Dual-Indexed Ensemble Kalman Filtering-Based Anti-Islanding Detection Methods for AC Microgrids

This paper presents a novel Ensemble Kalman Filter (EnKF)-based passive anti-islanding method designed to enhance the reliability and stability of AC microgrids amid increasing integration of distributed energy resources (DERs). The dynamic and nonlinear characteristics of AC microgrids pose signifi...

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Main Authors: Sohaib Tahir Chauhdary, Hisham Alharbi, Abdullah S. Bin Humayd, Talal Alharbi
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Published: IEEE 2024-01-01
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author Sohaib Tahir Chauhdary
Hisham Alharbi
Abdullah S. Bin Humayd
Talal Alharbi
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Abdullah S. Bin Humayd
Talal Alharbi
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description This paper presents a novel Ensemble Kalman Filter (EnKF)-based passive anti-islanding method designed to enhance the reliability and stability of AC microgrids amid increasing integration of distributed energy resources (DERs). The dynamic and nonlinear characteristics of AC microgrids pose significant challenges to conventional passive islanding detection methods. To address these limitations, the proposed approach employs the EnKF as a state observer to accurately estimate the point of common coupling (PCC) voltage. In this framework, two robust indices are generated: 1) the Ensemble Kalman Filter residual (EnKFR), derived from the discrepancy between the estimated and measured PCC voltages, and 2) the 3rd harmonic distortion (3rdHD), computed from the 3rd harmonic signal estimated by the EnKF. By applying an OR operation to both the EnKFR and the 3rdHD, the proposed method reliably detects islanding events while effectively differentiating them from non-islanding events. Extensive simulations were conducted on various standards such as the IEEE and UL-1741 microgrid test networks under a range of operating conditions. Results reveal that the EnKF-based method delivers enhanced detection accuracy, swift response times, a minimized non-detection zone (NDZ), and robust immunity to false positives. The findings underscore the superiority of this approach over conventional methods, with successful detection demonstrated under both balanced and unbalanced load and generation conditions. This novel scheme offers a rigorous and innovative solution to islanding detection, providing substantial improvements in microgrid stability and operational reliability.
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spelling doaj-art-d0aeeefb0ece4813b7936e6b1dde0fa32025-08-20T01:54:38ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362024-01-011218331218332510.1109/ACCESS.2024.350459910763515Dual-Indexed Ensemble Kalman Filtering-Based Anti-Islanding Detection Methods for AC MicrogridsSohaib Tahir Chauhdary0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4568-8211Hisham Alharbi1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6168-793XAbdullah S. Bin Humayd2Talal Alharbi3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7888-7105Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Dhofar University, Salalah, Sultanate of OmanDepartment of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Taif University, Taif, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qassim University, Buraydah, Qassim, Saudi ArabiaThis paper presents a novel Ensemble Kalman Filter (EnKF)-based passive anti-islanding method designed to enhance the reliability and stability of AC microgrids amid increasing integration of distributed energy resources (DERs). The dynamic and nonlinear characteristics of AC microgrids pose significant challenges to conventional passive islanding detection methods. To address these limitations, the proposed approach employs the EnKF as a state observer to accurately estimate the point of common coupling (PCC) voltage. In this framework, two robust indices are generated: 1) the Ensemble Kalman Filter residual (EnKFR), derived from the discrepancy between the estimated and measured PCC voltages, and 2) the 3rd harmonic distortion (3rdHD), computed from the 3rd harmonic signal estimated by the EnKF. By applying an OR operation to both the EnKFR and the 3rdHD, the proposed method reliably detects islanding events while effectively differentiating them from non-islanding events. Extensive simulations were conducted on various standards such as the IEEE and UL-1741 microgrid test networks under a range of operating conditions. Results reveal that the EnKF-based method delivers enhanced detection accuracy, swift response times, a minimized non-detection zone (NDZ), and robust immunity to false positives. The findings underscore the superiority of this approach over conventional methods, with successful detection demonstrated under both balanced and unbalanced load and generation conditions. This novel scheme offers a rigorous and innovative solution to islanding detection, providing substantial improvements in microgrid stability and operational reliability.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10763515/Anti-islandingensemble Kalman filtermicrogridsrenewable energy sourcessmart citiessmart grids
spellingShingle Sohaib Tahir Chauhdary
Hisham Alharbi
Abdullah S. Bin Humayd
Talal Alharbi
Dual-Indexed Ensemble Kalman Filtering-Based Anti-Islanding Detection Methods for AC Microgrids
IEEE Access
Anti-islanding
ensemble Kalman filter
microgrids
renewable energy sources
smart cities
smart grids
title Dual-Indexed Ensemble Kalman Filtering-Based Anti-Islanding Detection Methods for AC Microgrids
title_full Dual-Indexed Ensemble Kalman Filtering-Based Anti-Islanding Detection Methods for AC Microgrids
title_fullStr Dual-Indexed Ensemble Kalman Filtering-Based Anti-Islanding Detection Methods for AC Microgrids
title_full_unstemmed Dual-Indexed Ensemble Kalman Filtering-Based Anti-Islanding Detection Methods for AC Microgrids
title_short Dual-Indexed Ensemble Kalman Filtering-Based Anti-Islanding Detection Methods for AC Microgrids
title_sort dual indexed ensemble kalman filtering based anti islanding detection methods for ac microgrids
topic Anti-islanding
ensemble Kalman filter
microgrids
renewable energy sources
smart cities
smart grids
url https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10763515/
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