Power Network Regulation Benchmark for Switched-Mode Optimal Control

TL;DR

This paper introduces a benchmark problem for power network regulation using switched-mode optimal control, focusing on scalability, real-time implementation, and control authority in a high-dimensional, nonlinear power system model.

Contribution

It presents a standardized benchmark based on the IEEE 118 Bus Test Case for evaluating switched-mode control methods in power networks, highlighting open challenges.

Findings

Benchmark problem formulated for 54-generator power system

Identifies scalability and real-time constraints as key challenges

Provides a platform for testing control strategies in complex power networks

Abstract

Power network regulation is presented as a benchmark problem for assessing and developing switched-mode optimal control approaches like mode scheduling, sliding window scheduling and modal design. Power network evolution modeled by the swing equations and coupled with controllable switching components is a nonlinear, high-dimensional problem. The proposed benchmark problem is the 54 generator IEEE 118 Bus Test Case composed of 106 states. Open questions include scalability in state and number of modes of operation, as well as real-time implementation, reliability, hysteresis, and timing constraints. Can the entire North American power network be regulated? Can every transmission line have independent switching control authority?