Evaluation Technique for Critical Nodes Identification in an Electrical Power Grid

Isaiah G. Adebayo, Yanxia Sun

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Abstract

Electrical power grid is one of the most complex man made infrastructures of contemporary day and consequently, identification of critical nodes in such a network is still an open issue and a great concern. In this paper, to identify critical nodes in a power system, an alternative technique of closeness centrality measure based on network structural properties of a power system is suggested. The proposed closeness centrality measure (PCCM) is derived based on the admittance matrix of the network. The vertex that has the highest value of PCCM is considered as the critical node of the system. A comparative analysis of the PCCM with other traditional methods such as Conventional Closeness Centrality Measure (CCCM) and the L-Index is carried out. The usefulness of all the methodologies presented is tested on both IEEE 14 bus and the IEEE 5-bus power systems. Simulation results obtained show that the PCCM could serve as valuable tool for fast real time voltage stability assessment in a power system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, PowerAfrica 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728167466
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2020
Event7th Annual IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference, PowerAfrica 2020 - Virtual, Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 25 Aug 202028 Aug 2020

Publication series

Name2020 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, PowerAfrica 2020

Conference

Conference7th Annual IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference, PowerAfrica 2020
Country/TerritoryKenya
CityVirtual, Nairobi
Period25/08/2028/08/20

Keywords

  • Centrality measures
  • network structural characteristics
  • power flow
  • power system
  • voltage magnitude

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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