Planning, Operation & Control

Planning, Operation & Control

Research works and contribution in the area of power system planning, operation, and control have been extensive. In the Smart Grid era, there are a number of topics in this area needed to be revisited and well addressed. Our research topics of interest are included, but not limited to:

  • Approaches for mitigating the impacts of renewable energy and DG/DER
  • Modern controls for renewable energy integration
  • Microgrid operation and control
  • Solar forecast and application
  • Applications of energy storage system
  • Building Energy Management System (BEMS), Home Energy Management System (HEMS), and Demand Response (DR)

Research Team

  1. Naebboon Hoonchareon
  2. Channarong Banmongkol
  3. Surachai Chaitusney
  4. Pisitpol Chirapongsananurak
  5. Manisa Pipattanasomporn
  6. Kulyos Audomvongseree
  7. David Banjerdpongchai
  8. Suchin Arunsawatwong
  9. Komson Petcharaks

Equipment and Testbed

Recent publication

  • Dynamic Frequency Support by Photovoltaic System with Virtual Inertia Control in Microgrid, Chalittapom, N., Chirapongsananurak, P., ECTI-CON 2021.
  • On Determining Critical System Ramp Capability Requirement in High PV Penetration Network Using Graphical Method, Srisontisuk, S., Hoonchareon, N., IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2021.
  • A probability-based planning tool for cost-effective grid integration of renewable energy, Chen, T., Pipattanasomporn, M., Rahman, I., Jing, Z., Rahman, S., Renewable Energy 2020.
  • Development of three-phase unbalanced power flow using local control of connected photovoltaic systems, Chanhome, A., Chaitusaney, S., IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2020.
  • IEEE SA blockchain in energy standardization framework: Grid and prosumer use cases, Sang, Y., Cali, U., Kuzlu, M., Pipattanasomporn, M., Lima, C., Chen, S., IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting 2020.
  • A Case Study on Flywheel Energy Storage System Application for Frequency Regulation of Islanded Amphoe Mueang Mae Hong Son Microgrid, Kheawcum, M., Sangwongwanich, S.,  ECTI-CON 2020.
  • Development of Community Energy Management System for Mae Hong Son District: Grid-connected Mode, Payomyam, P., Hoonchareon, N., iEECON 2020.
  • Providing Frequency Response in Isolated Microgrids Using Battery Energy Storage Systems, Teawnarong, A., Chirapongsananurak, P., iEECON 2020.
  • Optimal Sizing of Utility-scaled Battery with Consideration of Battery Installtion Cost and System Power Generation Cost, Klansupar, C., Chaitusaney, S., ECTI-CON 2020.
  • Optimal Renewable Energy Integration Considering Minimum Dispatchable Generation Operating Costs, Imcharoenkul, V., & Chaitusaney, S., ECTI-CON 2020.
  • Impacts of Low Inertia on Power System Frequency Stability with High PV Penetration, Suphahathanukul, G., Chirapongsananurak, P., Hoonchareon, N., EECON-41 2018.
  • Effect of PV Reactive Power Control on Hosting Capacity of MV Distribution System, Phrueksawan, P., Chirapongsananurak, P., EECON-41 2018.
  • Stacked benefit applications of energy storage systems in distribution circuits, Chirapongsananurak, P., Dubey, A., Jothibasu, S., Santoso, S., Maitra, A., IEEE PES GM 2018.
  • Solar power forecast with weather classification using self-organized map, Nitisanon, S., Hoonchareon, N., IEEE PES GM 2018.
  • Grid code for PV integration in distribution circuits considering overvoltage and voltage variation, Chirapongsananurak, P., Hoonchareon, N., TENCON 2017.
  • Impact of EV home charger on distribution transformer overloading in an urban area, Satarworn, S., Hoonchareon, N., ECTI-CON 2017.
  • Optimum schedule and size of BESS in the low voltage network with high penetration of solar rooftops to maintain voltages within acceptable limit, Nguyen, A.T., Chaitusaney, S., ECTI-CON 2017.
  • Applying control scheme function of PV inverter for minimizing voltage fluctuation and imbalance with consideration of maximum PV generation, Chanhome, A., Chaitusaney, S., IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2017.
  • Optimal coordination of voltage controllable devices in distribution systems using power-based models and quadratic programming, Dao, T.V., Chaitusaney, S., Hayashi, Y., Ishii, H., IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2017.
  • Linear least-squares method for conservation voltage reduction in distribution systems with photovoltaic inverters, Dao, T.V., Chaitusaney, S., Nguyen, H.T.N., IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 2017.
  • Robust transmission network expansion planning considering the effect of uncertain generation from renewable energy source, Chatthaworn, R., Chaitusaney, S., Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 2017.
  • Voltage fluctuations relief by applying VAr control scheme function, Chanhome, A., Chaitusaney, S., ECTI-CON 2016.
  • Estimation of solar radiation on the tilted surfaces in Songkhla, Thailand, Pangnaada, P., Chaitusaney, S., ECTI-CON 2016.
  • Enhancing small-signal and transient stability performances in power systems with integrated energy function and functional sensitivity, Jakpattanajit, C., Yokoyama, A., Hoonchareon, N., IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2016.
  • Distribution system multi-domain simulation tool for wind power analysis, Chirapongsananurak, P., Santoso, S., IEEE PES GM 2016.
  • Analytical Approach to Estimate Feeder Accommodation Limits Based on Protection Criteria, Padullaparti, H.V., Chirapongsananurak, P., Hernandez, M.E., Santoso, S., IEEE Access 2016
  • Impact of variable solar PV generation in MEA's power distribution system, Phayomhom, A., Chaitusaney, S., Rugthaicharoencheep, N., Ainsuk, B., ISGT ASIA 2015.
  • Sizing of battery energy storage system for sustainable energy in a remote area, Keskamol, K., Hoonchareon, N., ISGT ASIA 2015.
  • An approach for evaluating the impact of an intermittent renewable energy source on transmission expansion planning, Chatthaworn, R., Chaitusaney, S., Frontiers of Information Technology and Electronic Engineering 2015.
  • Mitigating impact of partial shading on photovoltaic array configuration by using rearrangement, Phiouthonekham, S., Chaitusaney, S., ECTI-CON 2015.
  • Reliability evaluation of substation bus configurations with consideration of switching device operation and load growth, Nathasri, W., Keawlumyai, N., Chaitusaney, S., ECTI-CON 2015.
  • GIS application to distribution substation planning in MEA's power system, Phayomhom, A., Rugthaicharoencheep, N., Chaitusaney, S., ECTI-CON 2015.
  • Improving method of robust transmission network expansion planning considering intermittent renewable energy generation and loads, Chatthaworn, R., Chaitusaney, S., IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution 2015.
  • Operating fixed-speed and wide-slip wind turbines in isolated microgrids, Chirapongsananurak, P., Santoso, S., Maitra, A., IEEE PES GM 2015.