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View article: The Path Towards Decarbonization: The Role of Hydropower in the Generation Mix
The Path Towards Decarbonization: The Role of Hydropower in the Generation Mix Open
The evolution of the generation mix towards deep decarbonization poses pressing questions about the role of hydropower and its possible share in the future mix. Most technical–economic analyses of deeply decarbonized systems either rule ou…
View article: Case Study of an Integrated Design and Technical Concept for a Scalable Hyperloop System
Case Study of an Integrated Design and Technical Concept for a Scalable Hyperloop System Open
This paper presents the design process and resulting technical concept for an integrated hyperloop system, aimed at realizing efficient high-speed ground transportation. This study integrates various functions into a coherent and technical…
View article: Maximum load for medium voltage lines in N-1 conditions
Maximum load for medium voltage lines in N-1 conditions Open
This paper proposes a methodology able to assess the maximum value of the load that can be connected to a medium voltage (MV) feeder in addition to the existing one without impairing the N-1 security criterion. A simplified approach is pur…
View article: Low voltage electric distribution network planning with demand control
Low voltage electric distribution network planning with demand control Open
This paper proposes a low voltage (LV) electric distribution network expansion planning (EDNEP) incorporating the possibility for the Distribution System Operator to deploy demand response programs based on load shifting in addition to tra…
View article: Investigating the impact of short-circuit faults in different neutral configurations: a real case study
Investigating the impact of short-circuit faults in different neutral configurations: a real case study Open
This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of different types of short-circuit faults and various neutral management configurations in ASM Terni's network. The study focused on a portion of the Medium Voltage network comprising 102 nodes…
View article: Near real-time analysis of active distribution networks in a Digital Twin framework: A real case study
Near real-time analysis of active distribution networks in a Digital Twin framework: A real case study Open
The growth of distributed generation and the need of increasing Distribution Network (DN) resilience is encouraging Distribution System Operators (DSO) to increase awareness about the real-time status of the network as well as to actively …
View article: Developing a public EV charging infrastructure in a DSO's perspective: Hosting capacity assessment and grid reinforcements on a real case study
Developing a public EV charging infrastructure in a DSO's perspective: Hosting capacity assessment and grid reinforcements on a real case study Open
The widespread increase of electric vehicles sales forces Distribution System Operators to evaluate and improve the capability of the distribution system to host distributed charging infrastructures. This paper suggests a procedure to iden…
View article: A Low-Cost Smart Monitoring Device for Demand-Side Response Campaigns
A Low-Cost Smart Monitoring Device for Demand-Side Response Campaigns Open
The energy transition requires an increasing penetration of renewable resources, particularly at MV/LV levels. The emerging production scheme is char- acterized by distributed power plants, imposes a capillary control of production and con…
View article: Measuring Yearly Variation of Temperature of Medium Voltage Cable Joints
Measuring Yearly Variation of Temperature of Medium Voltage Cable Joints Open
In the last years, Italian Distribution System Operators (DSOs) have recorded an anomalous number of faults in underground medium voltage (MV) cable lines, especially during hottest months. This work presents a thermal analysis of MV cable…
View article: Optimization of e-Mobility Service for Disabled People Using a Multistep Integrated Methodology
Optimization of e-Mobility Service for Disabled People Using a Multistep Integrated Methodology Open
The penetration of e-mobility is growing thanks to the European guidelines on climate preservation regarding the reduction in CO2 emission. Governments are adapting their economic policies with the aim to incentivize e-mobility. At the sam…
View article: Distributed generation monitoring: a cost-effective Raspberry Pi-based device
Distributed generation monitoring: a cost-effective Raspberry Pi-based device Open
The evolution of the distribution grids towards the smart grid paradigm requires the implementation of a telecommunication network overlayed to the distribution grid. To achieve this target a new generation of reliable, cheap, and easily d…
View article: Resilience Assessment in Distribution Grids: A Complete Simulation Model
Resilience Assessment in Distribution Grids: A Complete Simulation Model Open
For several years, the increase of extreme meteorological events due to climate change, especially in unusual areas, has focused authorities and stakeholders attention on electric power systems’ resilience. In this context, the authors hav…
View article: Lightning Performance Evaluation of Italian 150 kV Sub-Transmission Lines
Lightning Performance Evaluation of Italian 150 kV Sub-Transmission Lines Open
A significant majority of overhead transmission lines’ (OHLs) outages is due to backflashovers caused by direct lightning strikes: the realistic assessment of the lightning performance is thus an important task. The paper presents the anal…
View article: Thermal Effects of Ground Faults on MV Joints and Cables
Thermal Effects of Ground Faults on MV Joints and Cables Open
In recent years, an anomalous increase of faults in underground medium voltage (MV) cable lines has been recorded in Italy, especially during summer; the largest number of faults affected cable joints. The assessment of joint thermal stres…
View article: Assessment and Possible Solution to Increase Resilience: Flooding Threats in Terni Distribution Grid
Assessment and Possible Solution to Increase Resilience: Flooding Threats in Terni Distribution Grid Open
In recent years, because of increasing frequency and magnitude of extreme weather events, the main stakeholders of electric power systems are emphasizing issues about resilience. Whenever networks are designed and development plans are dra…
View article: An Equivalent Circuit for the Evaluation of Cross-Country Fault Currents in Medium Voltage (MV) Distribution Networks
An Equivalent Circuit for the Evaluation of Cross-Country Fault Currents in Medium Voltage (MV) Distribution Networks Open
A Cross-Country Fault (CCF) is the simultaneous occurrence of a couple of Line-to-Ground Faults (LGFs), affecting different phases of same feeder or of two distinct ones, at different fault locations. CCFs are not uncommon in medium voltag…
View article: Application of a LiFePO4 Battery Energy Storage System to Primary Frequency Control: Simulations and Experimental Results
Application of a LiFePO4 Battery Energy Storage System to Primary Frequency Control: Simulations and Experimental Results Open
This paper presents an experimental application of LiFePO4 battery energy storage systems (BESSs) to primary frequency control, currently being performed by Terna, the Italian transmission system operator (TSO). BESS performance in the pri…
View article: Monte Carlo Evaluation of the Impact of Subsequent Strokes on Backflashover Rate
Monte Carlo Evaluation of the Impact of Subsequent Strokes on Backflashover Rate Open
The paper deals with the impact of subsequent strokes on the backflashover rate (BFR) of HV overhead transmission lines (OHLs), assessed by means of an ATP-EMTP Monte Carlo procedure. The application to a typical 150 kV Italian OHL is disc…