Coordinated operation of pumped-storage hydropower with power and water distribution systems

M. Majidi, L. Rodriguez-Garcia, T. M. Mosier, M. Parvania

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Abstract

Small pumped-storage hydropower (PSH) units have gained popularity as distributed energy storage options that can provide flexibility to the operation of power distribution systems. Optimal operation of small PSH units is not only dependent on the energy storage provided to power distribution system, but also on the inflow and outflow of water from and to the water distribution system. In this context, this paper develops an optimization model for coordinated operation of PSH units with power and water distribution systems. The proposed model optimizes the operation of water tanks, variable-speed pumps and PSH in pumping and generating modes to minimize the operation cost of power distribution system, while respecting the power flow constraints of power distribution and hydraulic constraints of water distribution system. Appropriate electricity tariffs are implemented to avoid additional expenses in water distribution system that can be enforced by its coordinated operation in favor of power distribution system. The proposed model is implemented on a 33-bus and a 123-bus test power distribution system connected to a 16-node test water distribution system. Results demonstrate the effectiveness of proposed model in tapping PSH flexibility to reduce the operation cost of power and water distribution systems, while meeting the power and water demands.

Original languageEnglish
Article number108297
JournalInternational Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
Volume142
Early online dateMay 30 2022
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2022

Keywords

  • Coordinated operation
  • Power distribution system
  • Pumped-storage hydropower
  • Water distribution system

INL Publication Number

  • INL/JOU-23-71760
  • 151523

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