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- Multilayer Perceptron Neural Networks Training Through Charged System Search and its Application for Non-Technical Losses DetectionPublication . Pereira, Luis; Afonso, Luis; Papa, João; Vale, Zita; Ramos, Caio; Gastaldello, Danilo; Souza, AndréThe non-technical loss is not a problem with trivial solution or regional character and its minimization represents the guarantee of investments in product quality and maintenance of power systems, introduced by a competitive environment after the period of privatization in the national scene. In this paper, we show how to improve the training phase of a neural network-based classifier using a recently proposed meta-heuristic technique called Charged System Search, which is based on the interactions between electrically charged particles. The experiments were carried out in the context of non-technical loss in power distribution systems in a dataset obtained from a Brazilian electrical power company, and have demonstrated the robustness of the proposed technique against with several others natureinspired optimization techniques for training neural networks. Thus, it is possible to improve some applications on Smart Grids.
- Smart Metering Como Ferramenta de Eficiência EnergéticaPublication . Amaral, Haroldo; Souza, André; Fernandes, Filipe; Vale, Zita; Gastaldello, DaniloAs smart grids e os smart meters, ou redes inteligentes e medidores inteligentes, respectivamente, estão cada vez mais próximos dos consumidores residenciais pelo mundo. Vários países vêm desenvolvendo estudos focados nos impactos decorrentes da introdução destas tecnologias. Uma das principais vantagens está relacionada à eficiência energética, ou conscientização da população em prol de um consumo mais eficiente. Estes benefícios são sentidos diretamente pelo consumidor através da economia nas contas de energia elétrica e pelas concessionárias através da minimização das perdas de transmissão e distribuição, estabilidade do sistema, menor carregamento nos horários de pico, entre outros. Neste artigo são apresentados dois projetos que demonstram o potencial de economia de energia através dos medidores inteligentes e das redes inteligentes. O primeiro realizado na Coreia, com foco na instalação de smart meters e o impacto da utilização de interfaces com o usuário. O segundo realizado em Portugal, com foco no controle das cargas em uma residência com geração distribuída.
- Smart meters as a tool for energy efficiencyPublication . Amaral, Haroldo; Souza, André; Gastaldello, Danilo; Fernandes, Filipe; Vale, ZitaGradually smart grids and smart meters are closer to the home consumers. Several countries has developed studies focused in the impacts arising from the introduction of these technologies and one of the main advantages are related to energy efficiency, observed through the awareness of the population on behalf of a more efficient consumption. These benefits are felt directly by consumers through the savings on electricity bills and also by the concessionaires through the minimization of losses in transmission and distribution, system stability, smaller loading during peak hours, among others. In this article two projects that demonstrate the potential energy savings through smart meters and smart grids are presented. The first performed in Korea, focusing on the installation of smart meters and the impact of use of user interfaces. The second performed in Portugal, focusing on the control of loads in a residence with distributed generation.
- Status of Non-Technical Losses of Electricity in BrazilPublication . Gastaldello, Danilo; Sousa, André Nunes; Amaral, Haroldo; Vale, Zita; Fernandes, FilipeThe electricity demand in Brazil has been growing. Some studies estimate that through 2035 the energy consumption (the power consumption) should increase 78%. Two distinct actions are necessary to meet this growth: the construction of new generating plants and to reduce electrical losses in the country. As the construction of power plants have a high price, coupled with the growth of (current) environmental concern, electric utilities are investing in reducing losses, both technical and non-technical. In this context, this paper aims to present an overview of nontechnical losses in Brazil and to raise a discussion on the reasons that contribute to energy fraud.
- Study of Load Curves Concerning the Influence of Socioeconomic and Cultural IssuesPublication . Gastaldello, Danilo; Souza, André; Amaral, Haroldo; Faria, Pedro; Vale, ZitaThe increase of electricity demand in Brazil, the lack of the next major hydroelectric reservoirs implementation, and the growth of environmental concerns lead utilities to seek an improved system planning to meet these energy needs. The great diversity of economic, social, climatic, and cultural conditions in the country have been causing a more difficult planning of the power system. The work presented in this paper concerns the development of an algorithm that aims studying the influence of the issues mentioned in load curves. Focus is given to residential consumers. The consumption device with highest influence in the load curve is also identified. The methodology developed gains increasing importance in the system planning and operation, namely in the smart grids context.
- Study of Proposed Identification of Non-Technical Losses of Electricity in BrazilPublication . Gastaldello, Danilo; Souza, André; Forti, Tiago; Vale, Zita; Faria, PedroThe electric utilities have large revenue losses annually due to commercial losses, which are caused mainly by fraud on the part of consumers and faulty meters. Automatic detection of such losses where there is a complex problem, given the large number of consumers and the high cost of each inspection, not to mention the wear of the relationship between company and consumer. Given the above, this paper aims to briefly present some methodologies applied by utilities to identify consumer frauds.
- Using Typical Consumption Profiles to Stablish the Consumption Level for Short Time PeriodsPublication . Nunes, Filipa; Faria, Pedro; Gastaldello, Danilo; de Souza, André N.; Vale, ZitaThe current practices in the consumption metering by electricity utilities is currently largely based on monthly consumption reading. The consumption metering device is always calculating the cumulative consumption. Then, it is possible to calculate the difference between the actual and the previous consumption evaluation in order to estimate the monthly consumption. The power systems planning needs in many aspects to handle consumption data obtained for shorter periods, namely in the Demand Response programs planning. The work presented in this paper is based on the application of typical consumption profiles that are previously defined for a certain power system area. Such profiles are then used in order to estimate the 15 minutes consumption for a certain consumer or consumer type.