In this work, we study the performance of a distributed optimal power flow control algorithm with respect to realistic communication quality of service. By making use of a communication network simulator, namely “GNS3”, we created a framework that simulates both the controllers involved in the optimal power flow algorithm and the communication between them. Using this platform, we investigate and give insights into the convergence time of the distributed algorithm when applied to the IEEE 13 and IEEE 123 node test feeders. By leveraging the simulation results, we define parameters on the network quality of service, such that the distributed optimal power flow algorithm could be used for secondary or tertiary control.To deal with the complexity induced by a large number of components involved in these simulations, we present a methodology to automate and streamline the generation and the analysis of simulation scenarios.

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通信延迟对分布式最佳潮流性能的影响

在这项工作中，我们针对实际的通信服务质量研究分布式最优潮流控制算法的性能。通过使用通信网络模拟器，即“ GNS3”，我们创建了一个框架，该框架可以模拟与最佳潮流算法有关的控制器及其之间的通信。使用此平台，我们将研究分布式算法应用于IEEE 13和IEEE 123节点测试馈线时的收敛时间，并给出深入的见解。通过利用仿真结果，我们定义了网络服务质量的参数，以便可以将分布式最优潮流算法用于二级或三级控制。要解决这些仿真中涉及的大量组件所引起的复杂性，