Optimized load-frequency simulation in restructured power system with Redox Flow Batteries and Interline Power Flow Controller

This paper proposes the Load Frequency Control (LFC) of an interconnected two-area multiple-unit thermal reheat power system in a restructured environment. In the restructured scenario, various kinds of apparatus with large capacity and fast power consumption may cause a series problem of frequency oscillations. The oscillation of system frequency may sustain and grow to cause a series frequency stability problem if no adequate damping is available. Moreover, the larger amount of the steam stored in steam chest and reheater of thermal power plant delays the control valve motion to increase the mechanical power output after the load perturbation. So in order to stabilize the system, impacts of Interline Power Flow Controller (IPFC) in series with tie-line and Redox Flow Batteries (RFB) at the terminal of area 1 have been investigated. The Bacterial Foraging Optimization (BFO) algorithm is used to optimize the integral gains of the Load-frequency Controller under different transactions in the competitive electricity market. Compliance with North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) standards for Load Frequency Control has also been established in this work. Simulation studies reveal that the RFB coordinated with IPFC units for LFC loop has greater potential for improving the system's dynamic performance. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.