Division of Power Networks and Systems
The scope of research of the Division of Power Networks and Systems:
- simulation of power systems
- real-time simulation of the power system (static and dynamic state estimation, system observability, topology verification, measurement data verification, taking into account the presence of FACTS systems)
- digital simulations of steady and transient states of multi-voltage power systems using Matlab and Simulink
- reactive power management in the power system (optimization of voltage and reactive power distribution, location of additional reactive power sources)
- analysis of the voltage stability of the power system (methods of testing the voltage stability of transmission and distribution networks, quick determination of critical inclusions, stability indicators)
- simulation of the frequency control of subsystems, including island transitions and re-synchronization
- analysis of transients in power networks (overvoltages, short circuits, harmonics) with the use of PSCAD-EMTDC
- analysis of higher harmonics in the power system (location of harmonic sources, resonance)
- analysis of technical conditions of cooperation of MV grids with renewable sources
- study of the impact on the low voltage grid of photovoltaic, hydro, wind and biogas micro-sources
- intelligent power distribution networks and virtual power plants
- smart metering, cybersecurity
- identification, simulation and forecasting of the electrical load
- methods of forecasting loads in microgrids
- tariff systems, restructuring and deregulation in the electricity sector
- electricity markets
- research on demand-side response, load management and energy efficiency
- artificial intelligence in power system
- new electricity generation technologies
- the efficiency of the processes of production, transmission, distribution and use of energy
- technological systems use renewable energy in the energy market