@inproceedings{shi_shen_baran_2016, title={A decentralized volt/var optimization scheme for smart distribution systems}, DOI={10.1109/isgt.2016.7781176}, abstractNote={This paper considers the use of inverter interfaced distributed generators (DGs) for Volt/Var control in a distribution system with high penetration of DGs. A new decentralized Volt/Var Optimization (VVO) scheme is proposed to facilitate Volt/Var control for such a case. The proposed method is based on the Dantzig-Wolf decomposition and the paper shows that this approach facilitates dividing the distribution system into subareas where a local controller can be assigned. The effectiveness of DW-based decentralized VVO scheme is tested using the IEEE 34 node test feeder with high penetration of DGs.}, booktitle={2016 IEEE Power & Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT)}, author={Shi, Yue and Shen, Z. and Baran, M. E.}, year={2016} }
 @inproceedings{shi_baran_2016, title={An Automated model based fault locating method for distribution systems}, DOI={10.1109/tdc.2016.7519926}, abstractNote={This paper proposes an Event Screening method in order to facilitate the automated locating of permanent faults on a distribution feeder. The screening is needed as during a permanent fault, the fault current maybe interrupted by multiple operations of protection devices (PDs), and therefore determining the proper fault current for the model based fault locating method (FLM) becomes challenging. The Event Screening Method analyzes the all the events captured by the fault monitoring device (usually a PQ monitor) and determines the proper fault information needed by FLM. Test results for the improved FLM with Event Screening integrated are provided using a real distribution feeder. The results show that the Event Screening Method is able to accurately predict the operating sequence of PDs during a fault and that the improved FLM can accurately locate the faulted zone.}, booktitle={2016 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)}, author={Shi, Yue and Baran, M. E.}, year={2016} }
 @inproceedings{shi_baran_2015, title={Assessment of volt/var control schemes at power distribution level}, DOI={10.1109/naps.2015.7335108}, abstractNote={This paper proposes a general approach to assess the effectiveness of a Volt/Var control (VVC) scheme for a power distribution system. It first provides a comprehensive list of possible performance metrics for VVC. Then, a power flow based method is proposed to estimate the metrics considered. To illustrate the approach, a case study for a given VVC scheme on a test feeder with high PV penetration is also presented.}, booktitle={2015 north american power symposium (naps)}, author={Shi, Yue and Baran, M. E.}, year={2015} }