Security-Constrained Substation Reconfiguration Considering Busbar and Coupler Contingencies

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Main Authors: Rajaei, Ali, Cremer, Jochen L.
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author Rajaei, Ali
Cremer, Jochen L.
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Cremer, Jochen L.
contents Substation reconfiguration via busbar splitting can mitigate transmission grid congestion and reduce operational costs. However, existing approaches neglect the security of substation topology, particularly for substations without busbar splitting (i.e., closed couplers), which can lead to severe consequences. Additionally, the computational complexity of optimizing substation topology remains a challenge. This paper introduces a MILP formulation for security-constrained substation reconfiguration (SC-SR), considering N-1 line, coupler and busbar contingencies to ensure secure substation topology. To efficiently solve this problem, we propose a heuristic approach with multiple master problems (HMMP). A central master problem optimizes dispatch, while independent substation master problems determine individual substation topologies in parallel. Linear AC power flow equations ensure PF accuracy, while feasibility and optimality sub-problems evaluate contingency cases. The proposed HMMP significantly reduces computational complexity and enables scalability to large-scale power systems. Case studies on the IEEE 14-bus, 118-bus, and PEGASE 1354-bus system show the effectiveness of the approach in mitigating the impact of coupler and busbar tripping, balancing system security and cost, and computational efficiency.
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spellingShingle Security-Constrained Substation Reconfiguration Considering Busbar and Coupler Contingencies
Rajaei, Ali
Cremer, Jochen L.
Systems and Control
Substation reconfiguration via busbar splitting can mitigate transmission grid congestion and reduce operational costs. However, existing approaches neglect the security of substation topology, particularly for substations without busbar splitting (i.e., closed couplers), which can lead to severe consequences. Additionally, the computational complexity of optimizing substation topology remains a challenge. This paper introduces a MILP formulation for security-constrained substation reconfiguration (SC-SR), considering N-1 line, coupler and busbar contingencies to ensure secure substation topology. To efficiently solve this problem, we propose a heuristic approach with multiple master problems (HMMP). A central master problem optimizes dispatch, while independent substation master problems determine individual substation topologies in parallel. Linear AC power flow equations ensure PF accuracy, while feasibility and optimality sub-problems evaluate contingency cases. The proposed HMMP significantly reduces computational complexity and enables scalability to large-scale power systems. Case studies on the IEEE 14-bus, 118-bus, and PEGASE 1354-bus system show the effectiveness of the approach in mitigating the impact of coupler and busbar tripping, balancing system security and cost, and computational efficiency.
title Security-Constrained Substation Reconfiguration Considering Busbar and Coupler Contingencies
topic Systems and Control
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.04203