This paper identifies critical cases for evaluating PV investment impacts on MV networks efficiently.
problem Challenges in maintaining and controlling voltages in MV distribution networks due to increasing PV generation.
method Clustering MV nodes based on electrical adjacency and time blocks, identifying critical cases for further study.
result A scalable method to time efficiently identify critical cases for PV investment evaluation.
This paper uses deep reinforcement learning to automate electric transmission voltage control.
problem Automating voltage control in electric transmission systems.
method Deep reinforcement learning (DRL) applied to voltage control, with a novel DQN modification.
result DRL can automate voltage control at scale, but more research is needed.
We use ellipsoids to solve power system voltage regulation problems.
problem Voltage regulation in power systems under uncertainty.
method Tractable ellipsoidal approximation for chance constrained optimizations.
result Efficiently trained machine learning model approximates uncertainty region.
This paper reviews low voltage load forecasting methods and applications.
problem Reliable forecasting for low voltage networks is needed for decarbonization.
method Comprehensive survey of current approaches, challenges, and trends.
result Established an open list of low voltage datasets for further research.
The paper proposes a data-driven method for optimal power flow and voltage regulation in distribution grids.
problem Optimal power flow and voltage regulation in decentralized power grids.
method The approach uses a network model, historic data, and regression to find functions approximating optimal reactive power injections for inverters.
result The method achieves near-optimal results in voltage- and capacity-constrained loss minimization and voltage flattening.
Motivated by advantages of current-mode design, this brief contribution explores the implementation of weight matrices in neuromemristive systems via current-mode memristor crossbar circuits. After deriving theoretical results for the range and distribution of weights in the current-mode design, it is shown that any we…
Neural network predicts electrochemical cell faults with 53% less error.
problem Predicting faults in electrochemical cells to avoid safety hazards and reduce costs.
method Self-supervised encoder-decoder neural network that learns degradation from operating conditions.
result Predicted voltage with 53% less error than parametric models, 64% faster fault prediction.
Optimal Volt/VAR control rules designed using deep learning.
problem Designing optimal Volt/VAR control rules for DERs to regulate voltage fluctuations.
method Formulated as a deep learning problem, where a DNN emulates Volt/VAR dynamics and optimizes rule parameters.
result DNN-based optimization outperforms MINLP in efficiency and accuracy.
LEAP nets model power grid disruptions for rapid response.
problem Modeling and predicting power grid disruptions.
method Transfer learning neural network embedding approach.
result LEAP nets can rapidly assess human operators' actions in emergencies.
Voltage control plays an important role in the operation of electricity distribution networks, especially with high penetration of distributed energy resources. These resources introduce significant and fast varying uncertainties. In this paper, we focus on reactive power compensation to control voltage in the presence…
The paper uses Frenet frame to unify electrical and geometric quantities.
problem Defining time derivatives of electrical quantities in various conditions.
method Utilizes Frenet frame from differential geometry to define time derivatives in both stationary and transient conditions.
result Unifies and generalizes time- and phasor-domain frameworks.
Python scripts analyze MRAM-based neuromorphic devices' process variation impacts on machine learning accuracy.
problem Impact of process variation on MRAM-based neuromorphic devices' performance in machine learning applications.
method Developed transportable Python scripts to analyze output variation under changes in device dimensions.
result Revealed impacts and limits for processing variation of device fabrication on energy vs. accuracy tradeoffs.
Distribution grids are currently challenged by frequent voltage excursions induced by intermittent solar generation. Smart inverters have been advocated as a fast-responding means to regulate voltage and minimize ohmic losses. Since optimal inverter coordination may be computationally challenging and preset local contr…
New method identifies distribution grid outages using smart meter data.
problem Outages in urban distribution grids due to DERs and smart meters' last gasp signals.
method Data-driven approach based on stochastic time series analysis and maximum likelihood estimation.
result Proves optimal performance in identifying distribution grid outages using smart meter data.
Optimal Volt/VAR control rules are designed using deep neural networks.
problem Designing optimal Volt/VAR control rules for distributed energy resources (DERs).
method Formulate optimal rule design as a bilevel program, then reformulate it as training a deep neural network (DNN). Use proximal gradient descent (PGD) iterations to emulate Volt/VAR dynamics.
result The proposed solution can be adapted to single/multi-phase feeders and achieves enhanced steady-state voltage profiles.
Neural network improves voltage quality in three-phase inverters.
problem Achieving high-quality voltage with low THD in three-phase inverters.
method Combining MPC and ANN for voltage tracking.
result ANN-based control outperforms MPC in steady and dynamic performance.
Paper uses ML to predict insulator flashover risk.
problem Predicting flashover risk of aging insulators.
method Supervised ML with XGBoost, using LC and voltage features.
result Model accurately estimates insulator flashover probability.
The paper investigates how reducing memory supply voltage improves DNN accuracy under bit-cell faults.
problem Reducing energy consumption in deep neural networks by lowering memory supply voltage introduces bit-cell faults.
method The authors explore the robustness of DNN architectures to bit-cell faults and propose a regularizer to mitigate their effects.
result Operating the system in a faulty regime can save energy without significantly reducing accuracy.
RMCSE improves voltage estimation in low-observability distribution systems.
problem Insufficient measurements in distribution system state estimation.
method Combines matrix completion and power system model, minimizes rank and residual with different weights.
result Robust voltage estimation in low-observability systems without bad data detection.
Paper improves DNN accelerator robustness against bit errors with energy savings.
problem Bit errors in quantized DNN weights reduce energy efficiency.
method Combines robust fixed-point quantization, weight clipping, and random bit error training.
result Significantly improves robustness against random bit errors with high energy savings.
Deep learning predicts one-year mortality from ECGs, even in 'normal' cases.
problem Predicting mortality from 12-lead ECGs using deep learning.
method Deep neural network model trained on 1,775,926 ECGs, validated on 297,548 'normal' ECGs.
result Deep learning model predicts one-year mortality with AUC of 0.85, and Cox Proportional Hazard model reveals a significant hazard ratio.
Motivated by the need for accurate frequency information, a novel algorithm for estimating the fundamental frequency and its rate of change in three-phase power systems is developed. This is achieved through two stages of Kalman filtering. In the first stage a quaternion extended Kalman filter, which provides a unified…
Paper proposes online learning for estimating AC network admittance matrix.
problem Missing or outdated information on power grid topology and parameters.
method Recursive identification algorithm using phasor measurements, enhanced with DOE for optimal data excitation.
result Improves on existing techniques and substantiated by numerical studies.
We propose a decentralized Maximum Likelihood solution for estimating the stochastic renewable power generation and demand in single bus Direct Current (DC) MicroGrids (MGs), with high penetration of droop controlled power electronic converters. The solution relies on the fact that the primary control parameters are se…
Gaussian belief propagation (BP) has been widely used for distributed inference in large-scale networks such as the smart grid, sensor networks, and social networks, where local measurements/observations are scattered over a wide geographical area. One particular case is when two neighboring agents share a common obser…
New method selects critical DER scenarios for distribution grid investment planning.
problem Determining critical DER adoption scenarios for risk assessment in distribution grids.
method Bayesian Optimization framework using Gaussian Process surrogates and Pareto-critical acquisition function.
result Statistical guarantee and significant speed-up over exhaustive search in selecting critical DER scenarios.
The paper proposes a new method for probabilistic load forecasting using Bernstein-Polynomial Normalizing Flows.
problem High variability in short-term load forecasting at the low-voltage level due to fluctuating demand and increasing electrification.
method Flexible conditional density forecasting based on Bernstein polynomial normalizing flows with neural network control.
result Density predictions outperform traditional methods for 24h-ahead load forecasting.
Paper develops geometric tools for power flow analysis.
problem Analyzing the boundary of power flow solution space.
method Differential geometric analysis of power flow solution space boundary.
result New high precision continuation method and geodesic coordinates.
Distribution grid is the medium and low voltage part of a large power system. Structurally, the majority of distribution networks operate radially, such that energized lines form a collection of trees, i.e. forest, with a substation being at the root of any tree. The operational topology/forest may change from time to …
USeMOC framework reduces expensive simulations for MO optimization with constraints.
problem Efficiently optimizing multi-objective problems with constraints using expensive function evaluations.
method USeMOC framework uses surrogate models to identify promising candidates and selects the best based on uncertainty.
result USeMOC achieves more than 90% reduction in function evaluations for circuit optimization.
VIND infers smooth nonlinear dynamics from electrophysiology data.
problem Analyzing smooth, nonlinear time series data from neuroscience experiments.
method Variational Inference for Nonlinear Dynamics (VIND) with structured approximate posterior and fixed-point iteration.
result VIND reconstructs 5D latent space variables similar to Hodgkin-Huxley models, and excels in predicting future neural activity.
Bayesian method improves grid admittance matrix estimation from noisy data.
problem Accurate estimation of power grid admittance matrix in dynamic systems.
method Data-driven identification using voltage and current measurements, Bayesian approach.
result Significantly greater accuracy in admittance matrix estimation compared to existing methods.
Graph neural network improves SOH estimation of lithium-ion batteries.
problem Accurate SOH estimation requires alignment of statistical distributions between training and testing datasets.
method Graph convolutional networks (GCNs) with anomaly detection for selecting discharge voltage segments.
result Achieves precise SOH estimation with a root mean squared error of less than 1%.
Accurately predicting the future health of batteries is necessary to ensure reliable operation, minimise maintenance costs, and calculate the value of energy storage investments. The complex nature of degradation renders data-driven approaches a promising alternative to mechanistic modelling. This study predicts the ch…
Mechanistic models of single-neuron dynamics have been extensively studied in computational neuroscience. However, identifying which models can quantitatively reproduce empirically measured data has been challenging. We propose to overcome this limitation by using likelihood-free inference approaches (also known as App…
We address the problem of maintaining high voltage power transmission networks in security at all time. This requires that power flowing through all lines remain below a certain nominal thermal limit above which lines might melt, break or cause other damages. Current practices include enforcing the deterministic "N-1" …
This two-part work puts forth the idea of engaging power electronics to probe an electric grid to infer non-metered loads. Probing can be accomplished by commanding inverters to perturb their power injections and record the induced voltage response. Once a probing setup is deemed topologically observable by the tests o…
Distribution grids currently lack comprehensive real-time metering. Nevertheless, grid operators require precise knowledge of loads and renewable generation to accomplish any feeder optimization task. At the same time, new grid technologies, such as solar photovoltaics and energy storage units are interfaced via invert…
The topology of a power grid affects its dynamic operation and settlement in the electricity market. Real-time topology identification can enable faster control action following an emergency scenario like failure of a line. This article discusses a graphical model framework for topology estimation in bulk power grids (…
There is an increasing need for monitoring and controlling uncertainties brought by distributed energy resources in distribution grids. For such goal, accurate multi-phase topology is the basis for correlating measurements in unbalanced distribution networks. Unfortunately, such topology knowledge is often unavailable …
This paper investigates the behavior of the Min-Sum message passing scheme to solve systems of linear equations in the Laplacian matrices of graphs and to compute electric flows. Voltage and flow problems involve the minimization of quadratic functions and are fundamental primitives that arise in several domains. Algor…
The paper proposes a method to estimate synthesis flow quality across different technologies and designs.
problem Challenges in developing high-quality synthesis flows for ICs and SoCs.
method Training a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) based RNN regressor to predict Quality-of-Result (QoR) for unseen synthesis flows.
result The approach achieves over 98% accuracy in predicting QoRs within one technology and over 96.3% accuracy across different technologies and designs.
CNN improves fault location in power grids with high accuracy.
problem Challenges in real-time fault location due to diverse fault types and fast reclosures.
method Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) classifier using bus voltages.
result CNN-based localization tool outperforms other machine learning methods.
Fast, interpretable electricity consumption scenarios for individual consumers.
problem Estimating unknown electricity consumption time series for reinforcement planning.
method Predictive Clustering Trees (PCTs) for efficient and interpretable scenario generation.
result PCTs generate accurate electricity consumption scenarios at least 7 times faster than state-of-the-art methods.
New formula for instantaneous frequency in unbalanced systems.
problem Estimating frequency in unbalanced electrical systems.
method Utilizes affine differential geometry to link frequency and voltage derivatives.
result Proposes a new formula for instantaneous frequency estimation.
MetaDVFS uses device and application metadata to improve DVFS efficiency.
problem Improving energy efficiency in mobile platforms with diverse applications and hardware.
method Formulates DVFS as a multi-task reinforcement learning problem and introduces MetaDVFS, leveraging metadata for knowledge transfer.
result MetaDVFS achieves up to 26% improvement in Quality of Experience and up to 17% improvement in Performance-Power Ratio.
New method uses μPMU data to identify distribution grid line outages.
problem Limited performance of traditional outage detection methods in urban grids with DERs.
method Data-driven approach based on stochastic time series analysis from μPMU.
result μPMU data enables fast and accurate identification of line outages.
We study the Seifert surfaces of a link by relating the embeddings of graphs by using induced graphs. As applications, we prove that every link L is the boundary of an oriented surface which is obtained from a graph embedding of a complete bipartite graph K2,n, where all voltage assignments on the edges of $K_{2…