The Optimization of Mechanical Phase-Shifting Transformer Tap Positions Based on an Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Hybrid Strategy

Phase-shifting transformers play a crucial role in power grid stability and efficiency. They adjust phase differences between loads, improve transmission efficiency, and balance loads during large-scale power transmission and grid integration. However, traditional mechanical phase-shifting transform...

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Main Authors: Jinjiao Lin, Jingyan Du, Shi Chen, Xinying Wang, Haodong Long, Chuyang Wang
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/14/3699
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author Jinjiao Lin
Jingyan Du
Shi Chen
Xinying Wang
Haodong Long
Chuyang Wang
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description Phase-shifting transformers play a crucial role in power grid stability and efficiency. They adjust phase differences between loads, improve transmission efficiency, and balance loads during large-scale power transmission and grid integration. However, traditional mechanical phase-shifting transformers use fixed-tap designs with limited taps, preventing continuous and precise adjustments. This discrete adjustment method affects control accuracy and optimal tap position selection for proper power flow. This paper proposes a hybrid open-loop and closed-loop control strategy. This strategy maintains the phase-shifting transformer at its optimal tap position, enhancing system regulation precision and control effectiveness.
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spelling doaj-art-74531336c1ee44eb8f5f6b5e7cd48e7d2025-08-20T03:36:19ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-07-011814369910.3390/en18143699The Optimization of Mechanical Phase-Shifting Transformer Tap Positions Based on an Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Hybrid StrategyJinjiao Lin0Jingyan Du1Shi Chen2Xinying Wang3Haodong Long4Chuyang Wang5State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Co., Ltd., Research Institute, Nanjing 211103, ChinaSchool of Electrical and Power Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, ChinaState Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Co., Ltd., Research Institute, Nanjing 211103, ChinaSchool of Electrical and Power Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, ChinaSchool of Electrical and Power Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, ChinaSchool of Electrical and Power Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, ChinaPhase-shifting transformers play a crucial role in power grid stability and efficiency. They adjust phase differences between loads, improve transmission efficiency, and balance loads during large-scale power transmission and grid integration. However, traditional mechanical phase-shifting transformers use fixed-tap designs with limited taps, preventing continuous and precise adjustments. This discrete adjustment method affects control accuracy and optimal tap position selection for proper power flow. This paper proposes a hybrid open-loop and closed-loop control strategy. This strategy maintains the phase-shifting transformer at its optimal tap position, enhancing system regulation precision and control effectiveness.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/14/3699mechanical phase-shifting transformertap position optimizationpower transmission efficiencyclosed-loop controlpower systems
spellingShingle Jinjiao Lin
Jingyan Du
Shi Chen
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Chuyang Wang
The Optimization of Mechanical Phase-Shifting Transformer Tap Positions Based on an Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Hybrid Strategy
Energies
mechanical phase-shifting transformer
tap position optimization
power transmission efficiency
closed-loop control
power systems
title The Optimization of Mechanical Phase-Shifting Transformer Tap Positions Based on an Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Hybrid Strategy
title_full The Optimization of Mechanical Phase-Shifting Transformer Tap Positions Based on an Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Hybrid Strategy
title_fullStr The Optimization of Mechanical Phase-Shifting Transformer Tap Positions Based on an Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Hybrid Strategy
title_full_unstemmed The Optimization of Mechanical Phase-Shifting Transformer Tap Positions Based on an Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Hybrid Strategy
title_short The Optimization of Mechanical Phase-Shifting Transformer Tap Positions Based on an Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Hybrid Strategy
title_sort optimization of mechanical phase shifting transformer tap positions based on an open loop and closed loop hybrid strategy
topic mechanical phase-shifting transformer
tap position optimization
power transmission efficiency
closed-loop control
power systems
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/14/3699
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