive
support and voltage profiling. With advanced
switched capacitors and power electronic tap
changers it is possible to achieve a much improved
device control for the proposed method in those
scenarios. Advanced capacitor banks are available
with a power circuit breaker, protection and
control panel (e.g., ABB Modular Capacitor Bank)
and there are some capacitors for variable load
application. These offer power factor compensation
and reduction of voltage drops with transient-free
switching and advanced communication features,
among other things. Power electronics tap
changers are still in research and not yet
commercially available. The main advantage is
lower losses and four quadrant operation. These
tap changers can work much faster, without
significant jitters and can easily be integrated to
Volt/VAR management system solutions via
communications. Further information can be
found.
D. Selection of Controllers
It must be noted that the controller selection for
regulators, OLTCs, capacitor bank has significant
impact on the Volt/VAR control of the proposed
method. The most important settings for the
regulators are set voltage, bandwidth, time delay,
andline compensations. A brief discussion of these
settings forthe proposed method is given below.

1) Set Voltage: The set voltage for each of the
regulators is calculated based on the distribution
transformer ratio, VR ratio, and the base voltage.
The set voltage is controlled through the VR ratio
and it must be ensured that the set voltage stays in
the middle of the acceptable voltage range. In
special scenarios for feeders with more overvoltage
or LV problem, the set voltage can be set to achieve
the total VR bandwidth.
2) Bandwidth: The bandwidth is the voltage range
around set voltage, which the regulator can
control. Usual 5/8% taps from minimum 2 to 32
taps are used to cover the bandwidth. The
bandwidth setting in a multi zone system decides
which regulator would respond first for a voltage
deviation. In the proposed method, if the regulators
are in series the regulator bandwidth can be
controlled in two ways. In the first method, the
regulator higher up in the distribution system will
have lower bandwidth than the downstream one,
and will thus react first. This ensures the
headroom in the down zone with the second
regulator. The alternative would be to have
decreasing bandwidth from substation down along
the feeder, so that the regulator furthest out always
reacts first. In some cases the disadvantage would
be frequent limit-hitting of the downstream
regulator. It must be noted that the actual setting
of the bandwidths for the distribution system must
be selected based on the DGs, loads, and
capacitors connected. It must be noted that in
either case, the proposed zone-based control can
be adopted to solve the Volt/VAR management
within a zone and depending on the current tap
positions of the regulators, they can be coordinated
to provide the reactive support.
3) Time Delay: The time delay is the delay in
seconds that the regulator control waits after the
voltage deviation before tap change, to avoid the
transient voltage fluctuation. In case of series
operation of regulators, time delays can be set in
two ways as bandwidth. Having the substation
regulator responding first would help the feeder
regulator to have the headroom after correction. On
the other hand, a faster feeder regulator would first
work locally. This may be effective in many
situations with frequent local voltage variation
(e.g., an intermittent DG with variable power
output).
4) Line Compensation: Line compensation may be
used if the regulators are intended to control
voltage at some particular point down the feeder.
But for local voltage control of the regulator no line
compensation is used. Both types can be used for
zone-based control. It must be noted that in this
paper line compensation has not been used. If line
compensation is used, it is important to adapt the
compensation factor while combining the zones
and regulating a voltage at a different point
depending on the distance and line impedance.
5) Operating Modes: There are various operating
modes possible with the VRs. With the proposed
method and in presence of DGs, the VR operates in
bidirectional or cogeneration mode depending on
the DG owners. For a third-party power producer
the VR is operated in cogeneration mode. As in this
paper, all the DGs are assumed either to be owned
by a utility or integrated to the DSO energy
management system and only bidirectional mode is
considered.
The capacitors in this paper are controlled based
on the local voltage measurement for VAR support.
They are automatically switched in in heavy load
period and switched off at light load period. They
can be also controlled with local or remote control,
voltage or temperature override, adjustable over
and under voltage settings and different operations
counters. In the proposed method, the capacitors
are switched in before DGs to improve local voltage,
as the main aim for the DGs is to provide active
power. The actual parameter selection will largely
depend on the system structure. The key steps in
the controller setting are as follows.
1) Forming the set voltages in the different zones
based on load, DGs, and connected grid.
2) The set voltages can vary within the acceptable
voltage in the network and desires reactive power
flow.
3) Setting the bandwidths so the feeder controller
reacts first during disturbances at feeder end.
4) Capacitors, DGs, and other regulation devices
are also set with control bandwidth to act based on
hierarchy to inject the reactive power at the
connected node.
5) Time delays are set accordingly to control the
activation time of each controller.
6) The controller settings are adapted while
combining two or more zones into one.
Fig. 8. Added devices for control hierarchy simulation.

V. PHOTOVOLTAIC, FUEL CELL OPERATION AND
HYBRID FUZZY
A photovoltaic system, converts the light received
from the sun into electric energy. In this system,
semi conductive materials are used in the
construction of solar cells, which transform the
self contained energy of photons into electricity,
when they are exposed to sun light. The cells are
placed in an array that is either fixed or moving to
keep tracking the sun in order to generate the
maximum power [9]. These systems are
environmental friendly without any kind of
emission, easy to use, with simple designs and it
does not require any other fuel than solar light. On
the other hand, they need large spaces and the
initial cost is high.
PV array are formed by combine no of solar cell in
series and in parallel. A simple solar cell equivalent
circuit model is shown in figure. To enhance the
performance or rating no of cell are combine. Solar
cell are connected in series to provide greater
output voltage and combined in parallel to increase
the current. Hence a particular PV array is the
combination of several PV module connected in
series and parallel. A module is the combination of
no of solar cells connected in series and parallel.
The photovoltaic system converts sunlight
directly to electricity without having any disastrous
effect on our environment. The basic segment of PV
array is PV cell, which is just a simple p-n junction
device. The fig.1.4 manifests the equivalent circuit
of PV cell. Equivalent circuit has a current source
(photocurrent), a diode parallel to it, a resistor in
series describing an internal resistance to the flow
of current and a shunt resistance which expresses
a leakage current. The current supplied to the load
can be given as.
Equivalent circuit of Single diode modal of a solar cell
Where
IPV–Photocurrent current,
IO–diode’s Reverse saturation current,
V–Voltage across the diode,
a– Ideality factor
VT –Thermal voltage
Rs – Series resistance Rp –Shunt resistance
Fuel Cell Operation:
Pressurized hydrogen gas (H2) enters cell on
anode side. Gas is forced through catalyst by
pressure. When H2 molecule comes contacts
platinum catalyst, it splits into two H+ ions and
two electrons (e-). Electrons are conducted through
the anode. Make their way through the external
circuit (doing useful work such as turning a motor)
and return to the cathode side of the fuel cell. On
the cathode side, oxygen gas (O2) is forced through
the catalyst Forms two oxygen atoms, each with a
strong negative charge. Negative charge attracts
the two H+ ions through the membrane, Combine
with an oxygen atom and two electrons from the
external circuit to form a water molecule (H2O).
How a fuel cell works: In the polymer electrolyte
membrane (PEM) fuel cell, also known as a
proton-exchange membrane cell, a catalyst in the
anode separates hydrogen atoms into protons and
electrons. The membrane in the center transports
the protons to the cathode, leaving the electrons
behind. The electrons flow through a circuit to the
cathode, forming an electric current to do useful
work. In the cathode, another catalyst helps the
electrons, hydrogen nuclei and oxygen from the air
recombine. When the input is pure hydrogen, the
exhaust consists of water vapor. In fuel cells using
hydrocarbon fuels the exhaust is water and carbon
dioxide. Cornell's new research is aimed at finding
lighter, cheaper and more efficient materials for the
catalysts and membranes.
Fuel Cells Working
A single fuel cell consists of an electrolyte
sandwiched between two electrodes, an anode and
a cathode. Bipolar plates on either side of the cell

help distribute gases and serve as current
collectors. In a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane
(PEM) fuel cell, which is widely regarded as the
most promising for light-duty transportation,
hydrogen gas flows through channels to the anode,
where a catalyst causes the hydrogen molecules to
separate into protons and electrons. The
membrane allows only the protons to pass through
it. While the protons are conducted through the
membrane to the other side of the cell, the stream
of negatively-charged electrons follows an external
circuit to the cathode. This flow of electrons is
electricity that can be used to do work, such as
power a motor. On the other side of the cell, air
flows through channels to the cathode. When the
electrons return from doing work, they react with
oxygen in the air and the hydrogen protons (which
have moved through the membrane) at the cathode
to form water. This union is an exothermic
reaction, generating heat that can be used outside
the fuel cell.
Fuel cells directly convert the chemical energy in
hydrogen to electricity, with pure water and
potentially useful heat as the only byproducts.
Hydrogen-powered fuel cells are not only
pollution-free, but also can have more than two
times the efficiency of traditional combustion
technologies. The power produced by a fuel cell
depends on several factors, including the fuel cell
type, size, temperature at which it operates, and
pressure at which gases are supplied. A single fuel
cell produces barely enough voltage for even the
smallest applications. To increase the voltage,
individual fuel cells are combined in series to form
a stack. (The term ―fuel cell‖ is often used to refer to
the entire stack, as well as to the individual cell.)
Depending on the application, a fuel cell stack may
contain only a few or as many as hundreds of
individual cells layered together.
Hybrid Fuzzy:
This paper investigates two fuzzy logic controllers
that use simplified design schemes. Fuzzy logic PD
and PI controllers are effective for many control
problems but lack the advantages of the fuzzy
controller. Design methodologies are in their
infancy and still somewhat intuitive. Fuzzy
controllers use a rule base to describe
relationships between the input variables.
Implementation of a detailed rule base increases in
complexity as the number of input variables grow
and the ranges of operation for the variables
become more defined. We propose a hybrid fuzzy
controller which takes advantage of the properties
of the fuzzy PI and PD controllers and a second
method which adds the fuzzy PD control action to
the integral control action.
The effectiveness of the two PID fuzzy controller
implementations, PD and PI fuzzy controllers have
the same design disadvantages as their classical
counterparts. Therefore, in some cases a fuzzy PID
controller maybe required. The fuzzy PID controller
entails a large rule base which presents design and
implementation problems. First, a reduced rule
fuzzy PID scheme was implemented to take
advantage of both PD and PI control actions. Some
further research is required for the process of
switching between the control actions. The second
fuzzy PID control scheme used only the PD portion
with an integral term added to eliminate
steady-state error. Results from simulations of
both control schemes demonstrate the
effectiveness of the PID controllers.
VI. MATLAB/SIMULATION RESULTS
Fig 9 Matlab/simulation circuit of Control scheme of a DG
in power reference (Pref) mode.
Fig 10 simulation wave form of output line voltage
Fig 11 simulation wave form of output line current
Fig 12 simulation wave form of active and reactive power

Fig 13 simulation wave form of line voltage with fuzzy
controller
Fig 14 simulation wave form of line current with fuzzy
controller
with fuzzy controller
Fig 16 Matlab/simulation circuit of Control scheme of a DG
in power reference (Pref) mode with different load
Fig 17 simulation wave form line voltage with different
loads
Fig 18 simulation wave form line current with different
loads
with different loads
Fig 20 simulation wave form of line voltage with fuzzy
controller
Fig 21 simulation wave form of line current with fuzzy
controller
with different loads with fuzzy logic
Fig 23 Matlab/simulation circuit of Control scheme of a
REC in power reference (Pref) mode with hybrid fuzzy

Fig 24 simulation wave form of grid voltage with REC hybrid
fuzzy
Fig 25 simulation wave form of grid current with REC
hybrid fuzzy
with REC hybrid fuzzy
VII. CONCLUSION
The conventional control of OLTCs, which relies
on a fixed target point, does not take into account
the DG effect which complicates the voltage
regulation due to reverse power flow and voltage
estimation difficulties. In short, DG units start
fixing the voltage violation by controlling their
reactive powers. Then, if the problem still exits, due
to DG reactive power limits, the proposed system
OLTC controller starts to solve the problem if the
solution is feasible with different load condition. In
case of an infeasible solution, DG units curtail
their active powers to restore a feasible solution
from the OLTC prospective. In this paper a
decentralized, adaptive zone-based Volt/VAR
management solution is proposed, which
coordinates active participation of DGs with
conventional voltage regulation equipment. It is
shown that DGs can successfully contribute to
voltage regulation in the distribution grid, and this
reduces the negative impacts on distribution
system operation that prevent an increased DG
penetration.
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Pitla Sathish received B.Tech from Sree
Datta Group of Institutions (JNTUH) in the
year of 2014 and now pursuing M.Tech in
the stream of Electrical Power Systems at
Narsimha Reddy Engineering college
(JNTUH). His current research interests
include improving distribution generation
problems in power systems.
G.Suhasini received B.Tech degree from
St.Ann’s college of Engineering and
Technology(JNTUK) in the year 2009 and
received M.Tech in the stream of Power
Electronics at V.R.S and Y.R.N college of
Engineering and Technology(JNTUK) in the
year 2013. Currently working as a Assistant
Professor in Narsimha Reddy Engineering
College for Three years. Her areas of interest are Applications of
Power Electronics in ―Power Systems& Electrical Machines‖.
Yadam Nagendra received B.Tech degree
from Kandula Obul Reddy memorial College
of Engineering (JNTUA) in the year 2012
and received M.Tech in the stream of Power
Electronics at St.Martin’s Engineering
college (JNTUH) in the year 2014. Currently
working as a Assistant Professor in
Narsimha Reddy Engineering college for
two years. His current research interests include power
electronics for photovoltaic (PV) applications and PV generation
and monitoring, include multilevel converters, power converters
for distributed energy resources.

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