Secondary frequency control in electrical grids using threshold-crossing measurements
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https://doi.org/10.17979/ja-cea.2026.47.13868Keywords:
Control descentralizado y distribuido, Estabilidad de sistemas eléctricos de potencia, Control basado en eventos, Diseño de sistemas de control, Operación y control óptimo de sistemas eléctricos de potenciaAbstract
Current Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Systems and their communication networks are coordinated by the
transmission of periodic data. This continuous exchange of measurements presents a challenge for two important Electric Power
Transmission and Distribution Systems characteristics, such as scalability. At the same time, the Event-Based Control has emerged
as an efficient alternative to conventional time-triggered control paradigms, enabling a reduction in data communication. This
paper presents an introduction of event-based control techniques to coordinate frequency control in the secondary regulation of
Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Systems, based on real demand and generation data of the power grid. It aims to
show that implementing these control mechanisms ensures frequency regulation within established limits and reduces data traffic
requirements, thereby delivering more efficient and secure communications.
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