Distributed optimal power flow

TL;DR

This paper introduces a new distributed network model and an algorithm for solving the optimal power flow problem efficiently, ensuring convergence to a local minimum in a scalable manner.

Contribution

It presents a novel distributed network model and a scalable algorithm for solving the full optimal power flow problem with guaranteed convergence.

Findings

Developed a compatible distributed network model

Designed an algorithm guaranteeing convergence to a local minimum

Achieved effective solutions for the optimal power flow problem

Abstract

Abstract Objective: The objectives of this paper are to 1) construct a new network model compatible with distributed computation, 2) construct the full optimal power flow (OPF) in a distributed fashion so that an effective, non-inferior solution can be found, and 3) develop a scalable algorithm that guarantees the convergence to a local minimum.